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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:

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 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.

Before you bid on this tender

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