UN Procurement Manual

UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES
UNITED NATIONS PROCUREMENT MANUAL
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF CENTRAL SUPPORT SERVICES
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
JUNE 2008
Rev. 05
PROCUREMENT MANUAL
UNITED NATIONS PROCUREMENT MANUAL
This Procurement Manual (Rev. 05 – June 2008) is published by the United

Nations Procurement Division (UN/PD), New York and replaces all previous
versions of the Procurement Manual, including:
• Rev. 04 November 2007

• Rev. 03. August 2006
• Rev. 02. January 2004
• Original 1998
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ............................. X

PART A. – GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... - 1 -
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ - 1 -
1.1. PURPOSE AND USE OF THE MANUAL ....................................................................................................- 1 -
1.2. ORGANISATION AND PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL ..................................................................................- 3 -
1.3. AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO THE MANUAL .................................................................................- 3 -
1.4. THE PROCUREMENT DIVISION’S COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM ....................................................................- 3 -
1.5. BEST VALUE FOR MONEY PRINCIPLE ...................................................................................................- 4 -
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANISATIONAL UNITS............................................................. - 6 -
2.1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................- 6 -
2.2. ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS PROCUREMENT DIVISION .........................- 6 -
2.2.1. Introduction........................................................................................................................... - 6 -
2.2.2. Director, UN/PD................................................................................................................... - 6 -
2.2.3. Procurement Sections ........................................................................................................... - 7 -
2.3. HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE ON CONTRACTS.....................................................................................- 7 -
2.3.1. General functions of the Headquarters Committee on Contracts ......................................... - 7 -
2.3.2. Composition of the Headquarters Committee on Contracts ................................................. - 8 -
2.3.3. Chairperson .......................................................................................................................... - 9 -
2.3.4. Secretary of the HCC .......................................................................................................... - 10 -
2.4. ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL PROCUREMENT STRUCTURE ..........................................- 10 -
2.4.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... - 10 -
2.5. LOCAL COMMITTEE ON CONTRACTS ..................................................................................................- 11 -
2.5.1. General functions of the LCC ............................................................................................. - 11 -
2.5.2. Composition ........................................................................................................................ - 11 -
2.5.3. Chairperson ........................................................................................................................ - 12 -
2.5.4. Secretary of the LCC........................................................................................................... - 12 -
3. AUTHORISED OFFICIALS, APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY..................... - 13 -
3.1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................- 13 -
3.2. DELEGATION OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY TO OFFICIALS AT UNHQ AND FIELD MISSIONS/OAHS - 13 -
3.2.1. Authorised officials – Delegation of Procurement Authority.............................................. - 13 -
3.2.2. Delegation........................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.2.3. Procurement authority at UNHQ........................................................................................ - 14 -
3.2.4. Procurement authority at Field Missions and OAHs .......................................................... - 17 -
4. UNITED NATIONS STAFF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY ............. - 18 -
4.1. UNITED NATIONS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ...................................................................................- 18 -
4.1.1. UN Charter ......................................................................................................................... - 18 -
4.1.2. Oath of office....................................................................................................................... - 18 -
4.1.3. UN Staff Regulations and Rules .......................................................................................... - 18 -
4.1.4. Standard of conduct for the international civil service ....................................................... - 22 -
4.1.5. Other ethical and professional responsibility standards..................................................... - 23 -
4.2. GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY ....................................................................................................................- 24 -
4.3. CORRUPT PRACTICES .........................................................................................................................- 24 -
5. UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT................................................................................ - 26 -
5.1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................- 26 -
5.2. TEN PRINCIPLES OF THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT ................................................................................- 27 -
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5.2.1. Human Rights...................................................................................................................... - 27 -

5.2.2. Labour................................................................................................................................. - 27 -
5.2.3. Environment........................................................................................................................ - 27 -
5.2.4. Anti-corruption.................................................................................................................... - 27 -
PART B. – THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS..................................................................................... - 28 -
6. SCHEMATIC PRESENTATION OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS ............................. - 28 -
7. REGISTRATION OF POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS... - 29 -
7.1. VENDOR DATABASE ...........................................................................................................................- 30 -
7.2. VENDOR DATABASE OFFICER ............................................................................................................- 30 -
7.3. LOCAL VENDOR DATABASE OFFICER ................................................................................................- 30 -
7.4. OVERVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE ..................................................................................- 30 -
7.5. VENDOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION ..............................................................................................- 31 -
7.6. EVALUATION OF THE VENDOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION ............................................................- 32 -
7.6.1. Information ......................................................................................................................... - 32 -
7.6.2. Evaluation criteria .............................................................................................................. - 32 -
7.7. APPROVAL OR DISQUALIFICATION OF PROSPECTIVE VENDOR’S APPLICATION ...................................- 34 -
7.7.1. Minimum standards............................................................................................................. - 34 -
7.7.2. Orders below US $10,000 ................................................................................................... - 34 -
7.7.3. Approval.............................................................................................................................. - 34 -
7.7.4. Disqualification................................................................................................................... - 34 -
7.8. VENDORS RECOMMENDED BY REQUISITIONERS OR CONSULTANTS ....................................................- 35 -
7.9. REGISTRATION ...................................................................................................................................- 35 -
7.9.1. Procedure for formal and provisional registration of a Vendor ......................................... - 35 -
7.9.2. Consequences of registration.............................................................................................. - 36 -
7.10. VENDOR INFORMATION FILES ..........................................................................................................- 36 -
7.11. VENDOR DATABASE MAINTENANCE AND VENDOR PERFORMANCE RATING SYSTEM ........................- 37 -
7.11.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... - 37 -
7.11.2. Vendor performance rating................................................................................................. - 37 -
7.11.3. Vendor responsibility .......................................................................................................... - 38 -
7.11.4. Responsibility of Vendor Database Officer and Local Vendor Database Officer............... - 38 -
7.11.5. Update of the Vendor profile............................................................................................... - 39 -
7.12. VENDOR REVIEW COMMITTEE .........................................................................................................- 40 -
7.12.1. Composition and purpose of the Vendor Review Committee .............................................. - 40 -
7.13. REVIEW BY THE VENDOR REVIEW COMMITTEE ...............................................................................- 40 -
7.14. VENDOR REVIEW COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS ..............................................................................- 41 -
7.14.1. Criteria for suspension or removal ..................................................................................... - 41 -
7.15. NOTIFICATION OF DECISION TO SUSPEND OR REMOVE A VENDOR ....................................................- 42 -
7.16. REQUALIFICATION OF VENDORS ......................................................................................................- 42 -
7.17. MEETINGS WITH VENDORS ..............................................................................................................- 42 -
8. ACQUISITION PLANNING AND DEFINITION OF REQUIREMENTS AND
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................ - 45 -
8.1. ACQUISITION PLANNING ....................................................................................................................- 45 -
8.1.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... - 45 -
8.1.2. Short-term planning ............................................................................................................ - 45 -
8.1.3. Long-term planning............................................................................................................. - 45 -
8.1.4. Annual plans ....................................................................................................................... - 46 -
8.2. DEFINITION OF REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................- 46 -
8.2.1. Requirements and specifications......................................................................................... - 46 -
8.2.2. Establishing a timeline........................................................................................................ - 48 -
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8.2.3. Funding ............................................................................................................................... - 48 -

8.2.4. Market survey...................................................................................................................... - 49 -
8.2.5. Approval.............................................................................................................................. - 50 -
8.3. USE OF REQUISITIONS AND ROLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICERS ..............................................................- 51 -
8.3.1. Procedures at UNHQ.......................................................................................................... - 51 -
8.3.2. Procedures in the Field Missions and OAHs ...................................................................... - 52 -
8.3.3. Issuance to the procurement office...................................................................................... - 52 -
8.4. REQUISITIONER AND BEST VALUE FOR MONEY .................................................................................- 53 -
8.5. ACQUISITION STRATEGY ....................................................................................................................- 53 -
8.6. CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS ......................................................- 53 -
9. PREPARATION AND ISSUANCE OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS .............................. - 55 -
9.1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................- 55 -
9.2. REQUIREMENT EVALUATION ..............................................................................................................- 55 -
9.3. IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS (SOURCING)..................- 56 -
9.3.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... - 56 -
9.3.2. Inclusion of provisionally registered Vendors .................................................................... - 57 -
9.3.3. Exceptional limitation of number of Vendors to be invited ................................................. - 57 -
9.3.4. Minimum number of Vendors.............................................................................................. - 58 -
9.3.5. Expression of Interest posted on UN/PD website................................................................ - 59 -
9.3.6. Sole Source.......................................................................................................................... - 60 -
9.3.7. Security considerations ....................................................................................................... - 60 -
9.3.8. Deletion of Vendors from the list of invitees ....................................................................... - 61 -
9.3.9. Certification of fair establishment of list of invitees ........................................................... - 61 -
9.4. METHODS OF SOLICITATION ..............................................................................................................- 61 -
9.4.1. Low-value procurement ...................................................................................................... - 61 -
9.4.2. Document types ................................................................................................................... - 62 -
9.4.3. Modification of standard Solicitation Documents............................................................... - 64 -
9.4.4. UN General Conditions....................................................................................................... - 64 -
9.5. EXCEPTIONS TO USE OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS..........................................................................- 64 -
9.5.1. Use of exceptions ................................................................................................................ - 64 -
9.6. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................- 68 -
9.7. CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ................................................................................- 68 -
9.8. CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................- 69 -
9.9. DEVELOPMENT OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS .................................................................................- 69 -
9.9.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... - 69 -
9.9.2. Considerations in preparing Solicitation Documents ......................................................... - 69 -
9.9.3. Lump-sum or group pricing basis ....................................................................................... - 70 -
9.9.4. Similar items ....................................................................................................................... - 70 -
9.9.5. Total Cost of Ownership ..................................................................................................... - 70 -
9.9.6. Quantities............................................................................................................................ - 70 -
9.9.7. Bid closure .......................................................................................................................... - 71 -
9.9.8. Period of validity of bids ..................................................................................................... - 72 -
9.9.9. Delivery time and place ...................................................................................................... - 72 -
9.9.10. Transfer of ownership ......................................................................................................... - 73 -
9.9.11. Inspection and acceptance clauses ..................................................................................... - 73 -
9.9.12. Bid Bond.............................................................................................................................. - 73 -
9.9.13. Security of Performance Bonds........................................................................................... - 74 -
9.9.14. Liquidated damages ............................................................................................................ - 75 -
9.9.15. Payment flow....................................................................................................................... - 75 -
9.9.16. Quality assurance ............................................................................................................... - 76 -
9.9.17. Evaluation Criteria ............................................................................................................. - 76 -
9.9.18. Subsidiaries or branches..................................................................................................... - 77 -
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9.9.20. Other clauses ...................................................................................................................... - 77 -

9.9.21. Rejection of Submissions..................................................................................................... - 78 -
9.9.22. Samples/demonstration with Submission ............................................................................ - 78 -
9.9.23. Sales and trade-in ............................................................................................................... - 78 -
9.9.24. Method of submission.......................................................................................................... - 79 -
9.9.25. Deviation from published procurement formalities ............................................................ - 80 -
9.9.26. Bid summary sheet .............................................................................................................. - 80 -
9.10. ISSUANCE OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................- 80 -
9.10.1. Letter ................................................................................................................................... - 80 -
9.10.2. Email/electronic distribution .............................................................................................. - 81 -
9.11. CONTACT WITH BIDDERS..................................................................................................................- 81 -
9.11.1. Points of contact.................................................................................................................. - 81 -
9.11.2. Policies................................................................................................................................ - 81 -
9.11.3. Bidders’ conference ............................................................................................................ - 82 -
9.11.4. Bidders’ clarification request ............................................................................................. - 83 -
9.12. USE OF INCOTERMS .....................................................................................................................- 84 -
9.12.1. Purpose of INCOTERMS .................................................................................................... - 84 -
9.12.2. Identification and allocation of responsibilities of the buyer and seller ............................. - 84 -
9.12.3. International Chamber of Commerce – INCOTERMS 2000............................................... - 85 -
9.12.4. Commonly used shipping terms .......................................................................................... - 85 -
9.12.5. Guidelines for use ............................................................................................................... - 86 -
9.12.6. Implications of shipping methods........................................................................................ - 88 -
10. TREATMENT OF SUBMISSIONS ............................................................................................. - 90 -
10.1. RECEIPT AND SAFEGUARDING OF SUBMISSIONS ...............................................................................- 90 -
10.1.1. Written Submissions............................................................................................................ - 90 -
10.1.2. Facsimile Submissions ........................................................................................................ - 90 -
10.1.3. Electronic Submissions ....................................................................................................... - 91 -
10.1.4. Safeguarding of Submissions .............................................................................................. - 91 -
10.1.5. Unsolicited Submissions ..................................................................................................... - 91 -
10.2. WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMISSIONS ......................................................................................................- 91 -
10.2.1. Prior to bid closure ............................................................................................................. - 91 -
10.2.2. After bid closure.................................................................................................................. - 92 -
10.3. MODIFICATION OF SUBMISSIONS .....................................................................................................- 92 -
10.3.1. Prior to bid closure ............................................................................................................. - 92 -
10.3.2. After bid closure.................................................................................................................. - 92 -
10.3.3. Alterations due to errors and omissions ............................................................................. - 92 -
10.4. LATE SUBMISSIONS ..........................................................................................................................- 94 -
10.5. RELEASE OF VENDORS ON GROUNDS OF MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMISSIONS ...........- 95 -
10.5.1. Handling of Submissions in response to ITBs/RFPs ........................................................... - 95 -
10.5.2. Handling of Submissions in response to RFQs ................................................................... - 96 -
10.6. PUBLIC BID OPENING ORGANISATION ...............................................................................................- 96 -
10.6.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................. - 96 -
10.6.2. Responsibility of officers ..................................................................................................... - 96 -
10.7. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PRIOR TO BID OPENING ....................................................................- 97 -
10.8. PUBLIC OPENING PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSIONS UNDER FORMAL METHODS OF SOLICITATION ........- 97 -
10.8.1. General ............................................................................................................................... - 97 -
10.8.2. Attendance at Submission opening...................................................................................... - 98 -
10.8.3. Opening of Submissions to ITBs ......................................................................................... - 98 -
10.8.4. Opening of Submissions to RFPs ........................................................................................ - 98 -
10.9. RULES OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OPENING OF SUBMISSIONS ............................................................- 99 -
10.9.1. Last minute verification of receipts of Submissions ............................................................ - 99 -
10.9.2. Role of attendees at Submission opening ............................................................................ - 99 -
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10.9.3. Opening order ................................................................................................................... - 100 -

10.9.4. Multiple Submissions by same prospective Vendor........................................................... - 100 -
10.10. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION AFTER OPENING ........................................................................- 101 -
11. EVALUATION – SOURCE SELECTION ................................................................................ - 102 -
11.1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................- 102 -
11.2. SOURCE SELECTION PLAN .............................................................................................................- 102 -
11.3. SOURCE SELECTION AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE .....................................................................- 103 -
11.3.1. Source Selection Committee.............................................................................................. - 103 -
11.3.2. Evaluation Committee....................................................................................................... - 104 -
11.4. EVALUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................- 104 -
11.5. RATING SYSTEM AND WEIGHTING ..................................................................................................- 107 -
11.6. DETERMINATION OF VENDORS AS QUALIFIED AND THEIR RESPONSIVENESS ..................................- 108 -
11.7. REJECTION OF SUBMISSIONS ..........................................................................................................- 108 -
11.8. PROSPECTIVE VENDORS IN RECEIVERSHIP, LIQUIDATION OR BANKRUPTCY ...................................- 109 -
11.9. SOURCE SELECTION PROCESS ........................................................................................................- 109 -
11.9.1. Objectives.......................................................................................................................... - 109 -
11.9.2. Procedures for the Source Selection process .................................................................... - 110 -
11.9.3. Adherence to Solicitation Documents ............................................................................... - 110 -
11.9.4. Requests for clarification and additional information ...................................................... - 111 -
11.9.5. Evaluation using the Solicitation Abstract Sheet .............................................................. - 111 -
11.9.6. Evaluation of Requests for Proposals with an estimated value of goods or services of
US $200,000 or more:....................................................................................................... - 112 -
11.9.7. Technical and Commercial Evaluation............................................................................. - 113 -
11.10. BEST AND FINAL OFFERS .............................................................................................................- 115 -
11.11. AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCTS .......................................................................................................- 117 -
11.12. EVALUATION OF DELIVERY TERMS AND WARRANTIES IN BID/PROPOSAL.....................................- 117 -
11.13. EVALUATION BY GROUPING .........................................................................................................- 118 -
11.14. PAYMENT DISCOUNTS, INCLUDING TIME ELEMENT.......................................................................- 119 -
11.15. TIE BIDS FOR ITBS (RARE FOR RFPS)...........................................................................................- 119 -
11.16. MULTIPLE OFFERS BY SAME PROSPECTIVE VENDOR.....................................................................- 120 -
11.17. AUTHORISED COSTS EXCEEDED ...................................................................................................- 120 -
11.18. DISCUSSIONS WITH PROSPECTIVE VENDORS ................................................................................- 120 -
11.19. RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD ....................................................................................................- 121 -
11.20. ADVANCE NOTICE OF AWARDS ...................................................................................................- 121 -
11.21. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM BIDDERS/PROPOSERS .............................................................- 122 -
11.22. STATEMENT OF AWARD ...............................................................................................................- 122 -
11.23. AWARD ........................................................................................................................................- 123 -
11.24. LEGAL REVIEW ............................................................................................................................- 124 -
11.24.1. At HQ level.......................................................................................................................... - 124 -
11.24.2. In Field Mission .................................................................................................................. - 125 -
11.25. CONTRACT NUMBER.....................................................................................................................- 125 -
11.26. OBLIGATION OF FUNDS ................................................................................................................- 125 -
11.27. RISK EVALUATION .......................................................................................................................- 125 -
12. CONTRACT AWARD ................................................................................................................ - 127 -
12.1. REVIEW BY COMMITTEES ON CONTRACTS .....................................................................................- 127 -
12.1.1. Review by the Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC).......................................... - 127 -
12.1.2. Review by the Local Committee on Contracts (LCC) ....................................................... - 128 -
12.1.3. Submission to HCC/LCC................................................................................................... - 130 -
12.1.4. Role of Procurement Offices with respect to Committees on Contracts ........................... - 131 -
12.1.5. Pre-clearance and other time-saving measures by the HCC/LCC.................................... - 132 -
12.1.6. Meetings of the Committees on Contracts......................................................................... - 132 -
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12.1.7. Special procedures for emergency situations.................................................................... - 133 -

