INVITATION FOR VARIOUS BIDS FEBRUARY 2024 – MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER FEBRUARY 2024 
SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN)
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

KENYA LIVESTOCK COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT (KELCOP)

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN)

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

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, 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.
3. This invitation for bids (IFB) follows the general procurement notice that appeared on the IFAD website
on 22nd November 2023, the UNDB Website on 22nd November 2023 and Daily Nation Newspaper
(MyGov publication) on 21st November 2023.
4. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (“bidders”) for the Procurement of the mentioned
goods and services. More details on these goods and services are provided in the schedule of
requirements in each of the bidding documents.
5. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to the restrictions noted in the bidding
document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully
deliver the goods and related services.
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 on the IFAD website https://www.ifad.org/en/-/document/ifad-procurement-handbook.
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 II
of the bidding document.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below and in the manner specified in the BDS ITB 25 no later than
11.00a.m, Thursday , 7th March 2024 to:
Project Coordinator,
Project Management and Coordination Unit,
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya
Opposite KEMSA Depot, Nakuru.
9. Bidding documents may be viewed and obtained electronically for free from www.kelcop.or.ke
www.kilimo@go.ke , www.ppip@go.ke websites. bidders who download the tender document must
forward their particulars immediately to pmcu@kelcop.or.ke/pmcu.kelcop@gmail.com to facilitate
any further clarification or addendum.
10. 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.
11. Bidders should be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances and will be returned
unopened to the bidder.
12. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the
bid data sheet.
13. Please note that electronic bids SHALL NOT be accepted as defined in ITB BDS 25.
Yours sincerely,
Project Coordinator,
Project Management and Coordination Unit,
Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP),
P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya
pmcu@kelcop.or.ke
pmcu.kelcop@gmail.com
For: Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development