SALE OF FOREST PLANTATION MATERIALS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY

Overview

Disposal of forest plantation materials in Bungoma County is the procurement. Kenya Forest Service sells timber from Bungoma County plantations under a restricted tender. Eligible bidders are KFS Forest Industry Investors registered under timber in 2024, with some materials reserved for Bungoma County and others open to bidders from other counties within their registration category; viewing of items is advised and deposits must be paid via eCitizen before submission.

Requirements

• Eligible tenderers: KFS Forest Industry Investors registered under timber (2024); county-specific reservations apply; outside-county bidders may bid only for open materials within their category.
• Compliance: valid tax compliance certificate or Kenya Revenue Authority exemption; AGPO and KRA PIN where applicable; SD1/SD2 and Confidential Business Questionnaire; Form of Tender; Tender Deposit Commitment Form; code of ethics declaration.
• Financial: prices inclusive of VAT (reserve price includes 16% VAT); tender deposits for each sub-compartment; deposits paid via eCitizen; tender validity 196 days; payment within 30 days of proforma invoice; removal within 1 year.
• Operations: view plantations during 8:00–17:00; bid for whole sub-compartments only; adhere to environmental and road-use conditions; insurance and security requirements.
• Award: up to 2 sub-compartments per bidder per category; deposits forfeitable on withdrawal or non-payment; removal and payment terms clearly specified.

How to Apply

• Obtain documents from the KFS website (TENDER DOCUMENT) (see Section II).
• Clarifications: submit by 5 days before tender closure; responses within 3 days (TENDER DOCUMENT).
• Submission: seal outer envelope with tender number; inner envelope with item list and prices; deposit proof; deliver to KFS Headquarters reception by the specified deadline (29 September 2026 at 11:00, as per the tender data).
• Required documents: Form of Tender; Confidential Business Questionnaire; Tender Deposit Commitment Form; SD1/SD2; declaration of ethics; Schedule of Items and Prices; deposit receipts.
• Registration and pre-qualifications: KFS Forest Industry Investors registered under timber (2024); tax and registration documents; AGPO where applicable.
• Payments: tender deposit via eCitizen platform; 16% VAT included in reserve and bid prices; pay balance within 14–30 days post-proforma depending on award terms.
• Other: viewing requested; public tender opening; no partial bidding for sub-compartments. (TENDER DOCUMENT)