12.1.8. “Ex post facto” presentations........................................................................................... - 133 -
12.1.9. Procedures for “Ex-post facto” cases submitted to the HCC ........................................... - 135 -
13. CONTRACTUAL INSTRUMENTS .......................................................................................... - 136 -
13.1. PROCUREMENT ..............................................................................................................................- 136 -
13.2. CONTRACTUAL INSTRUMENTS IN USE BY THE UNITED NATIONS ....................................................- 136 -
13.3. BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER .........................................................................................................- 137 -
13.4. PURCHASE ORDER .........................................................................................................................- 137 -
13.5. SYSTEMS CONTRACT .....................................................................................................................- 138 -
13.6. WRITTEN CONTRACTS ...................................................................................................................- 140 -
13.6.1. General ............................................................................................................................. - 140 -
13.6.2. Standard Contract documentation:................................................................................... - 140 -
13.6.3. Standard Contract elements.............................................................................................. - 141 -
13.7. INSTITUTIONAL OR CORPORATE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT .........................................................- 145 -
13.7.1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... - 145 -
13.7.2. Institutional or corporate contractors............................................................................... - 145 -
13.7.3. Submission of the ICA request to UN/PD ......................................................................... - 145 -
13.7.4. Functions........................................................................................................................... - 146 -
13.7.5. Budgetary policy ............................................................................................................... - 146 -
13.7.6. Legal status ....................................................................................................................... - 146 -
13.7.7. Obligations of the contractor ............................................................................................ - 147 -
13.7.8. Commencement of assignment .......................................................................................... - 147 -
13.7.9. Procedures ........................................................................................................................ - 147 -
13.7.10. Information to be included in the ICA report................................................................ - 148 -
13.8. INTERNAL PURCHASE ORDER ........................................................................................................- 148 -
13.9. LETTER OF ASSIST .........................................................................................................................- 148 -
13.9.1. Conditions for use of a Letter of Assist ............................................................................. - 148 -
13.9.2. Procedures for use of Letters of Assist.............................................................................. - 149 -
13.10. OUTSOURCING PRACTICES ...........................................................................................................- 150 -
14. DELIVERY, RECEIVING PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES .......................... - 152 -
14.1. PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................- 152 -
14.2. GOODS ...........................................................................................................................................- 152 -
14.2.1. Goods received in Receiving Sub-Unit, Travel and Transportation Service, UNHQ ....... - 152 -
14.2.2. Goods received directly by the Requisitioner.................................................................... - 153 -
14.2.3. External printing – goods.................................................................................................. - 153 -
14.2.4. Goods received for Headquarters Liaison Offices............................................................ - 153 -
14.2.5. Goods to be shipped overseas and received by the UN freight forwarder........................ - 153 -
14.2.6. Receipt & Inspection of goods when multiple offices are involved ................................... - 154 -
14.3. SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................- 154 -
14.3.1. Services required at UNHQ .............................................................................................. - 154 -
14.3.2. External printing services ................................................................................................. - 154 -
14.3.3. Services for Liaison Offices at UNHQ .............................................................................. - 155 -
14.3.4. Services required for Field Missions ................................................................................ - 155 -
14.3.5. Services required for Regional Commissions ................................................................... - 155 -
14.3.6. Services required by projects administered by DESA....................................................... - 155 -
14.4. RECEIPT OF “OVERSHIPMENTS”......................................................................................................- 155 -
14.5. RETURNING MATERIAL TO VENDOR ...............................................................................................- 156 -
14.6. ISSUES FROM STORES .....................................................................................................................- 157 -
14.6.1. Expendable stock items ..................................................................................................... - 157 -
14.6.2. Non-expendable stock items.............................................................................................. - 157 -
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15. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ........................... - 158 -

15.1. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................- 158 -
15.1.1. Introduction........................................................................................................................... - 158 -
15.1.2. Vendor performance evaluation........................................................................................ - 158 -
15.1.3. Vendor performance rating............................................................................................... - 159 -
15.1.4. Remedies ........................................................................................................................... - 160 -
15.1.5. Dispute resolution ............................................................................................................. - 160 -
15.2. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................- 161 -
15.2.1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... - 161 -
15.2.2. Amendment of Contract .................................................................................................... - 161 -
15.3. VENDOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ...........................................................................................- 162 -
15.4. CONTRACT CLOSURE ......................................................................................................................- 162 -
15.5. STORAGE OF FILES .........................................................................................................................- 162 -
15.6. TRACKING OF FILES........................................................................................................................- 163 -
16. DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY THROUGH SALE ..................................................................... - 164 -
16.1. PROPERTY SURVEY BOARDS ..........................................................................................................- 164 -
16.2. SALE ON THE BASIS OF PAYMENTS ON OR BEFORE DELIVERY .........................................................- 165 -
16.3. PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................- 165 -
16.3.1. Development of Solicitation Documents ........................................................................... - 165 -
16.3.2. Treatments of bids............................................................................................................. - 166 -
16.3.3. Contractual instruments for the sale of goods .................................................................. - 166 -
16.3.4. Exceptions to the main rule............................................................................................... - 166 -
16.4. DEPOSITS .......................................................................................................................................- 166 -
16.5. NOTICE OF AWARD BILLING ...........................................................................................................- 167 -
16.6. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY ................................................................................................................- 167 -
16.7. DISPOSITION OF FIELD MISSION ASSETS ........................................................................................- 167 -
16.8. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ...............................................................................................................- 168 -
16.9. ACCOUNTING FOR PROCEEDS FROM SALES .....................................................................................- 168 -
PART C. – REMOVED (INTEGRATED WITH PART B – THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS)
PART D. – ANNEXES AND FORMS
D-1 United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations relevant to Procurement

D-2 Organisation chart of the United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division
D-3A HQ Delegation of Authority
D-3B Field Delegation of Authority
D-4 List of OAHs, UN Peacekeeping and Political Missions
D-5A Vendor Prerequisites and Criteria for Registration (pilot)
D-5B Vendor Registration Application
D-5C List of products and services procured by UN/PD
D-6A Short Form Specialist Report (Vendor performance evaluation)
D-6B Supplier Performance Report (Vendor performance evaluation)
D-6C Contractor Performance Report (Vendor performance evaluation)
D-6D Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Air Charter and Airfreight Services
D-6E Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Sea Transport Services
D-7A Request for Acquisition Plan
D-7B Acquisition Plan Form
D-8A Sample Requisition
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D-8B Sample Requisition for DESA Projects

D-9 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Goods
D-10 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Services
D-11 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Goods & Services
D-12 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for De Minimis Field Contracts
D-13A Sample Purchase Order
D-13B Special Instructions for Purchase Orders
D-14 Institutional or Corporate Contractor Agreement
D-15 Letter of Assist
D-16 Sample Request for Quotation
D-17 Sample Invitation to Bid
D-18 Request for Annexes Page
D-18A Invitation to Bid for Short-Term Air Charter Services [available upon request]
D-18B Invitation to Bid for Long-Term Air Charter Services [available upon request]
D-18C Short-Term Air Charter Agreement [available upon request]
D-18D Long-Term Air Charter Agreement (fixed wings) [available upon request]
D-18E General Conditions for Air Charter Services [available upon request]
D-19 Sample Request for Proposal
D-20 Examples of timelines for various procurements
D-21 Form of Bid Bond
D-22A Form of Performance Bond
D-22B Sample Letter of Credit
D-23 Sample List of Invitees
D-24 Sample Solicitation Abstract Sheet
D-25A Advance Notice of Award
D-25B Notice of Award for Contract
D-25C Notice of Award for Purchase Order
D-26 Statement of Award
D-27 Sample Receipt and Inspection (R&I) Report
D-28 Sample Return to Vendor Form
D-29 Sale of Surplus Property
D-30 Sample Request for Technical Evaluation
D-31 Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
D-32 Source Selection Plan Template
D-33 Overview of Changes to Procurement Manual Rev. 05 – June 2008
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Explanation of Terms and Abbreviations used in this Manual
(These Explanations are intended to assist the reader of this Procurement Manual. The
context in which these terms are used in this Manual may also clarify the meaning of
a term.)
Terms and Explanation

Abbreviations
Acquisition The cooperative process by which the efforts of the requisitioning office
Planning and UN/PD are coordinated and integrated through a comprehensive plan
for fulfilling the Requisitioner’s need in a timely manner and at competitive
pricing. Acquisition Planning includes the development of the overall
strategy for managing the acquisition and includes a detailed list of
anticipated purchases over a period of time, usually one year.
AI Administrative Instruction
Approving Officer See Financial Rule 105.6. The approving officer is the UN official
responsible for approving the entry into the accounts of obligations and
expenditures relating to contracts, agreements, purchase orders and other
forms of undertakings, after verifying that they are in order and have been
certified by a duly designated Certifying Officer. Approving officers are
also responsible for approving payments, once they have ensured that these
payments are properly due, confirming that the necessary services, supplies
or equipment have been received in accordance with the contract,
agreement, purchase order or other form of undertaking by which they were
ordered. Approving authority and responsibility is assigned on a personal
basis and cannot be delegated. An approving officer cannot exercise the
certifying and bank signatory functions under Financial Rules 104.5 and
105.5.
ASG/DFS Assistant Secretary-General, Department of Field Support
ASG/OCSS Assistant Secretary-General in the Department of Management vested with
procurement authority
Audit trail Clear and concise documentation in a suitable format, normally a written
log, describing the actions or decision taken throughout the handling of
a case, thereby enabling a future reviewer to establish that it has been
handled in accordance with the applicable Regulations and Rules and
procedures.
BAC Budget Account Codes
BAFO Best and Final Offer. A negotiation tool that can be used during the final
evaluation phase of a procurement using an RFP when at least two qualified
Vendors remain.
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Abbreviations
Best Value for One of the four general principles of Financial Regulation 5.12 to be given
Money due consideration in the exercise of the procurement function. Best Value
for Money is the optimisation of whole-life costs and quality needed to meet
the user’s requirements, while taking into consideration potential risk
factors and available resources. After all relevant costs and benefits of the
complete procurement exercise have been considered, the bid or proposal
which is to be assessed as providing the Best Value for Money usually
should become apparent.
Bid Bond A bid bond is a security from a Vendor securing the withdrawal or
modification of a Submission after the deadline for submission of such
documents; failure to sign the contract or failure to provide the required
security for the performance of the contract after a Submission has been
accepted; or failure to comply with any other condition precedent to signing
the contract specified in the Solicitation Documents.
BPO Blanket Purchase Order
Buyer Procurement Officer
Calling Officer A UNHQ staff member outside of UN/PD authorised to place orders against
Systems Contracts.
CAO Chief Administrative Officer (OAH)
Certifying Officer See Financial Rule 105.5. The certifying officer is the UN official
responsible for managing the utilisation of resources, in accordance with the
purposes for which those resources were approved, following the principles
of efficiency and effectiveness and the FRR. Certifying officers review the
requests issued by the Requisitioner, ensure that the technical Specifications
are generic and that funds are available for procurement. Certifying
authority and responsibility are assigned on a personal basis and cannot be
delegated. A certifying officer cannot exercise the approving function under
Financial Rule 105.5.
Client-Offices Requisitioner(s) of the goods or services
CMP Capital Master Plan
CMS Chief of Mission Support (Field Mission)
CMT Cargo Movements Team (UN/PD)
Contract In the context of UN procurement, a contract is a written document,
containing the agreement, and the terms and conditions, between the UN
and a Vendor, and which serves as proof of the obligation. Contracts can be
in the form of a Blanket Purchase Order, ICA, Systems Contract, Purchase
Order, etc. See Financial Rule 105.18.
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Abbreviations
Contract All actions after the award of a Contract relating to the administrative
Administration aspects of the Contract, such as Contract amendment, contract closure,
record retention, maintenance of the Contract file, processing payments, and
handling security instruments (e.g., performance bonds).
Contract The ongoing monitoring and management of the Vendor’s performance
Management regarding the promised goods or services, as well as all other terms and
conditions of the contract, such as price and discounts. It includes managing
the relationship between the Vendor, procurement and the Self-Accounting
Unit, feedback to the Vendor regarding its performance as well as dispute
resolution, if necessary.
Cost-Plus In these types of contracts, the Contractor is compensated for all the
Contracts expenses, plus an agreed profit margin. The agreed profit margin can be
a percentage of the cost (cost-plus percentage fee) or a fixed amount
(cost-plus fixed fee).
CPO Chief Procurement Officer (Field Mission and/or OAH)
Damages The amount of compensation due to a party to a contract as a result of
another party’s breach of such contract. In the case of the UN, such amount
should normally be based on a documented assessment of the amount of
harm actually caused by the breach or by reference to a Liquidated
Damages clause, if applicable.
Deliverables Goods or services delivered or to be delivered to the UN pursuant to the
terms and conditions of a Contract.
DESA Department for Economics and Social Affairs (HQ)
DFS Department of Field Support (HQ)
DM Department of Management (HQ)
DMS Director of Mission Support (Field Mission)
DOA Director of Administration (OAH)
DPKO Department of Peacekeeping Operations (HQ)
DRU Documents Receiving Unit (HQ)
Effective One of the four general principles of Financial Regulation 5.12 to be given
International due consideration in the exercise of the procurement function. In practice
Competition this normally means that procurement officials should make every effort to
achieve as wide a geographical distribution in procurement as possible and
practicable.
EOI Expression of Interest
Erroneous Inaccurate or incomplete submission in a non-material respect
Submission
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Abbreviations
Evaluation A committee established by the Source Selection Committee that is
Committee responsible for the commercial and technical evaluation aspects of the
Source Selection process. The Evaluation Committee is divided into
technical and commercial evaluation teams which are responsible for the
technical and commercial evaluation of Submissions, respectively. The
Evaluation Committee assesses the ability of the potential Vendors to meet
the UN’s stated minimum requirements and provide a basis for determining
the relative merits of competing bids and proposals.
Evaluation Criteria Factors or specific areas of consideration that are part of the requirement
Specifications. These factors are measurable components of the goods or
services required and provide a basis for assessing each Vendor’s ability to
perform or deliver the goods or services.
Exigency An exceptional compelling and emergent need, not resulting from poor
planning or management or from concerns over the availability of funds,
that will lead to serious damage, loss or injury to property or persons if not
addressed immediately.
FCSD Facilities and Commercial Services Division (HQ)
Field Mission A UN peacekeeping or political mission. See list attached as Annex D-4.
FMS Facilities Management Service (HQ)
FPS Field Procurement Section (UN/PD)
FRR Financial Regulations and Rules of the United Nations as promulgated in
ST/SGB/2003/7 of 9 May 2003.
Generic Technical Specifications that are performance oriented and do not specify brand
Specifications names, the products of one company, or features which are unique to the
products of a particular company.
GLD General Legal Division, Office of Legal Affairs (HQ)
HCC Headquarters Committee on Contracts
HCC/LCC The established monetary value above which any proposed procurement
Threshold action leading to the award or amendment of a contract shall be submitted
to the HCC or LCC for the purpose of its rendering written advice to the
ASG/OCSS or designated Official.
HPS Headquarters Procurement Section (UN/PD)
HQ UN Headquarters
ICA Institutional or Corporate Contractor Agreement
INCOTERMS International commercial trade terms published by the International
Chamber of Commerce. The latest edition was issued in 2000.
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Abbreviations
Interest of the UN One of the four general principles of Financial Regulation 5.12 to be given
due consideration in the exercise of the procurement function. The mandate
of the UN as established in the UN Charter spells out the general interests of
the Organization. In addition such UN interests are also expressed in other
UN documents and directives.
IMIS Integrated Management Information System
ITB Invitation to Bid
ITSD Information Technology Services Division (HQ)
LCC Local Committee on Contracts (Field Missions and OAHs)
Lead Agency Pursuant to financial rule 105.17, an organization of the UN system whose
procurement decision is to be relied upon by other UN organizations for the
purposes of entering into a contract or issuing an order.
Liquidated The amounts which a party to a Contract agrees to pay as Damages, if the
Damages party breaches an obligation (such as delay in delivery). The amount of
Liquidated Damages must be arrived at in good faith and must be based on
an estimate of the actual damage that will ensue from the breach.
LOA Letter of Assist
LSD/DFS Logistics Support Division of the Department of Field Support (HQ)
LTS Logistics and Transportation Section (UN/PD)
Lump-sum This type of contract is based on the payment of an overall fixed price to the
contracts contractor for the entire work performed.
LVRC Local Vendor Review Committee (Field Mission)
LVDO Local Vendor Database Officer (Field Mission)
Market Research Collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to
satisfy the Organization’s needs, in order to identify potential Vendors
Market Survey A type of Market Research involving a survey of a specific market or
industry to ascertain whether qualified sources capable of satisfying the
Organization’s needs exist and to determine competition and capabilities
and to estimate costs. A Market Survey may be done informally (e.g. phone
calls, internet) or formally (e.g. a Request for Information).
OAH Office away from Headquarters. See list attached as Annex D-4.
OCSS Office of Central Support Services (HQ)
OIOS Office of Internal Oversight Services (HQ and Field Missions and/or
OAHs)
OLA Office of Legal Affairs (HQ)
Open Standard Products without specificity to a particular Vendor, wide distribution of
Products standards, and easy and free or low-cost accessibility.
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Abbreviations
OPPBA Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts (HQ)
OUSG/M Office of the Under-Secretary-General, Department of Management (HQ)
Outsourcing Contracting with a third party to provide non-core activities and services.
PCMS Planning Compliance and Monitoring Section (UN/PD)
Performance A type of contract whereby requirements are specified in terms of
Based Contracting performance and output and generally include performance incentives and
penalties.
Performance Bond A written instrument issued by a bank or insurance company or similar
entity, in favour of the UN, and from an issuer and in a form acceptable to
the UN, to secure the Vendor’s performance of a contract.
PPS Peacekeeping Procurement Section (UN/PD)
Procurement Support staff who participates in the procurement function under the
Assistant supervision of a Procurement Officer.
PO Purchase Order
Procurement UN/PD at HQ or other unit principally responsible for carrying out
Office procurement functions at a Field Mission or OAH.
Procurement A staff member of UN/PD or a Field Mission and/or OAH Procurement
Officer Office who performs the procurement function and has specified Authority
to enter into contracts on behalf of the UN.
PRIT Procurement Reform Implementation Team (UN/PD)
Property Supplies, equipment or other assets owned by the UN.
Proprietary Products or services in relation to which a Vendor has exclusive rights, e.g.
Product or Service to manufacture, supply, sell; and where, as a consequence, there is no
competitive market for such products or services. Some proprietary
products can only function properly, if at all, when used with other products
originating from the same company.
Provisionally Unapproved Vendor or Vendor temporarily included in the Vendor roster
Registered Vendor pending completion of the registration process.
Prudent It is imperative that the Organisation use competitive selection processes
Commercial that are appropriate within the particular industry for the goods or services
Practices being sought. The procurement process must be flexible to accommodate
particular industry practices.
Public Bid According to Financial Rule 105.14, the competitive process shall, as
Opening necessary, include public bid openings. The Public Bid Opening
Organisation Organisation performs the public bid opening function at HQs. In the Field
Missions and/or OAHs the Tender Opening Committee performs this
function.
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Abbreviations
Qualified Bidder See Section 11.6 (1) of the Manual.
R&I Receipt & Inspection
RCQN Requests for Contractor in IMIS (HQ)
RFI Request for Information: A formal instrument to conduct a Market Survey
in order to obtain information from the market that can be used to identify
available or potential methods for fulfilling the identified need and
information on cost and delivery time of such methods.
Registered Vendor Vendor whose registration application has been approved by the UN and
who is listed on the UN Vendor database.
Requisitioner UN official, who is responsible for submitting to UN/PD or CPO, through
the Certifying Officer, for their action, an approved IMIS pre-encumbrance
document, or similar document from the local requisitioning system. The
Requisitioner shall develop an acquisition plan in cooperation with the
UN/PD or CPO and upon identifying a future need and conduct market
research, shall develop the scope of the requirement through generic
technical Specifications.
Responsiveness See Section 11.6 (2) of the Manual.
RFP Request for Proposal
RFQ Request for Quotation
RSQN Request for Service in IMIS (HQ)
RQSN Request for Goods in IMIS (HQ)
SGB Secretary-General’s Bulletin
Sole Source A procurement term employed when, for example, there is no competitive
marketplace for the requirement or the product or service needed is
available only from one source.
Solicitation Document where different factors are recorded for the purpose of
Abstract Sheet facilitating a competitive evaluation of bids or proposals.
Solicitation Documents issued by the UN to advertise its procurement requirements to
Documents potential Vendors. Solicitation Documents can be in the form of an RFQ,
ITB or RFP.
Source Selection A Committee consisting of the Procurement Officer, the Requisitioner, and
Committee program managers, who have joint responsibility for completing the Source
Selection process in accordance with the FRR and the Procurement Manual
(including the establishment of the Source Selection Plan) and ensuring that
the Submission of the selected Vendor fulfils all the requirements of the
Solicitation Documents.
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Abbreviations
Source Selection The Source Selection Plan describes critical components of the sourcing
Plan (SSP) process and provides justification of sourcing decisions in order to achieve
Best Value for Money. It provides an objective approach to the
methodology of selecting the best source to fulfil the established need.
Sourcing The identification of existing suitable products and services on the market
and qualified suppliers available to provide those products and services,
using methods such as Market Research and Market Survey or procurement
instruments such as an EOI and RFI.
Specifications A detailed description of the attributes of a good.
Standardization A decision is made, pursuant to financial rule 105.16, to procure on an
exclusive basis a single brand of product or service or from a sole service
provider for a limited period of time, normally not to exceed five (5) years.
Statement Of Filed written record of the facts on which a decision to make a particular
Award award was based.
Submission The reply received from a potential Vendor to the Solicitation Documents
issued by the UN. The submission constitutes a firm offer from the potential
Vendor to furnish Deliverables to fulfil the requirements set forth by the UN
in the Solicitation Documents. The submission can be in the form of
a Quotation, a Bid, or a Proposal, depending on the type of Solicitation
Document issued (e.g. RFQ, ITB or RFP).
SSS Support Services Section (UN/PD)
System Contract Systems Contracts are used for products/services required on a recurring
basis and for an extended period of time, usually not to exceed five years.
TBO Total Benefits of Ownership means a benefit analysis, undertaken for
a potential procurement to establish whether, for example, increased
productivity, better client service, improved research, ability to create new
services in less competitive markets, reduced time on existing engagements,
improved management, and improved communications may result from
a potential procurement. To help determine whether the potential
procurement should be undertaken, the TCO and the TBO should be
compared.
TCO Total Cost of Ownership is a methodology for calculating the total cost of a
system/service over its entire expected life span. This methodology is
designed to assess both direct and indirect costs related to the purchase of
any product or service, including product costs, maintenance costs and
disposal costs in order to arrive at a final figure that will reflect the effective
total cost of purchase, all things considered. The TCO should be compared
to the TBO to determine the viability of the purchase.
TOC Tender Opening Committee (Field Mission and/or OAH)
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Abbreviations
UN United Nations
UNCITRAL United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
UNCITRAL UNCITRAL rules for conducting arbitration as used in UN Contracts,
Arbitration Rules adopted by UNCITRAL in 1976 (see:
http://www.uncitral.org/pdf/english/texts/arbitration/arb-rules/arb-
rules.pdf).
UNCITRAL UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement of Goods, Construction and
Model Law on Services with Guide to Enactment, adopted by the UNCITRAL in 1994.
Procurement
UNGCC United Nations General Conditions of Contract
UNGM United Nations Global Marketplace
UNOG United Nations Office at Geneva
UNON United Nations Office at Nairobi
UNOV United Nations Office at Vienna
UN/PD United Nations Procurement Division (HQ)
USG/DM Under Secretary-General for Management (HQ)
Vendor A potential or actual supplier or provider of goods, services and/or works to
the United Nations. A Vendor may take various forms, including individual
persons, a company (whether private or publicly held), a partnership,
a government agency or a non-governmental organisation.
Vendor The Vendor’s fulfilment of its contractual obligations with regard to quality,
Performance delivery, timeliness, as well as all other performance indicators and service
levels.
VRA Vendor Registration Application
VRC Vendor Review Committee
VDO Vendor Database Officer
Weighting The assignment of relative importance to each Evaluation Criterion so that
a rating system can be used to assess whether each Vendor’s Proposal meets
or exceeds the minimum requirements of a Solicitation and to objectively
compare it with other Vendors’ Proposals.
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PART A. – GENERAL
1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose and Use of the Manual

