Provision of Security and Guarding Services at Maktaba KUU Buruburu and Nakuru Facilities
Issued by KENYA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE · via Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke)
- Published
- 28 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 5 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTC
- Bid opening
- 5 Nov 2026, 11:01 UTC
- Reference
- KNLS/993/0015/2026-27
- Location
- Kenya
- Sector
- Defence & Security
- Type
- services
At a glance
KENYA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE in Kenya has published a tender in defence & security: “Provision of Security and Guarding Services at Maktaba KUU Buruburu and Nakuru Facilities”. Submissions close on 5 November 2026, 9 days from today. Quote reference KNLS/993/0015/2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 4 notices from this buyer since 2026, 4 of them currently open. There are 12 open defence & security notices in Kenya on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke), not through FreeTender.
Details
PROVISION OF SECURITY AND GUARDING SERVICES AT MAKTABA KUU BURUBURU AND NAKURU FACILITIES
REQUEST FOR PROVISION OF SECURITY AND GUARDING SERVICES
Tender number: KNLS/993/0015/2026-27
Procuring entity: KENYA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE
Procurement category: Non Consultancy Services
Procurement method: Open Tender
Bidding access: Open
Source of funds: GoK
Performance security: 10% of contract value
Technical evaluation: Yes/ No Basis
Evaluation basis: Item wise
Bid validity: 120 days
Site visit: BIDDERS SHOULD VISIT THE THREE FACILITIES; MAKTABA KUU, BURUBURU AND NAKURU FOR SITE ASSESSMENT ON 2ND NOVEMBER 2026 FROM 9.00AM TO 4.00PM
Clarifications until: 30 Oct 2026 16:00 (Nairobi time)
Published: 28 Oct 2026 11:00 (Nairobi time)
Closing: 05 Nov 2026 14:00 (Nairobi time)
Bid opening: 05 Nov 2026 14:01 (Nairobi time)
Eligibility documents required
- SELF - DECLARATION FORM - SD 1&2 - REGISTRATION UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT CAP. 486 ATTACH A COPY OF VALID CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION / REGISTRATION. THIS SHOULD INCLUDE CHANGE OF PARTICULARS WHERE APPLICABLE. - COPY OF VALID TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE - SYSTEM GENERATED COPY OF CR12 CERTIFICATE WITHIN THE SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF TENDER SUBMISSION FOR A LTD COMPANY OR PARTNERSHIP DEED (FOR PARTNERSHIP) - VALID MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE FROM EITHER KENYA SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (KSIA) OR PROTECTIVE SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (PSIA) - BIDDERS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE COVER INCLUDING: INDEMNITY AGAINST RISK & WORKMAN INJURIES BENEFIT COVER (WIBA) - PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH PREVAILING LABOR LAWS IN RESPECT TO MINIMUM WAGE, STATUTORY REMITTANCE (ATTACH DULLY CERTIFIED LETTER FROM THE MINISTRY OF LABOR) - PROOF THAT THE SECURITY FIRM IS REGISTERED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY. (ATTACH CURRENT AND VALID REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE) - PROVIDE A SWORN AFFIDAVIT PROVIDING ANY LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION HISTORY OR ANY LEGAL PROCESS WHICH MAY RESULT TO LEGAL OR FINANCIAL LIABILITY - ATTACH A DULLY FILLED AND SIGNED TENDER SITE SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE BY A DESIGNATED OFFICER AT KENYA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES HQS, BURUBURU AND NAKURU FACILITIES. - ATTACH A VALID REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER. - Table Header : - KEY ACTIVITY NO. INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION Table Footer : - TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA : TECHNICAL EVALUATION FORM Technical Evaluation Process :
- Consider for Technical Evaluation:
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Context for bidders
We hold 4 notices from KENYA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE, going back to October 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Defence & Security and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 12 open Defence & Security tenders in Kenya. This one closes in 9 days.
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