# PROVISION OF BULK SMS SERVICES

> This tender closed on 2026-10-15.

- **Reference:** IEBC/OT/26/003/2026- 2027
- **Issuer:** [Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/independent-electoral-and-boundaries-commission.md)
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15 12:00 EAT

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of Bulk SMS Services under a three-year framework contract for IEBC.** Open tender aimed at ICT/telecommunications providers with bulk SMS capabilities, API integration, and reliable delivery; bidders must meet statutory and procurement eligibility, including tax compliance and related requirements.

#### Requirements
- Eligibility and qualifications: legal capacity (certificate of incorporation/registration), ownership structure (CR12, directors), and a named power of attorney.
- Tax and compliance: valid tax compliance certificate; adherence to anti-corruption and competition laws; no debarment.
- Tender security: mandatory Tender Security of KSh 100,000, valid for 240 days (cash, bank guarantee, or approved insurance/financial institution guarantee).
- Local content for foreigners: foreign tenderers must source at least 40% of inputs from Kenyan suppliers.
- Tender specifics: tender validity 210 days; prices in Kenyan Shillings; no price adjustments during contract unless specified; pages must be serialized and submitted in hard copy in sealed envelopes (Original and Copies).
- Additional: no pre-tender conference; no site visit; Schedules and forms as per tender documents; JV not applicable.

#### How to Apply
- Obtain documents: download from IEBC website or www.tenders.go.ke; register contacts with procurement@iebc.or.ke if downloaded.
- Clarifications: raise questions in writing not later than 3 days before closing date; addenda published on the website.
- Tender contents: submit Form of Tender, priced Activity Schedule, Tender Security, and other required documents (CR12, directors’ IDs, tax compliance, power of attorney) as specified; ensure a Joint Venture agreement if applicable (not applicable here).
- Submission: deliver physically in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender reference number to IEBC Anniversary Towers, 5th Floor; deadline Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:00 AM East African Time (PROVISION OF BULK SMS SERVICES). Electronic submissions are not permitted.
- Briefing/site: no pre-tender conference or site visit.

## Description

PROVISION OF BULK SMS SERVICES

PROVISION OF BULK SMS SERVICES

Venue: Anniversary Towers, University Way, Fifth Floor P O Box 45371-00100

## Documents

- PROVISION OF BULK SMS SERVICES

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## Published on

- [Kenya PPIP Tenders](https://tenders.go.ke/tender/307470)

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