(1) The United Nations (UN) needs to procure goods and services to
support its activities at its Headquarters (HQ), Offices away from
Headquarters (OAHs), such as Regional Offices, Commissions and
Tribunals, as well as in the Peacekeeping Operations (Field Missions).
At HQ procurement is the responsibility of the Procurement Division.
At other UN locations Procurement Officers in an organisational unit
reporting to the Director of Mission Support or Chief of Mission
Support (DMS/CMS) or the Director of Administration or Chief
Administrative Officer (DOA/CAO) are responsible for local
procurement, and may also request that the Procurement Division of the
UN Secretariat (UN/PD) to perform procurement on their behalf.
(2) All UN activities, including procurement, are carried out under the
provisions of the UN Charter, which is the primary instrument in this
regard. The UN Financial Regulations and Rules (FRR), as promulgated
in ST/SGB/2003/7 dated 9 May 2003, as approved by the General
Assembly, more specifically regulate the Organisation’s procurement
activities. Some administrative issuances (SGBs, AIs) relating to
procurement have also been promulgated under such authority (i.e.,
Secretary General and USG/DM) and are referred to in the Manual.
Finally, other policies, procedures and guidelines for procurement
activities, such as this Manual, have been issued by officials who have
been granted authority to do so pursuant to the issuances referred to
above and delegations of authority granted to them (i.e., the
ASG/OCSS, and Director, UN/PD).
(3) The FRR, in particular Regulations 5.12 through 5.14, and Rules 105.13
through 105.19 and 105.22 through 105.23, govern the procurement
activities conducted by the UN. The relevant Financial Regulations and
Rules are attached as Annex D-1.
(4) This Procurement Manual clarifies the principle of segregation of
responsibilities between requisitioning and procurement entities by
specifying several of such separate and distinct functions within the
overall procurement process. Moreover, cooperation between the
requisitioning and procurement entities is essential and of utmost
importance to ensure that, under a balancing of the four basic principles
of the new Financial Regulation 5.12, the UN obtains good quality
products and services that meet the Specifications at competitive prices,
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within the time frame required, in order to further the programmatic

mandates of the Organisation.
(5) Procurement Officers are responsible for the purchase, rental or sale of
products, services, including real property and works, or other
requirements on behalf of the Organisation, both for budget funds
allocated to HQ, and for procurement actions funded by Field Missions
if so requested by the Field Mission. The conducting of purchasing,
renting or selling, include, in addition to entering into contracts, the
invitation for proposals or tenders and the negotiation with prospective
Suppliers or Providers, hereinafter “Vendors”, on the basis of detailed
Specifications.
(6) Requisitioners, (e.g., the budget holders), are responsible for identifying
the needs of the Organisation and developing generic Specifications to
fulfil such needs, as set forth in section 8.3 below. For Field Missions
the Logistics Support Division of the Department of Field Support
(LSD/DFS) may render advice in issuing such requisitions for local
procurement. For certain requirements of the Field Missions, the
LSD/DFS may alone be responsible for issuing requisitions to fulfil the
needs of the Organisation, e.g. requisitions for aircraft charter.
Requisitioners need to become familiar with this Manual and the revised
FRR of 7 May 2003.
(7) Given that the commercial environment and technology changes over
time, and that procedural changes may emanate from the ongoing
procurement reform programme, this Manual will require updating and
refinement from time to time.
(8) This Manual is intended to provide guidance on procurement policies
and procedures to all staff members involved in the various stages of
procurement actions conducted by the UN in all offices and in all
locations.
(9) The procedures in this Manual are designed to ensure that such staff can
enable those seeking UN business to be confident that their Submissions
are considered and assessed in a fair and transparent manner.
(10) All staff members of the UN are required to comply with the provisions
of this Manual. This includes Procurement Officers as well as staff
members of the Requisitioning Offices, at HQ departments, OAH and
Field Missions.
(11) In case of any conflict or inconsistency between the FRR of the UN and
this Manual, the FRR shall prevail. The Assistant Secretary-General in
the Department who has been vested with the procurement authority
(ASG/OCSS) reviews and approves any formal interpretations of the
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FRR regarding procurement based on advice from UN/PD and from

other concerned UN Department and Offices.
(12) UN/PD provides day-to-day advice and guidance on procurement
policies and procedures and interpretation of the FRR pertaining to
procurement, in consultation with the UN/OLA where necessary.
(13) References in this Manual to particular UN officials shall be deemed to
refer to that official or his/her duly authorised delegate. Likewise,
references to particular offices or departments shall be deemed to refer
to any successor office or department thereto.
1.2. Organisation and purpose of the Manual

(1) This Manual brings together policies, procedures and activities dealing
with the UN procurement process, and consists of three parts; General
Introduction, the Procurement Process, and Annexes and Forms.
(2) The main purpose of this Manual is to allow for efficient UN
Procurement actions under the revised FRR of 7 May 2003. Some
procedures and practices carried forward to this Manual that were
established under the former FRR may need to be reconsidered. General
or specific comments and suggestions for improvement of provisions of
this Manual, or for additional provisions that may be needed, should be
addressed to the Director of UN/PD.
1.3. Amendments and revisions to the Manual

(1) As noted earlier, this Manual is subject to change from time to time as
deemed necessary by UN/PD, particularly upon changes to the FRR and
relevant SGBs and AIs. The changes will be provided in the form of
amendments to the Manual, or, if deemed necessary by UN/PD, a new
version will be issued.
(2) The Director, UN/PD is responsible for the distribution of this Manual
and its amendments. The current version can be found on UN/PD’s
intranet site, http://intranet.un.org/PD/.
(3) Where there is an absence of any specific guideline within the FRR,
SGBs or AIs, the UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement of Goods,
Construction and Services may be consulted.
1.4. The Procurement Division’s computerized system

(1) Procurement Officers and Procurement Assistants of the UN are
required to be fully familiar with the use of the computerized
procurement management software system(s) used by their Procurement
Office. Training is provided to all procurement staff from time to time
to keep pace with the technology and to be familiar with functionalities
of the system in order to meet the changing demands.
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(2) Procurement Officers at HQs and in the Field Mission and/or OAHs
should be familiar with the UN/PD Internet site and UN/PD intranet
site. Any request to post information in any of the two web sites should
be addressed to the Support Services Section of UN/PD in writing.
1.5. Best Value for Money Principle

(1) Financial Regulation 5.12 establishes Best Value for Money as one of
the general principles that should be given due consideration when
exercising the procurement functions of the United Nations. When
procuring goods, services or works, UN/PD and all other stakeholders
involved in procurement activities need to ensure that the best possible
outcome has been achieved by taking into account all relevant costs and
benefits over the entirety of the product or service life-cycle.
(2) Best Value for Money is defined as the “Optimisation of whole-life
costs and quality needed to meet the user’s requirements, while taking
into consideration potential risk factors and resources available”.
(3) Its goal is to achieve maximum benefit for the Organization. Price alone
is not necessarily determinative of Best Value for Money. Procurement
under the Best Value for Money principle shall be conducted taking the
factors set forth in paragraph (5) below into consideration, while
ensuring that decision-making occurs in an accountable and transparent
manner.
(4) The responsibility for ensuring that Best Value for Money is obtained is
not limited to Procurement Officers. Requisitioners and end-users also
have a role in applying the Best Value for Money principle, during both
the process of establishing requirements and Contract Management. The
reviewing and approving entities have the responsibility for ensuring
that the Best Value for Money principle has been applied properly.
(5) In order to determine Best Value for Money, the following factors need
to be taken into consideration:
(a) Cost-related factors: The entirety of the cost components that
comprise the total cost of ownership of the acquired good, service or
works, whether direct or indirect, fixed or variable (e.g., price;
ancillary support, such as maintenance, upgrade and storage;
supplies and additional operating costs; disposal costs; volume
discounts; and internal processing costs to support the transaction);
(b) Non-cost-related factors: Factors or attributes that are related to the
Organisation’s needs and requirements, e.g., technical merits of the
offered goods, services or works; compliance with Specifications
and requirements; quality; timeliness of delivery; competency,
reliability and financial capacity of the prospective supplier; and
compliance with contractual terms and conditions);
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(c) Market environment: Overall market maturity and availability of

sources;
(d) Competitive, fair and transparent sourcing process;
(e) Risk factors: Any risk that may jeopardize the successful outcome of
a procurement (e.g., financial viability and capacity of the supplier;
legal exposure and liability; geo-political circumstances; price
stability; and dependency).
(6) All factors that are relevant to the particular procurement need to be
considered, and the relative importance of each factor determined on
a case-by-case basis. As far as possible, all costs and benefits should be
identified, compared and weighted against end-user need, Evaluation
Criteria and risk factors. While Best Value for Money should be
assessed as objectively as possible, professional judgement might be
required, as complex needs rarely have one clearly correct solution.
(7) The Best Value for Money Principle is applicable throughout the
procurement process. The main stages within the procurement process
where it is applicable are:
(a) Definition of requirements;
(b) Sourcing / identification of potential supplier sources;
(c) Development of Source Selection Plan, including Evaluation
Criteria and weighting (if applicable);
(d) Evaluation and source selection;
(e) Risk assessment and management; and
(f) Contract Management (including Vendor Performance measurement
and ensuring that the Vendor complies with the terms and conditions
of the Contract).
(8) All those involved in the procurement process are responsible for
establishing the steps taken to achieve Best Value for Money through
proper documentation and filing.
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2. Responsibilities of organisational units
2.1. Introduction
(1) The responsibilities of the organisational units at the HQ and in the
Field Missions and/or OAHs may vary, depending on the size and
complexity of the HQ and the Field Missions and/or OAHs.
(2) In general, the organisational units found at UN HQ are to the extent
feasible, mirrored in the Field Missions. The structure of UN/PD and the
HCC is defined in section 2.2 and 2.3. The procurement structure in
a Field Mission and/or OAH is defined in section 2.4 and 2.5, and
includes a Procurement Office and LCC mirroring the structure at HQ.
2.2. Organisation and functions of the United Nations Procurement Division
2.2.1. Introduction
(1) UN/PD shall ensure the efficient, effective and economical
administration of procurement activities, and related support services for
HQ and for Field Missions, conferences, international criminal
tribunals, information centres, regional commissions and, upon request,
UN agencies and subsidiary organs. The organisational structure of
UN/PD is reflected in Annex D-2 hereof.
(2) The governance structure of the UN Procurement Division is expected
to undergo significant organisational and managerial changes, together
with, inter alia, a redistribution of responsibilities and delegation of
procurement authority. Among other changes, UN/PD will be headed by
a Director at the D-2 level and two Chiefs at the D-1 level. Accordingly,
the Procurement Manual should be read with this in mind, as the role
and responsibilities (or portions thereof) currently entrusted to the
Director UN/PD may also apply to new senior procurement officials in
the near future. It is expected that a revision of the Manual to be
released in the near future will fully reflect the forthcoming changes.
2.2.2. Director, UN/PD

(1) The Director, UN/PD, is a Programme Manager, authorised to establish
policy and procurement related procedures and direct the activities of
UN/PD.
(2) The Director shall:
(a) Provide executive direction, planning and management of the
operations of UN/PD;
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(b) Develop and coordinate a responsive and coherent policy for

procurement activities for HQ, OAHs, and Field Missions;
(c) Provide appropriate reporting information to the oversight bodies
and the Member States regarding procurement related matters;
(d) Oversee and review the preparation of submissions to audit
observations, reports, and management letters relating to
procurement activities;
(e) Manage the budget and staff of UN/PD;
(f) Oversee staff training activities for all Procurement Staff and
coordinate with other UN Offices concerning the substantive aspects
of any procurement training of other UN staff;
(g) Coordinate business seminars.
2.2.3. Procurement Sections

UN/PD is organised into six sections. Of these, three perform
operational functions: Peacekeeping Procurement Section (PPS),
Headquarters Procurement Section (HPS) and Logistics and
Transportation Section (LTS); and three carry out support functions:
Support Services Section (SSS), Procurement Reform Implementation
Team (PRIT) and Planning Compliance and Monitoring Section
(PCMS).
2.3. Headquarters Committee on Contracts
2.3.1. General functions of the Headquarters Committee on Contracts

(1) The formal responsibilities of the Headquarters Committee on Contracts
(HCC) are set out below in Section 12. In brief summary, the HCC
ensures that the proposed procurement actions are based, inter-alia, on
fairness, integrity and transparency, and as such are impartial and
unambiguous. The HCC reviews presentations, written or electronic,
made by and through UN/PD and provides advice to the ASG, or other
officials duly authorised under Financial Rule 105.13, on whether
proposed procurement actions, including contracts that generate income
to the Organisation, are in accordance with the UN FRR, SGBs and AIs,
and UN procurement policies.
(2) To this end, the HCC examines and provides general advice regarding
the financial implications of any proposed procurement action, comment
where appropriate as to whether, in its view, the proposed action, inter-
alia, is in the best interest of the UN, and advises to the extent to which
it seems that the proposed contractual instrument is appropriate and
practical to administer.
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(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the HCC is not responsible for

reviewing or providing advice on the adequacy or necessity of the
requirement being met under the proposed procurement action, nor for
substituting its opinion on how to conduct a particular procurement
action. Such responsibility rests with other officials, including the
concerned Procurement Officer, Certifying Officer and the
Requisitioner submitting the request to PD.
2.3.2. Composition of the Headquarters Committee on Contracts

(1) The HCC shall be composed of five (5) voting members, including the
Chairperson, one from each of the following departments/offices:
(a) Office of Under-Secretary-General, Department of Management
(OUSG/DM), as Chairperson;
(b) Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts
(OPPBA/DM);
(c) Office of Legal Affairs (OLA);
(d) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA); and
(e) Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).
(2) Each staff member, except the Chairperson, who is a member, shall
serve a maximum term of three (3) years, renewable once. After two
successive appointments, a member shall wait for at least a period of
one year before being reappointed to the HCC. There shall be no limit to
the total number of terms a staff member may serve as a member of the
HCC. Three (3) members of the HCC (including the Chairperson) shall
constitute a quorum.
(3) The head of each department/office identified in (b) through (d) above,
shall nominate staff members from the same department/office, to serve
as a member and/or alternate(s) on the HCC. The individuals designated
shall have commercial, financial or legal experience, or other relevant
qualifications, including qualifications or training in procurement. The
ASG/OCSS shall designate the members from each department/office,
as well as one or more alternate(s).
(4) If deemed necessary by the Director, UN/PD, or if so requested by the
Chairperson, HCC, any department/office initiating a procurement
action that requires HCC review shall attend, in a non-voting capacity,
during the HCC review and consideration of said procurement action. In
general, the Requisitioner should be present during the HCC’s review of
the department/office’s proposed procurement action.
(5) In case of any question of a perceived conflict of interest the concerned
member should disclose the matter to the committee and /or other
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appropriate UN official and if necessary recluse himself/herself from

consideration of that matter. Guidance for such questions is set forth in
ST/SGB/2002/13. (See section 4).
2.3.3. Chairperson
(1) The Chairperson, who shall be a staff member of the OUSG/DM, shall
be designated by the USG/DM, in consultation with the ASG/OCSS and
the Legal Counsel.
(2) The Chairperson is responsible for the following:
(a) Approving submissions for inclusion in the HCC agenda;
(b) Reviewing submissions prior to HCC meetings, and if necessary,
requesting clarifications, and/or additional information from the
Director, UN/PD;
(c) Convening and chairing HCC meetings;
(d) Promoting fairness, integrity and transparency throughout the
procurement process;
(e) Notifying the Director, UN/PD, of rejected or deferred presentations
by the HCC. Specifying at meetings and thereafter, in the HCC’s
written minutes, the reasons for rejections or deferrals of
presentations, and making recommendations for remedial action,
where appropriate;
(f) Submitting HCC minutes and recommendations approved by the
members and signed by the HCC Secretary and the Chairperson to
the ASG/OCSS for consideration and approval. Submissions should
occur within ten (10) business days after the conclusion of the
meeting, subject to prior receipt of any additional information,
clarifications or documentation that HCC requested with regard to
a particular presentation. At UN/PD’s request, for urgent
procurement actions, approved recommendations shall be submitted
by the Chairperson on an expedited basis to the ASG/OCSS for
consideration on an expedited basis;
(g) Nominating a member of the HCC to serve as Acting Chairperson in
the absence of the Chairperson;
(h) Preparing instruments on local delegations of authority to OAHs, for
the consideration and approval of the ASG/OCSS and the
ASG/OCSS;
(i) Supervising and managing the work of the HCC Secretariat and
advising the ASG/OCSS on substantive HCC developments and
related issues.
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2.3.4. Secretary of the HCC

(1) The Secretary is not a member of the HCC and services the HCC in
a non–voting capacity.
(2) Under the general supervision of the Chairperson, the Secretary is
responsible for the following:
(a) Arranging and coordinating HCC meetings;
(b) Ensuring the timely and efficient distribution of presentations and
relevant documentation to HCC members;
(c) Drafting the minutes of HCC meetings and the HCC’s
recommendations;
(d) Preparing HCC-related correspondence;
(e) Liaising with UN/PD and requisitioning offices on issues involving
HCC procedure, requesting additional information or clarifications
to presentations, and any inquiries raised by HCC members
regarding the procurement presentations under review;
(f) Maintaining a permanent record of all HCC minutes
/ recommendations and case presentations reviewed by it;
(g) Compiling statistics on the workload, activities and other matters
pertaining to the HCC;
(h) Following approval by all members, signing HCC recommendations
and minutes, and promptly forwarding these to the Chairperson for
his/her actions.
2.4. Organisation and Functions of Local Procurement Structure
2.4.1. Introduction
(1) The segregation of responsibilities between the requisitioning and the
procuring entity necessitates the establishment of a separate
Procurement Office in all Field Missions and OAHs.
(2) The size and composition of these offices shall be tailored to the
complexity and size of the Field Missions and OAHs. At a minimum, it
shall consist of a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and support staff.
Normally one or more Procurement Officers and Procurement
Assistants will be employed to handle the day-to-day procurement
actions, with the CPO serving in a supervisory role.
(3) Within the delegated procurement authority authorised to the Field
Missions and OAHs, the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO has, for local
procurement actions, the same functional responsibilities as the ASG, in
relation to the work of the procurement office.
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(4) Pursuant to UN FRR Rule 105.13. (b), Local Committees on Contract

(LCC) are normally established for Field Missions and OAHs that
perform procurement actions.
2.5. Local Committee on Contracts
2.5.1. General functions of the LCC

The LCC shall review and provide advice to the DMS/CMS,
DOA/CAO, or other officials duly authorised under Financial Rule
105.13, on whether proposed procurement actions, including contracts
that generate income to the Organisation, are in accordance with the
FRR, SGBs, AIs, and procurement policies. Mutatis mutandi, the
functions of the LCC mirror those of the HCC.
2.5.2. Composition
(1) The LCC shall be comprised of the following members of the Field
Mission and/or OAH:
(a) Finance Officer, member;
(b) Legal Officer, member;
(c) Administrative Officer or Programme Officer, member;
(d) Administrative Officer or Programme Officer, member;
(e) Secretary of LCC (ex officio); and
(f) Chief Procurement Officer (ex officio), attendant.
(2) Where such UN officers are not yet in place, or out of the area, or the
Field Mission resources are insufficient, other UN officers or officers
from other organisations of the UN system with comparable
responsibilities, may be designated from time to time. Under no
circumstances a supervisor and a subordinate shall serve together as
members of the same LCC meeting. Three members of the LCC
(including the Chairperson) shall constitute a quorum.
(3) The Chairperson of the LCC, who shall be a member, its members, as
well as alternate officers, shall be nominated by the DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO, and their names shall promptly be communicated to the
ASG/OCSS, through the ASG/DFS and the Director, Procurement
Division, for information purposes. Unless a particular notification
gives rise to concern that the provisions of a particular Delegation of
Authority are not being properly adhered to, in terms of proper
functional representation on the LCC, or an insufficient segregation of
responsibilities, no further action will be taken on the notification
received at HQs.
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(4) If deemed necessary by the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO, any

department/office initiating a procurement action that requires LCC
review shall attend, in a non-voting capacity, during the LCC review
and consideration of said procurement action. OIOS representatives
should not serve as ex-officio observers at LCC meetings. In
exceptional cases, where a decision has been made by the DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO to authorise a representative from OIOS to attend
a particular LCC meeting, the OIOS representative shall be an observer
and shall not engage in the deliberations of the procurement award as
a de facto Committee member.
2.5.3. Chairperson
(1) Upon nomination by the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO, the Chairperson
shall be designated by the ASG.
(2) Mutatis mutandis, the Chairperson of the LCC has the same
responsibilities as the Chairperson, HCC, as set out in section 2.3.3.
2.5.4. Secretary of the LCC

(1) The Secretary is not a member of the LCC, and serves in a non – voting
capacity. The Secretary shall be nominated by the DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO and shall be a staff member from an office outside the
procurement function, usually a different central administration section
such as finance or human resources. Preferably, the Secretary of the
LCC should have procurement experience.
(2) Mutatis mutandis, the Secretary, LCC has the same responsibilities as
the Secretary, HCC, as set out in section 2.3.4.
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3. Authorised officials, approval and signature authority
3.1. Introduction
In accordance with Financial Rule 105.13 the “USG/DM is responsible for the
procurement functions of the United Nations, shall establish all United Nations
Procurement Systems and designate the officials responsible for performing
procurement functions”. By way of administrative instruction, the authority to
designate officials responsible for performing procurement functions may be
delegated to the ASG/OCSS.
3.2. Delegation of procurement authority to officials at UNHQ and Field

Missions/OAHs
3.2.1. Authorised officials – Delegation of Procurement Authority

In accordance with Financial Rule 105.13, as amended from time to time,
the USG/DM may authorise UN officials to act on his/her behalf, to
contract for purchases of services, products, equipment or other
requirements on behalf of the United Nations. This authority has been
delegated to the ASG/OCSS who in turn re-delegates to other officials.
3.2.2. Delegation
(1) Only those officials duly authorised pursuant to Financial Rule 105.13,
and as described in section 3.2.3 and 3.2.4, shall enter into commitments
regarding procurement on behalf of the United Nations. Procurement
personnel of UN/PD shall be authorised by the ASG/OCSS, who is
authorised to do so by the USG/DM. The appointment of Procurement
personnel in Field Missions and/or OAHs shall be only upon
consultation with the Director, Procurement Division.
(2) Delegations of procurement authority (i.e. the authority to undertake
procurement activities) and the financial levels of authority to make
commitments are granted in writing by the ASG/OCSS to individual
Procurement Officers or Procurement Assistants.
(3) At HQ, the procurement authority resides, as delegated from the
USG/DM through ASG/OCSS, with UN/PD. No other Office within the
UN Secretariat shall purchase, or commit the UN to contractual
obligations, or authorise, change or amend any contract or purchase
order, unless an exception is specifically granted in writing by the
ASG/OCSS.
(4) For Field Missions, the procurement authority is delegated from the
ASG to the ASG/DFS, and further delegated to the DMS/CMS.
Delegations of procurement authority and the financial levels of
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authority to make commitments are granted in writing by the

DMS/CMS directly to the CPO and to individual Procurement Officers
or Procurement Assistants on an individual basis.
(5) For other Field Missions and/or OAHs, including the UN Regional
Economic Commissions and Criminal Tribunals, the procurement
authority is delegated from the USG/DM or ASG/OCSS to the
DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO of the specific Field Mission and/or OAH.
The procurement authority and the financial levels of authority to make
commitments are granted in writing by the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO
directly to the CPO and to the individual Procurement Officer or
Procurement Assistant on an individual basis, until an administrative
instruction is issued for those purposes.
(6) Any commitment made by procurement personnel in their official
capacity is made on behalf of the United Nations, in accordance with
defined lines of authority for such action. A clear audit trail, including,
but not limited to, a detailed record of all actions taken, shall be
maintained for each procurement case.
(7) Prior to any commitment being made, officials entrusted with
procurement authority are to ensure that:
(a) The Procurement action strictly complies with all FRR, procurement
procedures, administrative issuances and instructions;
(b) The appropriate and authorised officials have approved the
commitment;
(c) Availability of Resources; and,
(d) The commitment is, to the extent possible based on the information
available at the time and documented in the procurement case, in the
interests of the UN.
(8) Delegations of authority require Procurement Officers to exercise their
duties and responsibilities with the utmost care, efficiency, impartiality
and integrity in accordance with section 4 of this Manual.
3.2.3. Procurement authority at UNHQ

(1) The Director, UN/PD, is accountable to the ASG/OCSS for all activities
within UN/PD. Responsibility for compliance by UN/PD staff with all
relevant FRR, procurement procedures, Administrative Instructions,
circulars and the Procurement Manual, rests with the Director, UN/PD.
The Director, UN/PD is responsible for the efficient and effective
operation of UN/PD.
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(2) Each Procurement Officer is granted an individual delegation of

procurement authority. Sample HQ Delegation of Authority is attached
as Annex D-3A.
(3) The USG/DM has delegated contractual signing authority to UN/PD
officials on an individual basis as follows:
(a) Director, UN/PD,
(i) for awards of US $500,000 or less, without review by the HCC;
(ii) unlimited authority for procurement awards recommended by
the HCC, and approved by the ASG/OCSS;
(iii)for awards of $5,000,000 or less in the case of contract
amendments relating to the Capital Master Plan (CMP) until the
completion of the CMP;
(iv) for awards of $5,000,000 or less in the case of short-term
logistics and transportation requirements (sea and air charter)
where the award is made to the lowest cost bid or proposal; and
(v) for awards of US $2,000,000 or less in the case of short-term
logistics and transportation requirements (sea and air charter)
where the award is made to the lowest substantially conforming
bid (in the case of ITBs) or where the award is made to the most
responsive proposal (in the case of RFPs), but, in either case, the
bid or proposal was not the lowest cost;
provided that the Director UN/PD must report all cases falling
under clauses (iv) and (v) above to the HCC and the ASG/OCSS
on a quarterly basis; and provided further that such clauses will
not apply to awards to sole bid or sole proposal.
(b) The Chiefs of Procurement Sections within UN/PD – for awards of
US $ 150,000 or less;
(c) Procurement Officer, P4 – for awards of US $75,000 or less;
(d) Procurement Officer, P3 – for awards of US $50,000 or less;
(e) Procurement Officer, P2 – for awards of US $25,000 or less; and,
(f) Procurement Assistants, G5 through G7 – for awards of US $7,500
or less.
(4) Individual procurement authority can be changed at any time in writing
by the ASG/OCSS, upon the recommendation of the Director, UN/PD.
(5) Additional or exceptional delegation of authority may be granted
periodically by the ASG/OCSS to UN/PD officials, designated officials
of specific departments and Field Missions and/or OAHs for limited
duration and/or purpose.
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(6) The ASG/OCSS may delegate authority in writing to Calling Officers.

A Calling Officer shall have such authority and responsibility as are set
forth in the delegation of authority issued to them. In this regard, unless
otherwise stated in the Calling Officer’s delegation of authority, Calling
Officers shall:
(a) only issue Purchase Orders against Systems Contracts that are
related to the work of the office in which they serve;
(b) only issue Purchase Orders on the same terms and conditions as set
forth in the relevant Systems Contract and in accordance with the
established acquisition plan (if any);
(c) comply with the applicable provisions of the Procurement Manual
and directives and instructions as communicated by the Director,
UN/PD;
(d) be subject to such monetary limits as are set forth in the delegation
of authority issued to them;
(e) prior to placing a Purchase Order, consult the UN/PD tracking
system to ensure that the Purchase Order will not exceed the Not-to-
Exceed Amount stipulated in the relevant Systems Contract;
(f) in the event that a Purchase Order will result in 75% of the Not-to-
Exceed Amount being exceeded, inform the Director, UN/PD or
his/her delegated officer and follow his/her advice as to how to
proceed;
(g) only issue Purchase Orders through an automated system which
interfaces with the UN/PD system used for tracking orders under
Systems Contracts;
(h) send a copy of all Purchase Orders issued by them to the Director,
UN/PD or his/her delegated officer;
(i) maintain records relating to each Purchase Order issued by them as
set forth in the delegation of authority issued to them;
(j) under no circumstances perform the functions of Certifying Officer
or be engaged in work associated with raising a requisition or
conducting R&I of goods or services related to a Purchase Order for
which he/she has been directly responsible.
(7) UN/PD shall notify each Vendor under a Systems Contracts of the
identity and contact details of Calling Officers authorised to place
orders under the Systems Contract. UN/PD shall annually review the
Purchase Orders issued by each Calling Officer to establish that the
Calling Officer acted within his/her delegated authority and to establish
whether the requirement has changed and if any action needs to be taken
with respect to the relevant Systems Contract. The Procurement Officer
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responsible for a Systems Contract shall annually confirm the validity of

the Calling Officers’ authority and review the Calling Officer’s
compliance with the terms and conditions of his/her delegated authority.
3.2.4. Procurement authority at Field Missions and OAHs

(1) Delegations of Procurement Authority to CPOs and Procurement
Officers of Field Missions are granted by the DMS/CMS after clearance
of the list of candidates by the Director, UN/PD. Sample Field
Delegation of Authority is attached as Annex D-3B.
(2) Delegations of Procurement Authority to DOA/CAO of OAHs,
Regional Commissions and Tribunals are issued by the ASG/OCSS.
(3) The delegated financial limits shall be based on the system-wide
financial limits conferred to officials authorised under Financial Rule
105.13, after considering the size and complexity of the OAH/Field
Mission, experience of staff and the availability of checks and controls,
and after a determination has been made on whether the establishment
of an LCC is warranted, or possible.
(4) At Field Missions, each Procurement Officer is granted an individual
delegation of procurement authority. The USG/DFS has delegated
contractual signing authority to field procurement officials on an
individual basis as follows:
(a) DMS/CMS, for awards of US $200,000 or less, without review by
the HCC, and unlimited authority for procurement awards
recommended by the HCC, and approved by the ASG/OCSS;
(b) CPOs, for awards of US $75,000 or less;
(c) Procurement Officer, P4 – for awards of US $75,000 or less;
(d) Procurement Officer, P3 – for awards of US $50,000 or less;
(e) Procurement Officer, P2 – for awards of US $25,000 or less; and,
(f) Procurement Assistants, G5 through G7 – for awards of US $7,500
or less.
(5) The delegation to a procurement staff member outside UNHQ shall not
exceed the value delegated to a Procurement Officer of equivalent rank
at UNHQ.
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4. United Nations staff ethics and professional responsibility
4.1. United Nations regulatory framework
4.1.1. UN Charter
The UN Charter, Article 100 and Article 101, paragraph 3 specifically
address the responsibility of staff members (see
http://www.un.org/aboutun/charter/).
4.1.2. Oath of office

The Oath of office taken by all staff members requires that they
“exercise in all loyalty, discretion and conscience the functions
entrusted to [the staff member] as an international civil servant of the
United Nations, to discharge these functions and regulate [the personal]
conduct with the interest of the United Nations only in view, and not to
seek or accept instructions in regard to the performance of [the staff
members] duties from any Government or other authority external to the
organisation”.
4.1.3. UN Staff Regulations and Rules

(1) In section IV of the ST/SGB/2002/13, the scope and purpose of the UN
Staff Regulations are set forth as follows:
“The Staff Regulations embody the fundamental conditions of service
and the basic rights, duties and obligations of the United Nations
Secretariat. They represent the broad principles of personnel policy for
the staffing and administration of the Secretariat. For the purposes of
these Regulations, the expression ‘United Nations Secretariat’, ‘staff
members’ or ‘staff’ shall refer to all the staff members of the Secretariat,
within the meaning of Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations,
whose employment and contractual relationship are defined by a letter
of appointment subject to regulations promulgated by the General
Assembly pursuant to Article 101, paragraph 1, of the Charter of the
United Nations. The Secretary-General, as the chief administrative
officer, shall provide and enforce such staff rules consistent with these
principles as he considers necessary”.
(2) The Staff Regulations and Rules pertaining to honours, gifts or
remuneration derive from the Article I of the United Nations Staff
Regulations and Related Rules from Chapter I of the 100 series of the
Staff Rules, with commentary as set forth in Annex IV of the bulletin.
Role of commentary is defined in paragraph 5, Annex I of the bulletin,
which is cited below:
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“Each provision of the Staff Regulations and Rules set out in the present
annex is followed by a commentary. The commentary is designed to
explain individual provisions and to help the staff member understand
each provision by placing it into context. It is not part of the Staff
Regulations and Rules and so is not a legal ‘norm’ or imperative, nor
does it have the legal force of a rule. It is, however, an official guide
published by the Secretary-General for the use of management and staff
on the scope and application of the rules contained in this annex. Staff
may thus safely rely on the commentary to guide their actions since
management will use it in interpreting and applying those rules. The
commentary will be updated from time to time in consultation with
representatives of the staff in the Staff-Management Coordination
Committee established under chapter VIII of the Staff Rules in the light
of experience in applying the rules to the specific instances”.
(3) All staff are required to be familiar with the entire text of
ST/SGB/2002/13. Some of the relevant UN staff regulations and rules
are set out and discussed in that SGB, as follows:
Regulation 1.2 (j)
No staff member shall accept any honour, decoration, favour, gift or

remuneration from any Government.
Regulation 1.2 (k)
If refusal of an unanticipated honour, decoration, favour or gift from

a Government would cause embarrassment to the Organisation, the staff
member may receive it on behalf of the Organisation and then report
and entrust it to the Secretary-General, who will either retain it for the
Organisation or arrange for its disposal for the benefit of the
Organisation or for a charitable purpose.
Regulation 1.2 (l)
No staff member shall accept any honour, decoration, favour, gift or

remuneration from any non-governmental source without first obtaining
the approval of the Secretary-General.
Rule 101.2 (j)
Acceptance by staff members of any honour, decoration, favour, gift or

remuneration from non-governmental sources requires the prior
approval of the Secretary-General. Approval shall be granted only in
exceptional cases and where such acceptance is not incompatible with
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the interests of the Organisation and with the staff member’s status as an
international civil servant. However, staff members may occasionally
accept, without prior approval, minor gifts of essentially nominal value
having regard to the duty station concerned, provided that all such gifts
are promptly disclosed to the head of the office, who may direct that the
gift be entrusted to the Organisation or returned to the donor.
Commentary for Rule 101.2 (j)
Staff rule 101.2 (j) implements staff regulation 1.2 (l). It provides
guidance on what honours, decorations, favours, gifts or remuneration
may be accepted from non-governmental sources (see the ICSAB report,
para 43). In essence advance approval is required unless the gifts are of
essentially nominal value, having regard to the duty station concerned.
Acceptance of such items of essentially nominal value would not seem to
present any significant risk of undermining the integrity or
independence of staff members. The rules thus permits the staff member
to accept gifts of essentially nominal value in view of the significant cost
and effort that would be involved if staff members were required to seek
prior approval.
The assessment of what is “essentially nominal value” must be left

to the best judgement of the staff member and the head of the office in
the light of circumstances at the duty station concerned, since what is
considered a minor gift at a Headquarters duty station may take on
a different significance in a small field office. The problem is regulated
through a requirement for staff either to obtain permission in advance
or disclose what they have received to the head of the office. It will be
up to the head of the office to determine what is acceptable and, if he or
she is in doubt, higher authorities may be consulted. As a safeguard
against possible abuse, all gifts received in this matter are to be
disclosed to the head of the office, who will have authority to direct that
gifts already received be returned.
Rule 101.2 (k)
The Secretary-General may authorise staff members to accept from

a non-governmental source or a university academic awards,
distinctions and tokens of a commemorative or honorary character, such
as scrolls, certificates, trophies or other items of essentially nominal
monetary value.
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Commentary for Rule 101.2 (k)
Staff rule 101.2 (k) is based on former staff rule 101.9 (d) and
permits the Secretary-General to authorise staff members to accept
certain awards, distinctions and token from a non-governmental source
or from a university. The rule provides that, for the purpose of the rule,
universities are not considered government sources since, in many
countries, they are not so considered and it would be incongruous for
a staff member to be authorised to accept an honorary degree or
certification from universities in some, but not all, countries. An
honorary degree or certificate may therefore be accepted from
universities in all countries.
Rule 101.2 (l)
Staff members, as part of their official functions, will be expected from

time to time to attend governmental or other functions such as meals
and diplomatic receptions. Such attendance is not considered receipt of
a favour, gift or remuneration within the meaning of the Staff
Regulations and Rules.
Commentary for Rule 101.2 (l)
Staff rule 101.2 (l) is new and deals with the issue of attendance at
various official functions. It is clear that international officials are
required, from time to time, to attend luncheons, dinners and diplomatic
receptions. Such attendance will not be considered receipt of a favour
or gift within the meaning of staff regulations 1.2 (j) to (l).
Rule 101.2 (m)
The Secretary-General may, in exceptional cases, provided that this is in

line with interest of the United Nations and not incompatible with the
staff member’s status, authorise a staff member to receive from a non-
governmental source an honour, decoration, favour, gift or remuneration
other than those referred to in staff rule 101.2 (j) to (l) above.
Commentary for Rule 101.2 (m)
Staff rule 101.2 (m) enables the Secretary-General, on an

exceptional basis, to authorise a staff member to accept an honour,
decoration, favour, gift or remuneration from a non-governmental
source that falls outside staff rule 101.2 (j) to (l) as long as such
acceptance is in the interests of the United Nations and not inconsistent
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with the staff member’s status. This provision flows from former staff
rule 101.9 (c) since it is not possible to define in advance what may be
accepted from a non-governmental source.
Rule 101.2 (s)
Staff members who are authorised by the Secretary-General to

participate in activities organised by a Government, intergovernmental
organisation, non-governmental organisation or other private source,
may receive from the Government, intergovernmental organisation,
non-governmental organisation or private source, accommodation and
travel and subsistence allowance generally in line with those payable by
the United Nations. In such cases, the travel subsistence allowance that
may otherwise be payable by the United Nations shall be reduced as
envisaged in staff rule 107.15 (a).
Commentary for Rule 101.2 (s)
Staff rule 101.2 (s) is new and distinguishes the notion of gifts and
so on from invitations routinely extended by Governments,
intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations or
other private sources to the Secretary-General and staff members to
attend conferences or meetings dealing with United Nations-related
matters hosted by them. This is currently routinely authorised by the
Secretary-General and the rule reflects the current practices. It also
provides an opportunity for the Organisation to save on allowances that
may be payable by the Organisation by having the accommodation or
travel and subsistence allowance provided by the Governments,
intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations or
other private sources and by reducing the travel subsistence allowance
that may otherwise be payable to the staff member.
4.1.4. Standard of conduct for the international civil service

