PROVISION OF CIVIL WORK FLOOD MITIGATION AT NAIROBI WEST 66/11KV SUBSTATION AND IT’S ENVIRONS.Closed

Overview

Provision of civil works for flood mitigation at Nairobi West 66/11kV Substation and its environs. Open tender for civil/works contractors with experience in flood mitigation, drainage, earthworks and utility-adjacent site works. Eligible tenderers include private firms, state-owned entities, or joint ventures; must meet local content, registration, and compliance requirements (NCA registration, tax clearance, PIN, etc.). The project covers two lots: Lot I (Kongoni Secondary School area) and Lot II (KPLC substation and drainage along the access road to the river).

Requirements

• NCA registration certificate and valid Tenderer’s Practicing License for the relevant category (BILL OF QUANTITY).
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate and PIN Certificate (Notes to Tenderers).
• Tender Security (bank guarantee or approved alternative) and related forms (Notice).
• Pre-bid meeting/site visit on 1 July 2026; mandatory attendance (NOTICE).
• Audited financial statements within 18 months; for new firms, certified bank statements for at least 6 months (BILL OF QUANTITY).
• References: at least four prior building/civil works clients in last five years (BILL OF QUANTITY).
• Local content: foreign bidders must source at least 40% of inputs from Kenyan suppliers; JV ownership guidelines apply (TDS).
• Two Lots as described in the BOQ; prices must reflect preliminaries, provisional sums, and site-specific requirements (BILL OF QUANTITY).
• Compliance with tax, procurement, and anti-corruption standards; admissible JV arrangements and conflict-of-interest rules (TENDER DOCUMENT).

How to Apply

• Obtain documents from the KPLC E-Procurement Portal; register in the appropriate region (NOTICE).
• Submit tenders ONLINE via KPLC’s E-procurement portal by the due date/time (metadata; portal details in NOTICE).
• Key documents to submit (TENDER SUBMISSION CHECKLIST, BILL OF QUANTITY): Tender Security, Declaration Form, Duly completed Tender Form, Company Registration, PIN, Tax Compliance, CBQ, NCA certificate and practicing license, Qualification Forms, Work Program, Site Visit Form, CR12, client references, priced BOQ, Audited Financial Statements.
• Pre-bid meeting/site visit: 1 July 2026 at Nairobi West Substation (NOTICE).
• Documents and instructions available on the KPLC portal and website (NOTICE).
• Prices must be in Kenyan Shillings, VAT excluded; valid for 180 days from closing date (INVITATION TO TENDER).