Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

TendersMW is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone.

Our Commitment

TendersMW strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, and photosensitivity.

We believe that access to procurement information is essential for all businesses and individuals in Malawi, regardless of ability. Making our site accessible is not just a legal obligation -- it's the right thing to do.

Measures We Have Taken

Semantic HTML

All pages use proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and semantic elements to support screen readers and assistive technologies.

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements (links, buttons, navigation) are accessible via keyboard. Focus states are visible on all interactive elements.

Color Contrast

Text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 AA minimum contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

Alternative Text

Images include descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked appropriately so screen readers can skip them.

Responsive Design

Our site is fully responsive and functions on all screen sizes, from mobile devices to desktop monitors, including text zoom up to 200%.

Readable Typography

We use clear, legible fonts with adequate spacing. Line lengths and line heights are optimized for readability.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our site may have limitations:

  • ● PDF documents: Some tender documents linked from external sources (PPDA, World Bank) may not be fully accessible. We provide text summaries alongside all document links.
  • ● Third-party content: Some content loaded from external procurement portals may not meet our accessibility standards.
  • ● External links: Links to government procurement portals (ppda.mw, maneps.mw) are not under our control and may have their own accessibility limitations.

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of TendersMW. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance, please contact us:

Email: contact@tendersmw.com

Please include "Accessibility" in the subject line. We will try to respond within 5 business days and will work with you to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format.

Standards & Guidelines

This statement references the following standards:

Last updated: March 26, 2026 | TendersMW is a property of Cosmic Phoenix LLC.