Rehabilitation of Corroded Steel Structures / TowersClosed

Overview

Rehabilitation of corroded steel structures / towers for Kenya Power & Lighting Company, across Lot A (Coast: Kiambere–Rabai) and Lot B (Olkaria–Suswa). This is an Open Tender for small-works, with online submission via KPLC’s E-procurement Portal. Eligible bidders should have works experience in structural steel rehabilitation, heavy corrosion repair, welding and coatings, and hold necessary registrations and certifications (see Requirements). A pre-bid meeting and mandatory site visit are planned per the Tender Data Sheet.

Requirements

• Eligibility and qualifications: JV permitted with representative and joint liability; no conflicts of interest; not debarred; foreign input share (40% local content for foreign bidders); NCA registration; tax compliance; PIN; CBQ; audited financials; references from prior similar work.
• Certifications/registrations: National Construction Authority registration before contract award; valid Tenderer practicing license for the relevant NCA category; PPRA-related or equivalent where applicable.
• Tender documents: Form of Tender, priced Bills of Quantities, Tender Security, qualification documents, Joint Venture agreement if applicable, site visit form, and confidential documentation as required.
• Site and procurement rules: Pre-bid meeting and mandatory site visit; compliance with ITT on ethics, transparency, and independent tender determination.
• Local content and origin: Foreign bidders must meet 40% local content requirement; origin evidence may be requested.

(Source: Tender Document)

How to Apply

• Deadline: Submit online by 2026-06-22 08:00 (check KPLC portal for any updates) (Tender Document).
• Method: Electronic submission via the KPLC E-procurement Portal (online) (Tender Document).
• Documents to submit: Form of Tender, Bills of Quantities, Tender Security or Tender-Securing Declaration, qualifications, authorization to sign, JV Agreements if any, CBQ, PIN, Tax Compliance, audited financial statements, and other documents listed in ITT 13.1 and the tender checklist (Tender Document).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Register on KPLC E-procurement portal; Kenyan registration region setup (Central Office region) as required (Tender Document).
• Briefing/site: Attend the pre-bid meeting and mandatory site visit per the TDS (Tender Document).
• Documents access: Tender documents available on the KPLC E-Procurement Portal and www.kplc.co.ke (Tender Document).