(1) The “Standards of conduct for the international civil service, 2001”,
ST/SGB/2002/13, paragraph 46, related to “Gifts, honours and
remuneration from outside sources” reads as follows:
(2) “46. To protect the international civil service from any appearance of
impropriety, international civil servants must not accept, without
authorisation from the executive head, any honour, decoration, gift,
remuneration, favour or economic benefit of more than nominal value
from any source external to their organisations; it is understood that this
includes Governments as well as commercial firms and other entities.”
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(3) “47. It is not proper for international civil servants to accept

supplementary payments or other subsidies from a Government or any
other source prior to, during or after their assignment with an
international organisation if the payment is related to that assignment.
Balancing this requirement, it is understood that Governments or other
entities should not make or offer such payments, recognising that they
are at variance with the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations
system.”
4.1.5. Other ethical and professional responsibility standards

(1) Financial Rule 101.2 reads as follows: “All United Nations staff are
obligated to comply with the Financial Regulations and Rules and with
administrative instructions issued in connection with those Regulations
and Rules. Any staff member who contravenes the Financial
Regulations and Rules and corresponding administrative instructions
may be held personally accountable and financially liable for their
actions”.
(2) The funds used by the UN are entrusted to the Organisations by its
member states and other parties. The transactions committing the UN
shall be conducted at impeccable standards in order to ensure the
highest degree of public trust. Hence, it is absolutely essential that all
procurement activities be carried out in a manner above reproach, with
complete impartiality and with no preferential treatment.
(3) The UN procurement process, which includes the generation of
Specifications and scope of work, certification of funds, identification of
potential Vendors, evaluation of Submissions received, receipt
& inspection and payment, is intended to allow Vendors to compete for
UN business on a fair basis. Staff associated with the procurement
function, therefore, are responsible for protecting the integrity of the
procurement process and maintaining fairness in the UN’s treatment of
all Vendors.
(4) The standard of conduct for all staff involved in the procurement
process includes, but is not limited to:
(a) UN staff shall not allow any Vendor(s) access to information on
a particular acquisition before such information is available to the
business community at large. Further, staff shall not intentionally
use unnecessarily restrictive or “tailored” Specifications or
statements of work that can discourage competition;
(b) Staff shall not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly any promise of
future employment from anyone who has or is seeking to obtain UN
business;
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(c) Staff shall not have a financial interest in any Vendors responding to
a UN solicitation, and are prohibited from any involvement in the
procurement action if they do;
(d) Staff shall not disclose proprietary and source selection information,
directly or indirectly, to any person other than a person authorised to
receive such information.
(5) The actions of UN staff in the procurement process shall be transparent
so that it can be verified that these standards have been upheld.
4.2. Gifts and hospitality

(1) It is of overriding importance that the staff member acting in an official
procurement capacity should not be placed in a position where their
actions may constitute or could be reasonably perceived as reflecting
favourable treatment to an individual or entity by accepting offers of
gifts and hospitality or other similar considerations. The staff member
should at all time behave in a way that upholds the values and the
integrity and good reputation of the United Nations.
(2) It is inconsistent that a Procurement Officer or staff member involved in
any aspect of procurement accepts any gift from any outside source
regardless of the value and regardless of whether the outside source is or
is not soliciting business with the United Nations. All staff members
involved in procurement shall decline offers of gifts, including drinks,
meals, tickets, hospitality, transportation, or any other form of benefits,
even if it is in association with an “official working visit”.
(3) In the event that there is any doubt, the matter shall be brought to the
attention of the Director, UN/PD or CPO, who shall seek the guidance
from the Ethics Office, which serves as a focal point in communicating
and updating existing standards of conduct, providing ethics advice and
confidential advice on conflicts of interest and plays a key advisory role
in promoting ethics in the United Nations.
4.3. Corrupt practices

(1) The UN shall communicate to the Vendors during the registration phase,
in the solicitation documents and in the contract documents that all UN
Vendors shall adhere to the highest ethical standards, both during the
bidding process and throughout the execution of a contract. The list of
definitions set forth below indicates the most common types of corrupt
practices, but is not exhaustive. For this reason, the UN will also
consider claims of similar nature involving alleged acts of corruption, in
accordance with the established procedure.
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(2) Some examples are set forth below as follows:

(a) “Bribery” means the act of unduly offering, giving, receiving or
soliciting anything of value to influence the process of procuring
goods or services, or executing contracts;
(b) “Extortion” or “Coercion” means the act of attempting to influence
the process of procuring goods or services, or executing contracts by
means of threats of injury to person, property or reputation;
(c) “Fraud” means the misrepresentation of information or facts for the
purpose of influencing the process of procuring goods or services, or
executing contracts, to the detriment of the United Nations or other
participants;
(d) “Collusion” is an agreement between bidders designed to result in
bids at artificial prices that are not competitive.
(3) The UN:
(a) Will reject a proposal to award a contract if it determines that
a Vendor recommended for award has engaged in corrupt practices
in competing for the Contract in question; and/or
(b) Will declare a firm ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated
period of time, to become a UN registered Vendor if it at any time
determines that the firm has engaged in corrupt practices in
competing for or in executing a UN Contract; and/or
(c) Will cancel or terminate a contract if it determines that a Vendor has
engaged in corrupt practices in competing for or in executing a UN
Contract;
(d) Normally requires a UN Vendor to allow the UN, or any person that
the UN may designate, to inspect or carry out audits of the Vendor’s
accounting records and financial statements in connection with the
Contract.
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5. United Nations Global Compact
5.1. Introduction
(1) The United Nations strongly encourages all Vendors to actively
participate in the UN Global Compact. The UN Global Compact is
a voluntary international corporate citizenship network initiated to
support the participation of both the private sector and other social
actors to advance responsible corporate citizenship and universal social
and environmental principles to meet the challenges of globalisation.
(2) Expressions of Support
To participate in the UN Global Compact a company:
(a) Sends a letter from the Chief Executive Officer (and where possible,
endorsed by the board) to the UN Secretary-General expressing
support for the UN Global Compact and its principles: UN
Secretary-General, United Nations, New York, NY 10017, USA;
(b) Sets in motion changes to business operations so that the UN Global
Compact and its principles become part of strategy, culture and day-
to-day operations;
(c) Is expected to publicly advocate the UN Global Compact and its
principles via communications vehicles such as press releases,
speeches etc.; and
(d) Is expected to publish in its annual report (or similar corporate
report) a description of the ways in which it is supporting the UN
Global Compact and its ten principles. This “Communication on
Progress” is an important tool to demonstrate implementation
through public accountability.
(3) The UN Global Compact offers engagement opportunities to all
participants through the following:
(a) Dialogues: Action-oriented meetings that focus on specific issues
related to corporate citizenship, globalisation and sustainable
development.
(b) Information Sharing and Learning Events: Local information
sharing and learning events whereby participants share experiences
and lessons related to UN Global Compact issues. Companies are
also invited to develop and share examples of good corporate
practices and lessons learned on the UN Global Compact website.
(c) Partnership Projects: The UN Global Compact encourages
participants to engage in partnership projects with UN agencies and
civil society organisations in support of global development goals.
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5.2. Ten principles of the UN Global Compact

The UNGC asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their
sphere of influence, a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour
standards, the environment and anti-corruption, known as the Ten Principles
of the UN Global Compact.
5.2.1. Human Rights

Principle 1 Business should support and respect the protection of
internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2 make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
5.2.2. Labour
Principle 3 Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the
effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4 the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory
labour;
Principle 5 the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6 the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment
and occupation.
5.2.3. Environment
Principle 7 Businesses should support a precautionary approach to
environmental challenges;
Principle 8 undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental
responsibility; and
Principle 9 encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally
friendly technologies.
5.2.4. Anti-corruption
Principle 10 Business should work against all forms of corruption,
including extortion and bribery.
Vendors interested in participating in the UN Global Compact should visit the

website at www.unglobalcompact.org for further information.
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PART B. – THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
6. Schematic presentation of the procurement process
[UNDER REVIEW]
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7. Registration of potential recipients of Solicitation Documents
Note: As of 1 May 2008, pursuant to a six-month pilot programme, the

provisions set forth in sections 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6.2 and 7.7.2, including those
relating to registration criteria, are currently suspended with respect to Vendor
registration with UN/PD. During this programme, Vendors seeking to register
with UN/PD will only be required to submit their applications, including any
required documentation, to UNGM (www.ungm.org). (Registration of air
transportation Vendors will continue to be a two-step process with specialized
criteria.) In addition, all Vendors are required to sign the Pre-Requisites for
Eligibility Form, pursuant to which they declare (both for parent and/or
subsidiary entities that they:
(a) Are not on, or associated with, a company or individual on The 1267
List website (www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.html) or the IIC
Oil for Food List website (www.iic-offp.org);
(b) Are not currently removed, invalidated or suspended by the UN
Headquarters, Field Missions or other UN organizations (including the
World Bank) and are not under investigation by a government or UN
Member State;
(c) Do not have outstanding bankruptcy, judgment or pending legal action
that could impair operating as a going concern;
(d) Do not employ, or anticipate employing, and person(s) who is or was
recently employed by the UN, in accordance with ST/SGB/2006/15,
post-employment restrictions
(www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct_english.pdf); and
(e) Agree to cooperate with the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight
Services during any investigative processes undertaken by them, either
before, during or after execution of a Contract, including providing all
required documents, company records, access to employees, officers
and staff, as well as financial information.
The applicable registration criteria for this programme are set forth in Annex
D-5A and are also posted on the UN/PD website. Among the objectives of the
revised registration criteria are to improve the Vendor database; to increase
participation by Vendors from developing countries and countries with
economies in transition; and to address the specific circumstances of
procurement in start-up and other Field Missions.
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7.1. Vendor database

(1) The UN/PD maintains a computer database of prospective companies
for the supply of UN requests for products and services to UNHQ and
OAHs/Field Missions. Each OAH/Field Mission may have a local
register of potential Vendors. The UN/PD uses the United Nations
Global Marketplace (UNGM), as maintained by the United Nations
Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
(2) The UN/PD seeks purchases from approved Vendors registered in the
PD computer database. The OAH/Field Missions shall seek Vendors in
all the registers indicated in (1) above.
(3) The UN/PD uses established criteria to evaluate information provided
by prospective companies, and determines the compliance of the
conditions set forth by the United Nations. Successful applicants are
duly registered in the Vendor database, under the commodities or
services indicated by the company.
7.2. Vendor Database Officer

(1) The Director, UN/PD shall designate a member of the SSS staff as the
Vendor database officer (VDO).
(2) The VDO is responsible for administering and maintaining the Vendor
database, including evaluation of “Vendor Registration Applications”
(VRA) from potential Vendors, advising the Vendor Review Committee
(VRC) on the status of Vendor evaluations. The VDO shall also present
recommendations of Procurement Officers/Assistants to the VRC to
suspend or remove registered Vendors from the Vendor database.
7.3. Local Vendor Database Officer

In the Field Missions, the CPO shall designate a staff member as Local
Vendor database Officer (LVDO), whose duties shall be as assigned.
The LVDO shall establish contact with the VDO.
7.4. Overview of the registration procedure

(1) The registration procedure process consists of the following:
(a) Potential Vendors register online at UNGM (www.ungm.org);
(b) Vendors completed VRA and other forms required to submit to
UN/PD;
(c) Acknowledgement by UN/PD or Field Mission of receipt of
completed VRA;
(d) Evaluation of the submitted VRA from potential Vendors using the
evaluation criteria established by the United Nations as set forth in
section 7.6.2;
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(e) Approval or disapproval of the VRA;

(f) Vendor informed via UNGM.
7.5. Vendor Registration Application

(1) The VDO shall send a VRA and the pertinent instructions to any
company or other party who expresses interest in registering as
a Vendor to the United Nations and is unable to complete the online
registration form at UNGM. The VRA is also posted on the UN/PD
website. The VRA is attached as Annex D-5B and contains the
information requested by the United Nations.
(2) Following are the minimum elements to be reviewed in the VRA:
(a) Complete registration steps in UNGM;
(b) Copy of certificate of incorporation (privately held companies only);
(c) Latest certified/audited financial statements, i.e. balance sheet and
income statement (privately held companies); or copy of signed
income tax return (US applicants only) or annual report to
shareholders (publicly traded companies); or similar information on
the financial reliability of the applicant;
(d) General information about the firm and its products/services,
including copies of standards of quality certification for the
products/services the company wishes to register; and
(e) Letter of reference from at least three clients to whom the company
has provided goods/services over the past twelve months.
(3) If the product or service the company provides is not in the PD List of
Goods and Services (attached as Annex D-5C), it is very likely that the
UN/PD does not require them. In this case, the Vendor should be
discouraged from applying.
(4) Companies in the United States should be advised that the United
Nations, under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, is eligible to receive
full benefits under General Service Administration (GSA) contracts.
Vendors should be encouraged to include in their VRA their GSA
contract number and expiration date, if applicable.
(5) Companies shall also inform the UN if they are currently employing or
anticipate employing any person(s) who have been employed by the UN
in the past.
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7.6. Evaluation of the Vendor Registration Application
7.6.1. Information
(1) The VDO is responsible for making a determination regarding the
suitability for registration of a potential Vendor based on the completed
application. In evaluating a VRA, and if necessary, the responsible
VDO may also request information from other sources, such as other
organisations of the UN system, commercial databases, publications,
financial institutions, government agencies, business, trade associations
and information from other suppliers, subcontractors, or clients of the
potential Vendor in evaluating the applications.
(2) All applicants shall immediately update their profile in UNGM with any
substantial change in the information provided in the VRA. Failure to
do so may entail suspension or removal from the database.
(3) The responsible VDO shall record the evaluation of each application for
registration on a standardized Evaluation Form, based on the criteria
detailed below, and shall sign the completed form.
7.6.2. Evaluation criteria

(1) The factors set forth below should be taken into account in evaluating
the VRA. (Such VRA evaluation does not replace the evaluation of
whether or not the Vendor is “qualified” at the time of bid or proposal
evaluation).
(a) Relevance of the products or services offered to the UN:
The responsible VDO shall determine whether the product or service
is regularly requisitioned, occasionally required, or never required.
If the product or service is not in the PD Commodity Codes, it is
very likely that the UN Procurement Division does not require them.
In this case, after consultation of the current Procurement Plan, the
applicant may be disqualified and may be referred to other UN
Agencies, which may require the type of products and services on
offer.
(b) Financial Stability:
(i) The VDO shall establish whether the applicant has sound
financials as determined by most recent certified/audited
financial statements, tax return or Annual Report to Shareholders
(publicly traded companies);
(ii) The VDO shall ensure that the documentation regarding the
applicant does not show any negative events, such as deficit in
net worth, bankruptcy proceedings, insolvency, receivership,
major litigation, liens, judgments, bad credit or payment history;
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(iii)Failure to submit financial data capable of being adequately

evaluated shall normally disqualify the applicant.
(c) Payment Terms:

(i) The payment terms offered by the applicant should correspond
to the UN standard payment terms. Failure to comply with the
UN standard payment terms shall normally disqualify the
applicant.
(d) Applicant business experience and capacity:
(i) Applicants are required to provide a certified copy of the
certificate of incorporation, or other documents setting forth the
legal basis of the entity (e.g. partnership agreement) and
information on “paid–up capital” as already provided to the
appropriate authorities in the respective member states;
preferably, the applicant should have been in business for at
least, and have been providing and/or manufacturing the
products and/or services in question, for a minimum of three
years;
(ii) Applicants are required to submit evidence of verifiable
experience with other UN agencies or member/observer states, if
they have any;
(iii)Applicants are required to submit general information about the
company and its products/services;
(iv) Applicants are required to submit at least three valid references
confirming good performance, from clients to whom the
applicant has provided products/services over the past twelve
months.
(e) Technical competence:
(i) Provide proof of adherence to international quality standards for
the products or services offered by submitting a certificate issued
by an internationally recognized independent organisation; or
evidence of major, or international acceptance of the Vendor’s
services, or methodology for providing services;
(ii) Where applicable, describe the ability to provide an international
network of agents, representatives, and authorised dealers for
after sales services;
(iii)Where applicable, furnish additional evidence of technical
competence of highly specialized nature through documentation
required by international or local legislation, internal work
procedures and similar documents.
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7.7. Approval or disqualification of prospective Vendor’s application
7.7.1. Minimum standards

Based on the evaluation criteria stated in section 7.6.2, the Director,
UN/PD or CPO shall establish minimum standards for registration in the
applicable Vendor database. Such standards can vary depending upon
the volume of sales of the Vendor or the products or services offered.
The standards should be set at reasonable levels to ensure that small and
medium-sized companies from developing countries, and countries with
economies in transition, are not discouraged from the registration
process.
7.7.2. Orders below US $10,000

