The Standard Group PLC has invited businesses, recycling firms, and individual buyers to participate in a public tender the dispose of office equipment, vehicles, and other surplus materials.
In a tender notice dated July 2, the company directed that the tendering exercise will be conducted on an “as is, where is” basis.
“The Standard Group PLC invites you to tender for the sale of Waste/ Scrap materials listed for disposal under a ‘as is, where is’ basis,” part of the public tender notice read.
Standard Group Assets on Sale
The media company has categorized the items into nine lots, targeting different segments of potential buyers.
According to the company, the first lot consists of office furniture, including seats, cabinets and drawers, while the second lot features aluminium materials.
Also available are wooden items and used studio set components that were previously utilized in production activities.
Other categories include scrap metal, desktop computers, monitors, printers and related accessories, many of which may still hold value for refurbishment or secondary use.
Vehicles and Equipment for Sale
Under Lot 8 of the public tender, the company will sell used motor vehicles and motorcycles to interested and qualified candidates.
Further, the company has listed used tires for sale per piece, banners, flexis, signage, and placards for disposal.
Additionally, the company has included shipping containers under lot 9 of the tender.
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Inspection and Bidding Process
The Standard Group has scheduled a viewing and assessment session for interested bidders to be conducted between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m on July 8, 2026.
Prospective buyers will be allowed to inspect the assets before preparing their bids for items they are interested in, according to the company.
Further, the company has emphasized that the tender proposals must be deposited in the tender box located at the Standard Group Center main reception on Mombasa Road, Nairobi.
Potential bidders have been advised to present their tender proposals before 12 noon on July 13, 2026.
According to the notice, tender opening will take place on the same day at 2:00 p.m. at the Standard Group Center.
Upon completion of the tender opening, successful bidders will receive information regarding payment and collection arrangements.
“Proposal to be received and deposited in the Tender Box at the Standard Group Center, main reception, latest on Monday 13th July 2026 at 12 noon. Tender Opening on Monday 13th July 2026 at 2 pm at the Standard Group Center, Mombasa Road. Payment and collection details to be shared with the successful bidders,” Standard PLC directed.
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Tendering Requirements
Interested bidders will be required to submit mandatory documents, including a valid Tax Compliance Certificate, according to the Standard Group PLC.
Further, candidates must submit relevant National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) certification where applicable.
A Certificate of Incorporation and a national identification document for sole proprietors will also be required for the tender process.
The company has, however, clarified that it reserves the right to accept or reject any tender application, in whole or in part.
In addition, the Standard Group has explained that it will not participate in the bidding process.
Ruto vs The Standard
The Standard Group is Kenya’s oldest media company and is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It is owned by the family of Kenya’s second President, the late Daniel Arap Moi.
In recent years, it has grappled with financial woes, leading to mass employee retrenchment and delayed salaries.
As an independent media company, it has boldly criticized the leadership of President William Ruto, questioning his performance and calling him out over a litany of unmet promises.
However, in a bare-knuckle attack, Ruto has not been kind to Gideon Moi, the heir apparent of the powerful family.
“Gideon Moi, your Standard Media’s 5 days a week extortionist propaganda headlines on me & my administration’s transformative track record will get you nothing & nowhere. Blackmail to yield to your greed? Never. Kenya belongs to all Kenyans, not you alone. Try 8 days a week. Do your worst,” said angry Ruto.
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