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

> This tender closed on 2026-08-05.

- **Reference:** KeNHA/2986/2026
- **Issuer:** [Kenya National Highway Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/kenya-national-highway-authority.md)
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-05 01:00 EAT
- **Sectors:** [Construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F.md)

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

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

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

Venue: Kenya National Highways Authority Headquarters, Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Off Mazao Road, Block C - 2nd Floor Board Room.

## Documents

- TENDER DOCUMENT
- MYGOV
- DETAILED TENDER NOTICE
- KeNHA website extract

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## Published on

- [Kenya PPIP Tenders](https://tenders.go.ke/tender/298657)

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