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Augmentation of Vokoli Borehole Water Project

Issued by VIHIGA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT NATURAL RESOURCES WATER AND FORESTRY · via Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke)

Published
12 Nov 2026
Closes
24 Nov 2026, 07:50 UTC
Bid opening
24 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
Reference
VEWENRC/2397/0059/2026-27
Location
Kenya
Sector
Mining & Metals
Type
works

At a glance

VIHIGA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT NATURAL RESOURCES WATER AND FORESTRY in Kenya has published a tender in mining & metals: “Augmentation of Vokoli Borehole Water Project”. Submissions close on 24 November 2026, 12 days from today. Quote reference VEWENRC/2397/0059/2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 53 notices from this buyer since 2026, 49 of them currently open. There are 36 open mining & metals notices in Kenya on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke), not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

Performance security
10% of contract value
Questions deadline
16 Nov 2026 17:00 (Nairobi time)
Bid validity
210 days
Procurement method
Open tender
Evaluation
Yes/ No Basis
Funding
GoK

Documents to submit

  • Self-declaration forms form SD1 & SD2
  • Valid NCA7 certificate above for water works
  • Valid single business permit for vihiga county
  • Valid tax compliance certificate
  • Certificate of of incorporation / registration
  • CR12 / directors IDS
  • KRA PIN certificate
  • Consider for Technical Evaluation

To bid on Kenya e-GP

Kenyan government tenders are submitted through the e-GP portal; register as a supplier there first. AGPO-reserved tenders need a valid AGPO certificate.

Details

AUGMENTATION OF VOKOLI BOREHOLE WATER PROJECT

Tender number: VEWENRC/2397/0059/2026-27

Procuring entity: VIHIGA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT NATURAL RESOURCES WATER AND FORESTRY

Procurement category: Works

Procurement method: Open Tender

Bidding access: Open

Source of funds: GoK

Performance security: 10% of contract value

Technical evaluation: Yes/ No Basis

Evaluation basis: Grand total wise

Bid validity: 210 days

Site visit: 13/11/2026

Clarifications until: 16 Nov 2026 17:00 (Nairobi time)

Published: 12 Nov 2026 18:00 (Nairobi time)

Closing: 24 Nov 2026 10:50 (Nairobi time)

Bid opening: 24 Nov 2026 11:00 (Nairobi time)

Eligibility documents required

- SELF-DECLARATION FORMS FORM SD1 & SD2 - VALID NCA7 CERTIFICATE ABOVE FOR WATER WORKS - VALID SINGLE BUSINESS PERMIT FOR VIHIGA COUNTY - VALID TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE - CERTIFICATE OF OF INCORPORATION / REGISTRATION - CR12 / DIRECTORS IDS - KRA PIN CERTIFICATE - Table Header : TENDERERS SHOULD PROVIDE THE NAMES AND DETAILS OF THE SUITABLY QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE AND KEY PERSONNEL TO PERFORM THE CONTRACT. THE DATA ON THEIR EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE SUPPLIED USING THE FORM PER-2 PROVIDED UNDER OTHER TENDERING FORMS FOR EACH KEY PERSONNEL/CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE. NAME OF CANDIDATE: DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: TIME COMMITMENT: FOR THIS POSITION: EXPECTED TIME SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION: Table Footer : - NON-PERFORMED CONTRACTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION III, EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA : TENDERERS QUALIFICATION WITHOUT PREQUALIFICATION- FOEM CON 2- HISTORICAL CONTRACT NON-PERFORMANCE PENDING LITIGATION AND LITIGATION HISTORY Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : CONTRACT NON PERFORMANCE YEAR TENDERER'S RESPONSE (YES OR NO) CONTRACT NON- PERFORMANCE OCCURRED DURING THE PERIOD SPECIFIED IN SECTION III, EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA, SUB-FACTOR 7 (VI) (A) IF YES, GIVE DETAILS IN THE TABLE BELOW: 2026 Table Footer : IF YES, GIVE DETAILS IN THE TABLE BELOW: DETAILS OF NON-PERFORMED CONTRACTS : TENDERERS QUALIFICATION WITHOUT PREQUALIFICATION- FOEM CON 2- HISTORICAL CONTRACT NON-PERFORMANCE PENDING LITIGATION AND LITIGATION HISTORY Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : JV NAME YEAR NON- PERFORMED PORTION OF CONTRACT CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY ADDRESS OF PROCURING ENTITY REASON(S) FOR NONPERFORMANCE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT (CURRENT VALUE, CURRENCY, EXCHANGE RATE AND KENYA SHILLING EQUIVALENT) PERCENTAGE OF PORTION NOT PERFORMED Table Footer : - PENDING LITIGATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION III, EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA : TENDERERS QUALIFICATION WITHOUT PREQUALIFICATION- FOEM CON 2- HISTORICAL CONTRACT NON-PERFORMANCE PENDING LITIGATION AND LITIGATION HISTORY Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : STATEMENT YEAR TENDERER'S RESPONSE THERE IS PENDING LITIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION III, EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA. 2026 Table Footer : IF YES GIVE DETAILS IN THE TABLE BELOW DETAILS OF LITIGATION : TENDERERS QUALIFICATION WITHOUT PREQUALIFICATION- FOEM CON 2- HISTORICAL CONTRACT NON-PERFORMANCE PENDING LITIGATION AND LITIGATION HISTORY Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : TENDERER'S/JV NAME YEAR OF LITIGATION AWARD CONTRACT NAME CONTRACT NUMBER NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY MATTER IN DISPUTE PARTY WHO INITIATED THE DISPUTE REASONS FOR LITIGATION AND AWARD DECISION AMOUNT CURRENCY KENYA SHILLING EQUIVALENT (EXCHANGE RATE) Table Footer : LITIGATION HISTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION III, EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA : TENDERERS QUALIFICATION WITHOUT PREQUALIFICATION- FOEM CON 2- HISTORICAL CONTRACT NON-PERFORMANCE PENDING LITIGATION AND LITIGATION HISTORY Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : - STATEMENT TENDERER'S RESPONSE Table Footer : IF YES, GIVE DETAILS: DETAILS OF LITIGATION HISTORY : TENDERERS QUALIFICATION WITHOUT PREQUALIFICATION- FOEM CON 2- HISTORICAL CONTRACT NON-PERFORMANCE PENDING LITIGATION AND LITIGATION HISTORY Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : ALL SUB-CONTRACTORS FOR KEY ACTIVITIES MUST COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN THIS FORM AS PER ITT 36 AND SECTION III, EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA YEAR TOTAL QUANTITY IN THE CONTRACT (I) PERCENTAGE PARTICIPATION (II) ACTUAL QUANTITY PERFORMED (I) X (II) PROCURING ENTITY’S NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER E-MAIL Table Footer : - TECHNICAL EVALUATION TABLE : TECHNICAL EVALUATION TABLE Technical Evaluation Process :

- Consider for Technical Evaluation:

Tender documents are free to download from the e-GP Tenders page (egpkenya.go.ke/tender) without an account; search by tender number. Bids are submitted electronically on e-GP.

Context for bidders

We hold 53 notices from VIHIGA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT NATURAL RESOURCES WATER AND FORESTRY, going back to October 2026 — 49 of them still open. They buy mostly in Forestry & Wildlife, Water & Environment and Social Development & Inclusion. There are 36 open Mining & Metals tenders in Kenya. This one closes in 12 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this mining & metals opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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