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Supply and Delivery of Foodstuff and Catering Aids for the University Hotel

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

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Published
14 Oct 2026
Closes
21 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC
Bid opening
21 Oct 2026, 09:05 UTC
Reference
MKSU/832/RFQ/0065/2026-27
Location
Kenya
Sector
Sports, Recreation & Events
Type
goods

At a glance

MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY in Kenya has published a request for quotations in sports, recreation & events: “Supply and Delivery of Foodstuff and Catering Aids for the University Hotel”. Submissions close on 21 October 2026, 7 days from today. Quote reference MKSU/832/RFQ/0065/2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 22 notices from this buyer since 2026, 10 of them currently open. There are 123 open sports, recreation & events notices in Kenya on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke), not through FreeTender.

Details

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FOODSTUFF AND CATERING AIDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOTEL

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE OF FOODSTUFF AND CATERING AIDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOTEL

Tender number: MKSU/832/RFQ/0065/2026-27

Procuring entity: MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY

Procurement category: Goods

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: Item wise

Bid validity: 30 days

Clarifications until: 16 Oct 2026 17:00 (Nairobi time)

Published: 14 Oct 2026 09:00 (Nairobi time)

Closing: 21 Oct 2026 12:00 (Nairobi time)

Bid opening: 21 Oct 2026 12:05 (Nairobi time)

Eligibility documents required

- SELF - DECLARATION FORM - SD 1&2 - VALID BUSINESS TRADING LICENSE - CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OR BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE - VALID TAX COMPLIANCE OR EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE - VALID AGPO CERTIFICATE (WOMEN CATEGORY)

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

1 53131507 Toothpicks TOOTHPICK (WRAPPED) Each (EA) 125 2 48102108 Aluminum food wrapping foil ALLUMINIUM FOIL – VELVEX OR EQUIVALENT -45 X 90CM Roll (RL) 25 3 15101802 Ethanol FUEL GEL-MOTO SAWA 5LTRS – ROSAPHARM Each (EA) 75 4 52151507 Domestic disposable drinking straws DRINKING STRAWS Each (EA) 40 5 50404503 Green lentils LENTILS (KAMANDE) Kilogram (KG) 75 6 50425409 Pigeon peas DRY PIGEON PEAS Kilogram (KG) 50 7 50161814 Sugar or sugar substitute candy SWEETS –CANDY MINT PLUS (ORIGINAL MINT) 250G Each (EA) 375 8 50401806 Black beans BLACK BEANS-NJAHI Kilogram (KG) 50

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 22 notices from MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY, going back to September 2026 — 10 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training, Sports, Recreation & Events and Agriculture & Food. There are 123 open Sports, Recreation & Events 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 sports, recreation & events 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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