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Tender for Desilting Primary Canals and Feeders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme LOT 3

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

Published
23 Oct 2026
Closes
3 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC
Bid opening
3 Nov 2026, 09:01 UTC
Reference
NIRA/913/RFQ/0254/2026-27
Location
Kenya
Sector
Agriculture & Food
Type
works

At a glance

NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY in Kenya has published a request for quotations in agriculture & food: “Tender for Desilting Primary Canals and Feeders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme LOT 3”. Submissions close on 3 November 2026, 10 days from today. Quote reference NIRA/913/RFQ/0254/2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 24 notices from this buyer since 2026, 20 of them currently open. There are 89 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

TENDER FOR DESILTING PRIMARY CANALS AND FEEDERS IN MWEA IRRIGATION SCHEME LOT 3

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO DESILT PRIMARY CANALS AND FEEDERS IN MWEA IRRIGATION SCHEME LOT 3

Tender number: NIRA/913/RFQ/0254/2026-27

Procuring entity: NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY

Procurement category: Works

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: 75 days

Clarifications until: 28 Oct 2026 17:00 (Nairobi time)

Published: 23 Oct 2026 17:00 (Nairobi time)

Closing: 03 Nov 2026 12:00 (Nairobi time)

Bid opening: 03 Nov 2026 12:01 (Nairobi time)

Eligibility documents required

- SELF - DECLARATION FORM - SD 1&2 - A) THE TENDERER MUST HAVE BEEN INVITED TO SUBMIT THE TENDER - B) 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 - C) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF NCA WATER WORKS CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATE & NCA CONTRACTORS ANNUAL PRACTICING WATER WORKS CONTRACTOR LICENSE (BOTH CERTIFIED BY COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) - D) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER PROOF OF ELECTRONIC TAX MANAGEMENT INVOICE SYSTEM (ETIMS). - E) 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 - F) 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 - G) 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 - H) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER A VALID AND CERTIFIED TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE FROM KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY (KRA) (BEFORE COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) - J) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED AND CERTIFIED DECLARATION (BY COMMISSIONER OF OATHS) THAT THE TENDERER IS NOT INSOLVENT, IN RECEIVERSHIP, BANKRUPT OR IN THE PROCESS OF BEING WOUND UP. - K) A TENDERER MUST SUBMIT WITH HIS/HER TENDER A SIGNED AND CERTIFIED DECLARATION THAT THE TENDERER IS NOT PRECLUDED FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PROCURING ENTITY. - 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. - N) PROOF OF EXPERIENCE AS A CONTRACTOR OF AT LEAST ONE (1) RECENT PROJECT SIMILAR IN NATURE AND COMPLEXITY WITH DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE - O) THE KEY PERSONNEL’S QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MUST BE PROVIDED IN FORM OF CURRENT SIGNED CV’S, CERTIFICATES & A VALID DRIVING/ PLANT OPERATOR LICENSE FOR THE SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT - P) OWNERSHIP OR LEASING OF THE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVEN THROUGH LOG BOOKS FOR OWNED EQUIPMENT AND/OR LOG BOOKS CONTAINING THE LESSOR’S NAME FOR LEASED EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED).

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

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

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 24 notices from NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY, going back to October 2026 — 20 of them still open. They buy mostly in Agriculture & Food, Construction & Infrastructure and Research, Studies & Evaluation. There are 89 open Agriculture & Food tenders in Kenya. This one closes in 10 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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