Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Wi-Fi Routers and Related Goods for 600 universities and TVETs in Eight (8) Lots
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: KE-ICTA-570325-NC-RFP
This is a services contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and governance and public administration sectors. Located in Kenya, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Specific Procurement Notice – Request for Proposals
without Prequalification
Request for Proposal
Information Systems
(Design, Supply and Installation)
(Without Prequalification)
Purchaser: The Information and Communications Technology Authority
Project: Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project
Contract title: Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Wi-Fi Routers and Related Goods for 600 Universities and TVETs (Lot 1: 97 No., Lot 2: 50 No. , Lot 3: 60 No., Lot 4: 99 No., Lot 5: 47 No., Lot 6: 53 No., Lot 7: 96 No. and Lot 8: 98 No.)
Country: Kenya
Loan No. 7289-KE and 7290-KE
RFP No: KE-ICTA-570325-NC-RFP
Issued on: 22nd September 2026
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 [1]forSupply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Wi-Fi Routers and Related Goods for 600 Universities and TVETs (Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Wi-Fi Routers and Related Goods for 600 Universities and TVETs (Lot 1: 97 No., Lot 2: 50 No. , Lot 3: 60 No., Lot 4: 99 No., Lot 5: 47 No., Lot 6: 53 No., Lot 7: 96 No. and Lot 8: 98 No.). 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 (ICT Authority) now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Wi-Fi Routers and Related Goods for 600 Universities and TVETs as shown below:
Lot Number | Description | Quantity | Delivery Period from Contract Signing Date | Location |
Lot 1 | Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Wi-Fi Routers and Related Goods | 97 Institutions | 8 Months | Coast |
Lot 2 | As above | 50 Institutions | 8 Months | North Eastern |
Lot 3 | As above | 60 Institutions | 8 Months | South Rift |
Lot 4 | As above | 99 Institutions | 8 Months | North Rift |
Lot 5 | As above | 47 Institutions | 8 Months | Western |
Lot 6 | As above | 53 Institutions | 8 Months | Nyanza |
Lot 7 | As above | 96 Institutions | 8 Months | Central & Nairobi |
Lot 8 | As above | 98 Institutions | 8 Months | Eastern |
3. The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” First Published in July 2016, Revised Fifth Edition, September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60% and for Bid cost: 40%
5. Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from ICTA, Deputy Director Supply chain management / procurement@ict.go.ke and inspect the request for proposal document during office hours 0900 to 1600 hours East African Time (EAT) at the address given below.
6. The bidding document in English may also 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.
7. Proposals must be delivered to the address below on or before 10:00am EAT on 6th November 2026. Electronic procurement will not be permitted. Late Proposals will be rejected. The outer Proposal envelopes marked “ORIGINAL PROPOSAL”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Proposers’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 10:00am EAT on 6th November 2026. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public Proposals opening.
8. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Proposal Security of KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 1, KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 2, KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 3, KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 4, KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 5, KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 6, KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 7 and KES 3,000,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Million) for Lot 8 . Or equivalent in a freely convertible currency.
9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Proposer’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the request for proposal document.
10. The address (es) referred to above is (are):
Jessy K. Maruti
Chief Executive Officer
The Information and Communications Technology Authority
12th Floor, Telposta Towers, Along Kenyatta Avenue
P.O. Box 27150-00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
info@ict.go.ke/procurement@ict.go.ke
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 16, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: OP00468655. 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 26 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Kenya. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 Services contract in the Education & Training 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 OP00468655 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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