Framework Agreement for Freight Forwarding International Courier and Customs Clearance of Coffee Sample Packs and Graded Export Coffee for a Period of Two Years

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR FREIGHT FORWARDING INTERNATIONAL COURIER AND CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF COFFEE SAMPLE PACKS AND GRADED EXPORT COFFEE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS

Tender number: NKPCU/775/0043/2026-27

Procuring entity: NEW KENYA PLANTERS CO-OPERATIVE UNION

Procurement category: Non Consultancy Services

Procurement method: Framework Agreement

Bidding access: Open

Framework agreement: Yes

Source of funds: GoK

Technical evaluation: Yes/ No Basis

Evaluation basis: Lot wise

Bid validity: 140 days

Clarifications until: 09 Oct 2026 16:15 (Nairobi time)

Published: 07 Oct 2026 14:00 (Nairobi time)

Closing: 14 Oct 2026 10:00 (Nairobi time)

Bid opening: 14 Oct 2026 10:01 (Nairobi time)

Eligibility documents required

- SELF - DECLARATION FORM SD 1&2 - CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION / REGISTRATION - VALID TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE - CR12 OR EQUIVALENT NOT OLDER THAN SIX (6) MONTHS, WITH COPIES OF DIRECTOR IDENTIFICATION - SECTION IV-TENDERING FORMS TENDERERS DECLARATION : FORM OF TENDER Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : - TENDERER DECLARATION Supplier response a) No reservations: We have examined and have no reservations to the Tendering document, including Addenda issued in accordance with Instructions to tenderers (ITT 10); b) Eligibility: We meet the eligibility requirements and have no conflict of interest in accordance with ITT 4; c) Tender/Proposal-Securing Declaration: We have not been suspended nor declared ineligible by the Procuring Entity based on execution of a Tender-Securing Declaration. Or Proposal-Securing Declaration in Kenya in accordance with ITT 21; d) Conformity: We offer to supply in conformity with the Tendering document and in accordance with the Delivery Schedules specified in the Schedule of Requirements. e) Tender Validity Period: Our Tender shall be valid for the period specified in TDS 19.1 (as amended, if applicable) from the date fixed for the Tender submission deadline specified in TDS 23.1 (as amended, if applicable), and it shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period; f) Performance Security: If our Tender is accepted, we commit to obtain a performance security in accordance with the Tender document; g) One Tender per tenderer: We are not submitting any other Tender(s) as an individual tenderer, and we are not participating in any other Tender(s) as a Joint Venture member, or as a subcontractor, and meet the requirements of ITT 4.3, other than alternative Tenders submitted in accordance with ITT 14; h) Suspension and Debarment: We, along with any of our subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, manufacturers, or service providers for any part of the contract, are not subject to, and not controlled by any entity or individual that is subject to, a temporary suspension by the procuring entity or a debarment imposed by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Further, we are not ineligible under the Kenya laws or official regulations or pursuant to a decision of International organizations to which Kenya is a member; i) Binding Contract: We understand that this Tender, together with your written acceptance thereof included in your Letter of Award, shall not constitute a binding contract between us, until a formal contract is prepared and executed; j) Procuring Entity Not Bound to Accept: We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest evaluated cost Tender, the Best Evaluated Tender or any other Tender that you may receive; k) Fraud and Corruption: We hereby certify that we have taken steps to ensure that no person acting for us or on our behalf engages in any type of Fraud and Corruption. Further, we confirm that we have read and understood the full content and scope of fraud and corruption as informed in “Appendix 1- Fraud and Corruption” . l) Code of Ethical Conduct: We have read and understood the contents of the Code of Ethics for persons participating in Public Procurement and Asset Disposal and my responsibilities under the Code and we commit to abide by the provisions of the Code of Ethics copy available from www.ppra.go.ke during the procurement process and the execution of any resulting contract; m) Anti-competitive and Collusive practices: We hereby certify and confirm that the tender is genuine, non-collusive and made with the intention of accepting the contract if awarded. We have arrived at the Tender independently without consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with, any competitor on but not limited to prices; methods, factors or formulas used to calculate prices; the intention or decision to submit, or not to submit, a tender; or the submission of a tender which does not meet the specifications of the request for Tenders except as disclosed in the Tenderer’s Eligibility - Confidential Business Questionnaire. Further, we confirm that the terms of the Tender have not been, and will not be, knowingly disclosed by the Tenderer, directly or indirectly to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official tender opening, or of the awarding of the Contract, whichever comes first, unless otherwise required by law or as specifically disclosed above.; n) Beneficial Ownership Information: We commit to provide to the procuring entity the Beneficial Ownership Information in conformity with the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form upon receipt of notification of intention to enter into a contract in the event we are the successful tenderer in this subject procurement proceeding; o) We, the Tenderer, have duly completed, signed and stamped the following Forms as part of our Tender: i) Tenderer’s Eligibility & Confidential Business Questionnaire ii) Self-Declaration of the Tenderer (FORM SD 1 & SD 2) Table Footer : - OPTION 1- TENDER PRICE (INCASE OF ONE LOT) : FORM OF TENDER Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : LOT NO. TOTAL PRICE IN FIGURES TOTAL PRICE IN WORDS CURRENCIES] Table Footer : NOTE: TENDERERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILL THE TENDER PRICE UNDER MINI COMPLETION Sr no. Formula 1 TOTAL PRICE IN WORDS =TOTAL PRICE IN FIGURES OPTION 2 - TENDER PRICE ( MULTIPLE LOTS) : FORM OF TENDER Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : - LOT NUMBER / DECRIPTION TOTAL PRICE IN FIGURES TOTAL PRICE IN WORDS CURRENCY Table Footer : - Sr no. Formula 1 TOTAL PRICE IN WORDS=TOTAL PRICE IN FIGURES COMMISSIONS, GRATUITIES AND FEES : FORM OF TENDER Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : WE HAVE PAID, OR WILL PAY THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS, GRATUITIES, OR FEES WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDERING PROCESS OR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTRACT: NAME OF RECIPIENT ADDRESS REASON AMOUNT Table Footer : - STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISE OR INSTITUTION: : FORM OF TENDER Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : - TYPE OF ENTERPRISE OR INSTITUTION TENDERER'S RESPONSE OPTION 1 : WE ARE NOT A STATE- OWNED ENTERPRISE OR INSTITUTION OPTION 2 : WE ARE A STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISE OR INSTITUTION BUT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF ITT 4.6 Table Footer : - SIGN OFF : FORM OF TENDER Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : - TOTAL COST LOCAL CONTENT PERCENTAGE OF CONTRACT PRICE Table Footer : - EQUIPMENT INFORMATION : FORM EQU- EQUIPMENT Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : THE TENDERER SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO DEMONSTRATE CLEARLY THAT IT HAS THE CAPABILITY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KEY EQUIPMENT LISTED IN SECTION III, EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA. A SEPARATE FORM SHALL BE PREPARED FOR EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT LISTED, OR FOR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT PROPOSED BY THE TENDERER. NAME OF MANUFACTURER MODEL AND POWER RATING CAPACITY YEAR OF MANUFACTURE CURRENT LOCATION DETAILS OF CURRENT COMMITMENTS INDICATE SOURCE OF THE EQUIPMENT (SELECT - COMBO) Table Footer : OMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE TENDERER. EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP : FORM EQU- EQUIPMENT Technical Evaluation Process : - Table Header : - ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION INFORMATION Table Footer : - TECHNICAL EVALUATION YES NO BASIS : TECHNICAL EVALUATION YES NO BASIS Technical Evaluation Process :

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