Bids sought for design of Lilongwe University
The Malawi government is inviting expressions of
interest for the design and construction supervision of the planned Lilongwe University of Science and Technology.
The consultancy assignment is divided into several lots, including topographical and cadastral surveys; an environmental-impact assessment; master planning and feasibility studies; the design of a road network, a sewerage system, a drainage system and water reticulation; the design of various buildings, including the administration block, laboratories, workshops, lecture theatres and a library; and project manage- ment.
The internal procurement committee for the project says inter- ested consulting firms must provide proof that they are qualified to render the services, in the form of brochures and descriptions of similar assignments undertaken, besides other things.
“Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications,” the committee adds.
The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest is July 25.
The Malawi government, through the Ministry of Edu-cation, Science and Technology, is preparing to build the Lilongwe University of Science and Tech-nology, a specialised institution aimed at providing the skills required for industrialisation.
“The programmes of the new university will emphasise science, technology and innovation for wealth creation and the improvement of people’s welfare,” says the committee. A 3 000-ha site in Lilongwe is currently being considered as the location for the university.
Malawi currently has two universities: the University of Malawi and the University of Mzuzu.–Creamer Media
*Pictured- Minister of Education, Dr George Chaponda.
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