KeNHA Opens Bidding for Mass Nationwide Road Maintenance Contracts

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has officially invited bids for extensive road maintenance works and services across the country, targeting critical interventions for the final segment of the current fiscal cycle.

According to a public notice issued by the state corporation, the nationwide procurement drive covers the fourth quarter of the Financial Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This massive maintenance rollout aims to secure eligible contractors and suppliers, who can handle diverse engineering operations on national trunk roads.

Financing for these scheduled maintenance initiatives will be drawn entirely from the dedicated Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).

The fund collects statutory levies from domestic fuel sales to sustain the country’s vast network of paved and unpaved highways.

KeNHA, which was established under the landmark Kenya Roads Act of 2007, holds the legal mandate for the management, development, rehabilitation, and routine maintenance of these major arterial routes.

Prospective bidders must participate in a mandatory pre-bid conference, and they must attend scheduled pre-tender site visits before submitting documentation.

The agency indicated that specific locations and localized requirements for these site visits are detailed in the full tender documents available on its digital platforms.

To enhance transparency during the competitive bidding process, complete sets of tender documents are available for download entirely free of charge.

Contractors can access the procurement files through the official website of the roads agency or via the state-operated Public Procurement Information Portal (PIP).

Officials have strongly encouraged bidders to utilize digital downloads to minimize physical visits, but regional offices remain operational for administrative support.

The submission deadline for these crucial public bids is firmly fixed for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at exactly 11:00 A.M.

Interested engineering firms are required to continuously monitor the agency's web portal, if they wish to view subsequent tender addenda or necessary clarifications.

The official notice was authorized by the agency's Deputy Director for Supply Chain Management, acting directly on behalf of the Director General.

Infrastructure maintenance during the final quarter of the fiscal year usually addresses cumulative wear from heavy commercial haulage, ensuring uninterrupted logistical flow.

The RMLF has historically remained a primary source of reliable domestic funding, although external financing sometimes supports larger capital rehabilitation projects.

By targeting various transit segments simultaneously, the national authority seeks to optimize the overall lifespan of main highways linking major urban economic hubs.

The state corporation maintains specific, non-negotiable compliance thresholds, which local and international engineering firms must satisfy during the evaluation phase.

These stringent standards ensure that the chosen suppliers possess the necessary mechanical capacity, solid financial standing, and demonstrable technical expertise.

Heavy seasonal downpours and intense traffic frequently strain local road infrastructure, making consistent, timely rehabilitation exercises absolutely crucial for public road safety.

The strict submission deadline emphasizes the state's ongoing focus on completing procurement cycles swiftly, preventing unspent budget allocations from rolling over.

Contractors who fail to attend the mandatory pre-bid meetings or miss the site visits will face automatic technical disqualification from the process.

This structured infrastructure rollout ensures that crucial trade links, such as northern corridor routes and primary city bypasses, receive adequate attention.

As the closing date approaches, the local engineering sector anticipates highly competitive bidding among firms looking to secure lucrative public contracts.

KeNHA has advised that late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, and the electronic portal will automatically reject late entries.