China Wu Yi sells 103 retired and scrapped machines in Kenya; bids due 7 December

China Wu Yi Co., Ltd., a Chinese construction firm based in Nairobi, is selling 103 units of retired and scrapped machinery and equipment. Buyers can inspect the machines from 26 October to 30 November, and written bids must reach the company by email by 5 p.m. on 7 December, according to a public notice dated 22 October that the Kenyan news site The Kenya Times reported on 23 October. The company describes the sale as part of an equipment replacement and upgrading programme.

The 103 units are split into two lots. Forty-five scrapped units, together with certain scrap materials, are sold as one lot for scrap metal. The other 58 units are retired equipment sold as complete machines.

For the scrap lot, bidders quote a price per kilogram. The final payment is based on the weight recorded at a weighbridge chosen by the seller, and the buyer pays for weighing and loading. For the retired machines, bidders quote separately for each item. The company may also consider combined offers for several units or the whole lot, with the final award based on its overall evaluation.

All equipment is sold "as is". The company gives no express or implied warranty on condition, performance or suitability.

How to bid:

1. Inspect the equipment between 26 October and 30 November. The notice lists these contacts: Mr Li, 0725907061; Mr Liu, 0740923400; Mr Shi, 0707779338; and Ms Elizabeth, 0710610626.
2. Prepare the documents. Companies need a CR12 company registry extract, a KRA PIN certificate, a tax compliance certificate and a certificate of incorporation or business registration, as applicable. Individuals need a valid identification document.
3. Write the bid, signed and stamped where applicable. It must state the equipment name, identification number, quoted unit price and the bidder's contact details.
4. Email the bid to the company by 5 p.m. on 7 December; ask the contacts listed above for the email address.
5. Successful bidders are notified within 10 working days after the deadline.
6. Sign the sale contract within five working days of the award notification.
7. Pay the full price by bank transfer within 10 working days after signing.
8. Load, transport and collect the equipment. Handover dates are agreed separately.

A buyer who fails to sign, pay or collect within these deadlines is treated as having withdrawn from the purchase.