Kenya Re Tender Notice

The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Ltd. invites tenders for:-

NO: 1
TENDER NO: KRC/2009/060
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: Insurance Cover Year 2009 /2010

NO: 2
TENDER NO: KRC/2009/061
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: Renewals Public Relations Services

Documents containing technical specifications can be downloaded from our website www.kenyare. co.ke

Tenders in plain sealed envelopes bearing the correct tender number should be deposited in the Tender box located on the 16th floor of Reinsurance plaza Aga Khan walk NAIROBI or be sent to:-

Managing Director
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Ltd
Reinsurance Plaza, Nairobi
Aga Khan Walk
P.O. Box 30271 -00100
NAIROBI

To be received by 8th April, 2009 at 9.30 am. Tenders will be opened the same day at 10.30 am in the Corporation's Boardroom. Interested bidders or their representatives are invited to attend the opening session.

Prices quoted should be expressed in Kenya shillings, inclusive of Government taxes and should remain valid for a period of 90 days.

All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond and a non refundable/handling Fee of Kshs 2000.00 as per details contained in the bidding guidelines.

The East African Community Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Various Consultancies

The East African Community
East Africa Trade And Transport Facilitation Project

Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Various Consultancies

This Invitation for pre-qualification follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in Development Business Issue No. 694 of 16th January 2007.

The East African Community (EAC) has received a grant from the African Development Fund (African Development Bank Group) towards the costs of regional activities under the East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant for eligible payments under the contract for the following consultancy services:

1. DEVELOPMENT OF AN EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS STRATEGY
2. DESIGN OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM

1. DEVELOPMENT OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS STRATEGY

The objective of this consultancy is to develop an East African Community Customs Communication and awareness strategy and to contact an awareness of the East African Customs Union to;

(i) increase the visibility, profile, knowledge and effectiveness of the EAC Customs Union in the integration process of the EAC.

(ii) develop a mechanism for constructive dialogue between stakeholders, promote active public debate and analysis of the Customs Union and related issues, thereby providing an effective means of feedback to policymakers in respect to the understanding and effect of the Customs Union on the citizenry and economies of the EAC.

(iii) highlight the roles played by Governments, the private sector, development partners and other stakeholders in the implementation of the EAC Customs Union,

(iv) Sensitise and disseminate information on Customs Union and its benefit to Stakeholders

(v) Map out a sustainable communication strategy for customs union

The EAC intends to pre-qualify consulting firms for the provision of the required services.

Pre-qualification is open to firms and voluntarily formed joint ventures from eligible source countries, in accordance with the African Development Bank Rules of Procedure for the Use of Consultants.

Minimum requirements for qualification are set forth in the pre-qualification document.

Eligible applicants may download the pre-qualification document titled "Prequalification Document East African Community Customs Communication and awareness Strategy" from the EAC website at www.eac.int. under the link"tender"

2. EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The overall objective of the consultancy is to design an M&E system that will enable the Secretariat and stakeholders to identify areas requiring strategic interventions and to monitor implementation of the Customs Union. It is expected that the results of the consultancy shall lead to:

a) Identification of areas for improvement and strengthening in the course of implementing the Customs Union

b) Development of instruments for continuous assessment of customs Union implementation

c) More effective and efficient implementation of the Customs Union.

d) Development of a Legal and institutional framework for consolidation of the Customs Union and the creation of a single customs territory.

The EAC intends to pre-qualify consulting firms for the provision of the required services. Pre-qualification is open to firms and voluntarily formed joint ventures from eligible source countries, in accordance with the African Development Bank Rules of Procedure for the Use of Consultants.

Minimum requirements for qualification are set forth in the pre-qualification document. Eligible applicants may download the pre-qualification document titled "Prequalification Document for East African Community Customs monitoring and evaluation mechanism"
from the EAC website at www.eac.int. under the link "Tender"

Submissions of applications for Pre-qualification must be received in sealed envelopes delivered by hand or registered mail at the address below not later than 18th May 2009. The envelopes shall be clearly marked as application to the respective consultancy. Applicants will be advised in due course of the result of their applications.

Only firms and joint ventures pre-qualified under this procedure will be invited to submit proposals.

The applications for pre-qualification should be addressed accompanied with a non-refundable fee of USD 50 in Banker's Cheque. The Cheque should be drawn to East African Community Secretariat and the bid should be addressed to:

The Secretary Tender Committee,
East African Community,
5th Floor, AICC Building,
P.O. Box 1096, Arusha, Tanzania.

Telegraphic, fax, and e-mail submissions will not be accepted.

To download the Request for Proposal Document you can visit EAC Website www.eac.int - link "Tender" or contact us on +255 27 250 4253/8 or through e-mail: eac@eachq.org. Any changes or modifications will be communicated on the Website

KEBS Public Perseption Survey and Development of Corporate Communication Strategy

Tender No. KEBS/T058/2008/2009

Provision of Consultancy Services for KEBS Public Perseption Survey and Development of Corporate Communication Strategy

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders for above services.
Eligible firms may obtain tender documents from Procurement Office, between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. on working days upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh. 5000 per set, payable at the cash office in cash or bankers cheque.

Duly completed tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked "KEBS/T058/2008/2009 - PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR KEBS PUBLIC PERCEPTION SURVEY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY"

should be addressed and delivered to:

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS
POPO ROAD. OFF MOMBASA ROAD
P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200
NAIROBI

Or be deposited in the Tender Box at the Main Reception of KEBS Centre so as to be received not later than 16th February, 2009 at 10.00 a.m.

Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at KEBS Centre, Conference Room in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend.
Prices quoted must remain valid for 90 days.

KEBS is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender or give reasons for its decisions.

MANAGING DIRECTOR