INVITATION TO TENDER

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) invites tenders from interested suppliers (Bidders) both Local and International for the supply of the following items:

TENDER NAME / ITEM DESCRIPTION / TENDER SALE COMMENCEMENT DATE / CLOSING
DATE
1.  KP1/9AA-3/PT/05-11/12 / SUPPLY OF LOW VOLTAGE SPLIT CORE TYPE MEASURING CURRENT TRANSFORMER / 05.10.2011 / 01.11.2011
2.  KP1/9AA-4/PT/05-11-12 / SUPPLY OF LOW VOLTAGE RING TYPE MEASURING CURRENT TRANSFORMER / 05.10.2011 / 01.11.2011

Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Chief Manager Supplies, Stores and Transport, The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd on the 3rd Floor, Stima Plaza, Kolobot Road, Nairobi, on normal working days beginning on Wednesday 5th October, 2011 for Supply of Low Voltage Split Core Type Measuring Current Transformer and Supply of Low Voltage Ring Type Measuring Current Transformer between 9.00 a.m. & 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. & 4.30 p.m. upon payment of a non–refundable fee of Kenya Shillings Three Thousand Only (KSh. 3,000/=) or the equivalent amount in United States Dollars (USD) using the selling exchange rate ruling at the date of the tender document purchase provided by the Central Bank of Kenya (See Central Bank of Kenya website-www.centralbank.go.ke. Payment shall be made in cash or by Bankers Cheque at the 1st Floor of Stima Plaza, Kolobot Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

Prospective bidders may also download the tender document from KPLC’s website (www.kplc.co.ke). At the time of submitting the completed tender document, such Tenderers shall be required to enclose a copy of the receipt or payment slip evidencing payment of a non–refundable fee of Kenya Shillings Two Thousand Only (KSh. 2,000/=) or the equivalent amount in United States Dollars (USD) using the selling exchange rate mentioned above. Upon downloading and payment of the fee of Ksh.2,000/= or the equivalent amount in United States Dollars (USD), bidders are required to immediately send/ e-mail their names and contact details to:

1.  Chief Manager, Supplies, Stores & Transport –

2.  Procurement Manager –

For bidders downloading the document, payment shall be made to the following KPLC’s designated accounts:

For Local currency(KSHS) / For Foreign Currency
A/c Name: The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Limited
A/c no: 01120069019800
Bank/Branch: Co-operative Bank Kenya Limited/Stima Plaza / A/c Name: The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Limited
A/c No :8704074121601
Bank code: SCBLKENXAXXX
Bank/Branch: Standard Chartered Bank

Completed Tender Documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the “Tender No. and Tender Description” as more particularly described in the Tender Documents should be addressed and delivered to:

The Company Secretary

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd,

7th Floor, Stima Plaza, Kolobot Road, Parklands,

P O Box 30099 00100,

Nairobi, Kenya.

So as to be received not later than 10.00am on the Tender closing date shown above.

Tenders will be opened promptly after closing and Bidders or their representatives are welcome to witness the opening at the Auditorium - Stima Plaza.

Save when responding to KPLC’s request for a clarification, bidders shall not contact or discuss any aspect of their tender with KPLC after closing date before receipt of notification of award of tender or letters of regret as applicable. Any such contact shall lead to disqualification of the tenders.

CHIEF MANAGER SUPPLIES, STORES AND TRANSPORT