PROVISION OF GROUP MEDICAL COVER SERVICES FOR KENYA LIVESTOCK COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT STAFF

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER NOVEMBER 2022 

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT 

KENYA LIVESTOCK COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT (KeLCoP)

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN)

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,
Participating Financial Institutions (PFI) and Beneficiary communities. 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 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 invitation for bids (IFB) follows the general procurement notice that appeared in The
People Daily newspaper(MyGov Publication) on 20th September 2022, on the IFAD website
and on the United Nations Development Business website (UNDB) on 27th September 2022.
1.4 The Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project now 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. More details on this service are provided in the schedule of
requirements in the bidding 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 The tender must be delivered in plain sealed envelope clearly marked in the manner specified in the
tender data sheet and delivered to the address below on or before 9th December 2022 at 11.00 am.
1.8 More details about this tender are contained in Section I (Invitation for Tenders) and Section II( tender
data sheet) of the tender document.
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.or.ke
For: Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development