MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER DECEMBER 2024 
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK

INTERNATIONAL TENDER NOTICE

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR LEASE OF BACHUMA LIVESTOCK QUARANTINE STATION IN MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF LIVESTOCK QUARANTINE FACILITY FOR SCREENING AND SHIPMENT OF LIVESTOCK

TENDER NO. MOALD/SDA/BLQS/IT/02/2024/2025

1.0 Background
Bachuma Quarantine Station was initially conceptualized as a Disease-Free
Zone (DFZ) and a flagship Project under the Kenya Vision 2030 blue print. The
goal of the DFZ Program was to contribute towards poverty reduction and food
security. The overall objective was to improve livelihoods and increase the Livestock
Sub-Sector contribution to the national economy by promoting trade in
animals and animal products through improved access to international markets.
The expected outputs of Disease-Free Zones included increased supply of quality
meat, by 48,000 MT, for sale locally and export; creation of over 100,000
employment opportunities; reduction in human deaths arising from diseases
transmissible from animals to humans; increased milk production for sale or
household consumption by 5 million litres; increased hides and skins value
and rangeland and environment improvement of 2 million hectares per year.
The value of the benefits was estimated at Ksh. 16.2 billion annually. Direct beneficiaries
would be livestock owners (pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, ranchers,
mixed farmers and dairy farmers), livestock traders, associated operators and
chambers of commerce, public and private sector animal health service providers
and Community-Based Organizations engaged in the Livestock Sub-Sector.
The Disease-Free Zone concept is not entirely feasible in Kenya due to existing
land ownership models. Consequently, the concept of Disease-Free Zones was
dropped in favour of quarantine stations and disease-free compartments.
The livestock value chain disease risk management concept based on quarantine
stations was conceptualized in 2013 and approved for implementation after
revision of the previous Kenya Disease Free Zoning program of Vision 2030.
The purpose of the quarantine stations is to increase access to Kenya’s animals
and animal products to local and international markets and realize some of the
objectives under the previous DFZ concept. The national livestock finishing system
that feeds into the quarantine stations will be at the county level through
government and private sector initiatives at the various holding grounds, feedlots,
ranches, and large farms. Strategic holding grounds have been identified
within the Counties of Marsabit, Isiolo, Laikipia, Tana River, Lamu, Narok, Baringo,
Kajiado, Kwale, Taita Taveta, and West Pokot amongst others for use towards
the realization of this concept.
The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and the World Trade Organization
(WTO) guidelines require animals destined for export to be quarantined
in a standard veterinary-approved facility. For Kenya to fulfill this requirement,
the development of a national livestock quarantine facility, Bachuma Livestock
Quarantine Station (BLQS), was initiated in Bachuma livestock holding ground
in Taita-Taveta County. This quarantine station was fully funded by the Government
of Kenya though construction was discontinued at 80% completion due
to funding challenges. The current livestock holding infrastructure at BLQS are
nine (9) cattle pens each measuring 50m x 80m capable of holding 500-600
heads of cattle, six (6) sheep and goat pens each measuring 35m x 80m capable
of holding 1400 heads, and three (3) camel pens each measuring 50m
x 80m capable of holding 400 heads. Other installations at various levels of
completion include fencing, electricity and water installation and reticulation,
Laboratory building, staff houses, office block, emergency slaughterhouse and
post mortem building, maintenance workshop, feed store, and wildlife protection
trench.
The overall goal of BLQS is to provide a controlled environment for monitoring
the health of animals destined either for export or local markets live or as products,
and veterinary certification. The Quarantine Station is expected to process
50,000 cattle, 100,000 sheep and goats, and 10,000 camels annually. The facility
is to be expanded based on livestock demand. The Director of Veterinary
Services will provide the necessary regulatory and sanitary controls.
1.1 Proposed Operational Framework
The proposed operational framework to manage the Bachuma Livestock Quarantine
Stations is as follows;
a) Providing a long-term lease to a private operator through the provision
of the Land Act No. 6 of 2012. This act provides for the lease process
and activities to be undertaken by the procuring entity while retaining
ownership of the land in a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) model.
b) Under this lease, the private operator will manage the station, and develop
all infrastructure, transport, and equipment necessary for handling
the livestock during Transportation, housing, feeding, and disease
screening under the oversight of the Director of Veterinary Services
(DVS). The operator will deploy all manpower necessary to operate the
facility.
c) The partner will charge fees per unit animal processed as the revenue
generation model within an approved framework in consultation with
the State Department for Livestock.
2.0 Objective of the assignment
The objective of this lease arrangement is to engage an appropriate partner
for the lease to undertake the overall management of the Bachuma Livestock
Quarantine Station and the associated facilities. The land available for lease
in the BLQS project is 15,000 acres inclusive of the developed infrastructure.
2.1 Specific objectives
a) To complete pending works in Bachuma Livestock Quarantine Phase I
and II as per the designs with SDLD
b) Operationalize Bachuma LQS and Support the livestock screening activities
at the station in collaboration with the Director of Veterinary
Services (DVS).
c) To undertake expansion of the remaining phases of the quarantine station
as per the recommended master plan
2.2 Scope of Work
To achieve the objectives of Bachuma Livestock Quarantine Station, the successful
bidder will complete the pending works at the quarantine station as
initiated by the State Department for Livestock. The client will provide detailed
designs and bills of quantities for the pending works.
Towards operationalization of the quarantine station, the successful bidder shall
develop a comprehensive strategy that outlines the management approach
and plans for meeting requirements for target export markets for livestock and
livestock products. The bidder will Understand and analyze the import regulations,
sanitary and phytosanitary measures, labelling requirements, traceability,
sustainability, and other measures applied by target markets. The bidder will
