The Export Promotion Council (EPC) is Kenya’s premier institution in the development and promotion of export trade. Established in 1992, EPC’s primary objective was to address bottlenecks that were facing exporters and producers of export goods and services with a view to increasing the performance of the export sector. Today, EPC is the focal point for export development and promotion activities in the country.
The Council wishes to invite reputable and competent firms to express interest in Supply, Installation and Commission of an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP).
The Expression of Interest (EOI) is sought from firms or joint ventures with capacity and competence on ERPs to undertake the following:Study and understand the Export Promotion Council requirements. More details on this assignment can be downloaded from the Council website http://www.epckenya.org/.Customize (where possible) the ERP the firm proposes to supply, to actualize the solutionInterface the existing EPC Software with the ERP where necessarySuccessfully implement and commission the ERP SolutionSupport and train users on the ERP SystemInterested firms should provide information and documents indicating that they are qualified to provide the required services. The information should include:The legal status of the firm (enclose copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration).Copies of valid VAT, PIN and Tax Compliance Certificates.Provide details (names, qualification, and relevant experience) of key staff members in the organization who shall be involved in the assignment.A brief profile of the firm, indicating relevant experience with details of similar assignments undertaken to demonstrate ability and capacity to carry out this assignment.Provide references from at least five (5) reputable organizations where you have provided similar services).Provide a brief but precise description of the ERP clearly indicating the features/modules therein.Statement of Capability to deploy a solution of this magnitudeExpressions of Interest and accompanying documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘Expression of Interest: Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)’ and addressed to:
Chief Executive
Export Promotion Council
16th Floor, Anniversary Towers
University Way
P.O. Box 40247 – 00100 The Expression of Interest must be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception of 16th floor, Anniversary Towers on or before Monday, 15 July 2013 at 11.30 A.m. Late documents will not be accepted.
Chief Executive Officer
Export Promotion Council
NB: This Request for Expression of Interest does not constitute a contract with the Export Promotion Council and the Council is not liable to the cost incurred in preparation of the Expression of interest (EOI).The prequalified firms will be issued with a Request for Proposal (RFP) document with the terms of reference.
