Construction of Kiptororo Centre Bodaboda Sheds, Kiptororo Ward, Kuresoi North - Reserved for Women (CGN/RTPW/ONT/014B/2026-2027)

What is being bought

Proposed construction of Kiptororo Centre Bodaboda sheds in Kiptororo Ward, Kuresoi North Sub County, Nakuru County, under an open national tender reserved for women-owned businesses. Quantities and bill of quantities are in the tender document pages not reviewed.

Key facts

Closing

Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 am
Tenders must be delivered on or before this date and time. D2 p.29

Bid / tender security

No tender security (bank guarantee) is required. Instead a Tender-Securing Declaration Form, duly filled, signed and stamped, must be submitted in original form. D2 p.29

Tender fee

Tender documents may be downloaded free of charge. D1 p.3

Site visit

Optional
Site visit is not held as a pre-arranged event; tenderers are encouraged, at their own cost, to visit the site. D2 p.29

Pre-bid meeting

Optional
No pre-tender meeting held (NOT APPLICABLE). D2 p.29

Reserved for

Reserved for women under ITT 35.2; eligibility restricted to women-owned businesses appropriately registered (AGPO certificate for women required, MR 12). D2 p.30

Contract value

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2

Tender opening

Tenders opened immediately after closing at County Government HQ, Moi Road, 1st Floor Board Room, Nakuru, in presence of tenderers' representatives who choose to attend. D2 p.29

Tender validity

Tender valid for 210 days from the date of opening. D2 p.29

Who can apply

• Tender is reserved for women: only businesses/firms belonging to the reserved group (women) are eligible to tender. D2 p.6
• Tender is reserved for women under ITT 35.2; the Tender Data Sheet states the invitation is extended to the group that qualifies for reservations: women. D2 p.30

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Valid AGPO Certificate for WOMEN must be submitted. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies, certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate registered in Kenya. D2 p.31
• Copy of CR12 for directors of the company, or National ID for sole proprietorship, valid for last 12 months, certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of NCA registration in Category 8 or above as Building Works Contractor, together with a valid NCA Practicing License, certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate. D2 p.31
• Valid copy of current Certificate of Tax Compliance from KRA, valid at least on the closing date, certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate. D2 p.31
• Form of tender completed, signed and stamped in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Duly filled, signed and stamped Tender Securing Declaration Form in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Duly filled, signed and stamped confidential business questionnaire. D2 p.31
• Current valid business permit for year 2026. D2 p.31
• Duly filled and stamped Bill of Quantities in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Certified history of any claims, litigation, default notices and financial penalties due to defaults, in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Tender documents must be submitted in both soft (through IFMIS supplier portal) and hard copies as described in the invitation notice. D2 p.31
• Sequential serialization of the entire document from page 1 to last page (1,2,3...). D2 p.31
• Kenyan tenderer must provide valid tax clearance or tax exemption certificate from KRA (ITT 3.14). Standard rule D2 p.11

Experience, licences and financial capacity

Technical

• Technical evaluation (Stage II) scored out of 100 for the firm: general experience (up to 10), specific experience in works of Kshs 2 million and above in past 2 years (up to 20), financial capacity (up to 25 for bank statements/audited accounts, and letters of credit). Bidders scoring below 70% are eliminated. D2 p.37

Financial

• Certified bank statements for the past two years 2025-2024 (5 marks each year, Stage II financial capacity criteria). D2 p.35
• Certified audited accounts for 2025 and 2024 signed and stamped by a certified practicing accountant/auditor (scored). D2 p.35
• Financial evaluation: bidder that qualifies technically with lowest financial quote is recommended; ties go to highest technical score. D2 p.37

How and where to submit

• Complete tender must be submitted in both soft copy (through supplier portal) and hard copies in plain sealed envelope marked with tender number and description, deposited in tender box at County Government HQ Ground Floor Entrance, Moi Road, Nakuru, or sent by post to The County Secretary, P.O Box 2780-20100, Nakuru. D2 p.30
• Number of copies: original tender plus ONE additional copy. D2 p.29
• Electronic tenders are permitted; the portal record lists electronic and written (hard copy) submission. P
• Serialize all pages chronologically from cover to last page, including attachments, numbered 1, 2, 3... D2 p.6
• Authorization to sign for the tenderer: authorization from the company directors designating an officer, certified by commissioner of oaths. D2 p.30

Lots and categories

• No lots stated for this tender. Not stated D2 p.29

What the addenda changed

• No addenda were provided for review. Not stated P

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Bill of quantities, drawings and specifications (D2 pages not reviewed).
• Estimated contract value and performance security amount.
• Full evaluation criteria for stage I/II beyond pages provided.
• Any addenda (A1 etc.) if issued after publication.
• Form of tender and tender securing declaration form templates.
• Whether the reserved group women must also be registered in a specific portal.

Terms explained

AGPO

Access to Government Procurement Opportunities: reservation for women, youth and persons with disabilities, requiring a registered AGPO certificate.

MR

Mandatory Requirement: must be met at preliminary examination or the tender is non-responsive.

Tender-Securing Declaration

A signed declaration that replaces a cash or bank tender security; here it is required instead of a bank guarantee.

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the tender-specific figures and rules that override the general instructions.

Responsive

A tender that meets all mandatory requirements and terms; non-responsive tenders are not evaluated.

NCA Category 8

National Construction Authority contractor registration category required for building works.

CR12

Company return showing directors and shareholders issued by the Registrar of Companies.