Lilongwe, Malawi
Malawi has recorded a major milestone in its human capital development agenda with the award of a MWK 13.15 billion government contract under the Skills for a Vibrant Economy Project, a World Bank–supported initiative aimed at strengthening skills development, employability, and workforce readiness across the country.
The contract award reflects continued investment in infrastructure and systems required to support vocational education, training institutions, and labour-market-relevant skills critical to Malawi’s long-term economic growth.
Contract Award Overview
According to the official tender results, the contract was awarded on March 24, 2025, and formally published on December 2, 2025, under Notice No. OP00413194. The procurement was carried out using the Request for Bids (RFB) method and is linked to Project ID P172627.
Project - Skills for a Vibrant Economy Project
Project ID - P172627
Procurement Reference - MW-DCE-313747-CW-RFB
Contract Value - MWK 13,145,900,985.94
Contract Date - March 24, 2025
Project Location - Malawi
Language of Notice - English
The project is financed and overseen by the World Bank, underscoring strong international development partner support for Malawi’s education and skills reform agenda.
Awarded Contractor and Scope
The contract has been awarded to Shilpa Meratone JV, a Malawi-based joint venture selected to deliver works under the project. While detailed technical specifications were not disclosed in the notice, contracts under the Skills for a Vibrant Economy Project typically focus on construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading of training facilities, alongside supporting infrastructure required for modern skills development.
The awarded works are expected to contribute directly to improving access to quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET), aligning training outcomes with private-sector and industrial demand.
Strategic Importance of the Project
The Skills for a Vibrant Economy Project is a cornerstone of Malawi’s strategy to address skills gaps, youth unemployment, and productivity constraints. By investing in modern training infrastructure and systems, the project aims to equip learners with market-relevant competencies that support inclusive growth and private-sector - led job creation.
The size of the contract highlights the scale of Malawi’s commitment to education infrastructure development and reflects growing procurement activity under World Bank-funded government contracts in the country.
Outlook and Next Steps
With the contract now awarded, implementation activities are expected to progress in line with the project’s broader milestones. Additional awarded tenders and procurement packages are anticipated as Malawi continues to roll out reforms under the Skills for a Vibrant Economy Project.
The award also signals further opportunities for local and regional contractors participating in World Bank-financed projects in Malawi, particularly within the education, construction, and workforce development sectors.
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