Tender

NAIROBI RAILWAY CITY TA

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a procurement process for the Nairobi Railway City Technical Assistance (NRC TA) Project in Kenya. This open tender invites proposals to provide technical assistance for the project, with the aim of supporting Kenya Railways in unlocking the economic potential of the Railway City in Nairobi. The estimated contract value is up to £2 million, with the potential for a 24-month extension. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline on 29th May 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is part of the light-touch regime, aimed at enhancing transport infrastructure and supporting economic growth in Kenya. The project is set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with the location of services specified as Kenya.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses able to provide strategic oversight and technical expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with a focus on economic development, stakeholder engagement, and climate resilience, particularly those with prior experience operating in Kenya, are ideally positioned to compete. The tender is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), owing to the emphasis on impactful delivery and sustainable growth. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, encouraging a broad range of applicants able to meet the required legal and financial capacity, and to secure necessary operational licences in Kenya. This opportunity is primed for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in international development projects, particularly within the rail transport sector.

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Notice Title

NAIROBI RAILWAY CITY TA

Notice Description

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are seeking proposals for delivery of Technical Assistance for Nairobi Railway City Technical Assistance Project (NRC TA) in Kenya. The contract would require the supplier to provide expertise to support Kenya Railways to fully develop and unlock the economic potential of the Railway City Project in Nairobi, Kenya. The Supplier will provide the strategic oversight of the Railway City Project, leadership, stakeholder management to ensure the effective delivery of day-to-day operations of the Contract. This will also include identification, development and delivery of Technical Assistance activities, oversight and management of the Technical Assistance expertise commissioned. The NRC TA contract will contribute to broader national objectives, including stimulating economic growth, generating employment opportunities, expanding future transport capacity, and delivering a mixed used climate resilient project that includes affordable housing in its scope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract value is up to PS2 million. The Contract will include an option for FCDO to extend the term of the contract by a maximum of 24 months, and up to PS2 million. This option will be exercised at the sole discretion of FCDO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040192-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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