Invitation For Pre – Qualification Of Suppliers tender

Nile Vocational Institute (NVI), located in Njeru, invites applications from interested, eligible, competent, and reputable firms for pre-qualification to supply goods, services, and works for the period of 2026 - 2027.

CATEGORIES FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION

• Category A: Supply of Goods
• A1: Office Supplies, Stationery, and Furniture.
• A2: IT Equipment (Computers, Printers, Peripherals, and Software).
• A3: Motor Vehicles and Specialized Training supplies.
• A4: Construction Materials, Electrical, Plumbing, and Welding Supplies.
• A5: Fishing and Design (Textile) Training Materials.
• A6: Agricultural Inputs, Livestock Feeds, and Catering Training Materials.
• A7: Food Items, Dry Rations, and Pershables.
• Category B: Provision of Services
• B1: Security and Guard Services.
• B2: Consultancy Services (Strategic Planning, Financial Audits, IT Support).
• B3: Compound Maintenance and Landscaping.
• B4: Internet Service Provision and Digital Platform Onboarding.
• B5: Fumigation of services.
• B6: Emptying of pit latrines and rubbish pits.
• Category C: Civil and Maintenance Works
• C1: General Building Maintenance and Renovation Works.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Interested firms must provide evidence of the following:

• Legal Status: Valid Certificate of Incorporation/Registration and Trading License.
• Tax Compliance: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and VAT Registration (where applicable).
• Experience: Proven track record with at least three (3) references or similar works/supplies delivered in the last three years.
• Financial Capacity: Evidence of financial stability (e.g., 3 years audited books of accounts and bank statements).
• Technical Capacity: Adequate equipment and personnel to fulfill the category requirements.

How to Apply:

Interested firms/companies should obtain the detailed pre-qualification documents through the following channels:

• Download: Visit our website at
• Bid fees: Prospective bidders are required to pay a non-refundable bid fee of UGX 100,000 for Categories A & B, or UGX 500,000 for Category C. All payments should be deposited to Nile Vocational Institute, Bank Dfcu Bank (Jinja Branch). Account No: 01463500405881.
• Physical Copy: Available at the NVI Procurement Department Office during working hours (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
• Inquiries: Call +256 434 120264, 0434121284 or email , .

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Completed applications must be submitted in PDF format as one single document addressed to Director. Submissions can be made via email to or delivered physically to the address above. Note: Late submissions will be automatically rejected.