Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd (UCA), the apex body for all registered cooperative societies in Uganda intends applications from competent firms for prequalification for supply of goods, works and services for Financial years 2026/2027-2027/2028-2028/2029. Interested eligible service providers including the current service providers are invited to apply for pre-qualification indicating the category number and category name of goods, works or services they wish to be considered for as indicated under LOT NO.1 UCA/PREQ/CNC/SK6, UCA/PREQ/CNC/SK6, please indicate the districts of operation.

CATEGORIES

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Valid Certificate of Registration/Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association.

2. Powers of Attorney in favor of signatory to the business.

3. Current VAT registration license (2020/2023).

4. Valid Income Tax Clearance Certificate addressed to Uganda Cooperative Alliance.

5. Annual Financial Reports for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

6. Evidence of previous and Ongoing Contracts with the list of Board of Directors.

7. Bank Details and Authorisation to seek reference from banks.

8. Physical address, Postal Address, Communication facilities e.g. Fax, Telephone (office and Mobile) Email.

9. Manufacturer's Authorization Certificate (where applicable).

10. Evidence of Payment to NSSF and Other Statutory Obligations and Latest 3 (three) reference letters from previous clients.

11. Evidence of payment for the bidding document.

12. Experience of at least three years.

Instructions to prospective bidders:

Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open national bidding procedures contained in the (Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets) Regulations and it is open to all eligible bidders.

NOTE:

1. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd Procurement and Disposal unit and inspect the pre-qualification and bidding documents from 9:00 am to 5:00 PM during working hours from Monday to Friday. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Uganda shillings 100,000/= (One hundred thousand Uganda shillings) to our Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd, Account Number: 0041773369 ASDA Bank (Hannington Road and obtain a general receipt which shall be attached to the bidding document).

2. The closing date for submission shall be 14th April, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Late bids will be rejected.

3. Prospective bidders MUST submit their proposals in hard copies clearly indicating their preferred LOT number or category of supply or services to the address specified in the bid document.

4. The document shall be personally delivered and no liability shall be accepted for loss or late delivery.

5. The bids shall be submitted in properly sealed envelopes and addressed to the Chairperson Procurement and Contracts Committee.

6. Uganda Cooperative Alliance: Plot 47/49, Nkrumah Road, PO Box 23143, Kampala, Uganda.

7. The pre-qualification documents shall be submitted in sealed envelopes to the address indicated in the tender notice.

8. Any discrepancy between the pre-qualification of suppliers, Services or Works for the financial years 2026/2027-2027/2028-2028/2029 shall be brought to the attention of the Procurement Office.

Vendors bidding for multiple categories should submit separate proposals for each category. Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd is not bound to accept any bid. Any requests for clarification should be sent via email to procurement@uca.coop not later than 26th March, 2026 by 5:00 pm. Bids submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The planned procurement schedule (subject to changes) is as follows: