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Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Virtual Laboratory (VR) Equipment for Simulation-Based Training in TVETs Institutions

Published: Jun 16, 2026
Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Invitation for Bids | Project: Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: KE-ICTA-553315-GO-RFB

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services, education and training and Research sectors, with a focus on Laboratory and Laboratories. Located in Kenya, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 29, 2026.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Project: Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project

Specific Procurement Notice

Request for Bids

Goods

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: Kenya

Name of Project: Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project

Contract Title: Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Virtual Laboratory (VR) Equipment for Simulation-Based Training in TVETs Institutions

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 7289-KE and 7290-KE

RFB Reference No.: KE-ICTA-553315-GO-RFB

1. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Virtual Laboratory (VR) Equipment for Simulation-Based Training in TVETs Institutions. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.

2. The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Virtual Laboratory (VR) Equipment for Simulation-Based Training in TVETs Institutions - 450No. Virtual Reality Headset, 60No. Computer/Workstations, 30No. Interactive Displays, 30No. Virtual Reality Headset Charging & Storage, 60No. 3000VA Smart Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), 1No. Device Management Software and 450No. Sanitization Kits. The final delivery site is as listed in Annex 1

3. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” First Published in July 2016, Revived Fifth Edition, September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from ICTA, Deputy Director Supply chain management / procurement@ict.go.ke and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 hours East African Time (EAT) at the address given below.

5. The bidding document in English may be downloaded free of charge by interested eligible Bidders from the ICTA’s website https://www.icta.go.ke/tenders or Public Procurement Information Portal website https://www.tenders.go.ke Bidders who download the bidding documents are invited to notify the purchaser by e-mail with full contact details if they intended to participate, as this will facilitate issuance of notifications by the Purchaser during the procurement process, to all bidders where necessary.

6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before July 29, 2026 at 10:00AM. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on July 29, 2026 at 10:00AM

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Kes. 2,800,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Only) OR Equivalent in a freely convertible currency.

8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):

Jessy K. Maruti

Chief Executive Officer

12th Floor, Telposta Towers, Along Kenyatta Avenue

P.O. Box 27150-00100

NAIROBI

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on June 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00451397. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project

Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Kenya. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 29, 2026. You have 33 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project in Kenya. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Kenya. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00451397 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Jul 29, 2026
33 days remaining
Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
OP00451397

Source

w
world_bank
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project
🇰🇪Kenya
Project: P170941

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