Supply, Implement and Maintain an ERP System: The Postal Corporation of Kenya Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest Number PCK/PROC/17/2008-2009

Supply, Implement and Maintain an ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) System

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is a state corporation charged with the responsibility of providing affordable communication and financial services geared towards rapid social and economic development of Kenya. The Corporation has its head office in Nairobi and a nationwide network composed of 499 postal outlets grouped into 8 regional General Post Offices, 24 Head Post Offices and 467 Departmental Post Offices.


As part of its strategy, PCK intends to make use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to significantly reshape and support new and better ways of conducting the business. The use of ICT is designed to enhance service delivery, increase operational efficiency and generate new revenue. In order to achieve this, the Corporation would like to deploy an efficient, manageable and cost effective Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to address the current and future information management system requirements of the Corporation.

PCK therefore invites interested, eligible and qualified local and international firms, with proven experience in similar undertakings to express their interest in supplying, implementing and maintaining an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Interested firms shall be expected to submit;

1. A company profile including a brief history, services offered, evidence of vendor accreditation and global office network. Only vendor accredited implementers shall be considered.

2. Statement of experience with similar projects in a postal services
sector. Experience with postal service providers in general and postal service providers in Africa will be advantageous.

3. A list of their top five (5) clients including services rendered.

4. Profile of key personnel to be involved in the implementation of the project. The profile should include experience, qualifications and organization of the implementation team.

5. Audited financial statements for the last three (3) years.

6. Tax compliance certificate for vendors incorporated in Kenya.

One (1) original and one (1) copy of your expression of interest, in a plain envelope clearly marked "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NUMBER PCK/PROC/17/2008-2009: SUPPLY, IMPLEMENT & MAINTAIN AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM" should be deposited in the tender box at Posta House, Mezzanine Floor, Kenyatta Avenue or sent by post to:

The Secretary
Corporation Tender Committee Postal Corporation of Kenya
P. O. Box 34567 GPO Nairobi 00100

So as to reach not later than 12th March 2009 at 2.00 pm. East African Time. Interested bidders are invited to witness the opening of the submissions to be held at Posta House Boardroom, 7th Floor on the same day at 2.30 pm. East African Time.

The Postal Corporation of Kenya may at any time, terminate the procurement proceedings without entering into a contract and also reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications and is not bound to give reasons for its decision.

Postal Corporation of Kenya Tel: +254 20 3242000, Fax: +254 20 2246156,
Website: www.posta.co.ke