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Provision of Maintenance Services for Biometric System

Issued by COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION · via Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke)

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Published
8 Oct 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTC
Bid opening
15 Oct 2026, 08:01 UTC
Reference
CUE/815/RFQ/0020/2026-27
Location
Kenya
Sector
IT & Telecom
Type
services

At a glance

COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION in Kenya has published a request for quotations in it & telecom: “Provision of Maintenance Services for Biometric System”. Submissions close on 15 October 2026, 7 days from today. Quote reference CUE/815/RFQ/0020/2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 5 notices from this buyer since 2026, 3 of them currently open. There are 78 open it & telecom notices in Kenya on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke), not through FreeTender.

Details

PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR BIOMETRIC SYSTEM

CONTRACT FOR MAINTENACE FOR BIOMETRIC SYSTEM

Tender number: CUE/815/RFQ/0020/2026-27

Procuring entity: COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

Procurement category: Non Consultancy Services

Procurement method: Request for Quotation

Bidding access: Limited (invited / registered suppliers)

Source of funds: GoK

Technical evaluation: Yes/ No Basis

Evaluation basis: Grand total wise

Bid validity: 90 days

Site visit: MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2026 AT 10.00AM

Clarifications until: 12 Oct 2026 00:00 (Nairobi time)

Published: 08 Oct 2026 18:00 (Nairobi time)

Closing: 15 Oct 2026 11:00 (Nairobi time)

Bid opening: 15 Oct 2026 11:01 (Nairobi time)

Eligibility documents required

- SELF - DECLARATION FORM - SD 1&2 - CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION - CR12 FOR LIMITED COMPANIES ONLY - VALID TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE - VALID TRADING LICENSE - CORRECTLY FILLED UP TENDERING FORMS IN THE SYSTEM

Schedule of requirements (UNSPSC code, item, unit, quantity)

1 72151701 ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION SERVICE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SERVICING, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BIOMETRIC ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLED WITHIN COMMISSION’S PREMISES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM OPERATES EFFICIENTLY, SECURELY, AND WITHOUT DOWNTIME, GUARANTEEING RELIABLE ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY MONITORING. THE MAINTENANCE SHALL COVER ALL BIOMETRIC ACCESS TERMINALS, CONTROL PANELS, POWER SUPPLY, ACCESS BUTTONS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. QUARTERLY 4

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 5 notices from COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, going back to September 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Construction & Infrastructure and Facility Management & Cleaning. There are 78 open IT & Telecom tenders in Kenya. This one closes in 7 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this it & telecom 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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