UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARD OF LAISAMIS – NGURUNIT – ILLAUT (B74) ROADClosed

Overview

Upgrading to Bitumen Standard of Laisamis – Ngurunit – Illaut (B74) Road in Kenya. The open tender, funded by the Government Development Fund, seeks eligible road/bridge contractors (NCA Category 1 or equivalent for foreign bidders) to execute the works. Mandatory pre-tender site visits apply; JV arrangements are allowed under strict rules; foreign bidders must source at least 40% of inputs locally. Refer to the detailed tender documents for full criteria. (DETAILED TENDER NOTICE)

Requirements

• Mandatory qualifications to submit with the bid:
  • Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Compliance (Foreign Contractors)
  • Copy of Valid NCA Annual Practicing Licence in the required class
  • Copy of Valid Tax Compliance Certificate
  • Copy of CR12 form dated within 6 months
  • Serialise all bid pages (including cover)
  • Tender security in the form of an unconditional bank guarantee
• Other key criteria:
  • Demonstrated similar previous experience; equipment, and personnel capabilities
  • Current workload, litigation history, and sworn affidavit (dated within 3 months of opening)
  • Compliance with JV requirements if bidding as a JV
  • Prohibition on canvassing; adherence to PPACA/PPADA rules; right to verify documents

(Files: TENDER DOCUMENT; DETAILED TENDER NOTICE)

How to Apply

• Deadlines:
  • Tender closing per tender notice: 23 July 2026 (11:00 AM) [Laisamis B74] and related reminders; current metadata shows 2026-08-04 22:00 as submission deadline. (DETAILED TENDER NOTICE) (TENDER METADATA)
• Submission:
  • Physical: sealed envelopes to The Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management, KeNHA, Barabara Plaza, JKIA, Nairobi, or via the Tender Box on the date specified. (TENDER DOCUMENT)
  • Electronic submission may be allowed if specified in the TDS; otherwise follow physical submission rules. (SECTION II)
• Documents to submit:
  • Form of Tender and completed schedules (BQ), Tender Security, JV Agreement if applicable, authorization for signatory, qualifications documents, technical proposal. (SECTION IV)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications:
  • NCA registration in Category 1 (or equivalent for foreign bidders); registration with NCA prior to contract signing; compliance with tax and CR12 requirements. (TENDER DOCUMENT)
  • Foreign bidders must show 40% local input; JV exemptions may apply. (DETAILED TENDER NOTICE)
• Site visit/briefing:
  • Mandatory pre-tender site visit (specific date/time listed in Detailed Tender Notice; location varies per project). (DETAILED TENDER NOTICE)
• Where to obtain bid documents:
  • Kenya National Highways Authority website or PPIP (tenders.go.ke); documents free of charge. (DETAILED TENDER NOTICE)