Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced an invitation for potential bidders to participate in the public auction of motor vehicles, obsolete, surplus, and unserviceable items situated across 23 regional offices and centers.
Bidders in proximity to the KeNHA headquarters are encouraged to visit the Corridor A office, Off Athi River/Namanga interchange, Next to Mavuno Church, and Opposite LapTrust Fund Garden for item viewing.
According to KeNHA, viewing dates are set from January 24, 2024, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekdays leading up to the auction. For Nairobi region bidders, the designated viewing locations include KeNHA-Nairobi region offices on Machakos road and Industrial area.
In the Lower Eastern region, viewing sites include MOTI Machakos, KeNHA building, Makutano-Kitui Road, and Machakos.
Interested bidders also have the option to inspect items at Athi River weighbridge station, located at Mlolongo trading centre along Athi River Machakos-Emal road in Mavoko Sub County.
The auctions for the specified regions will take place on February 1, 2024, at 11:00 am at the KeNHA headquarters viewing centers. Additionally, auctions for regions around Isinya weighbridge, Juja Weighbridge, and Corridor are scheduled for February 8 at the KeNHA headquarters viewing centers.
To obtain a bidding number, individuals interested in Motor Vehicles must submit a refundable fee of KES 60,000 per vehicle. For weighbridge scrap and containers, the deposit is KES 50,000 per lot, and for other lots, it is KES 5,000. Payment should be made in cash to KeNHA at the Cash office at the Auction Centre by 9:00 am before the bidding process.
Viewing in the Upper Eastern region will be held at KeNHA building in Isiolo, Central region at Ministry of Roads Building in Nyeri Town, and Northeastern region at the Ministry of Public Works in Garissa Town. The auction for these regions is scheduled for February 9 at the viewing station in Nyeri Town.
The successful bidder is required to pay 25% of the purchase price in cash or deposited in KeNHA Bank Account provided in the catalogue at the fall of the hammer, with the balance to be paid within 14 days.
Kenyans along the Coast should visit MOR&PW Main building in Mombasa Town to view the items, while those in Mariakani Weighbridge should visit Mariakani weighbridge station in Mariakani Town. In Mtwapa, the products will be viewed at Mtwapa Weighbridge station near Mtwapa Creek, Kilifi County. The auction for these areas will be held at MOR&PW Building on February 12 at 11:00 am.
Auctions for regions around South Rift, North Rift, Corridor B, Gilgil Weighbridge, and Suswa Weighbridge will take place on February 13 at 11:00 am. The viewings for these regions will be held at specified locations.
In Nyanza region, viewing will be at MoPW Building in Kisumu and Rongo Weighbridge along Kisii-Migori road. For the Western region, products can be viewed at Ministry of Roads Building in Kakamega and Webuye Weighbridge in Bungoma. The auction for these regions will be at the Kakamega viewing station on February 14 at 11:00 am.
KeNHA advises all interested bidders to check their website: www.kenha.co.ke for any addendum(s) or clarifications before the auction date. Additional conditions of sale are attached in the catalogue, which can be downloaded from the KeNHA website or PPIP Procurement portal: www.tenders.go.ke for free.
For further information, interested bidders can contact the Deputy Director- Supply Chain Management-KeNHA or Paul Waithaka Githirwa of M/s Ideal Auctioneers through telephone No. 0721-375293 or 0722-519118.