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General Procurement Documents
View and download the TRADE Programme Procurement updates.
REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS (CONSULTING FIRMS)
PROVISION OF LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
TRADE intends to apply part of its proceeds for the 2024/25 financial year for the recruitment of a consulting firm to provide consulting services for the provision of legal and procurement retainership services and invites eligible consulting firms (“consultants”) to submit technical and financial proposals to provide the consulting services. Get the full advert through the button below.
NOTIFICATION OF AN INTENT TO AWARD
CONSTRUCTION OF WAREHOUSES, MILK BULKING CENTRES AND HONEY AGGREGATION CENTRES (10 LOTS) AND
CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES AND REHABILITATION OF EARTH ROADS (11 LOTS)
This Notice of Intent to Award (NOITA) notifies all bidders and the general public of TRADE’s decision to award a contract to the successful bidders as presented in the document which you can access by clicking the button below.
REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS (CONSULTING FIRMS)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR SUPERVISION OF ROAD REHABILITATION, BRIDGES AND BULDINGS CONSTRUCTION WORKS
TRADE intends to apply part of the proceeds for the 2024/25 financial year for the recruitment of a consulting firm to provide consulting services for the Supervision Services for Roads Rehabilitation, Bridges and Buildings Construction Works and invites eligible consulting firms (“consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the consulting services. Get the full advert and the request for proposal documents through the buttons below.
REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS (CONSULTING FIRMS)
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING OF TRADE PROGRAMME POTENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE SITES AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLANS (ESMPs)
TRADE intends to apply part of the proceeds for the 2024/25 financial year for the recruitment of a consulting firm to provide consulting services for the Environmental and Social Screening for potential TRADE Programme infrastructure sites and develop their associated Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and invites eligible consulting firms (“consultants”) to submit technical and financial proposals to provide the consulting services. Get the full advert and the request for proposal documents through the buttons below.
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)-PROCUREMENT OF WORKS
TRADE Programme now invites sealed bids from eligible contractors registered with NCIC in the relevant categories for the procurement of works as outlined in the full advert which you can access through the shared link below.
NOTIFICATION OF AN INTENT TO AWARD -CONSTRUCTION OF MALEMBO RURAL GROWTH MARKET CENTRE IN LILONGWE DISTRICT
This Notice of Intent to Award (NOITA) notifies all bidders and the general public of TRADE’s decision to award a contract to the successful bidder. Get a full copy of notice of intent to award through the button below.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR HONEY MARKET DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
TRADE invites eligible Individual consultants (“consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the consulting services for Honey Diagnostic Study. For more details use the button below to access full advert and Preliminary Terms of Reference (PTOR).
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE BUSINESS COACHING SERVICES FOR FARMER BASED ORGANISATIONS
TRADE Programme invites eligible consulting firms to submit their expression of interest to provide the business coaching services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The main objective of the assignment is to enable target FBOs to become sustainable commercial entities that provide horizontal and vertical linkages to their members and value chain players respectively. Get Terms of References (ToRs) and the full advert through the buttons below.
CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES (SMALL GRANT WINDOW)
TRADE Programme now calls for concept notes from interested and eligible FOs, FBOs such as cooperatives and farmer groups who will promote the ACIF grants initiatives. Find the Second Cohort full advert and the required application documents through the buttons below.
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Supply and Delivery of Bicycles
TRADE Programme Management Unit now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply and delivery of Bicycles. All interested bidders can access the full advert through the button below.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE (GRC) MEMBERSHIP
TRADE would like to invite application from relevant private sector practitioners (4) and NGOs representatives (2) interested members to be considered in the GRC. All interested applicants can access the full advert through the button below.
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Construction Work
Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme invites bids for the construction of Construction of Malembo Rural Growth Market Centre in Lilongwe District. All interested construction companies can access the full advert through the button below.
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Construction Work
Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme invites bids for the construction of Agricultural Commodities Value Chain Facilities in TRADE Programme Target Areas. All interested construction companies can access the full advert through the button below.
