Kenya Tenders

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA): The PPRA is the principal regulator of public procurement in Kenya. It is responsible for developing and enforcing the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015. The PPRA website provides a wealth of information on public procurement, including tender notices, procurement guidelines, and FAQs.
Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO): The AGPO is a program that aims to facilitate the participation of youth, women, and persons with disabilities in government procurement. The AGPO website provides information on how to register as an AGPO supplier, as well as tender notices specifically for AGPO suppliers.
GlobalTenders aggregates tenders from Kenya's official, authorities and agencies websites, newspapers, journals and magazines. With artificial intelligence and machine learning the data is authenticated, segregated and reorganized to make thousands of Kenya Tenders easily searchable on a single platform.

All companies and individuals who are capable of fulfilling the requirements can potentially bid on Kenya tenders. There might be additional restrictions based on domicile, experience and qualifications depending on the project's nature and complexity.

The Top products and services procured by the Kenya government through tenders are:
Construction
Infrastructure
ICT
Education
Health
Agriculture
Security

The exact eligibility criteria vary with each Kenyan tender, but some common requirements include:

• past experience
• minimum revenue
• legal status
• technical expertise
• financial stability
• ethical conduct

Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015: The PPADA is the main law governing public procurement in Kenya. It sets out the principles and procedures for public procurement, as well as the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders.
Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020: The Regulations provide more detailed guidance on the implementation of the PPADA. They cover a wide range of topics, including tendering procedures, contract management, and asset disposal.
Public Procurement Manual: The Manual is a comprehensive guide to public procurement in Kenya. It provides detailed information on all aspects of the procurement process, from planning to contract management.

The Kenya tender market is estimated to be worth over KES 2 trillion (USD 18 billion) per year. This makes it one of the largest tender markets in Africa.

Bidding for tenders in Kenya is extremely lucrative for companies of all sizes. Kenya tendering authorities release contracts for most of the products and services procured by them benefitting small, medium and large enterprises. A few of the benefits of bidding on Kenya tenders are -
Guaranteed income
Steady work
reputational boost
high value projects
expanding client base
upskilling and innovation

Increased use of e-procurement: The Kenyan government is increasingly using e-procurement to streamline the procurement process and make it more transparent and efficient.
Greater focus on sustainability: The government is placing a greater focus on sustainability in its procurement decisions. This includes procuring environmentally friendly products and services, as well as supporting local businesses.
Increased participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): The government is taking steps to increase the participation of SMEs in the tender market. This includes setting aside a percentage of tenders for SMEs and providing them with training and support.

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