PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF 1 NO. LABORATORY AT FRIENDS VUYIKA SENIOR SCHOOL IN MATETE SUB-COUNTY, KAKAMEGA COUNTYClosed

Overview

This is an open national tender for the construction of 1 laboratory at Friends Vuyika Senior School in Matete Sub-County, Kakamega County. Open to qualified contractors capable of works-contracts; bidders must meet eligibility, anti-corruption, and registration requirements (e.g., NCA, tax clearance).

Requirements

• Compliance with public procurement rules: anti-corruption declarations, no debarment, no conflicts of interest, and independence from collusive practices.
• Eligibility and qualifications: JV provisions if applicable; disclose ownership/related party info; ability to meet contract integrity and disclosure requirements.
• Registrations and pre-conditions: National Construction Authority registration before contract award; tax clearance; foreign bidders must source at least 40% of inputs domestically; Joint Ventures may require exemption and must meet nationality rules.
• Tender security: KSh 50,000 in accepted forms (bank guarantee, insurance guarantee, or other approved security).
• Documentation: Form of Tender, BOQ, tender security, JV agreements if applicable, and a technical proposal with method/schedule; pages must be serialized.
• Currency and taxes: bids in Kenya Shillings; include all taxes; no margin of preference unless specified; payment terms governed by contract.
• Tender validity: typically 56 days from tender opening; extensions handled if requested.

(Details drawn from the tender documents: ITT and associated sections in the TENDER DOCUMENT.)

How to Apply

• Obtain documents: PPIP portal or the Education SEEQIP site; physical copies available at Friends Vuyika Senior School (accounts/receipts office). Electronic copies are free; physical copies require a non-refundable KShs 1,000. (TENDER NOTICE)
• Deadline and submission: submit in a sealed envelope to the Friends Vuyika Senior School Tender Box by 22 June 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Late or electronic submissions are not accepted. Tender opening is public. (TENDER NOTICE) (TENDER DOCUMENT)
• Submission format: one original Plus copies as required; pages serialized; enclosed in labeled envelopes for ORIGINAL, COPIES, and if applicable, ORIGINAL ALTERNATIVE TENDER and COPIES-ALTERNATIVE TENDER. (TENDER DOCUMENT)
• Where to submit: FRIENDS VUYIKA SENIOR SCHOOL TENDER BOX, Kakamega–Webuye Road, about 3 km from Mbande Market; contact via Principal/Secretary B.O.M for institutional inquiries. (TENDER NOTICE) (TENDER DOCUMENT)
• Required documents to submit with the tender: Form of Tender, Schedules/BOQ, Tender Security, JV Agreement (if any), qualifications, and technical proposal; confirm inclusion of any other documents per the TDS. (TENDER DOCUMENT)

Notes: Electronic tendering is not permitted for submission, though documents can be downloaded from the PPIP/education sites. The site visit/Pre-Tender meeting details, if any, will be per the TDS.