# UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARDS OF GURAR – DANABA (B80) ROAD

> This tender closed on 2026-07-30.

- **Reference:** KeNHA/2985/2026
- **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:** 2026-07-30 01:00 EAT
- **Sectors:** [Construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F.md)

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

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

UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARDS OF GURAR – DANABA (B80) 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/298638)

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