CGN/WEECCNR/ONT/004/2026-2027: Supply of pipes to Naivawasco for water piping, Nakuru County (reserved for youth)

What is being bought

Nakuru County Government invites tenders for the proposed supply of pipes to Naivawasco for water piping in various water projects, under tender CGN/WEECCNR/ONT/004/2026-2027. Quantities and specific project locations are not stated in the pages reviewed. The tender is reserved for youth.

Key facts

Closing

Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10:00 am
Closing date and time: 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM East Africa time. No addenda reviewed changed this. D2 p.1

Bid / tender security

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2 p.32

Tender fee

Tender documents may be downloaded free of charge. D2 p.6

Site visit

Optional
Site visit is encouraged, not compulsory, at the tenderer's own cost. TDS states Pre-Tender Site Visit: NOT APPLICABLE. D2 p.12

Pre-bid meeting

Optional
No pre-tender meeting or pre-arranged site visit (TDS: NOT APPLICABLE). D2 p.28

Reserved for

Reserved for YOUTH (AGPO youth group). The portal record also lists youth as the reserved group. D2 p.30

Contract value

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2

Tender opening

Tenders are opened immediately after the closing deadline at the County Chambers, Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, 1st Floor, in the presence of tenderers' designated representatives who choose to attend. The opening committee members sign. D2 p.7

Tender validity

Tenders remain valid for 210 days from the date of opening of tenders. D2 p.6

Who can apply

• Tendering is reserved for YOUTH: only businesses/firms belonging to the youth group are eligible, as the invitation specifically states. D2 p.6

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Valid AGPO Certificate for YOUTH. D2 p.32
• Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies, certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate registered in Kenya. Also CR12 for directors (or National ID for sole proprietorship) valid for the last 12 months, certified. D2 p.31
• Copy of National Construction Authority (NCA) registration in Category 8 or above as a Water Works Contractor, together with a valid NCA Practicing License, certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate registered in Kenya. D2 p.31
• Valid copy of current Certificate of Tax Compliance issued by Kenya Revenue Authority, valid at least on the closing date. D2 p.32
• Form of Tender completed, signed and stamped in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Tender Securing Declaration Form, duly filled, signed and stamped, in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Confidential business questionnaire, duly filled, signed and stamped, certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate registered in Kenya. D2 p.32
• Current valid business permit (year 2026), certified by commissioner of oaths/advocate registered in Kenya. D2 p.32
• Written power of attorney authorizing the signatory to commit the bidder, witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths. D2 p.32
• Duly filled and stamped Bill of Quantities in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Duly filled, signed and stamped beneficial ownership form (BOI). D2 p.32
• Historical claims/litigation/default history certified by a Commissioner of Oaths, in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Tax clearance: Kenyan tenderers must provide a valid tax clearance or tax exemption certificate issued by KRA. D2 p.11
• All pages must be duly paginated, initialized and stamped on every page, serialized 1,2,3... from first page to last. D2 p.32

Experience, licences and financial capacity

Technical

• Technical evaluation scores bidders; those scoring below 70% are eliminated. Detailed scoring sub-criteria not reviewed. Unverified D2 p.37

Financial

• Financial criteria (turnover, resources) are in Section III Stage II/III; specific thresholds not stated in pages reviewed. Lowest financial quote wins among those scoring 70% or more technically. Not stated D2 p.37

How and where to submit

• Soft copy must be submitted through the IFMIS supplier portal and hard copies in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender number and description, deposited in the tender box at Moi Road, County Government Headquarters Ground Floor Entrance, or sent by post to The County Secretary, P.O Box 2780-20100, Moi Road, Nakuru. Electronic tenders are permitted. D2 p.6
• Complete tender must be submitted in both soft and hard copies. Portal record lists electronic and written (physical) submission methods. Note the notice gives P.O. Box as 2870 in one place and 2780 in another. D1 p.5

Lots and categories

• Multiple contracts/lots referenced in Section III item 4 but the lot structure is not stated in the pages reviewed. Not stated D2 p.31

What the addenda changed

• No addenda reviewed. Not stated

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Tender security amount, currency and validity (only declaration form is referenced)
• Quantities and specifications of pipes and the lots structure
• Financial qualification thresholds (turnover, liquidity, resources) in Section III
• Technical scoring sub-criteria
• Bill of Quantities and price schedule
• Contract value and contract period
• Addenda, if any, issued after 9 October 2026
• Correct P.O. Box for delivery

Terms explained

AGPO

Access to Government Procurement Opportunities: a set-aside for youth, women and persons with disability. Bidders must hold a valid AGPO certificate for the reserved group.

MR

Mandatory Requirement. Bidders who fail any MR are non-responsive and are not evaluated further.

Tender Securing Declaration

A signed declaration, on the form provided, in place of a bank guarantee to secure the tender.

Responsive

A tender that meets all the mandatory requirements and terms of the tender document.

NCA

National Construction Authority, which registers contractors for construction works in Kenya.

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the section that gives specific tender details and overrides the general instructions.

Beneficial ownership form (BOI)

A form disclosing who ultimately owns and controls the company.

IFMIS supplier portal

Government electronic procurement system through which the soft copy of the tender must be submitted.