CONSULTANCY FOR THE PREPARATION OF DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLANS (ESMMPS) FOR THE REHABILITATION OF CHIDIDI, MFUNDAZI AND LICHENYA WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES

This consultancy contract, issued by the Department of Economic Planning and Development in Malawi, focuses on the preparation of detailed Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans for the rehabilitation of the Chididi, Mfundazi, and Lichenya water supply schemes. Identified by solicitation number MW-EP&D-517598-CS-QCBS, the project aims to establish comprehensive frameworks to manage and monitor the environmental and social impacts associated with the infrastructure upgrades. The award notice specifies that the work will be performed within Malawi to ensure the sustainable rehabilitation of these critical water systems. The procurement process followed a Quality and Cost Based Selection method to secure a qualified consultant capable of delivering the necessary technical plans to meet the project's environmental and social safeguards.