PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A MODEL TWIN ECDE CLASSROOMS WITH OFFICES AND AN ABLUTION BLOCK AT GITHIMA ECDE IN KOMOTHAI WARDClosed

Overview

Procurement of construction works for a model twin ECDE classroom block with offices and an ablution block at Githima ECDE, Komothai Ward. Open National tender, reserved for AGPO — women; suitable for civil works contractors with school building experience and ability to meet Kenyan procurement requirements.

Requirements

• Eligibility and ethics: comply with Public Procurement Act provisions; no conflicts of interest; avoid corrupt or collusive practices; sign Certificate of Independent Tender Determination.
• Eligibility criteria: tender may be led by a private entity, state-owned entity, or JV; JV members must appoint a representative; ensure non-eligibility of public officers or close relatives.
• Certifications and registrations: time of award requires National Construction Authority (NCA) registration; tax clearance required (Kenya); debarment status via PPRA if applicable.
• Local content and nationality: foreign bidders must source at least 40% of inputs from Kenyan suppliers; nationality and ownership disclosures required.
• Tender security and validity: submit Tender Security or Tender-Securing Declaration; tenders valid for 126 days from opening.
• Design and documentation: include Form of Tender, priced Bills of Quantities, technical proposal, JV agreement if applicable, and other documents listed in the tender data.
• Prequalification for award: margin of preference not applicable generally, but separate rules apply for preferences and joint ventures; ensure compliance with all ITT 3.x and 19.x requirements.

How to Apply

• Obtain tender documents: electronically from www.kiambu.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke; downloaders must email their details to tenders@kiambu.go.ke (and dscm@kiambu.go.ke) for clarifications/addenda. (see PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A MODEL TWIN ECDE CLASSROOMS WITH OFFICES AND AN ABLUTION BLOCK AT GITHIMA ECDE IN KOMOTHAI WARD.pdf)
• Submission deadline: hard-copy tenders to be dropped in the Kiambu HQ tender box by 10:00 on Friday 28 August 2026; late bids rejected.
• Submission method: sealed bid envelopes in a single package, with “ORIGINAL” and “COPIES” sub-envelopes; submission at Kiambu Headquarters, Ground Floor, Main Reception.
• Documents to submit: Form of Tender; priced Bill of Quantities; Tender Security or Tender-Securing Declaration; Joint Venture Agreement (or Letter of Intent) if applicable; qualifications/documents proving eligibility; technical proposal; any other documents required in the Tender Data Sheet.
• Pre-bid/clarifications: site visit and pre-tender meeting details to be announced in the TDS; questions to be submitted in writing by deadline; minutes and addenda to be published.
• Registrations and pre-qualifications: in addition to tender documents, ensure NCA registration for contract award; tax clearance; PPRA debarment checks; for foreign bidders, local content requirements; ensure compliance with all relevant Kenyan laws.
• Contacts and opening: Procurement Office address and email provided above; tenders opened publicly at the stated location after the deadline.

Filename reference for attached document: (see PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A MODEL TWIN ECDE CLASSROOMS WITH OFFICES AND AN ABLUTION BLOCK AT GITHIMA ECDE IN KOMOTHAI WARD.pdf)