PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CHEBARBAR - LESSOS - NABKOI (B12) ROADClosed

Overview

The Kenya National Highways Authority invites bids for a Performance Based Contract for the maintenance of Chebarbar - Lessos - Nabkoi (B12) Road. This is funded through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund and open to NCA-registered contractors in Categories NCA 4–6. Eligible bidders must meet mandatory requirements (certificate of incorporation, NCA Annual Practising Licence, Tax Compliance, CR12 within 6 months of tender opening) and attend the mandatory pre-tender site visit (see Tender Document). Prior similar road maintenance experience and qualified technical staff are expected.

Requirements

• Copy of certificate of incorporation
• Copy of valid NCA Annual Practising Licence (Classes 4–6)
• Copy of valid Tax Compliance Certificate
• Copy of CR 12 form issued within the last 6 months
• Serialise all pages of the tender submission
• Copy of PBC Certificate for at least one director
• Additional: evidence of similar projects, qualified personnel, current workload
• Eligibility: max two tenders per bidder; directors/companies with ongoing works or previous awards may be restricted; comply with PPADA and other Kenyan regulations; foreign bidders must meet 40% local content; NCA registration required before contract signature

How to Apply

• Deadline: 16 July 2026 at 09:00 (submission date)
• Submission method: plain sealed envelopes, with ORIGINAL and COPIES, delivered to the Office of the Regional Director – Western, KeNHA, Kakamega, or deposited in the Western Region Tender Box (see Tender Document)
• Documents to submit: Form of Tender, priced Bills of Quantities, Tender Security, JV Agreement (if applicable), qualifications evidence, and all required declarations (see Tender Document)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: NCA registration in Category 4–6; tax clearance; (see Tender Document)
• Site visit/briefing: mandatory pre-tender site visit on 30 June 2026 at 11:00 at Chebarbar (Kapsabet). Minutes and clarifications will be issued; attendance details in the Tender Notice (see Tender Notice)
• Where to obtain bid documents: Kenya National Highways Authority website or PPIP portal (free of charge) (see Tender Document)
• Clarifications: procurement@kenha.co.ke (see Tender Document)

Notes: Information above derives from the tender documents (TENDER DOCUMENT, TENDER NOTICE).