The National Treasury has pushed forward the deadline for submitting bids for Kenya’s planned commercial spaceport, giving interested firms more time to take part in the high-profile project.
According to a new notice, the deadline for submitting proposals has been moved to February 23, 2026 at 11:00am East African Time. The extension applies to bids for transaction advisory services under a Public Private Partnership framework.
The update was communicated in a statement released on Thursday by the Kenya Space Agency, which said the Treasury had approved a revised timeline for the Request for Proposals for the development of the commercial spaceport.
The project is being developed through a Solicited PPP model and is viewed as a key step in building Kenya’s space infrastructure, attracting private investors and strengthening the country’s position in the global space economy.
Under the procurement process, the selected consultant will offer transaction advisory services to guide the project through structuring, financing and eventual implementation.
The procurement is listed under RFP No. PPPF/42573/RFP/0001/2025-26.
An addendum issued alongside the notice confirmed that the new submission date replaces the earlier deadline. Apart from the date change, the Treasury stated that all other requirements remain unchanged, meaning the scope of work and qualification criteria are still the same.
The procurement process is being carried out jointly by the Treasury, PPP Kenya and the Kenya Space Agency, institutions that play a central role in the government’s plan to use private investment to deliver major infrastructure projects. The latest update has been issued as Addendum (2) to the original Request for Proposals.
The proposed spaceport forms part of Kenya’s wider plan to grow its space sector and make use of its location near the equator. The government has previously indicated that the facility is expected to support commercial launches, satellite services, research work and related industries.
By extending the deadline, the Treasury appears to be aiming to encourage wider participation and allow both local and international advisory firms more time to prepare strong bids.
The additional time gives bidders room to study the project, review financing options and consider partnership structures suitable for a complex project such as a commercial spaceport.
Interested parties have been directed to access the addendum through the Kenya Space Agency procurement platform. The notice states that “Addendum (2) to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for provision of consultancy services for transaction advisory services for development of a commercial spaceport can be found at www.ksa.go.ke/tenders.”
Government officials have consistently described the spaceport as a long-term investment aligned with national goals in science, technology and innovation.
Under the PPP arrangement, private investors are expected to finance, construct and operate the facility, while the government provides policy direction and oversight.
The transaction adviser to be appointed will be responsible for preparing the project for the market, including developing viable project structures, advising on risk sharing and supporting engagement with potential private partners.
The deadline extension comes at a time when the government is increasing its reliance on PPPs to close infrastructure funding gaps, ease pressure on public finances and speed up delivery of large projects.
Although space infrastructure is still emerging in the region, it has been identified as a strategic area with potential benefits for communication services, climate monitoring and national security.
With the new deadline now in place, attention shifts to whether the extended window will draw in more bidders and help move the spaceport project closer to implementation.
