MANGELETE BOREHOLE PROJECTClosed

Overview

Open tender for the Mangelete Borehole Project (construction/works) issued by the Government of Makueni County, Department of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation. It is targetted at qualified civil-works contractors (small-works scope) with eligibility under Kenyan public procurement rules; bidders should be able to demonstrate NCA registration before award, tax clearance, and adherence to local-content and competitiveness requirements.

Requirements

• Eligibility: private entity, state-owned, or joint venture; joint venture members jointly liable.
• Compliance: not debarred; no conflicts of interest; no corrupt practices; sign required certificates (e.g., Independent Tender Determination).
• National Construction Authority: registration before contract award.
• Tax: valid tax clearance certificate.
• Local content: foreign bidders must source at least 40% of inputs from Kenyan suppliers/contractors; provide evidence.
• Tender security: KSh 100,000; valid for the specified period (170 days from tender opening).
• Tender validity: 140 days.
• Environment/health: goods/works must not be harmful to humans or environment.
• Margin of preference: not applicable (subject to JV considerations).

How to Apply

• Where to obtain documents: electronically from www.makueni.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke. Documents downloaded free; provide particulars to procure via procurement@makueni.go.ke (see document).
• Submission: electronically via the IFMIS Portal on or before 23 October 2026 at 10:00 EAT.
• Required documents: Form of Tender, priced Bills of Quantities, Tender Security or Security Declaration, Joint Venture Agreement if applicable, authorization letter, eligibility/qualifications info, technical proposal.
• Pre-qualification/registrations: National Construction Authority registration (before award); tax clearance; follow ITT requirements.
• Site activities: Pre-tender site visit 19 October 2026 at 9:00 AM (Kambu Market, Sub-County Administrator’s Office) for the project (MANGELETE BOREHOLE PROJECT).
• Clarifications/Addenda: question period as per TDS; Addenda issued via the portal; minutes of pre-tender/site visits published (if applicable).
• Contact: Procurement@makueni.go.ke; portal communications as per tender documents.

Document: MANGELETE BOREHOLE PROJECT (for sourcing specifics and forms).