Tender for Proposed Construction of Kimugul and Kiletien Tea Buying Centre, Kiptagich Ward, Kuresoi South, Nakuru County (CGN/DOALF/ONT/015/2026-2027)

What is being bought

Nakuru County Government requests tenders for the proposed construction of the Kimugul and Kiletien Tea Buying Centre in Kiptagich Ward, Kuresoi South Subcounty, Nakuru County (Works, open national tender reserved for youth). Pages 1-3 of the notice and selected pages of the bidding document were reviewed.

Key facts

Closing

Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10:00 am
Closing date and time: Monday 19 October 2026 at 10:00 (East Africa time) for both soft copy via supplier portal and hard copy deposit. D2 p.30

Bid / tender security

No tender security is required. Instead, a duly filled, signed and stamped Tender-Securing Declaration Form must be submitted. D2 p.30

Tender fee

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

Site visit

اختياري
Site visit is encouraged at tenderer's own risk and expense; pre-arranged site visit not applicable per TDS (not compulsory). D2 p.12

Pre-bid meeting

اختياري
No pre-tender meeting or pre-arranged site visit held (TDS: NOT APPLICABLE). D2 p.30

Reserved for

Reserved for youth (ITT 35.2; portal record also lists youth). Only youth-owned businesses appropriately registered qualify, with a valid AGPO Certificate for youth. D2 p.31

Contract value

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated P

Tender opening

Tenders opened immediately after the closing deadline at the County Government of Nakuru, Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, 1st Floor Board Room (bidders' representatives may attend). D2 p.30

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 specified youth group, appropriately registered, may tender. D2 p.6
• Reservation group under ITT 35.2 is youth; the invitation is extended only to this group that qualifies for reservations. D2 p.31

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Form of tender must be completed, signed and stamped in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Duly filled, signed and stamped Tender-Securing Declaration Form in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Duly filled, signed and stamped confidential business questionnaire. D2 p.32
• Certified copy of company Certificate of Incorporation/registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies; CR12 for directors (or National ID for sole proprietorship) valid for the last 12 months. D2 p.32
• Certified copy of registration with the National Construction Authority in Category 8 or above as a Building Works Contractor, together with a valid NCA Practicing License. D2 p.32
• Valid copy of current KRA Tax Compliance Certificate, valid at least on the closing date. D2 p.32
• Current valid business permit (year 2026). D2 p.32
• Duly filled and stamped Bill of Quantities in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Valid AGPO Certificate for YOUTH. D2 p.32
• Duly filled, signed and stamped beneficial ownership form (BOI). D2 p.32
• Historical non-performance and litigation: honest history of claims, litigation, default notices and financial penalties, in the format provided and certified. D2 p.32

Required only in some situations

• Joint venture documents: if bidding as a JV, JV details are required; NOT APPLICABLE per TDS (maximum JV members not applicable). D2 p.30

How and where to submit

• Hard copies in plain sealed envelope indicating tender number and description, deposited in the Tender box at County Government of Nakuru Headquarters, Moi Road, Ground Floor at the main entrance, or sent by post to the County Secretary, P.O Box 2780-20100, Nakuru. D2 p.31
• Electronic tenders are permitted; soft copies must be submitted through the supplier portal (IFMIS supplierportal) and hard copies also submitted. Both soft and hard copies are required. D2 p.31
• Number of copies of the original tender: ONE (in addition to the original). D2 p.30
• Written confirmation of authority to sign for the tenderer: an authorization from the director(s) of the company designating an officer, certified by a commissioner of oaths. D2 p.30
• All pages must be serialized chronologically from the cover page to the last page including attachments (1, 2, 3...). D2 p.6
• Tenders are to be submitted at the address for submission of tenders: The County Secretary, County Government of Nakuru, P.O Box 2780-20100, Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, Nakuru. D2 p.30

Lots and categories

• No lots identified in the reviewed material; tender is a single contract. Not stated D2 p.32

What the addenda changed

• No addenda were provided in the material reviewed. Not stated P

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Estimated contract value and budget
• Addenda, if any, issued after the notice
• Full Section V Works Requirements, drawings and specifications
• Performance security amount and form
• Full Section IV tendering forms and beneficial ownership form
• Site visit and pre-tender meeting details confirmed in TDS (stated not applicable)
• Procurement complaint and standstill details beyond the summary
• Contract duration and completion time

Terms explained

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the tender-specific rules that override the general Instructions to Tenderers.

AGPO

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

Tender-Securing Declaration

A signed, stamped declaration promising to honour the bid, used instead of a bank tender security here.

Responsive

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

NCA

National Construction Authority, which registers contractors for construction works.

BOQ

Bill of Quantities: priced list of works items that must be filled and stamped.

CR12

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