PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF ARDHI HOUSE AT DELMONTE/MAKENJI-MURANGA COUNTY (PHASE 1)

Overview

Proposed construction of Ardhi House at Delmonte/Makeni, Murang’a County (Phase 1) – a works contract for building and related civil engineering works. Open national tender; eligible bidders include both foreign and local firms, with registration in Kenya’s National Construction Authority (NCA) category 4 or higher. Bidder integrity, tax compliance, and other statutory requirements must be met. Bids must be submitted electronically; tender security is required, and bids are valid for about 154 days.

Requirements

• NCA registration in category 4 or higher.
• Eligibility tested under Public Procurement rules: no debarment, no conflicts of interest, and compliance with fraud/corruption provisions.
• Foreign bidders: at least 40% local inputs (local subcontracts, labor, supplies); evidence required.
• Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
• JV rules: if a joint venture, all members jointly and severally liable; JV agreement or letter of intent to form one required.
• Tender security of Ksh 5,000,000 (cash, bank guarantee, or PPRA-approved insurer).
• Availability of Form of Tender, priced Bills of Quantities, Joint Venture documents (if applicable), and technical proposal per ITT requirements.

Documents and processes referenced in the tender documents:

• Form of Tender, Schedules, and Joint Venture documentation as required.
• Compliance with site/clarification procedures and potential pre-tender meeting as indicated in the tender data sheet (TDS). (BID DOCUMENT INCLUSIVE OF BOQS AND DRAWINGS)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 3 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (as stated in the Invitation to Tender). Tender opening follows at/after deadline. (INVITATION TO TENDER.pdf)
• Submission method: electronic submission only via the designated e-procurement website; no manual submissions. (INVITATION TO TENDER.pdf)
• Documents to submit: Form of Tender; priced Bills of Quantities; Tender Security; JV documents if applicable; evidence of NCA registration; tax clearance; and required technical proposal. (INVITATION TO TENDER.pdf)
• Pre-tender/site visit: a pre-arranged site visit and/or pre-tender meeting may be held; confirm via the Tender Data Sheet. Minutes and addenda will be shared as applicable. (BID DOCUMENT INCLUSIVE OF BOQS AND DRAWINGS)
• Where to obtain documents: tender documents are accessible electronically; contact details provided in the invitation for further information. (INVITATION TO TENDER.pdf)