Kenya Forest Service ISO 9001: 2008 Certification Tender

Expression of Interest for ISO 9001:2008 Certification
 

Tender No. KFS/07/2011-2012
 

The Kenya Forest Service core mandate is to enhance conservation and sustainable management of forests and allied resources for environmental stability and social economic development. 

The institution wishes to improve its performance and align itself through a recognized world class service delivery standard to meet its customer’s requirements.

Kenya Forest Service has therefore embraced the ISO 9001:2008 standard process with a view of establishing an efficient Quality Management System that meets and exceeds customer and stakeholder expectations.

It is in this regard that we are seeking the services of a certification body to undertake an assessment of our readiness and consequently grant and issue a certificate for ISO 9001:2008.

To be eligible, the firms must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Provide statutory registration documents i.e Copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg., Tax clearance certificate , Physical address and telephone contact.
2. Provide evidence of having undertaken such certification services before in at least five national organization within the last five years.
3. Copy of accreditation certificate and schedule of areas allowed to issue certificate.
4. Demonstrate financial and organizational strengths by attaching audited accounts for the last three years.
5. Provide C.Vs of Key Personnel expected to take a leading roles in the certification process.
6. Experience in Natural Resources related field will be an added advantage.

N.B Shortlisted firms will be invited to submit a detailed technical and financial proposal.

Interested and eligible firms may contact the Head Supply Chain Management, Kenya Forest Service for any clarification on the EOI.
 

Expression of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before 12.noon on 22nd May 2012 clearly marked, TENDER NO “KFS//07/2011-2012; “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION” Do not open before 12.00 noon on 22nd May 2012.
 

Completed EOI documents should be addressed to:
 

Director
Kenya Forest Service
P.O. Box 30513 – 00100
Nairobi
 

or be deposited in the tender box located at the ground floor reception area Kenya Forest Service
Headquarter, off Kiambu Road on or before 22nd May 2012 at 12.noon. 

Late EOI documents shall not be accepted. 

Expression of interest documents shall be opened immediately thereafter
in the main boardroom in the presence of bidders who may choose to attend.