PROVISION OF GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR KENYA LIVESTOCK COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT STAFF

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER NOVEMBER 2025 

INVITATION FOR TENDERS
PROVISION OF GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE COVER SERVICES FOR KENYA
LIVESTOCK COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT STAFF
PROCUREMENT REFERENCE NUMBER: MOA&LD /SDLD/KELCOP/NCB/010/2025-2026
1.1 The Government of Kenya (GoK) through the National Treasury has received financing from
the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and intends to apply a part of
the proceeds of the financing to this purchase. The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject
to IFAD’s approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well
as IFAD’s rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents and employees shall
be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability
of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with Kenya Livestock
Commercialization Project (KeLCoP) under the State Department for Livestock Development.
1.2 The Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP) is a six-year project jointly
funded by; Government of Kenya (GOK), International Fund for Agricultural Development
(IFAD), Heifer International, and Participating Financial Institutions (PFI) and Beneficiary
communities. The Project came into force on 05 March 2021 with a Completion date of 31
March 2027 and Loan Closing date of 30 September 2027. The Project Goal is to contribute to
the Government’s agriculture transformation Agenda of increasing rural small-scale farmers’
incomes, food and nutrition security. The development objective is to increase incomes of
110,000 poor livestock and pastoralist households, especially youth and women, in an
environmentally friendly manner, in selected project areas of the 10 participating counties.
The Project areas are Semi-Arid counties (Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo), Arid counties
(Marsabit and Samburu).and other areas are Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Siaya, Nakuru and
Trans Nzoia.
1.3 This IFB follows the General Procurement Notice that appeared on the IFAD website, KeLCoP
website, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development website and The Star
Newspaper (MyGov publication) on 16th September 2025.
1.4 The Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project invites sealed tenders from eligible insurance
Underwriters licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority for the Provision Of Group
Medical Insurance Cover for the Project staff whose specifications are detailed in this Tender
Document.

1.5 Bidding will be conducted using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method, the
evaluation procedure for which is described in this bidding document, in accordance with the
IFAD Procurement Handbook which is provided at www.ifad.org/project-procurement and
Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and attendant Regulations. The NCB
process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past
performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.
1.6 Tender documents may be viewed and obtained electronically from the Website
www.kilimo@go.ke, www.ppip@go.ke and www.kelcop.or.ke. Tender documents obtained
electronically will be free of charge.

1.7 Bidders who obtain the tender documents electronically must forward their particulars
immediately to pmcu.kelcop@gmail.com to facilitate any further clarification or addendum.
1.8 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, and delivery costs, must be in Kenya
Shillings and shall remain valid for 140 days from the closing date of the tender.
1.9 All interested bidders are required to continually check every Tuesday the mentioned
websites for any bid addendums or clarifications that may arise before the submission date.
1.10 Bids must be accompanied by bid security of Kenya Shillings Three Hundred Thousand
(300,000.00) from a reputable source and an eligible country and shall be in form of a
unconditional bank guarantee from a reputable bank and valid for 30days beyond tender
validity as specified in the tender data sheet
1.11 The tender must be delivered in plain sealed envelope clearly marked ‘TENDER FOR
PROVISION OF GROUP MEDICAL SERVICES FOR KENYA LIVESTOCK
COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT STAFF.
1.12 Completed tenders must be delivered to the address below on or before …18th December
2025.. at 2.00pm. Electronic Tenders WILL NOT be permitted.
1.13 Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline date and time specified above. Bids will
be publicly opened in the presence of the Tenderers’ designated representatives who choose
to attend at the address below.
1.14 Late tenders will be rejected.
1.15 The address referred to above for obtaining further information and for purchasing tender
documents is:
Project Coordinator
Project Management and Coordination unit,
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya
Nakuru-Ravine Road, Opposite KEMSA Regional office
pmcu.kelcop@gmail.com
1.16 Address for Submission of Tenders.
The Project Coordinator
Project Management and Coordination unit,
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya
Nakuru-Ravine Road, Opposite KEMSA Regional office
1.17 Address for Opening of Tenders.
Project Management and Coordination unit,
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
Nakuru-Ravine Road, Opposite KEMSA Regional office

Yours sincerely,
Project Coordinator
Project Management and Coordination unit,
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya
Nakuru-Ravine Road, Opposite KEMSA Regional office
E-mail: pmcu.kelcop@gmail.com
For: Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development

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