Expression of Interest to Undertake Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Lirangwe Bridge along Matindi –Mataka Road in Blantyre District
The Government of Malawi has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) towards the cost of Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the recruitment of consulting services. The consulting services (“the services”) include undertaking an Environmentaland Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Lirangwe bridge along Matindi – Mataka road in Blantyre district as recommended by the Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA). Get a full advert and the submission form through the button below.
Clarification Questions and Answers for Business Coaches Request for Proposals (RFPs)
TRADE Programme received few questions inline to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Business Coaches. The questions have been responded and you can access a full copy of questions and responses by clicking the button below.
Expression of Interest to Conduct Environmental and Social Screening for Potential Infrastructure Sites and Develop their Associated Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
Expression of Interest to Conduct Environmental and Social Screening for Potential Infrastructure Sites and Develop their Associated Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
TRADE Programme invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. Click the buttons below to access the full advert and a template for expressions of interest to be filled by interested firms.
Presentations, Questions and Responses made during the information sharing session with prospective technical service providers held on 14thFebruary 2024
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Gender, youth, disabilityand nutrition mainstreaming training needs analysis and Training for PMU and Service Providers
TRADE Programme seeks to engage the services of a consultant who has a strong background in gender equality, disability inclusion, youth empowerment and nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions in the context of agricultural value chain development. Get a full copy of advert and Terms of Reference through the buttons below.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVISION FOR NUTRITIONSENSITIVE AGRICULTURE FOR ENHANCED VALUE CHAIN INTEGRATION OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERSTRADE hereby invites applications from highly motivated and experienced NGOs with a strong “will” to develop and empower rural people through Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Interventions to increase nutrition benefits accrued from value chains. The location for the assignment is Blantyre (Ntonda EPA and Chipande EPA), Thyolo (Matapwata EPA, Dwale EPA, Thyolo Central EPA, Khonjeni EPA) and Ntchisi (Malomo EPA, Kalira EPA, Chikwatula EPA) and TRADE Targeted Districts and EPA’S. Applicants will be required to work in these aforementioned districts. Get a full advert, ToRs and TRADE Programme Nutrition Strategy through the buttons below.
CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES (SMALL GRANT WINDOW)
TRADE Programme now calls for concept notes from interested and eligible FOs, FBOs such as cooperatives and farmer groups who will promote the ACIF grants initiatives. TRADE Programme is commodity and location-specific. Applications should be within the specified TRADE EPAs and the specified targeted commodities within these EPAs. Get a full advert and all the necessary documents through the buttons below
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Construction Work
Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme observed that most infrastructural bottlenecks currently being experienced by smallholder producers in the value chain paths include lack of bulking, packaging and storage building facilities, poor roads and bridges, lack of water supply points for animals and people, and animal health dipping facilities. TRADE therefore would like to give mileage to rural beneficiaries and relevant key players in the value chain enhancement by complementing other efforts aimed at bettering the environment for competitive operations of economic activities. The Programme, therefore, intends to apply part of the proceeds for construction works through the construction of Value Chain Commodity Facilities in TRADE Programme target areas. Get a full advert through the button below.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Consulting Firms: Assessment of the Potato Export Market
TRADE hereby invites consulting firms to be tasked with investigating the budding potato export market that is, presently,
predominantly spearheaded by foreigners procuring directly from smallholder farmers in Dedza, Ntcheu, and Mchinji Districts. Consulting firms must adhere to the guidelinesprovided in the Terms of References that can be accessed in the link below.REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(Firms)
SERVICE PROVISION TO SMALLHOLDER FARMERS
TRADE hereby invites highly motivated Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) interested in serving as Technical Service Providers under TRADE Programme. The NGOs (“herein forward” referred as Service Providers) are being requested to submit concept notes elaborating their project ideas in line with TRADE Programme design. Service providers are required to come up with project ideas in line with TRADE programme design guided under detailed Terms of Reference that can be accessed through the link below.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE BUSINESS COACHING SERVICES FOR FARMER BASEDORGANISATIONS
TRADE Programme invites eligible consulting firms to submit their expression of interest to provide the business coaching services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The main objective of the assignment is to enable target FBOs to become sustainable commercial entities that provide horizontal and vertical linkages to their members and value chain players respectively. Get Terms of References (ToRs) and the full advert through the buttons below.
