Procurement of Project Implementation Vehicles (5 Pick-up Trucks, 1 Van, and 1 Motorcycle) for UDAP–GovNet Key Implementing Institutions
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has invited sealed bids for the procurement of project implementation vehicles under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project-Government Network (UDAP-GOVNET). The tender covers five pick-up trucks and one van under Lot 1, and one motorcycle under Lot 2, for use by UDAP GovNet key implementing institutions. Financing comes from the World Bank, and bidding follows national competitive procurement procedures under the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Bidders can obtain the bidding document from NITA-U's offices in Kampala on payment of a nonrefundable fee, with the document sent electronically as a PDF once payment is confirmed. Bids must be submitted by 11:00am on 16 October 2026 and will be opened publicly shortly after. Electronic bidding is not permitted, and late bids will be rejected. Bid security is required for Lot 1, while Lot 2 requires a bid securing declaration instead. Successful bidders will also need to disclose beneficial ownership information as part of the contract award process. The notice does not specify vehicle technical specifications, delivery timelines, or evaluation criteria.
Overview
This is a request for bids issued by the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda for the supply of vehicles to support implementation institutions under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project-Government Network. The procurement is financed through a World Bank loan and covers two lots: pick-up trucks and a van, and separately a motorcycle.
Scope of Work
- The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement of Project Implementation Vehicles (5 Pick-up Trucks, 1 Van, and 1 Motorcycle) for UDAP, GovNet Key Implementing Institutions
Requirements & Qualifications
Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Procurement in Investment Projects Financing (July 2016, revised February 2025) (Procurement Regulations) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Ugx.100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Uganda Shillings Only) per Lot or equivalent in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Bank account number: 006550058000001, Customer name: National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (NITA-U), Account title: NITA-U Local Revenue Expenditure Account, Bank Name: Bank of Uganda Swift Code: UGBAUGKA. A PDF bidding document shall be sent to the potential bidder electronically upon receipt of confirmation of payment. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of UGX 11,300,000 (Eleven Million Three Hundred Thousand Only) for LOT 1 and a Bid Securing Declaration for LOT 2. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder's beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.