PROVISION OF BULK SMS,VOICE SMS,SHORT CODE AND USSD GATEWAY SOLUTIONClosed

Overview

Provision of Bulk SMS, Voice SMS, Short Code and USSD Gateway Solution on a 3-year framework contract for IEBC, open national tender. Eligible bidders are providers with expertise in bulk messaging, telecom gateway integration (SMS, Voice SMS, USSD/Short Codes), and related services; the contract is on an “as and when required” basis for three years.

Requirements

• Eligibility and qualifications: the tenderer may be a private entity, a state-owned entity, or a joint venture (JV) with a representative and joint and several liability; no tendering for the same contract in multiple bids; no conflicts of interest.
• Compliance and integrity: comply with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (anti-corruption declarations), and sign the Certificate of Independent Tender Determination; avoid unfair competition; PPRA debarment rules apply.
• Local/national sourcing and nationality: foreign bidders must source at least 40% of inputs from Kenyan suppliers; nationality rules apply to proposed subcontractors.
• Documentation and submission: provide Form of Tender, activity schedule, tender security, JV agreements or letters of intent, and evidence of eligibility and conformity; tender prices in Kenyan Shillings.
• Other: environmental compliance; tax compliance certificate; pre-qualification provisions as applicable; site visit and pre-tender meetings if stated in the TDS.
• Tender security: KSh 200,000 valid for 240 days from tender opening.

How to Apply

• Deadline: submit by 19 June 2026 at 11:00 East Africa Time (paper tenders; electronic submission not permitted).
• Submission method: sealed, handwritten or printed tender packaged envelopes; clearly marked with original and copies; delivered to IEBC, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Fifth Floor, Nairobi.
• Documents to submit: Form of Tender, priced Activity Schedule, Tender Security or Tender-Securing Declaration, JV documents if applicable, eligibility and conformity evidence, and other forms as per the tender data sheet.
• Registrations and pre-reqs: download documents from IEBC or tenders.go.ke; register with the Supply Chain Office or email procurement@iebc.or.ke for clarifications.
• Site/clarifications: if a pre-tender meeting or site visit is required, details will be in the TDS; questions to be submitted in writing by the stated deadline; addenda issued as needed.
• Where to obtain documents: from IEBC website or tenders.go.ke; contact details in the tender document.