(1) The standards for registration of Vendors that provide goods or services
for less than US $10,000 per order or per contract shall require a less
stringent level of verification than the minimum standards set above.
(2) In these cases, upon registration, the Vendor file and the computerized
system should indicate that this Vendor is registered to do business with
the United Nations, but on a minor scale and only for the placement of
orders or issuance of contracts below US 10,000.
7.7.3. Approval
If the responsible VDO deems that an applicant fulfils the required
minimum standards, he/she shall promptly ensure that the applicant is
registered as an approved Vendor on the applicable Vendor Database,
and promptly notify the Vendor thereof in writing. Furthermore, the
VDO shall ensure that the name of the Vendor is then posted on the
UN/PD Internet pages.
7.7.4. Disqualification
(1) If the VDO deems that an applicant fails to fulfil the established
minimum standards, he/she shall disqualify the applicant. The VDO
shall issue the notice of disqualification, which shall promptly be
forwarded to the Vendor.
(2) The VDO shall evaluate whether the applicant shall be requested to
furnish additional information before deciding to disqualify the
applicant.
(3) The VDO may, at his/her discretion, grant the applicant a reasonable
period, preferably not to exceed 90 calendar days, to amend its
application. Upon submission of an amended application, the applicable
VDO shall re-evaluate said amended VRA.
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(4) Applicants disqualified by the applicable VDO, may request a review of

that decision by the Director, UN/PD or his/her equivalent in the Field
Mission, who will request the VRC to review the matter and provide
a recommendation.
7.8. Vendors recommended by Requisitioners or consultants

(1) As a general rule, Requisitioners or substantive offices shall not
recommend Vendors. Such practice undermines the principles of
segregation of responsibilities between requisitioning and procurement
entities. Requisitioners may advise potential Vendors to seek
registration information from UN/PD.
(2) In exceptional circumstances, if such recommendations are received,
Procurement Officers shall carefully evaluate and scrutinize the
desirability and propriety of including the recommended Supplier on the
invitee list. However, unless the Procurement Officer is fully satisfied
that the recommended Supplier will bring special knowledge or
expertise that will be beneficial to the proposed procurement, the
recommended Supplier should be excluded, but may be encouraged to
register for future solicitations.
(3) Where, however, the Procurement Officer believes that such a Supplier
should be invited to tender, then the concurrence of the Director,
UN/PD must first be obtained.
(4) A consultant, engaged to prepare or review the technical Specifications,
and/or to assist in the evaluation of bids or proposals concerning
a particular requirement, shall not be allowed to recommend any
Suppliers, or submit a bid or an offer themselves for the requirement.
(5) If Vendors approach the Requisitioner for inclusion to compete for
specific requirements, the Requisitioner shall direct the Vendor to the
concerned Procurement Officer.
7.9. Registration
7.9.1. Procedure for formal and provisional registration of a Vendor

(1) Formal registration
Upon the VDO’s decision to register an applicant, the company shall
formally be registered as an approved Vendor in the Vendor database.
(2) Provisional registration
(a) At the request of Procurement Officers, a company with an
expressed interest in the UN procurement activities can be
provisionally registered on the applicable Vendor database;
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(b) Procurement Officers/Assistants can request the applicable VDO to

provisionally register Vendors identified through market research, or
through an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a specific award;
(c) Upon provisional registration, the applicable VDO shall direct the
potential Vendor to the UNGM site, encouraging the Vendor to
register and inform the Vendor that approval in accordance with
section 7.7.2 and subsequent formal registration is a prerequisite to
enter into contract with the United Nations. If the registration has
not been completed within three months from the date of the
provisional registration, said Vendor shall be deleted from the
applicable Vendor database;
(d) Also, a provisionally registered Vendor shall not be awarded
a contract if its application is disqualified. The VDO shall ensure
that the Vendor does not receive additional solicitation documents or
contractual awards until the Vendor has been approved through the
full evaluation of a VRA;
(e) No contractual award shall be made prior to formal registration of
a Vendor upon completion of the VRA in UNGM. Any exception to
this policy shall only be made upon written decision of the Director,
UN/PD and upon consultation with the VRC, if applicable.
7.9.2. Consequences of registration

(1) Registration of a company as a Vendor on the Vendor database does not
guarantee that the Vendor will be selected to receive an award of
contract or even Solicitation Documents.
(2) Placement on the Vendor database shall indicate that the Vendor has
been registered to receive Solicitation Documents for the provision of
products or services for which it is registered, but shall not ensure the
award of any Contracts.
7.10. Vendor information files

(1) All original applications, supporting documents, UN Procurement
Office evaluation forms, and correspondence concerning the application
are to be duly filed in the appropriate VRA file. The files of applicants
shall be maintained by the SSS, or similar office in the Field Mission,
and be available for review by Procurement Officers and Procurement
Assistants.
(2) Any financial-related information received independently by any staff
member from Vendors should be forwarded to the Vendor Registration
Unit.
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7.11. Vendor database maintenance and Vendor performance rating system
7.11.1. Introduction
Proper Vendor database maintenance requires regular reporting on
Vendor performance. To achieve this purpose, Requisitioners are
responsible for the timely evaluation of Vendor performance.
7.11.2. Vendor performance rating

(1) There are three types of Vendor performance rating forms:
(a) Short Form Specialist Report, (see Annex D-6A attached);
(b) Vendor Performance Report, (see Annex D-6B attached);
(c) Contract Performance Report: The form is used for contracts that
exceed US $200,000, or long–term contracts of two to three year
duration, where performance reports are required once a year, (see
Annex D-6C attached).
(2) Upon receipt of performance reports from the substantive offices,
(Requisitioner/Recipient), one copy of the relevant performance report
shall be distributed to the following entities:
(a) Procurement Case Officer for inclusion in the Procurement
Case/Contract file;
(b) Vendor registration case file; and
(3) The recipient/end-user of the goods or service shall evaluate Vendor
performance in accordance with the following guidelines:
(a) Fulfilment of delivery schedule;
(b) Compliance with contractual terms and conditions, and other
unique, or special requirements of the contract;
(c) Adherence to warranty provisions;
(d) Quality of goods or services provided, in accordance with
contractual terms and conditions;
(e) Timely response to UN requests to rectify discrepancies and resolve
claims;
(f) Failure to disclose information, which can affect the performance of
the Vendor, such as numerous appearances as a defendant in
litigation, receivership, declaration of bankruptcy; and
(g) Undue delay of the performance under the contract or frivolous
claims against the United Nations.
(4) The Procurement Officers/Assistants and other UN Staff involved in the
Procurement process are required to indicate in writing to the VDO, any
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relevant information regarding non-compliance and poor-performance

of registered Vendors.
(5) Procurement Officers or Requisitioners should promptly inform the
VDO in case they become aware of any substantial change in the
information provided by the Vendor upon registration.
(6) Procurement Officers and Requisitioners must ensure that a Vendor
Performance Evaluation with a satisfactory result is on file before
processing an amendment to an existing contract in accordance with
section 15.2.2.
7.11.3. Vendor responsibility

(1) All registered Vendors shall be required to inform the UN immediately
and in writing about any substantial change in the information provided
to the United Nations in the VRA including, change of name due to
merger or acquisition, change of address, litigation in which the Vendor
is a party, criminal convictions, civil judgements, and financial
impropriety. The submission, which may be in the form of a letter, fax
or other electronic means, shall include all relevant documentation with
regard to the changes. Upon receipt of such information, the VDO
should make an assessment and decide whether the changes require a re-
evaluation of the Vendor registration with the United Nations.
(2) If a company changes its name, the Vendor shall submit the following:
(a) copy of certificate of incorporation covering the name change; and
(b) written confirmation that the tax identification number remains the
same (if the tax identification number has changed, the Vendor shall
complete a new on-line registration).
(3) Vendors who fail to inform the United Nations about substantial
changes may risk the suspension or the removal from the Vendor
database.
7.11.4. Responsibility of Vendor Database Officer and Local Vendor Database

Officer
(1) The VDO, or LVDO as the case may be or as appropriate, shall record
and maintain all information received by that officer, in the Vendor’s
file, even though the information received may not warrant action at the
time of receipt.
(2) When information from Requisitioners or Procurement Officers, or
other relevant information independently obtained by the responsible
VDO, indicates that the Vendor has performed poorly, or is not in
compliance, the VDO shall consider whether the Vendor should be
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reported to the VRC with regard to suspension or removal from the

Vendor database.
(3) If the responsible VDO, after consultations with the Procurement
Officer, the substantive office, and other interested UN Agencies, finds
that the Vendor should be suspended or removed, he/she shall forward
the information to the applicable VRC, and recommend a review of the
status of the respective Vendor. The responsible VRC shall review said
status, based on a presentation by the responsible VDO of any evidence
indicating that the Vendor should be suspended or removed from the
Vendor database. The applicable VRC shall forward their
recommendation to the Director, UN/PD or CPO as the case may be or
as appropriate, for decision.
7.11.5. Update of the Vendor profile

(1) UN Vendors shall keep current their registration information via the UN
Global Marketplace (UNGM) at www.ungm.org by means of electronic
updates. At least every six months, Vendors are required by UNGM to
confirm the information submitted to UNGM or inform about any
changes to Vendor information.
(2) UN Vendors shall inform UNGM and the United Nations immediately
and in writing, setting out all relevant details, about any material change
in the information provided to the United Nations in their Vendor
application, including, but not limited to, change of name due to merger,
acquisition or otherwise; change of address; material claims against the
Vendor, or any litigation or arbitration in which the Vendor is a party;
any investigation or inquiry by any governmental regulatory, licensing
or other authority into the conduct of the Vendor or any officer or
employee thereof that could materially adversely affect the financial or
other standing of the Vendor, or the ability of the Vendor to provide to
the United Nations any goods or services; criminal convictions of any
employee, officer, adviser or agent of the Vendor; civil judgements; the
most recent financial statements or financial standing of the Vendor
including any filing for bankruptcy, or entry into receivership, by the
Vendor; abusive, unethical or unprofessional conduct of the Vendor
including corrupt practices and submission of false information; any
assignment of assets by the Vendor or other financial acts, and any acts
of financial impropriety committed or suffered by the Vendor; any of
the aforementioned factors in relation to a holding, parent, subsidiary, or
affiliated company of the Vendor which could materially adversely
affect the financial or other standing of the Vendor, or the ability of the
Vendor to provide to the United Nations any goods or services. The
submission, which may be in the form of a letter, fax or other electronic
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means, shall include all relevant documentation with regard to the

changes.
(3) Upon receipt of new information on a registered Vendor, the responsible
VDO shall verify such information and enter it in the Vendor database,
including the source of the information. The United Nations will make
an assessment and determine whether the changes require a re-
evaluation of the Vendor’s status as a registered UN Vendor. Vendors
that fail to so inform the United Nations about such material changes or
fail to submit their latest financial statements may risk suspension or
removal from the UN Vendor database.
(4) The SSS shall prepare, when required, statistical data on Vendor
activity, such as number of solicitations received, number of
submissions and, if applicable, the number of contracts awarded.
7.12. Vendor Review Committee
7.12.1. Composition and purpose of the Vendor Review Committee

(1) At UNHQ, a standing Vendor Review Committee (VRC) shall be
established by the Director, UN/PD, comprised of the following UN/PD
staff members:
(a) Chiefs of Procurement Sections as Members; and
(b) Team Leader, VRU, as Secretary.
(2) The Chairperson, VRC shall be the Director, UN/PD or his designated
representative.
(3) The VRC shall serve as a review board for complaints from potential
Vendors who have been disqualified from registration or whose
application for registration in the Vendor database has been rejected.
Further, the VRC shall evaluate and recommend for decision by
Director, UN/PD, the suspension, removal or reinstatement of registered
Vendors from the Vendor database as recommended by the VDO.
(4) In the Field Missions, a Local VRC shall be established using the same
guidelines. The LVRC shall have the same functions and duties as the
HQ VRC.
7.13. Review by the Vendor Review Committee

The responsible VRC shall review all substantial and documented
evidence provided to them by the responsible VDO, taking the criteria
listed in 7.14.2 into consideration. Based on its examination, the
applicable VRC shall recommend to the ASG/OCSS, DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO as appropriate, whether to suspend the Vendor for a specific
period of time or remove the Vendor indefinitely from the Vendor
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database. If the circumstances warrant that the Vendor be suspended, the

period of such suspension should be clearly defined, so as to afford the
Vendor with the opportunity to correct the deficiency that led to the
suspension.
7.14. Vendor Review Committee Deliberations

The recommendation to the ASG/OCSS, DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO of the
applicable VRC shall be made in writing, and the reasons for removal from the
Vendor database should be unambiguously stated. The recommendation shall
be placed in the applicable UN Vendor file, whether at HQ or in the Field
Mission.
7.14.1. Criteria for suspension or removal

(1) The criteria for suspension or removal from the Vendor database are as
follows:
(a) Based on substantial and documented evidence, the Vendor has
failed to adhere to the terms and conditions of a contract with the
United Nations, so serious as to justify suspension or removal from
the Vendor database such as:
(i) Failure to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions
of one or more contract;
(ii) The Vendor is believed to have engaged in criminal activity
(e.g., fraud);
(iii)Abusive, unethical or unprofessional conduct, including corrupt
practices and submission of false information;
(iv) Genuine concern about the contractor’s ability to satisfactorily
perform contractual obligations, such as filing for bankruptcy, or
the company is in or has recently been in receivership; or
(v) Any documented or compelling proof of misconduct, which can
negatively affect the interests of the United Nations and which
would reasonably impair the Vendor’s ability to perform a
contract;
(b) Notification by a Member State, or other authoritative source that a
Vendor has been charged with committing fraud or a criminal
offence in that country;
(c) A criminal conviction or civil judgements issued against a Vendor
indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty.
(2) However, evidence of non-performance by a Vendor as described
herein, should not automatically translate into suspension or removal
from the Vendor database. Mitigating factors should be thoroughly
considered by the VRC, prior to recommending suspension or
revocation of a Vendor from the Vendor database.
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(3) Removal or suspension of a Vendor may require consultation with OLA

prior to such action, as appropriate.
7.15. Notification of decision to suspend or remove a Vendor

(1) The Director, UN/PD, or CPO as appropriate, shall decide whether to
remove, or suspend from the Vendor database and notify the Vendor
accordingly. The notice shall advise the Vendor of the United Nation’s
decision to suspend for a specific period of time, or remove indefinitely
the Vendor from the Vendor database and specify the reasons for the
decision. In addition, the notice shall inform the Vendor that it may
request review of the decision by the Director, UN/PD or CPO, in
accordance with section 7.14. Further, if applicable, it should list the
corrective action, (if any), to be taken by the Vendor, in order to be
considered for requalification.
(2) The notice shall be sent by mail, return receipt requested or, facsimile,
and the return receipt or “confirmation of transmission” copy shall be
kept in the file of the Vendor, as proof of delivery. The Vendor is
entitled to a maximum period of 30 days following receipt thereof to
request review of the UN decision.
(3) If said Vendor is currently in a contractual relationship with the United
Nations, the Requisitioner shall be duly notified thereof, and shall
pursue alternative solutions together with the Procurement Officer and
shall, in coordination with OLA, ensure that the interests of the United
Nations are duly protected during and through the conclusion of such
relationship.
7.16. Requalification of Vendors

(1) Vendors suspended or removed from the Vendor database may re-apply
for registration by submitting documented or demonstrable evidence of
corrective actions taken to remedy the issue(s) that led to the suspension
or removal from the Vendor database.
(2) Any Vendor removed from the Vendor database shall not be eligible to
re-apply for registration until six months after receipt of written UN
notification of removal or suspension.
7.17. Meetings with Vendors

In order to ensure effective communication with existing or prospective Vendors
and to facilitate dissemination of commercial information within the Procurement
Division, all staff of the Procurement Division at Headquarters are requested to
observe the following procedures:
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(1) Meetings with visitors for the opening of bids and proposals:
Vendors attending the opening of bids and proposals are not allowed to
see staff responsible for the tender, which has just been opened, as it is
not appropriate to have an individual meeting with them if they have
participated in that particular procurement. While they may take the
opportunity of the opening of bids and proposals to make an
appointment with other staff, PD staff should avoid as far as practically
possible meeting them, particularly if the staff involved have
procurement cases which are still in the process of evaluation when the
Vendor has submitted a bid.
(2) Introduction of new companies or products:
Any requests from Vendors, trade commissions or
Permanent/Diplomatic Missions to introduce Vendors that offer
products or services that go across Sections shall be reported to the
Office of the Director, UN/PD so that appropriate arrangements can be
made for group meetings with relevant procurement staff and
information recorded.
(3) Discussions and negotiations with Vendors:
Any meetings with Vendors for discussion and negotiations of
contractual issues shall be attended by at least two staff including one
PD staff. The second person may be another staff from PD,
requisitioning office or the General Legal Division, as appropriate. Any
negotiations must be conducted in accordance with this Procurement
Manual and any outcome recorded in writing.
(4) Follow up by Vendors for registration:
Meetings with Vendors concerning Vendor registration issues may be
arranged after the opening of bids and proposals provided that an
appointment has been made in advance. Meetings shall be attended by
at least two staff from the Vendor Registration Unit. Staff who invited
such Vendors for his/her tender are not allowed to attend such meetings
to maintain segregation of duties.
(5) General:
(a) Any meeting with current or prospective Vendors should be
conducted in a designated area, preferably a conference room. No
privileged commercial information shall be disclosed at any time
during meetings with Vendors. Procurement Officers shall follow
the procedures above to record meetings with Vendors so that the
Office of Director, UN/PD can produce a report on meetings with
Vendors, as and when required.
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(b) In order to record information about incoming Vendors,

Procurement Offices shall use the database programme installed in
the PD shared drive. The following information shall be included, as
appropriate:
(i) Name of visitor, time and date of appointment;
(ii) Purpose of visit, venue of meeting;
(iii)Name of Procurement Officer and/or any other staff member
present at the meeting.
(c) Staff members from the General Administration Team will check
any appointment against the record in the database upon arrival of a
Vendor before they are allowed to enter the office area. The staff
member from the General Administration Team will call the
respective Procurement Officer to pick up his/her visitor/s from the
reception area and shall enter actual time of arrival and departure in
the database.
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8. Acquisition planning and definition of requirements and specifications
8.1. Acquisition planning
8.1.1. Introduction
(1) Acquisition planning, including logistics, finance and other resources, is
essential for the effective and timely solicitation of bids or proposals,
award of contracts and delivery of the goods and services required.
Requisitioners are responsible for the development of procurement
plans, and for cooperation with the UN/PD or the CPO in making these
plans available in a timely manner. Requisitions processed at
OAHs/Field Missions, should be coordinated with the respective
procurement services of those offices. Accordingly, Requisitioners and
Procurement Officers must begin to communicate with each other early
in the planning process, yet maintain their separate roles.
(2) Overall responsibility for the acquisition of products and services
required by the Secretariat rests with UN/PD, unless an exception is
specifically granted in writing by the ASG/OCSS, as per Financial Rule
105.13.
(3) Responsibility for the acquisition of products and services at
OAHs/Field Missions rests with the respective heads of such
offices/Field Missions, subject to the provisions of section 3.2.4.
8.1.2. Short-term planning

(1) In order to ensure that the United Nations obtains good quality products
and services at competitive prices, and within the time frame required,
the requisitioning offices shall, to the extent possible, ensure the rational
and optimal use of funds throughout the budget period.
(2) The Requisitioner shall, to the extent possible, avoid last minute
requisitions, especially at the end of the budget period, as this may
hamper the ability of the United Nations to ensure a transparent, open,
efficient and timely procurement process.
8.1.3. Long-term planning

The requisitioning offices shall perform long-term planning, covering at
least the remainder of the budgetary period and the forthcoming
budgetary period, in order to lay the foundation for procurement on the
best terms for the Organisation. Long-term planning will also serve to
demonstrate that the Organisation manages its funds in a professional
manner, in the interest of the Organisation and for the benefit of all
Member States.
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8.1.4. Annual plans

