MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER JANUARY 2025
INVITATION FOR BIDS
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LANGSTROTH HIVES, HARVESTING KITS, CATCHER BOXES, SMOKERS, HIVE STANDS AND OTHER BEE KEEPING EQUIPMENT
PROCUREMENT REFERENCE NUMBER: MOA&LD/SDLD/KELCOP/NCB/04/2024-2025
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.
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. The targeted value chains are small ruminants
(sheep, goats for meat and dairy goats), local improved breed poultry, bee keeping and
rabbit production (where applicable). The primary target group comprises of: very
vulnerable, ultra-poor, mostly women headed households, pastoralist and agro-pastoralist
households; commercially orientated pastoralist and agro-pastoralist households; and
young women and men involved in production and entrepreneurial activity at critical
points in the value chain. The project will also engage with value chain drivers KeLCoP
will have a strong focus on the inclusion of women and youth, marginalized tribes and
persons with disabilities. The project is expected to directly benefit 110,000 households
with a total number of 495,000 people. From the total direct beneficiaries, women and
youth beneficiaries will be 54 per cent and 30 per cent respectively. 30 per cent of the
total households will be targeted for nutrition interventions. A minimum of 5 per cent of
beneficiaries will be from vulnerable groups (marginalized tribes, persons with disabilities
and persons with HIV). The beneficiaries of targeted nutrition beneficiaries make up 30
per cent of the total households reached.
3. This IFB follows the General Procurement Notice that appeared on the IFAD website on
7
th November 2024, the United Nations Development Business (UNDB) website on 7
th
November 2024 and The Star Newspaper (MyGov publication) on 12th November, 2024.
4. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the SUPPLY
AND DELIVERY OF LANGSTROTH HIVES, HARVESTING KITS, CATCHER BOXES,
SMOKERS, HIVE STANDS AND OTHER BEE KEEPING EQUIPMENT. More details
on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in the
bidding documents.
5. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted
in the bidding document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance
their capacity to successfully carry out the procurement.
6. 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/projectprocurement. 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.
7. Please note that a pre-bid conference will not be held as described in the bid data sheet
(BDS), Section III of the bidding document.
8. Bidding documents may be viewed and obtained electronically for free from the
www.kilimo@go.ke, www.ppip@go.ke, www.kelcop.or.ke websites. Tenderers who
download the tender document must forward their particulars immediately to
pmcu.kelcop@gmail.com to facilitate any further clarification or addendum.
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.
10. Bidding documents obtained electronically will be free of charge.
- Bids must be delivered to the address below and in the manner specified in the bid data
sheet – instructions to bidders 23.2, no later than 11.00a.m East African Time, 28th February 2025 to:
Project Coordinator,
Project Management and Coordination Unit (PMCU),
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
Nakuru-Ravine Road, Opposite KEMSA Nakuru Regional office
P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya
12. Bidders shall be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will
be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder.
13. All bids must be accompanied by a bid Security (as required) in the manner and amount
specified in the bid data sheet in the form of unconditional bank guarantee.
14. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline date and time specified above or any
deadline date and time specified later. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the
Tenderers’ designated representatives who choose to attend at the address below.
15. Please note that electronic bids SHALL NOT be accepted. Hard copies only.
Yours sincerely,
Project Coordinator
Project Management and Coordination unit, (PMCU)
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya
Nakuru-Ravine Road, Opposite KEMSA Nakuru Regional office
E-mail: pmcu.kelcop@gmail.com
For: Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development
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