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Procurement Notice
Sector
General - Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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Environment Protection/Rehabilitation
Last updated on 15/02/2021
Kenya
Institution
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Procurement type
Goods
Notice type
Invitation for Bids
Procurement method
ICB - International Competitive Bidding
Project name
Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resources Management Project (UTaNRMP)
Title
UPDATE- Tender for Supply and Delivery of Fencing Materials for the Wildlife Control Electric Fence Project
This is an updated notice.
UPDATED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2021 (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 19 JANUARY 2021): The time to open bids has been amended from 11:00 AM (EAT) to 11:30 AM (EAT) on 8 March 2021 and the document “ADDENDUM NO. 1 FENCE ICB (002).docx” has been attached (which can be accessed by selecting the link under “Attachments”).
ORIGINAL NOTICE:
MINISTRY OF WATER, SANITATION AND IRRIGATION
UPPER TANA CATCHMENT NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT
(UTaNRMP)
TENDER ADVERTISEMENT
The Government of Kenya has received financial assistance from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Spanish Trust Fund towards financing the Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resources Management Project. The goal of the project is to contribute to rural poverty reduction in the Upper Tana River Catchment through increased sustainable food production and incomes and sustainable management of natural resources for provision of environmental services. The Project Lead Agency is the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation. The project area covers six counties namely: Murang’a, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nyeri, Kirinyaga and Embu. The area includes Mount Kenya and Aberdare National Parks and Forest reserves.
The project intends to use part of the funds to procure materials for Construction of 60Kms of wildlife control electric fence in Mt. Kenya Forest Reserve and National Park, Nyeri County.
Towards accomplishing its objectives, the Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resources Management Project (UTaNRMP) now invites sealed tenders from qualified tenderers for SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FENCING MATERIALS FOR THE WILDLIFE CONTROL ELECTRIC FENCE PROJECT IN MT. KENYA FOREST RESERVE AND NATIONAL PARK as shown in the table below and as per specifications in the respective tender documents.
TENDER NAME & NUMBER | PROCUREMENT METHOD | CLOSING/OPENING |
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRIC FENCE MATERIALS (tight lock mesh wire, HTS wire, energizers, among others) FOR MT. KENYA FOREST RESERVE AND NATIONAL PARK ELECTRIC FENCE TENDER NO. MWSI/UTaNRMP/ICB/001/2020-21 | INTERNATIONAL COMPETETIVE BIDDING | 8th March 2021 at 11:00 EAT |
A complete set of tender documents and submission details are available for downloading free of charge from UTaNRMP website www.utanrmp.or.ke/downloads and the Ministry of Water and Sanitation website www.water.go.ke.
Completed tender documents in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked with the respective tender number and title should be addressed and sent to:
The Project Coordinator,
Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resources Management Project,
P.O BOX 996-60100
Tel: 254-68-2231376/2231517
EMBU
or dropped in the Tender Box situated at the main entrance to the EMBU West Water offices located on Embu-Meru Road road opposite Kangaru DEB Primary School or posted so as to reach the above address on or before the dates so indicated.
However due to Covid -19 protocols, tenderers will not be invited for a physical opening. The opening will be through virtual platform. Tenderers are therefore requested to register with utarnmp@gmail.com one day before opening in order to be sent the link for the virtual opening meeting.
Late tenders will not be accepted regardless of the circumstances.
ADDENDUM AND AMMENDMENTS NO.1 OF 10/2/2021
Following the virtual Pre-bid meeting held in on Wednesday 10th February 2021, the following are the amendments and addendum to the tender document:
# | Issue raised | Response |
1 | Samples | The Tenderer MUST submit as part of its bid, SAMPLES OF THE ITEMS they offer to supply as indicated in the tender document. The samples shall be dropped at the UTaNRMP office in Embu on or before the closing date and time. The samples are returnable after awards. The samples will be received and recorded by UTaNRMP staff. All documentation catalogues and Manufacturers’ Authorizations MUST accompany the bid. KBS certificates MUST be attached.
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2 | Provision of Kenya Bureau of Standards Test Certificate for samples and materials | It is clarified that proof of quality and certification for samples and materials shall be by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) or an equivalent recognized certification and standards body |
3 | How will quoting for the two lots affect the tender security? | It was clarified that bidders were free to quote for one or both lots in the tender. It was also clarified that bidders were free to submit one tender security for each lot or combine the amounts and submit one tender security as they may wish. |
4 | Bid closing/opening | The tender closing date is 8th March 2021 at 11:30 EAT. There will be a virtual tender opening on the same day starting at 11:45 EAT. Bidders are reminded to submit their details to utanrmp@gmail.com by 5th March 2021if they wish to participate in the virtual tender opening. |
5. Lots and bid security amounts: - It was clarified to bidders that there were four (4) lots in this tender. The items in each lot are as indicted in the table below together with the amount of bid security and requirement for cashflow/access to credit in Kenya Shillings or UIS dollars equivalent.
Bid Security and Cashflow/ Access to credit requirement in KES or US$ equivalent | |||
# | Bid Security | Cashflow/ Access to credit | |
| LOT 1 items | 500,000 | 80,000,000 |
1 | 2.5mm HTS plain wire (25Kg and 650m long rolls) | ||
2 | Soft Wire 4.0mm | ||
3 | 1.6mm HTS plain wire |
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| LOT 2 item | 1,500,000 | 242,350,000 |
1 | Tight Lock Mesh Wire, (100m long roll) |
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| LOT 3 items | 400,000 | 60,234,000 |
1 | Flood Gate Controller |
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2 | Porcelain reel Insulators |
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3 | Porcelain strain end wires |
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4 | W-Insulators |
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5 | Joint Clamps |
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6 | Ring fasterners | ||
7 | Spring gates |
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8 | Hatari signs |
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| LOT 4 item | 60,000 | 9,850,000 |
1 | Energizer 16 joules stored energy |
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2 | Solar Panel 140 watts |
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3 | Solar Batteries 140AH |
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4 | Charge Regulators |
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5 | Lightening Arrestor |
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6 | Cut out switch |
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BIDDERS ARE INFORMED THAT THIS ADDENDUM AND AMEMDMENTS FORMS PART OF THE TENDER DOCUMENTS
PROJECT COORDINATOR
UPPER TANA CATCHMENT NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT
FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF WATER, SANITATION AND IRRIGATION
Contact information:
Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resources Management Project
Faith Livingstone ; Samuel Obwocha
Project Coordinator ; Procurement Officer
The Project Coordinator,
Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resources Management Project,
P.O BOX 996-60100
EMBU, Kenya
Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resources Management Project,
P.O BOX 996-60100
EMBU, Kenya
Kenya
254-68-2231376/2231517
utarnmp@gmail.com
Deadline (local)
8 March 2021
Date Posted
Status *
Closed
DB Ref No.
UN-P641238-01/21
Loan no.
1-867-KE ; 2000002597
CPV code
44312000-0 ; 44521120-5
UNSPSC code
21101914 ; 46171520
Borrower/Bid No.
MWSI/UTaNRMP/ICB/001/2020-21
Project ID
1100001544
Language
English
Attachments
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