SUPPLY OF MALARIA RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST (MRDT) KITClosed

Overview

Supply of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (MRDT) Kit for public health procurement under an Open International Tender issued by KEMSA. Eligible suppliers of malaria diagnostics, including international manufacturers, distributors and local representatives, are invited to bid and must meet Kenyan public-procurement rules, registration and local-content requirements.

Requirements

• Eligibility and integrity: not debarred; comply with anti-corruption and independence declarations; JV rules if applicable.
• Goods eligibility and conformity: MRDT kits must be registered for Kenya; evidence of conformity to technical specifications; Manufacturer’s Authorization if the bidder does not manufacture the goods.
• Local content and nationality: foreign bidders must source at least 40% of contract inputs from Kenyan suppliers; tax clearance and Kenyan registration considerations.
• Financial/ownership: evidence of financial capacity and ownership/control information; tax compliance certificate.
• Tender security and contract prerequisites: bid security (KES 1.4 million or equivalent); integrity and post-qualification criteria; registration and warranty arrangements in Kenya.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 28 October 2026 (INVITATION TO TENDER, SUPPLY OF MALARIA RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST MRDT KIT.pdf).
• Submission method: sealed tenders in a single envelope with an original and copies; outer envelope marked with Tender Number and Description; delivered to Tender Box No.1, KEMSA Embakasi, Nairobi before the closing time; late bids are rejected.
• Documents to submit: Form of Tender; Price Schedules; Tender Security or Securing Declaration; Joint Venture Agreement if applicable; Manufacturer’s Authorization; evidence of eligibility and conformity (as per ITT 11–17) and registration documents for Kenya.
• Pre-qualification/registrations: register at KEMSA Procurement Office; provide KRA PIN; tax clearance; goods registration in Kenya; local service support for warranty if not locally represented.
• Briefing session: pre-bid conference on 13 October 2026 at 10:00, KEMSA Tender Opening Hall (attendance not stated as mandatory).
• Where to obtain bid documents: download from KEMSA website and PPIP Portal; registration via procurement@kemsa.go.ke as noted in the documents.

Note: The above details draw from the MRDT tender documents (SUPPLY OF MALARIA RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST MRDT KIT.pdf) and the Advert Notice (ADVERT NOTICE.pdf).

Sector classification

• [Q86] human-health (confidence 0.9)