Scale has been shortlisted into the final stage of this year’s MIT Solve Global Challenge under the Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship category.

The first question you need to ask yourself before starting to bid for government tenders in Kenya is, “Am I legally eligible to bid for tenders?”

Can you imagine losing a tender worth millions just because you didn’t stamp or sign the tender documents as requested in the mandatory requirements?

Bid securities should be from a reputable bank, insurance company (approved by PPRA) or in the form of cash or letter of credit. Here is the latest list of all approved tender/bid security providers as provided by PPRA.

If you use the MPI as your guide while tendering for supply of goods, you are less likely to under-price yourself to a loss neither will you overprice yourself out of the tender.