# PROCUREMENT OF DRILLING OF 2NO. EXPLORATORY BOREHOLES AT BULA WAJIR IDP VILLAGE (ELWAK) AND AYAN (TAKABA) AREAS IN MANDERA COUNTY

- **Reference:** KE-WRA-570713-CW-RFB
- **Issuer:** [Water Resources Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/water-resources-authority.md)
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-18
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-29 13:00 EAT
- **Sectors:** [Construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of drilling of 2 exploratory boreholes at Bula Wajir IDP Village (Elwak) and Ayan (Takaba) Areas in Mandera County** as part of the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project. Suitable for experienced drilling contractors or EPC firms with borehole drilling, water-well development, and WB safeguards compliance capabilities; must hold relevant registrations/certifications and be able to implement ESMMoP requirements.

#### Requirements
- Eligibility and conflicts of interest: bidders may be private firms, state-owned, or JVs; JV members are jointly and severally liable; no conflict of interest; single bid per firm; representatives authorized for bidding (as per ITB 4.1–4.7). (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Fraud, corruption and Bank sanctions: comply with Anti‑Corruption Guidelines; Bank may audit and inspect records. Ineligible if debarred by the Bank; sanction rules apply (ITB 3.1–3.2; 4.5). (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Compliance and documentation: provide evidence of eligibility; origin of materials allowed from any country; bid security required; documents comprising the bid (Letter of Bid, schedules, etc.) (ITB 19; 4.9; 5.1; 6–12). (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Nationality and vendor requirements: nationality and eligibility in line with ITB 4.4–4.6; departures per UN sanctions (ITB 4.8). (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Environmental and social safeguards: must align with ESMMoP requirements for Mandera projects; implement ES mitigations during construction (ESMMoP ELWAK/MANDERA documents). (ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN)
- Other procurement rules: no participation in multiple bids by a single bidder; appropriate prequalification/registrations as per BDS (ITB 4.3, 4.6; BDS). (TENDER DOCUMENT)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 29 October 2026 at 10:00. (TENDER NOTICE)
- Submission method: via the Employer’s electronic procurement system or sealed hard copies to the Boardroom at WRA HQ, 9th Floor, as per ITB directions. (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Documents to submit: Letter of Bid and Schedules, bid security, technical and financial proposals, and documents establishing eligibility/qualifications (as required in Section II–IV of the bidding document). (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Pre-bid/site visit: clarifications and site-visit details will be in the BDS; minutes and addenda issued as needed (if provided). Nonattendance does not disqualify. (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: obtain and provide any required registrations (e.g., CIDB) and tax clearance as specified in the BDS. (TENDER DOCUMENT)
- Where to obtain documents: bidding documents and notices are available via the tender documents and tender notice (TENDER DOCUMENT; TENDER NOTICE).

## Description

PROCUREMENT OF DRILLING OF 2NO. EXPLORATORY BOREHOLES AT BULA WAJIR IDP VILLAGE (ELWAK) AND AYAN (TAKABA) AREAS IN MANDERA COUNTY

PROCUREMENT OF DRILLING OF 2NO. EXPLORATORY BOREHOLES AT BULA WAJIR IDP VILLAGE (ELWAK) AND AYAN (TAKABA) AREAS IN MANDERA COUNTY

Venue: BOARDROOM, WRA HEADQUARTERS 9TH FLOOR

## Documents

- TENDER NOTICE
- TENDER DOCUMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN (ESMMoP) ELWAK
- ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN (ESMMoP) MANDERA WEST

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## Published on

- [Kenya PPIP Tenders](https://tenders.go.ke/tender/305939)

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