TENDER FOR PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR TWO (2 NO.) 600KVA GENERATORS AT EXTELCOMS HOUSE FOR CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.

Overview

The Central Bank of Kenya invites bids for a Comprehensive Maintenance Service for two 600KVA generators at Extelcoms House for a 3-year period. Bidders should have generator/electrical-mechanical maintenance capabilities and comply with Kenyan public procurement rules; foreign bidders are allowed but must meet local-content requirements (40% of inputs sourced locally). The tender is a National Open Tender open to qualified bidders (ITT terms apply). Documents indicate site familiarity and post-bid evaluation per the CBK ITT.

Requirements

• Compliance with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015; anti-corruption declarations and certificate of independent tender determination.
• Foreign bidders must satisfy at least 40% local content and provide evidence (per Section III/ITTL in the tender data).
• Tender security: Kshs 50,000, valid for 170 days from tender opening.
• Kenyan Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA) and other eligibility/qualifications as specified; audits/inspection rights over accounts and documents.
• Joint Venture arrangements allowed with joint liability; if JV, a Representative and Joint Venture Agreement or intent must be submitted.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 04 November 2026 08:30; note: the accompanying tender documents list 28 October 2026 10:30 as the closing date (document: TENDER FOR PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR TWO (2 NO.) 600KVA GENERATORS AT EXTELCOMS HOUSE FOR CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.).
• Submission method: hard-copy submissions in plain sealed envelopes to Green Tender Box No. 3, main entrance, ground floor, Central Bank of Kenya, Haile Selassie Avenue; electronic tenders are not permitted.
• Documents to submit: Form of Tender plus Schedules (Activity Schedule) and Tendering Forms (Confidential Business Questionnaire, Certificate of Independent Tender Determination, Self-Declaration, Code of Ethics, Fraud and Corruption Appendix), Tender Security, JV documents if applicable, tax and eligibility evidence.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: relevant Kenyan registrations as required; 40% local content for foreign bidders; tax clearance and compliance proof.
• Briefing/site visit: details to be provided in the Tender Data Sheet (ITT 8); minutes may be published (pre-tender steps outlined in ITT).
• Where to obtain documents: download free from PPIP (www.tenders.go.ke) or CBK website (www.centralbank.go.ke); notify via supplies@centralbank.go.ke after download.