KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY
TENDER NOTICE
ADDENDUM NO. 1
TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF MICROSOFT 365 (E3 and FI) LICENSE AND EMAIL SECURITY SOLUTION
TENDER NO. KeRRA/08/37/03/2023–2024
Reference is made to the Tender Notice that appeared in the MyGov pullout printed on The Star Newspaper on 28th May, 2024 (Issue No. 46/2023-2024).
- The Authority has received various requests for clarification and interested bidders are requested to note as detailed in the table below;
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Item |
Reference - Page |
Item Requirement |
Clarification |
Response |
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1. |
Page 69 Item 25 |
Manufacturer’s Authorization Letter |
Could you please confirm whether the Gold Partnership provision is still applicable, considering it is based on an outdated model and may not be relevant in this situation? |
Bidders must provide authorization letter as a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Modern Work, Data and AI and Digital App Innovation. |
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2. |
Page 69 Item 27 |
Manufacturer’s Advanced Specialized Partner’s Letter |
The requirement specified in the tender document is restrictive due to its numerous security specializations. Item 26 (Manufacturer’s Solutions Partner Designation Letter) on page 69 should adequately address the matter since it covers all necessary aspects comprehensively. |
Bidders must provide Cloud Security, Information Protection and Governance Partner’s letter. |
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3. |
Tender Notice |
That on the Public Procurement Information Portal under tenders.go.ke, the Tender Document under tender for Supply & Installation of Microsoft 365 (E3 and F1) License and Email Security Solution under KeRRA, is not the correct one. Instead, it's a document for Upgrading and Installation of a Local Area Network (LAN), Related Infrastructure and Maintenance Services. |
The correct document has been uploaded on the PPIP portal. You can also download the document from the KeRRA website www.kerra.go.ke. |
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4. |
Request for an extension to the closing date |
CLOSING DATE: 20th June, 2024 |
Please consider an extension of the Bid submission date by 14 days |
The submission date is hereby revised from 20th June, 2024 to 28th June, 2024 at 11.00am |
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5. |
Tender Notice |
Submission of Original and Copy |
Where do we upload the Soft Copy of Tender Submission. |
· Note that tender submission shall be both Physical (an Original Hard Copy) and uploading the soft copy through the E-procurement portal.
· Submissions through the E-procurement procurement portal shall be as follows; a) Access the Authority’s website through www.kerra.go.ke. b) Go to the ONLINE-SERVICES Menu and click the ONLINE-SERVICES drop-down menu and select E-Procurement Portal or use the https://eprocurement.kerra.go.ke/. c) Once you access, For a first time user you will need to register by going to E-registration and create a profile. d) After registration Log in click on E-Tendering, then Active tender invitations. Make your submission as per given requirements. e) A Manual to guide in accessing the E-Procurement Portal is attached hewerewith as Annex I. |
- Full details of the Clarification Response is available and can be downloaded from the Authority’s website kerra.go.ke and or www.tenders.go.ke.
- All other information remains the same.
Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management)
FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL