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Request for Approval to Desilt Primary Canals and Feeders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme LOT 1

Issued by NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY · via Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke)

Published
27 Oct 2026
Closes
4 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC
Bid opening
4 Nov 2026, 09:01 UTC
Reference
NIRA/913/RFQ/0271/2026-27
Location
Kenya
Sector
Agriculture & Food
Type
works

At a glance

NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY in Kenya has published a request for quotations in agriculture & food: “Request for Approval to Desilt Primary Canals and Feeders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme LOT 1”. Submissions close on 4 November 2026, 8 days from today. Quote reference NIRA/913/RFQ/0271/2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 31 notices from this buyer since 2026, 24 of them currently open. There are 94 open agriculture & food notices in Kenya on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke), not through FreeTender.

Details

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO DESILT PRIMARY CANALS AND FEEDERS IN MWEA IRRIGATION SCHEME LOT 1

Tender number: NIRA/913/RFQ/0271/2026-27

Procuring entity: NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY

Procurement category: Works

Procurement method: Request for Quotation

Bidding access: Limited (invited / registered suppliers)

Reserved for: AGPO (Women)

Source of funds: GoK

Technical evaluation: Yes/ No Basis

Evaluation basis: Grand total wise

Bid validity: 75 days

Clarifications until: 29 Oct 2026 15:00 (Nairobi time)

Published: 27 Oct 2026 14:30 (Nairobi time)

Closing: 04 Nov 2026 12:00 (Nairobi time)

Bid opening: 04 Nov 2026 12:01 (Nairobi time)

Eligibility documents required

- SELF - DECLARATION FORM - SD 1&2 - A) VALID REGISTRATION AS A LEGAL ENTITY WITH EVIDENCE OF CERTIFIED COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION /REGISTRATION AND A COPY OF CR12 (BOTH CERTIFIED BY COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS - B) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT NCA WATER WORKS CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATE & NCA ANNUAL PRACTICING LICENSE BOTH CERTIFIED BY ADVOCATE & COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS - C) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT HIS/HER TENDER PROOF OF ELECTRONIC TAX MANAGEMENT INVOICE SYSTEM (ETIMS). - D) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER A SIGNED AND CERTIFIED (BY COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) DECLARATION THAT THE TENDERER IS NOT DEBARRED FROM PARTICIPATING IN PROCUREMENT PROCEEDINGS - E) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER A SIGNED AND CERTIFIED (BY A COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) THAT THE PERSON /TENDERER HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF CORRUPT OR FRAUDULENT PRACTICES - F) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER A SIGNED AND CERTIFIED (BY A COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) DECLARATION THAT THE PERSON/TENDERER WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY CORRUPT OR FRAUDULENT PRACTICES - G) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER VALID AND CERTIFIED (BEFORE COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE FROM KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY (KRA). - H) VALID AGPO CERTIFICATE - I) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED AND CERTIFIED (BY COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) DECLARATION THAT THE TENDERER IS NOT INSOLVENT, IN RECEIVERSHIP, BANKRUPT OR IN THE PROCESS OF BEING WOUND UP. - J) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER A SIGNED AND CERTIFIED DECLARATION (BY A COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) THAT TENDERER IS NOT PRECLUDED FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PROCURING ENTITY. - K) A TENDERER MUST SERIALIZE HIS/HER TENDER. - L) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER A POWER OF ATTORNEY (SIGNED BEFORE AND CERTIFIED BY A COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) - M) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER QUOTATION COMPLETED, SIGNED AND STAMPED FORM OF TENDER, PRICED BILLS OF QUANTITIES AND OTHER SCHEDULES AND OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED.

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

1 7214120201 CANAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICE DESILTING OF CANALS AND DRAINS LOT 1

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Context for bidders

We hold 31 notices from NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY, going back to October 2026 — 24 of them still open. They buy mostly in Agriculture & Food, Construction & Infrastructure and IT & Telecom. There are 94 open Agriculture & Food tenders in Kenya. This one closes in 8 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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