Roads & Highways Tenders in Kenya
Find open Roads & Highways tenders in Kenya. Apply as a verified provider on BilaFundi.
Construction and maintenance of roads and highways, from surfacing to full road-building projects.
Open Tenders: Roads & Highways · Kenya
Proposed Construction of Kinale Roads
Location: Kinale, Kiambu County, Kenya
Upgrading to Paved Standards of the Road from Old Total Petrol Station – Konza Hardware - Thome to Emali Supermarket in Emali Town
Location: Emali Town, Makueni County, Kenya
Upgrading to Bitumen Standard of Laisamis – Ngurunit – Illaut (B74) Road
Location: Laisamis – Ngurunit – Illaut, Kenya
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How Construction Tendering Works in Kenya
Tender Notice
A client (government ministry, business, or property developer) publishes a tender with scope of work, budget range, deadline, and required qualifications. On BilaFundi, this happens through the Tender Posting workflow with structured fields for evaluation criteria and required documents.
Bid Preparation
Registered providers review the requirements and submit a proposal: cover letter, technical approach, proposed budget, team credentials, and relevant past projects. BilaFundi's 3-step application wizard guides providers through this.
Evaluation
The issuer reviews proposals against stated criteria (typically price, technical approach, and past experience). Shortlisted providers may be invited for clarification or interview.
Award
The winning provider is formally awarded the contract. BilaFundi's audit log records every status change, making the process transparent and traceable.
How to Write a Winning Bid in Kenya
Read the scope document twice
Most failed bids miss key requirements buried in appendices. Underline every deliverable and qualification threshold before writing a single word.
Price to win, not to pad
Your proposed budget should reflect your genuine cost plus a reasonable margin. Bids priced 30%+ above peers are almost always eliminated in preliminary scoring regardless of quality.
Lead with relevant past work
The evaluator reads dozens of proposals. Open your technical approach with 2–3 directly comparable projects: building type, country, and approximate value. Make it easy to shortlist you.
Answer every evaluation criterion explicitly
If the scoring sheet has 10 criteria, your proposal must address all 10. An unanswered criterion scores zero.
Submit before the deadline with a confirmation
Late submissions are disqualified in virtually every formal procurement. Submit 24 hours early and keep a timestamped acknowledgement.
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Construction Costs in Kenya
| Building Type | Cost / sqm | Total Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom House | KSh20,000–37,500 | KSh2,500,000–4,500,000 | 20–28 wks |
| 3 Bedroom House | KSh22,000–42,000 | KSh3,500,000–6,500,000 | 24–36 wks |
| Apartment Block | KSh37,500–56,000 | KSh15,000,000–45,000,000 | 52–78 wks |
| Bedsitter | KSh20,000–37,500 | KSh800,000–1,500,000 | 8–14 wks |
| Commercial Office | KSh40,000–60,000 | KSh8,000,000–20,000,000 | 36–52 wks |
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Local Construction Info: Kenya
Kenya Residential Construction Costs 2024
Country: Kenya | Currency: KES (Kenyan Shilling) RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COST BENCHMARKS Low-Cost Housing (simple finishes, 3-bedroom): - Total cost: KES 2,500,000 – 3,500,000 - Cost per m²: KES 18,000 – 25,000 - Mate...
Kenya Commercial Construction Costs 2024
Country: Kenya | Currency: KES COMMERCIAL BUILDING BENCHMARKS Warehouse / Industrial: - Cost per m²: KES 25,000 – 45,000 - Steel portal frame preferred (faster, cheaper for large spans) - Steel frame structure: KES 15,...
Kenya Construction Labour Rates 2024
Country: Kenya | Currency: KES | Rates: Nairobi/urban market (2024) SKILLED LABOUR (daily rates) - Foreman / Site Supervisor: KES 1,500 – 2,500/day - Mason (bricklayer): KES 1,000 – 1,800/day - Plumber: KES 1,200 – 2,00...
Kenya Construction Material Prices 2024
Country: Kenya | Currency: KES | Prices: Nairobi market rates (2024) CEMENT - 50 kg bag (Portland): KES 680 – 750 - Masonry cement 50 kg: KES 600 – 650 - Consumption: ~7 bags per m³ of concrete (1:2:4 mix) STEEL & REIN...