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ICT EQUIPMENT
The Government of Malawi has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the cost of Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the procurement of ICT Equipment. Access an advert and bidding document through the button link below.
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
The Government of Malawi has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the cost of Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the procurement of Motor Vehicles. Access the bidding document through the button link below.
BID DOCUMENTS
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the cost of Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme and intends to apply part of the financing for the purchase of some goods. You can access bid documents through the links below.
Call for Expression of Interest to Conduct Environmental and Social Screening for Potential Infrastructure Sites and Develop their Associated Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
This request for expressions of interest (REOI) follows the general procurement notice that appeared in The Nations newspaper on 17th March 2022, on the IFAD website and UNDB on 17th March 2022, and TRADE Website on 11th January 2022. The TRADE Programme Management Unit (“the client”) now invites eligible consulting firms (“consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. Interested firms should fill the template for expressions of interest that can be accessed in the buttons below:
2023/24 Call for Concept Notes
TRADE Programme now calls for concept notes from interested and eligible FOs,FBOs such as cooperatives and farmer groups who will promote the ACIF grants initiatives. TRADE programme will engage business coaches and/or mentors for those interested and eligible FBOs to assist in the development of these concept notes. Download a full copy of the call for concepts note below
Re-Advertised Call for expression of interest to conduct a TRADE commodity climate risk assesment and develop their climate change adaptation fact sheets - Consulting Firms
TRADE Programme would like to engage selected business coaches through a competetive process. It is against this background that the programme now calls for proposals from interested business coaches. Download the ToRs for business coaches, proposal format and structure utilization report.
CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES (LARGE GRANT WINDOW)
TRADE Programme now calls for concept notes from interested and eligible Operators from the Private sector like agro-processors who will promote the ACIF grants initiatives. Download the full call for concept notes and other four supporting documents, by clicking the buttons below.
CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES (SMALL GRANT WINDOW)
TRADE Programme now calls for concept notes from interested and eligible Farmer Based Organisations (FBOs) who have an agribusiness idea that can be supported by Agriculture Commercialisation Innovation Fund (ACIF), a matching grant for commodities under the TRADE programme. Download the full call for concept notes and other four supporting documents, by clicking the buttons below.
CALL FOR INTERESTED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COACHES AND MENTORS TO REGISTER WITH TRADE PROGRAMME
Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme a Government of Malawi 6-year initiative funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is in the process of registering prospective Business Coaches who will be involved in developing the capacity of Farmer Based Organisations (FBOs) and strengthen the Producer Public Private Partnership (4Ps) arrangement. TRADE Programme is therefore calling for experienced prospective individual and firm business coaches that would like to be included in its database to register with it before 26th June 2022 by filling an online registration form through https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeju6lcsfhCq32Uf108nmgI7YQ1N5UV5nx8uinrIG9yfnNQUA/viewform?usp=sf_link
You can download full advert by clicking the button below.
Procurement of Motor Vehicles
Procurement of Office Furniture
Procurement of ICT Equipment
Request for Expression of Interest advertisement
IFAD Standard Procurement Documents template - REOI Advertisement Service Providers
IFAD Standard Procurement Documents - Terms of Reference Template for Consulting Services
REOI Forms
NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACT AWARD
This notification of contract award notifies those who participated in the
procurement process for Road Rehabilitation and Bridge Construction. TRADE
Programme hereby inform all bidders of its notification to award the contracts
to the successful bidders.Follow the Download link below to get a full copy of the award contract notice.

Programme Sites
Chitipa
Karonga
Rumphi
Nkhatabay
Ntchisi
Kasungu
Lilongwe Rural
Mchinji
Dedza
Thyolo
Blantyre Rural
Contact Us
TRADE Programme
Area 9/328 Off Mchinji Road
P.O. Box 2135,
Lilongwe. Malawi
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Target Commodities
Beef
Dairy
Honey
Groundnut
Sunflower
Soybean
Irish potato
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