
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Provision of Catering Services under Framework Contract. Procurement Reference: UNCST/NCONS/26-27/00003. Bid closing date: 27 October 2026 at 11:00 am.
Procurement Reference Number: UNCST/NCONS/26-27/00003
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) has allocated funds to be used for the Provision of Catering Services under Framework Contract.
UNCST invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above services.
Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Open Domestic Bidding method contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, CAP 205.
| Procurement Reference | UNCST/NCONS/26-27/00003 |
| Pre-bid Meeting | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:00 am |
| Bid Closing | Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:00 am |
| Bid Opening | Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:15 am |
| Bid Document Fee | UGX 100,000/= (Non-refundable) |
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the UNCST Procurement & Disposal Unit from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
The bidding documents in English may be purchased upon submission of a written application and payment of a non-refundable fee of UGX 100,000/= (Uganda Shillings One Hundred Thousand Only).
Bank: Standard Chartered Bank
Branch: Speke Road
Account Number: 0105610632101
Account Name: Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Bidders should collect an official receipt from the Finance and Accounts Office upon submission of the bank payment slip.
Bids must be delivered at or before 11:00 am on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration valid until Wednesday, 27 January 2027.
Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend at 11:15 am on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
UNCST Meeting Room One
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda
Subject to changes.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Publish bid notice | 7 October 2026 |
| Pre-bid meeting where applicable | 20 October 2026 at 11:00 am |
| Bid closing date | 27 October 2026 |
| Evaluation process | 28 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 |
| Display and communication of Best Evaluated Bidder Notice | 10 to 24 November 2026 |
| Contract signature | 27 November 2026 |