(1) The requisitioning offices and the UN/PD or CPO shall communicate,
and to the extent feasible, meet on an annual basis to set up spending
plans, including procurement plans, for the forthcoming budget
period(s). The requisitioning office shall provide any proposed revisions
to the plans at no more than three (in Field Mission and/or OAH) or six
month (HQ) intervals, and UN/PD or the CPO shall advise what
proportion of these plans can be achieved within the current
procurement plan period. Such planning shall, to the extent possible be
used to obtain economies of scale and other benefits to the Organisation.
(2) The procurement plan shall contain the following information:
(a) Item number. [i.e. a numerical identifier];
(b) Type of products or services following the UN nomenclature for
products and services;
(c) Estimated quantity (number of units) or term (number of months);
(d) Estimated value in US dollars;
(e) Delivery date or expected quarter when the products are required to
be delivered or the services required to commence; and
(f) Any other relevant information (e.g., locations where goods and
services are required) if different from the Requisitioner’s office.
(3) The procurement plan should be completed and submitted to the
Procurement Office in a timely manner, following the Request for
Acquisition Plan and Sample Acquisition Plan Form attached as
Annexes D-7A and D-7B, with any other information that would be
pertinent.
8.2. Definition of requirements and specifications
8.2.1. Requirements and specifications

(1) Upon identifying a future need, either new or recurring, the
Requisitioner at HQ or in the Field Mission and/or OAHs shall use his
or her best effort to accurately describe such need.
(2) The Requisitioner shall use his or her best efforts to develop the scope
of the requirement through generic technical Specifications that would
allow a prospective Vendor to meet the identified need. To the extent
possible, the Requisitioner shall use generic Specification(s), in order to
achieve maximum (international) competition and Best Value for
Money. Specifications should not refer to brand names, catalogue
numbers or types of equipment from a particular manufacturer except
when it has been decided that it is necessary to do so in order to
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guarantee the inclusion of a particular essential design, or characteristic

of functioning, construction or fabrication. In these cases, the references
should be followed by the words “or equivalent” together with the
criteria for determining such equivalence.
(3) Specifications should permit the acceptance of offers for goods or
services with similar characteristics that provide performance and
service at least equal to that specified. In special cases, with the prior
approval of the Director, UN/PD or the CPO, which shall be fully
justified in writing, where products of another company would not fulfil
the requirements, Specifications may require the furnishing of an article
from a designated manufacturer. Where proprietary products are
specified, written justification is also required.
(4) Specifications shall be clear and sufficiently detailed to enable Vendors
to effectively respond to them and if the goods/services have been
purchased previously, reasons shall be provided for any change in
Specifications from those previously utilized.
(5) If the deliverable sought has been approved for standardisation, the
Requisitioner shall use a generally established unique identifier, such as
standard Specifications or part number and brand name, for such
deliverables.
(6) Where a procurement project is complex, the Organisation may use
external consultants to assist in preparing or reviewing technical
Specifications. A consultant engaged to prepare or review the technical
Specifications and/or to assist in the evaluation of Proposals concerning
a particular requirement, shall not be allowed to recommend any Vendor
for solicitation or award of Contract or to submit a Bid or Proposal for
the requirement.
(7) Technical Specifications of goods and/or services being procured are the
basis for the Organisation’s Solicitation Documents, evaluation of
submissions, Contracts, agreements and Purchase Orders. They fulfil the
following essential features of procurement:
(a) Inform potential contractors of the nature of the UN requirement and
what is expected to fulfil it;
(b) Constitute the basis for evaluating offers to determine if they satisfy
the UN requirements; and
(c) Bind the winning Vendor to perform in accordance with the
Specifications and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
purchase order or contract.
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8.2.2. Establishing a timeline

(1) The Requisitioner shall establish at what time an identified need is to be
fulfilled. The Requisitioner shall take into account all the steps of the
procurement process, as set forth in this manual, in order to initiate the
process of fulfilling said need in due time.
(2) The Requisitioner is encouraged to establish preliminary contact with
the UN/PD Procurement Officer regarding any planned procurement for
the forthcoming requisition in order to gain insight into the typical time
required to complete contractual instruments and subsequent delivery
time following receipt of a requisition.
(3) The Requisitioner shall provide adequate lead-time to the relevant
Procurement Office to properly conduct the procurement process. This
process commences upon receipt of a sufficiently funded and completed
requisition, including Specifications, from the Requisitioner and ends
with contract award. In its planning, the Requisitioner shall take into
account the time required for preparation of bid documents, expression
of interest, submission by Vendors, evaluation of submissions,
submission to and review by the HCC and the need for negotiation(s)
and drafting of contract(s).
(4) Examples of standard timelines for various requests are included in
Annex D-20.
(5) The Requisitioner shall take appropriate measures to avoid “exigency”
cases, as defined in section 9.5.2 below. “Exigency” cases shall only be
permitted in an absolute emergency, when the Requisitioner could not
reasonably have foreseen that the need would materialize and require
fulfilment in a time frame shorter than available for the use of the
procurement process contained in this Manual. “Exigency” cases shall
be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 9.5.2.
8.2.3. Funding
(1) The Requisitioner shall ensure that sufficient funding is available for the
applicable deliverables. Such funding shall be in place prior to
furnishing the requisition to UN/PD or the CPO, unless otherwise
agreed with UN/PD or the CPO.
(2) If the UN/PD or CPO accepts later availability of funding, such funds
must be secured prior to contract award. If funding is not available when
contract award is imminent, the Procurement Officer shall hold the
award of the contract until funding has been secured for said
procurement, or decide on other appropriate action within the funding
available.
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(3) The Requisitioner shall ensure that the specific funding is allocated only
to the applicable procurement both at the time of the contract award and
during the entire life of the contract. The Procurement Officer shall not
make the contract award, unless he or she is satisfied that funding is in
place for the applicable procurement.
8.2.4. Market survey

(1) Conducting Market Surveys is within the scope of the procurement
functions and Market Surveys should be conducted only by UN/PD or
the CPOs. However, it is expected that Requisitioners conduct their own
technical research into their relevant industry section, and participate in
professional discussions in various forums to keep abreast of
technological and other developments within their area of expertise.
(2) Any time additional information about potential methods to fulfil the
identified need is necessary, the Requisitioner should request UN/PD to
conduct a Market Survey. Also, before developing new Specifications
and before soliciting new products with which the UN is not familiar,
the Requisitioner should request UN/PD or the CPO to perform a
Market Survey. The Market Survey conducted by UN/PD or the CPO
shall be based on a generic, and preferably, performance-based
description of the future need to be fulfilled provided by the
Requisitioner.
(3) Upon receipt by UN/PD or the CPO of a request to undertake a Market
Survey, the Procurement Officer shall evaluate the urgency, estimated
dollar value, complexity and past experience. The Market Survey shall
involve obtaining information specific to the item or service proposed to
being acquired.
(4) To conduct the Market Survey the Procurement Officer may:
(a) Contact knowledgeable individuals in the industry;
(b) Review the results of recent Market Surveys undertaken to meet
similar needs;
(c) Conduct internet communications with the industry;
(d) Obtain source lists of similar items from other agencies, trade
organisations or other sources;
(e) Review catalogues and other product literature;
(f) Issue RFI’s and/or RFQ’s as indicated below.
(5) The Procurement Officer should also issue a “Request for Information”
(RFI) to Vendors registered in the UN Vendor database as well as other
sources identified by the Procurement Officer. The intention is to build
generic descriptions of available or potential methods to fulfil the
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identified need and approximate information on cost and delivery time

of such methods.
(6) If the Requisitioner has provided the Procurement Officer with more
detailed information related to the requirement, the Procurement Officer
should also issue a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI), see Annex
D-31 attached. The EOI shall be in accordance with the following:
(a) The EOI shall give a detailed description of the requirements of the
forthcoming solicitation. The EOI may include objective criteria,
which shall not be used to single out or favour a specific Vendor(s)
or product(s), but rather to identify appropriate Vendors that could
potentially fulfil the requirement(s). It may also include
a questionnaire, as developed by the Procurement Officer in
cooperation with the Requisitioner;
(b) The EOI shall be advertised on the UN Internet page. In addition,
a link with the EOI page shall be sent by email to all permanent
Field Missions to the UN, and it shall be otherwise distributed in a
manner that, in the opinion of the Procurement Officer, would lead
to the most beneficial responses thereto.
(7) Suitable qualified Vendors who respond to UN/PD’s website request for
“Expressions of Interest”, who are not UN registered Vendors, shall be
added to the list of invitees of the Solicitation Documents only after
being accepted for provisional registration as per section 7.9.1 (2). Such
potential Vendors will be directed to the UNGM website to register and
the procedures of section 7.9 shall be followed.
(8) The results of the market research shall be documented in the
procurement case file.
(9) In case of sole source procurement, a notification of intended sole
source purchase should be posted in the form of an EOI and the
procedures of 9.3.6 shall be followed.
8.2.5. Approval
The Requisitioner shall ensure that necessary reviews and approvals are
identified and pursued prior to establishing the requisition. Furthermore,
the Requisitioner should liaise with UN/PD or the CPO to identify and
plan for additional reviews and approvals necessary before the
Solicitation Documents are released, or a contractual instrument is
awarded (e.g., legal review).
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8.3. Use of requisitions and role of Certifying Officers
8.3.1. Procedures at UNHQ

(1) At HQ, the requisitioning offices order products and services by way of
requisitions issued through IMIS. Instructions for creating and
completing requisitions are available at the IMIS site, in the “Desk
Procedures” section. A sample requisition is attached as Annex D-8A.
Requisitions are electronically approved in IMIS. A sample requisition
for DESA projects is attached as Annex D-8B.
(2) The Stock Control Unit, Travel and Transportation Service (TTS),
OCSS maintains a catalogue of frequently procured items such as
stationery products, which is available on-line in IMIS. Requisitioning
offices without access to IMIS should submit requests for procurement
action to UN/PD or establish a mechanism to order stationery products
directly from the contracted Vendor in consultation with UN/PD and
TTS.
(3) Certifying Officers act as liaison between the respective
departments/offices and UN/PD. They shall be authorised in writing by
the heads of their department or office, with the concurrence of the
ASG/OCSS, to approve requisitions (Financial Rule 105.5). The
Accounts Division, or heads of department or offices as applicable, shall
transmit the names of the Certifying Officers at HQ to UN/PD.
(4) The main responsibilities of Certifying Officers with respect to
procurement are as follows:
(a) Review all requests received in order to establish the actual need for
the requirement, certify the requisition and transmit it to UN/PD in
accordance with appropriate IMIS instructions;
(b) Ensure that comprehensive and unambiguous technical
Specifications or descriptions are developed in accordance with
section 8.2.1 and attached to the requisition for each item not duly
specified in the IMIS catalogue. Such Specifications shall be clear
and sufficiently detailed to enable Vendors to compete fairly. The
Specifications shall be generic. Specifications should not refer to
brand names, catalogue numbers or types of equipment from
a particular manufacturer, except when it has been decided that it is
necessary to do so in order to guarantee the inclusion of a particular
essential design, or characteristic of functioning, construction or
fabrication. In these cases, the references should be followed by the
words “or equivalent” together with the criteria for determining such
equivalence. The Specifications should permit the acceptance of
offers for equipment with similar characteristics that provide
performance and service at least equal to that specified. In special
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cases, fully justified in writing, and with the prior approval of the
Director UN/PD or the CPO, where products of another company
would not fulfil the requirements, Specifications may require the
furnishing of an article from a designated manufacturer. Where
proprietary products are specified, written justification is required;
(c) Consolidate requisitions by commodity grouping, class of
equipment, or services to the extent possible;
(d) Ensure availability of funds and propriety of purchase: when
purchase action is required, and the cost of items or services desired
is chargeable to an allotment account administered by the
department, it is the responsibility of the Certifying Officer to ensure
that funds and correct allotment codes are available within the
allotment to cover the purchase. The clearance and approval of the
Certifying Officer is taken as a certification that funds are available
and that a need exists for the goods or services requested.
8.3.2. Procedures in the Field Missions and OAHs

(1) In the Field Missions and/or OAH, the field officer orders goods and
services by way of requisitions issued through IMIS or the local
requisitioning system. Such a system shall, as a minimum, identify the
same data fields as the IMIS requisitions.
(2) The head of the office or Field Mission shall maintain the list of
Certifying Officers.
8.3.3. Issuance to the procurement office

(1) The Requisitioner shall submit to the Procurement Office an approved
IMIS pre-encumbrance document or similar documents from the local
requisitioning system for the requirement, supported by
a comprehensive description of the goods and services to be procured,
including detailed Specifications of construction and installations
required and architectural drawings, if appropriate. The description
should also specify a reasonable time period within which the work or
service is to be performed or time limit for delivering the goods, as
discussed and agreed to with the Procurement Officer.
(2) Once the Requisitioner has developed the requisition in accordance with
the above criteria he/she shall issue it to UN/PD or the CPO for action.
(3) Thereafter, the Requisitioner shall, as a priority, assist and cooperate in
finalizing information for the Solicitation Documents, as requested by
the Procurement Officer.
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8.4. Requisitioner and Best Value for Money

(1) Requisitioners shall apply the Best Value for Money principle (see
section 1.5) when performing their responsibilities, including when
undertaking acquisition planning, when establishing the Specifications
for goods and services, when establishing Evaluation Criteria, when
conducting the technical evaluation and when involved in Contract
Management.
(2) The Requisitioner shall also apply the Best Value for Money principle
when assessing the market conditions and the risk factors related to the
individual case. It is imperative that the Requisitioner work closely with
the Procurement Officer to assess these market conditions and risk
factors.
8.5. Acquisition strategy

(1) For large and/or complex procurements to be performed at the HQ, the
Requisitioner, together with the Procurement Officer as designated by
Director, UN/PD or the CPO shall establish an acquisition strategy
setting forth the various steps in the procurement process and key issues
to be resolved at each of these steps.
(2) The strategy should address a high-level description of the needs to be
fulfilled, an estimate of the time line for the fulfilment process and other
issues of high importance to the process (e.g., economic factors,
cooperative matters, trade-offs and other bid evaluation criteria, and
future contract management).
(3) Once agreed, the final acquisition strategy should be submitted, together
with the requisition, to UN/PD.
(4) Acquisition strategy should also include special procurement techniques
such as “Performance Based Contracting”.
8.6. Criteria for establishment of unliquidated obligations

(1) Criteria: At the end of a financial period, unliquidated obligations may
be established only under the following conditions:
(a) Delivery of goods or services was completed before the end of the
financial period;
(b) Delivery of goods or services commenced, but was not completed
during the financial period (e.g. travel, consultants, and seminars);
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(c) Delivery of goods or services did not commence within the financial
period, but the following criteria are satisfied:
(i) A contract, purchase order, agreement, authorization or other
form of written mutual undertaking between the United Nations
and an outside party exists;
(ii) The goods or services represent expenditures of a non-recurring
nature and can reasonably be construed as a charge against the
current financial period;
(iii)Delivery is expected within a reasonable period of time; or
(iv) A specific commitment arises out of a General Assembly
resolution.
(2) Responsibility: Certifying Officers should ensure that purchase orders
are issued for any requisitions processed for goods or services and
obligations recorded in the accounts based on the above-mentioned
guidelines prior to the closing of the accounts. Approving Officers must
also carefully review to ensure compliance with this policy. Attention is
specifically drawn to recommendations from the Board of Auditors that
miscellaneous obligation documents (MODs/OBMOs) should not be
misused to simply reserve funds at year-end. If a valid contract or
commitment with an external party exists at year-end, then it would be
appropriate to record the related obligation using a purchase order rather
than an MOD/OBMO. Further, as per Financial Rules 105.7-105.9, all
obligations should be systematically and carefully reviewed by both
Certifying and Approving Officers to confirm their validity at the end of
the fiscal year.
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9. Preparation and issuance of Solicitation Documents
9.1. Introduction
In accordance with the general principles set forth in Financial
Regulations 5.12 and 5.13, Financial Rule 105.14 (d) and 105.15 go on
to indicate general procedures for “Formal Methods of Solicitation”.
Financial Rule 105.16 provides for “Exceptions to the use of Formal
Methods of Solicitation”.
9.2. Requirement evaluation

(1) The Procurement Officer shall evaluate the requirement received from
the Requisitioner. All Requisitions must conform to the general
principles of the Financial Regulation 5.12 and, due consideration must
be given to:
(a) Best value for money;
(b) Fairness, integrity and transparency;
(c) Effective international competition;
(d) The interest of the United Nations.
(2) The Procurement Officer shall identify any issues that do not conform to
the UN FRR or other procedures on the procurement of goods or
services by the United Nations. Such issues shall be brought to the
attention of the Requisitioner, who should consult the Procurement
Officer and then must correct the requisition accordingly.
(3) Typical issues that do not strictly conform to the FRR are:
(a) Requirements designed to limit or do away with competition such
as:
(i) Specification of particular product (such as make and model
number) instead of generic description without a valid
justification;
(ii) Generic Specification formulated in a way that only one Vendor
or a limited group of Vendors can fulfil the requirement.
(b) Unjustified or unpersuasive requests for exemptions from effective
competition or other procedures such as:
(i) Claiming “exigency” even though no real emergency exists or
the emergency is due to a lack of planning;
(ii) Request for “standardisation” without adequate written
justification and supporting documentation, including approval
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of the ASG/OCSS issued after presentation to, and subsequent

recommendation by the HCC.
(c) Unrealistically short delivery times such as:
(i) Forwarding requisition when need is imminent instead of when
the need was established;
(ii) Submission of multiple requisitions in order to use funds by end
of budget period.
(d) Unrealistically low budget estimates such as:
(i) Using informal introductory or limited offers as basis for
budgeting;
(ii) Basing requisition on less than minimum number of units
necessary to fulfil need;
(iii)Requesting bare minimum with upward cost modifications later.
9.3. Identification of potential recipients of Solicitation Documents (Sourcing)
9.3.1. Introduction
(1) A key element of obtaining Best Value for Money in the Solicitation
process is identifying potential Vendors to fulfil the Requisitioner’s
need. The goal is to have multiple Vendors which can meet or exceed
the performance criteria so that competitive prices will be obtained. This
result can be achieved by utilizing various techniques, including market
research, Requests for Expressions of Interest (REOI), Requests for
Information (RFI), and Vendor registration. The activity of identifying
suitable goods and services on the market and potential Vendors to
provide such goods and services is generally referred to as “Sourcing”.
(2) In accordance with Financial Regulation 5.13, “tenders for equipment,
supplies and other requirements shall be invited by advertisement,
except where the Secretary-General deems that, in the interests of the
Organisation, a departure from this regulation is desirable”.
(3) In accordance with Financial Rule 105.14, in the case of formal methods
of solicitation, potential Vendors shall be identified by placing an
advertisement or by direct solicitation of invited suppliers.
(4) The identification of potential Vendors for receipt of Solicitation
Documents shall be undertaken in such a way as to ensure the integrity
of the process and the confidence of all users, Vendors and oversight
bodies.
(5) Advertising, as used under the above Regulation and Rule, generally
means the dissemination of the Solicitation through the issuance and
posting on UN/PD’s website of an RFI or Expressions of Interest (EOI),
in accordance with section 8.2.4. At Field Missions, depending on local
conditions, EOIs may not be possible or practical, and consequently,
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Procurement Officers at such Field Missions should consider alternative

methods for identifying potential suppliers.
(6) Additionally, Vendors identified through the RFI, EOI or other forms of
Market Research shall be included in the list of invitees in accordance
with sections 8.2.4 and 9.3.5. The Procurement Officer shall invite all
registered Vendors under the appropriate commodity codes, unless
a limitation in the number of invited Vendors is exceptionally accepted
as set forth in section 9.3.3.
(7) Vendors suggested by the Requisitioner or consultants shall be
evaluated in accordance with section 7.8.
9.3.2. Inclusion of provisionally registered Vendors

(1) Provisionally registered Vendors may be invited to participate in
a Solicitation process. In such case, the procedures of section 7.9.1 shall
be followed. The reason for the invitation shall be stated in writing and
approved in writing by the Chief of Section or the CPO.
(2) Such Vendors shall be clearly informed that formal approval and
registration is a prerequisite to enter into a contract with the United
Nations.
9.3.3. Exceptional limitation of number of Vendors to be invited

