UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARDS OF GURAR – DANABA (B80) ROADClosed

Overview

The Kenya National Highways Authority invites bids to upgrade Gurar–Danaba (B80) road to bitumen standards. Eligible bidders are construction firms registered with the National Construction Authority (NCA) in Category 1 (or equivalent for foreign contractors); open to domestic or foreign bidders, including Joint Ventures. The contract requires pre-qualification and eventual NCA registration before contract signing.

Documents indicate eligibility criteria, mandatory qualifications, and open-tender procedures described in the Tender Document (TENDER DOCUMENT).

Requirements

• Mandatory bid documents to submit with bid:
  • Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Compliance for foreign contractors
  • Copy of valid NCA Annual Practising Licence (class as specified)
  • Copy of valid Tax Compliance Certificate
  • Copy of recent CR12 form (dated within 6 months)
  • Serialise all bid pages
  • Tender Security (Unconditional Bank Guarantee) as specified
• Other requirements:
  • Demonstrated similar previous experience; equipment holding; professional/technical personnel; current workload, litigation history; sworn affidavit (dated within 3 months of tender opening)
• JV requirements:
  • All partners meet mandatory requirements; executable JV agreement; dispute resolution; representative for the JV
• Eligibility rules:
  • Avoid conflicts of interest; limits on multiple tenders; NCA registration required before contract signing; 40% local inputs for foreign bidders; adherence to Kenyan procurement and competition laws
• Technical/contractual docs listed in tender forms (Section IV) and standard bid security provisions

(document references: TENDER DOCUMENT; detailed qualifying criteria in relevant sections)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 29 July 2026, 22:00 (Kenya time) (TDS)
• Submission method: sealed envelopes or as otherwise specified; submissions to Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management, KeNHA, Barabara Plaza, JKIA, Nairobi; or Tender Box on site; electronic submission may be possible if allowed by the TDS (TDS)
• Required documents to submit:
  • Form of Tender and schedules (Bill of Quantities)
  • Tender Security or Tender-Securing Declaration
  • Qualifications documentation (Section IV forms)
  • Joint Venture Agreement (if or when applicable)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications:
  • NCA registration (Category 1 for domestic bidders; prior to contract signing)
  • Tax compliance (KRA)
  • CR12 and ownership/director information
• Site visit/briefing:
  • Mandatory pre-tender site visits; details, dates, and venues published in the Detailed Tender Notice (DETAILED TENDER NOTICE)
• Document access:
  • Tender documents available free from KeNHA website or PPIP portal; clarifications via procurement@kenha.co.ke
• Notes:
  • Serialization of tender documents required; copies and original must be properly marked and signed
  • Clarifications/ Addenda issued as needed (DETAILED TENDER NOTICE; TENDER DOCUMENT)

Documents cited: TENDER DOCUMENT; DETAILED TENDER NOTICE; MYGOV (for public notices).