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PROPERTY PROSPECTING NOTICE

14.07.2026

This notice is intended to inform property market participants as well as any other interested economic operators about the property needs of the Delegation of the European Union to Kenya, in Nairobi, and to collect information on properties within a defined perimeter.

The Delegation is seeking a property in Nairobi to serve as the official Residence for the EU Ambassador. The preferred main characteristics of the property are specified below:

  • Location: Gigiri, Roselynn, Kitisuru, Nyari, Runda, Loresho, Lower Kabete, Spring Valley, etc (non-exhaustive list).

  • Size: interior usable surface about 600m² (excluding exterior surfaces such as balconies and terraces, underground areas without natural light, technical rooms, guard houses, and garages).

  • Providing areas for:

    • Representational activities: accommodating a minimum of 22 guests for seated dinner events and 50 guests for standing receptions.

    • Private use: minimum 4 bedrooms (preferably 5), ideally with separate access, family room, and either a separate kitchenette or discreet access to kitchen during events.

  • Availability: Ready for occupation before end 2026.

We accept candidatures for lease. 

Information about the property (address, floorplans, pictures) should be sent to the following e-mail address: delegation-kenya-hoa@eeas.europa.eu

Deadline for submission of candidatures: Friday, 24th July 2026 at 23:59 local time in Nairobi.

Based on the information provided, the Delegation will visit the ones that it considers better complying with the characteristics specified above. 

If, on the basis of the information collected, the Delegation considers that all or part of the properties offered can effectively meet its needs, it will launch a negotiated procedure in accordance with Article 167(1)(d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (the ‘Financial Regulation’) and Point 11(1)(g) of Annex I to the Financial Regulation.

The candidates considered by the Delegation to be best suitable to the European Union’s representation and security standards, applicable to EU Residences, will be invited to submit a tender.

This publication does not constitute, nor should it be construed as, a commitment on the part of the EEAS in its procurement procedures.