1. Introduction

Strategies for Northern Development (SND) is a local non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering nomadic pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia. Established in 2007 and registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya, SND envisions a resilient and dignified society where pastoralist communities thrive.

Our mission is to empower and transform pastoralist communities to achieve self-reliance and resilience through targeted interventions across multiple development sectors.

2. Key Thematic Focus Areas

SND implements projects under the following strategic thematic pillars:

  1. Peace, Conflict Resolution, and Governance
  2. Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Response
  3. Protection, Gender Equality, and Inclusion
  4. Climate Justice and Resilience
  5. Livelihood and Enterprise Development
  6. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
  7. Institutional Effectiveness

3. Project Overview

With funding support from Plan International, SND intends to supply, fabricate, and install shade nets, shade net structures, and drip irrigation systems to benefit two women groups in Dukana Village. This initiative aims to enhance climate-resilient agricultural practices and economic empowerment for women in pastoralist communities.

4. Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for:

  • Supply, fabrication, and installation of shade nets and shade net structures.
  • Installation of a complete drip irrigation system tailored to local climatic conditions.
  • Training and capacity building for the beneficiary women groups on the operation and maintenance of the installed systems.
  • Provision of technical support and after-sales service within the agreed warranty period.

5. Bid Submission Guidelines

Qualified and interested bidders are invited to submit their quotations in line with the provided technical specifications.

Submission Deadline:

8th April 2024

Submission Methods:

  • Email: Send your quotation to procurement@sndafrica.org with the subject line:
    📌 “RFQ – SND-PIK/10/2025-001”
  • Physical Submission: Deliver hard copies to any of our SND offices in Isiolo, Marsabit, or Moyale. Clearly label the envelope with the reference number:
    📌 “RFQ – SND-PIK/10/2025-001”

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Proof of business registration and valid tax compliance certificate.
  • Demonstrated experience in shade net structure fabrication and drip irrigation installation.
  • A detailed bill of quantities (BoQ) and work plan.
  • At least three references from similar past projects.

6. Selection Criteria

Bidders will be evaluated based on:
✅ Technical capacity and past experience.
✅ Competitive pricing and cost-effectiveness.
✅ Quality of materials and installation approach.
✅ Capacity to train and support beneficiaries post-installation.
✅ Inclusion of local labor and gender-sensitive approaches in implementation.

7. Inclusivity and Ethical Considerations

SND is committed to empowering marginalized communities, particularly pastoralists, women, and youth. We strongly encourage bids from:

  • Local contractors and enterprises working within the pastoralist context.
  • Women-led and youth-led businesses to foster economic inclusion.
  • Socially responsible companies that uphold ethical labor practices and environmental sustainability.

8. Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact us via procurement@sndafrica.org before the submission deadline.

SND reserves the right to accept or reject any bids without obligation to provide reasons.

Please click here to download the Tender Document.