participate in creating demand for livestock and livestock products from Kenya
assessing their competitiveness and market potential and offering recommendation
to traders and livestock producers. The Bidder will work closely with
livestock producers at county level to ensure a sustainable supply of livestock
and livestock products to identified niche markets.
The bidder will document and advise the DVS on any issues relating to market
access for prompt action
2.3 Expected deliverables
The following are the expected deliverables from the successful bidder.
a) Design an appropriate Livestock quarantine operation management system
approved by the DVS
b) Deploy management team at Bachuma both for the requisite administrative
and Livestock handling and screening
c) Undertake all required development and requirements for housing and
feeding of quarantine-based livestock including expansion as per the
master plan approved by the SDLD.
d) Mainstream an appropriate provision for feeding of livestock at the quarantine
and during shipment
e) Provide all the necessary station equipment for both administration and
livestock handling operations
f) Provide appropriate transport for livestock from the counties to the station
and for shipment.
g) Maintain appropriate records including the identification and traceability
for livestock processed through the quarantine station.
2.4 Duration of the assignment
The successful bidder shall take possession of, equip, operate, maintain, modernize
and expand the Bachuma Livestock Quarantine Station for a concession
period of 30 years.
3.0 Eligibility
The preferred firm or organization will be nominated from those that meet the
following requirements;
a) A short but inclusive company profile that includes, an organization
chart, contact details, and the firm’s physical postal address
b) Proof of Registration of the business (where relevant) and provide copies
of the Registration and VAT
c) Company Registration Certificates.
d) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the dynamics involved in the handling,
screening, and quarantining of livestock for local and international
trade.
e) Demonstrated clear understanding of the livestock sub-sector, livestock
market and livestock value chains in the region and especially Kenya.
f) Experience in designing and conducting livestock trade and demonstrate
a clear understanding of international livestock trade dynamics.
The applicants are encouraged to share their designs or suggestions on
how the existing master plan can be improved.
g) Experience in economic models for livestock commodity markets.
h) Experience with development work related to the livestock sub-sector in
Kenya.
i) Demonstrated financial capability for investment in the management
and development of the requisite infrastructure with verifiable evidence
of financial capacity.
3.1 Technical and Team Qualification Requirements
The following professional qualifications will be considered while awarding the
lease.
a) The firm should have at least Ten (10) years’ experience in the subject
area especially livestock-related food safety, production, processing, and
manufacturing environment in Kenya or beyond.
b) Demonstration by the bidding firm of being actively involved in livestock
production and trade to different market destinations by providing details
of consignments successfully completed in the last five (5) years (name
and address of the Client, scope, value, and period).
c) The technical and managerial capability of the bidding firm should be
supported by detailed company profiles, providing relevant details about
staff skills and tools to undertake the assignment. The firm’s organogram
and any supporting documents that demonstrate the firm’s technical and
managerial capability should be provided
3.1.1 Qualification and experience requirements of Key staff
The firm will demonstrate the availability of mobilizing a team of qualified personnel
and experts to adequately perform the assignment. The minimum qualifications
and experience requirements for the Key Experts are as below:
1) Team Leader
General qualification: Master’s degree in business administration, economics
or in any livestock related field
Relevant experience: At least 15 years’ experience in leading investment,
market research, export and agribusiness operations for livestock and livestock
products.
2) Trade & Logistics Specialist
General qualification: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in trade and logistics-
related fields
Relevant experience: At least 10 years’ experience in organizing logistics
and trade support for medium and big-size agribusiness or livestock value
chain projects.
3) Animal Health Specialist
General qualification: Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine
Relevant experience: At least 7 years’ experience in the private or public
sector. Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
4) Others
The bidding firm can involve any other personnel that can optimize the
delivery of the assignment. Non-key experts or support staff can be recruited
on a part-time and short-term basis. The consulting firm is required to
justify their engagement in the technical proposal.
4.0 Stakeholders
The consulting firm team is expected to primarily and closely work with the State
Department for Livestock Development (SDLD), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Development. The consulting firm should also consider to actively and regularly
engage other stakeholders including, among others:
a) Livestock exporters and any private sector business operators in the
livestock industry.
b) Livestock producers and their associations
c) Ministry of Trade and Industries
d) Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA).
e) Kenya Revenue Authority
f) Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
g) Network for Livestock Quarantines in the IGAD region
h) Trade and Investment Attachés within specific countries abroad identified
NB: Those who had applied need not to re-apply.
Completed Expression of Interest (EOI) documents should be enclosed in plain
sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEASE OF
BACHUMA LIVESTOCK QUARANTINE STATION IN MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT
AND MAINTENANCE OF LIVESTOCK QUARANTINE FACILITY FOR
SCREENING AND SHIPMENT OF LIVESTOCK’
The complet¬ed tender documents should be posted to reach the address shown
below on or before 7th January 2025 at 11:00 am or placed in the Tender Box
situated at the Main Reception, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road on or before the
said date and time. Expressions of Interest can be submitted to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
State Department for Agriculture
P. O. Box 30028 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Email: tenders@kilimo.go.ke
Website: https://kilimo.go.ke/

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