(1) The Procurement Officer may exceptionally, upon the written approval
of the applicable Chief of Section, Director, UN/PD or the CPO, limit
the number of invitees to fewer than all registered Vendors under the
appropriate commodity codes.
(2) Limitation of the number of Vendors may be acceptable under the
following circumstances:
(a) When the list is unduly long for the particular procurement action;
(see e.g., 9.3.4 (3));
(b) Upon completion of circulation of an EOI, see 9.3.5;
(c) Sole source, see 9.3.6;
(d) Security reasons, see 9.3.7;
(e) Low-value procurements, see 9.4.1;
(f) Other exceptional circumstances where, in the opinion of the
Director UN/PD, or the CPO, the situation so warrants. In such
eventuality, the exceptional circumstances as found by the Director
UN/PD, or the CPO, shall be recorded in writing and included in the
procurement case file;
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(3) Any limitation of the number of Vendors to be invited shall ensure that
equitable geographical distribution is upheld to the extent possible.
9.3.4. Minimum number of Vendors

(1) As a general rule, for all requirements estimated to cost more than
US $2,500, for single award, all registered Vendors for particular goods
or services should be invited to compete. However, in cases such as the
ones listed above, or whenever the particular circumstances of the case
render it impractical or not feasible, it is suggested to try to invite the
following minimum number of Vendors, taking into account that the
minimum number of invitees shall increase proportionally with the
estimated cost, to ensure maximum competition:
(a) For acquisitions between US $2,500 and US $30,000 a minimum of
five prospective Vendors;
(b) For acquisitions between US $30,000 and US $200,000 a minimum
of ten prospective Vendors;
(c) For acquisitions between US $200,000 and US $1,000,000 a
minimum of 15 prospective Vendors;
(d) For acquisitions between US $1,000,000 and US $5,000,000 a
minimum of 20 prospective Vendors; and
(e) For acquisitions above US $5,000,000, a minimum of 25
prospective Vendors.
(2) The Procurement Officer shall always strive to ensure equitable
geographical representation of Vendors. If the number of registered
Vendors is less than the minimum number established above, the
Procurement Officer shall, to the extent possible, initiate the procedures
in 9.3.1 in an effort to identify additional Vendors. If such an effort
turns unsuccessful or impractical due to the circumstances of the case,
only the registered Vendors may be invited to participate.
(3) These factors may be taken into account when the circumstances render
it necessary to limit the number of Vendors:
(a) Include only those Vendors that fulfil at least one of the following
conditions:
(i) Received previous award for the requirement;
(ii) Furnished a Solicitation Submission for similar requirement(s)
within the last three years;
(iii)Registered for the requirement(s) since last procurement
exercise; or
(iv) Been identified through the use of Expression of Interest or
Market Surveys, see 8.2.4.
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(b) Alternatively, the Procurement Officer may circulate an EOI in

accordance with section 9.3.5, to identify the Vendors interest or
otherwise in participating in the particular solicitation. Such EOI
shall clearly state that only those prospective Vendors that respond,
and are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective
evaluation of their submission, will receive the final Solicitation
Documents.
(c) Equitable geographical distribution should be reflected in the final
list of invitees.
9.3.5. Expression of Interest posted on UN/PD website

(1) The Procurement Officer should, for all cases requiring formal
solicitation, post an EOI notice on the UN/PD website for a period
ranging from two to four weeks depending on the circumstances of the
case, to identify the Vendors interest or otherwise in participating in the
particular solicitation. At Field Missions, Procurement Officers may
choose to post an EOI on the website of the Field Mission and/or
UN/PD.
(2) EOIs shall be in accordance with section 8.2.4 (6), and in addition fulfil
the following:
(a) Firms/organisations interested in a particular EOI that have not yet
been registered with the United Nations Procurement Division or the
Field Mission, as the case may be, must submit applications for
Vendor registration, along with detailed information demonstrating
experience and qualifications in provision of the relevant
commodities/services;
(b) The EOI does not constitute a solicitation. It should clearly explain
that the UN reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at
any time during the EOI and/or solicitation process. Thus,
submitting a reply to an EOI does not automatically guarantee that
such a firm will be considered for receipt of the solicitation when
issued;
(c) The EOI shall clearly state that only those prospective Vendors that
respond, and are deemed qualified upon completion of an objective
evaluation of their submission, will receive the final tender
solicitation document;
(d) In those cases in which an EOI will be posted, Procurement Officers
shall prepare a one page synopsis of the formal solicitation to all
registered Vendors via fax requesting interested Vendors to respond
by the deadline date established in the EOI;
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(e) Upon receipt of responses to the synopsis and the EOI, the
Procurement Officer may send a full copy of the invitation to bid or
Request for Proposal to all respondents who demonstrated interest at
time of release of the solicitation;
(f) The synopsis is not required in those cases for less than US $30,000
to be processed through a request for quotation. This procedure may
also be waived for urgent requirements or under special
circumstances, upon approval of the Director, UN/PD. However,
this procedure does not replace the requirement to post the REOI;
(g) Records of the synopsis sent and responses received should be kept
on file.
(3) This procedure shall not be used to unduly limit competition, and the
result may be cancelled if the minimum number of required Vendors
does not reply to the EOI, and the Section Chief or the CPO agrees with
the action to be taken.
(4) If the Procurement Officer decides not to post an EOI because the
circumstances of the case do not warrant doing so, he/she shall
document the reasons in a note to the case file.
9.3.6. Sole Source

(1) Exceptionally, the list of invitees may consist of only one Vendor,
namely for acquisitions covered under Financial Rule 105.16. (a) (i), see
section 9.5.1 (2) (a).
(2) In such cases, in order to ensure transparency and integrity of the
process, a notice of intent to procure an item or service sole source
should be issued in the form of an EOI and posted for a period ranging
from two (2) to four (4) weeks depending on the circumstances of the
case. This notification should give Vendors the opportunity to submit
a statement of their qualifications, should they feel that they might also
be qualified.
(3) In those cases where a statement of qualification is received from
a Vendor, a determination shall be made whether the conditions of
Financial Rule 105.16. (a) (i) still apply. (See Section 9.5.1 (2)).
(4) If the Procurement Officer decides not to post an EOI as a notice of
intent to procure sole source, because the circumstances of the case do
not warrant so, he/she shall document the reasons in writing in a note to
the case file.
9.3.7. Security considerations

(1) The Requisitioner or the Security and Safety Service may request
UN/PD to limit the number of invitees due to security reasons. The
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UN/PD shall seek the advice and recommendation of the Security and
Safety Service for criteria on selection of Vendors due to said security
reasons, and the ASG/OCSS shall approve such limitation before the
competitive solicitation is issued.
(2) Upon such approval, the UN/PD shall limit the number of invitees based
on the approved criteria and issue the Solicitation Documents only to
those Vendors that fulfil the specific security requirements.
9.3.8. Deletion of Vendors from the list of invitees

(1) The Procurement Officer may, upon approval of the Chief of Section,
UN/PD, Director UN/PD or the CPO, delete from the list of registered
Vendors who have not replied or acknowledged three previous
invitations to submit a solicitation. The Procurement Officer shall
subsequently inform the VDO who shall review whether the Vendor
should be removed from the UN/PD Vendor database for the provision
of that specific good or service.
(2) If a registered Vendor, in the opinion of the Procurement Officer, has
a record of poor performance, the Procurement Officer shall provide the
VDO with such information. The VDO may, at his or her discretion,
initiate the procedures described in sections 7.12 through to 7.15 of this
Manual to establish whether said Vendor should be suspended or
removed from the UN/PD Vendor database. Provided it is decided to
suspend or remove the Vendor from the Vendor database, said Vendor
shall be suspended for the period of the suspension and be deleted from
the list of invitees and the Vendor Register.
9.3.9. Certification of fair establishment of list of invitees

(1) The Procurement Officer shall certify that the list of prospective
Vendors to whom the Solicitation Documents are distributed represents
all registered Vendors for the required deliverable, taking into account
section 9.3.4.
(2) If the number of invitees has been limited, the Procurement Officer shall
certify that the Chief of Section, Director, UN/PD or the CPO, has
approved such short-listing and the conditions used for short-listing.
Such written approval to limit the number of invitees shall be registered
in the Contract file.
9.4. Methods of Solicitation
9.4.1. Low-value procurement

(1) In accordance with Financial Rule 105.4, expenditures under US $2,500
do not require the recording of an obligation. Also, individual purchases
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of up to US $2,500 per item and per transaction do not require

competitive bidding and the following procedures shall be followed:
(a) The Procurement Officer or an authorised official with the
appropriate delegation of authority can effectuate individual direct
purchases up to US $2,500;
(b) The Procurement Officer or authorised official should check PD’s
intranet website to ascertain whether there is a current System
contract for the provision of the required item/service. If a system
contract is in place, the purchase shall be made under the System
contract;
(c) If the United Nations has standardized purchases of a certain
product/service with a specific Vendor, those products/services shall
be acquired from this Vendor;
(d) The Procurement Officer or authorised official, after exercising
judgement as to quality and price, shall obtain informal quotes via
phone, fax, Internet or in person. The request for quotes shall
include all requirements (e.g., quantity, delivery time, etc.);
(e) In order to ensure economy, efficiency and fair market prices, the
Procurement Officer or authorised official needs to assess that
he/she is getting the best possible value;
(f) The Procurement Officer or authorised official shall document the
assessment by issuing a memo to the case file, stating that he/she has
in good faith obtained the best reasonable price;
(g) In these cases, the Procurement Officer or the authorised official
shall issue a short Purchase Order or Contract, whichever applies,
and shall forward a copy to the Procurement Office.
(2) In case a purchasing card is used, the purchasing card procedures and
guidelines shall be followed.
9.4.2. Document types

(1) The UN utilises one of three standard documents as Solicitation
Documents, each to be used for different types of procurement. The type
of procurement to be selected shall also take into account consideration
of prudent commercial practices. This means, the use of a competitive
selection process appropriate within the particular industry for the goods
or services being sought. The selection of the type of Solicitation
Document shall be justified in writing by the Procurement Officer and
made part of the Source Selection Plan.
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(2) Each format is based upon a consideration of the four principles of

Financial Regulation 5.12, the specific technical considerations and
actual monetary thresholds as follows:
(a) Informal Method of Solicitation
A Request for Quotation (RFQ) shall be used for the procurement of
simple, uncomplicated goods of standard and firm Specifications
(very clearly defined and continuously used deliverables) of total
estimated value not exceeding US $30,000. For requirements with
total estimated value less than US $2,500 the procedures set forth in
9.4.1 can be used. The final contractual document is a UN Purchase
Order or a written UN Contract. A sample RFQ is attached as Annex
D-16;
(b) Formal Method of Solicitation
An Invitation to Bid (ITB) shall be used for the procurement of
goods and services of standard and firm Specifications (very clearly
defined or continuously used deliverables) of the total estimated
value in excess of US $30,000. In these cases, the Contract shall be
awarded under Financial Rule 105.15 (a) to the “qualified bidder
whose bid substantially conforms to the requirements set forth in the
solicitation documents and is evaluated to be the lowest cost to the
UN”. In other words, “lowest cost technically acceptable, and in the
best interests of the UN.” The final contractual instrument is a UN
Contract. A sample ITB is attached as Annex D-17;
Due to the specialised nature of Air Charter Agreements, the United
Nations uses a modified ITB for Air Charter Services, specifically
developed for all short-term and long-term aircraft charter and
related services. The final contractual instrument should be based on
the UN Aircraft Charter Agreement. Samples of all Air Charter
related documents are attached as Annexes D-18A through D-18E;
(c) Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be used for procurement of
deliverables that cannot be quantitatively or qualitatively expressed
in sufficient detail to allow use of an ITB at the time the Solicitation
Document is issued, such as for professional services or similar
services. An RFP shall also be used in the case of outsourcing non-
core activities and services. An RFP shall also be used for purchase
of complex goods using a functional Specification when proposals
from the invitees are preferred. Specifications shall be clear,
comprehensive and preferably performance oriented, in order to
ensure fair and equal treatment of the prospective Vendors. The
Contract shall be awarded, under Financial Rule 105.15 (b), “to the
qualified proposer whose proposal, all factors considered, is the
most responsive to the requirements set forth in the solicitation
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documents”. The evaluation shall be in accordance with given

weights and factors, i.e., a weighted evaluation in the best interests
of the United Nations. In other words, not necessarily the lowest
cost. An RFP shall generally result in the issuance of a Contract and
not a Purchase Order. The final contractual document is usually
a written UN contract, developed according to the specified
requirement, including price and other factors, and, as applicable,
negotiations with one or more of the prospective Vendors. A sample
RFP is attached as Annex D-19.
9.4.3. Modification of standard Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents attached in Annexes D-16 through D-19
contain the minimum required terms and conditions for soliciting UN
requirements. The terms and conditions of the Solicitation Documents
should be modified by the Procurement Officer to encompass
requirements of a specialized nature, provided that such modifications
do not alter the applicable General Conditions of Contract (UNGCC).
9.4.4. UN General Conditions

(1) The Solicitation Document shall require that bidders indicate, as part of
their Submission, that they have read, understood and agree to comply
with the UNGCC (see Annexes D-9 through D-12).
(2) The Solicitation Document shall also indicate that non-acceptance of
any of the terms of the UNGCC may lead to the rejection of the
Submission.
9.5. Exceptions to use of Solicitation Documents
9.5.1. Use of exceptions

(1) Procurement Officers should exercise sound judgement and caution in
applying any of the exceptions listed in Financial Rule 105.16. In these
cases, the contract may be awarded on the basis of an appropriate
method of solicitation or on the basis of a directly negotiated contract to
a qualified Vendor whose offer or proposal substantially conforms to
the requirement at an acceptable price.
(2) Additionally, the following general guidance should be taken into
consideration for each of the listed exceptions:
(a) The exception for the non-existence of a competitive marketplace
applies to goods and services for which only one manufacturer and
source exists, or when similar or generic items that fulfil the
requirements are not available. Items that are not sold at uniform
fixed prices, although protected by patents or copyrights, are not
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necessarily covered by this exception and shall be subject to

competitive bidding if no other exception applies;
(b) The exception for the need to standardise the requirement shall be
used only when such standardisation limits the acquisition to only
one Vendor, and such standardisation has been recommended by the
HCC and approved by the ASG/OCSS. If multiple Vendors can
fulfil the standardised requirement, competition shall be sought on
a “no substitute” basis for the specified part number and brand;
(c) The exception for contracts resulting from cooperation with other
organisations in the UN system should be exercised in accordance
with Financial Rule 105.17 and provided that the regulations and
rules of those organisations are consistent with those of the United
Nations and shall apply in circumstances such as:
(i) UN acts jointly with another organisation of the UN system to
achieve economies of scale. In this case, the organisations may
elect to have one organisation “lead” the procurement process
(i.e., the “Lead Agency”), and the “Lead Agency” signs the
contract and all other organisations either:(i.) sign the same
Contract; (ii.) issue Purchase Orders against the contract signed
by the “Lead Agency”; or, (iii.) sign a separate
Contract/Purchase Order with the successful Vendor and under
terms and conditions consistent with the ones negotiated by the
Lead Agency. In this case, the RFP/ITB and the contract signed
by the “Lead Agency” should include special clauses to address
the lead agency arrangements. The UN shall submit the Lead
Agency contract to the HCC, if applicable and, if it is a system
contract, the UN shall communicate to the HCC the estimated
not to exceed amount to be procured by the UN under the
contract;
(ii) UN relies on the procurement decision of another UN
organisation and enters into a direct Contract with the successful
Vendor without undertaking a separate selection process. In this
case, certain conditions shall be met: the requirements are
substantially the same; the organization whose decision is being
relied upon has recently made the award; the terms and
conditions are substantially the same; the costs are favourable to
the UN and the administrative costs of directly contracting with
the successful Vendor significantly outweigh the costs of
undertaking a new and separate procurement selection process;
(iii)UN requests another organisation to conduct a procurement
exercise on its behalf. This alternative shall be used when the
UN lacks the particular expertise and the other organisation has
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a recognized expertise in procuring particular requirements that

would add value to the process through savings in time and
administrative cost, while maximising economies of scale;
(iv) Other special cases approved by the ASG/OCSS.
(d) In cases of cooperation with other organisations of the UN system,
the ASG/OCSS may, as appropriate, enter into agreements with such
organisations for such purposes, with application of UN procedures
as may be appropriate for the case;
(e) The exception for offers for identical goods and services applies if
said deliverables was subject to a complete procurement exercise,
i.e., original contract award less than 120 days prior to the new
contract award. Generally, no more than three consecutive awards
should be given to the same Vendor within a 120 day period using
this exception. If more awards fall within the 120 day period, and
additional awards are foreseen thereafter, UN/PD shall, to the extent
feasible, develop a Systems Contract for said goods and services,
through a competitive exercise;
(f) The exception for previous solicitations without a result applies if the
previous solicitation was without result and completed less than six
months earlier without result prior to the new solicitation;
(g) The exception for purchase or lease of real property applies if similar
property is not available in the immediate geographical vicinity of
the requested property. If other property of an acceptable standard is
available, the United Nations shall compete said purchase or lease.
The Procurement Officer should, to the extent feasible, seek the
service of a qualified real estate broker or consultant to determine
a market range for the selling price or the rental rate;
(h) The exception for exigency cases applies as set forth in section 9.5.2.
Prior to awarding a contract on an exigency basis, the Procurement
Officer should consider whether it is feasible to split the requirement
and award parts on an exigency basis, and the remainder by
competitive bidding, provided such action is acceptable to the
Requisitioner, and does not impinge on operational requirements;
(i) The exception for services that cannot be objectively evaluated
applies where the requirement is such that the criteria for the
evaluation of the competitiveness of bids or proposals are difficult to
establish. For example, external printing of postage stamps, or the
production of artwork or films. Written justification of such
procurement action is required in each instance;
(j) The ASG/OCSS may give written authorisation to the Procurement
Office, at his or her discretion, to complete the Procurement process
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without formal solicitation, provided the ASG/OCSS determines

that such formal solicitation will not give satisfactory results.
(3) If a contract is awarded under an exception allowed by UN Financial
Rule 105.16, the Procurement Officer shall place a written record in the
case file of the facts on which the award was based, including copies of
statements from other parties requesting the exception.
9.5.2. Special guidance on exigency situations
(1) Exigency is defined as “an exceptional compelling and emergent need,
not resulting from poor planning or management or from concerns over
the availability of funds, that will lead to serious damage, loss or injury
to property or persons if not addressed immediately”.
(2) Exigency is not an acceptable rationale:
(a) In situations resulting from delay or omission on the part of the
requisitioning office;
(b) If in the opinion of the Director, UN/PD, the additional cost or other
substantial burden to the Organisation arising from a waiver of
competitive bidding is likely to disproportionately exceed the
expected results from competitive bidding. In such a situation, the
requisitioning office may apply in writing to the ASG/OCSS for
a final decision.
(3) Waiver from the use of formal Solicitation Documents in favour of
informal competition or direct negotiation on grounds of exigency shall
be permitted under the following conditions:
(a) Where the circumstances are such that they do not suitably lend
themselves to the time required for competitive bidding to take
place, such as the need to react to sudden onset of an urgent
situation;
(b) When the Organisation would otherwise face serious damage, loss
or injury to property or persons or would incur considerable
additional expenditure.
(4) The head of the Department at Headquarters requesting a waiver on the
basis of “exigency” shall certify the factual circumstances warranting
procurement on such basis. The above notwithstanding, the UN/PD
should make all attempts to conduct a Market Survey, to the extent
possible, to ensure that the costs of the product or service purchased
under such circumstances are reasonable.
(5) In a case of certified exigency, review by the LCC and/or the HCC and
approval by DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO and/or ASG/OCSS, if applicable,
may be on an ex-post facto basis only if the conditions of section 12.1.8
are also met.
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9.6. Amendment of Solicitations Documents

(1) If it becomes necessary to modify the Solicitation Documents in any
way after they have been submitted to prospective Vendors, a written
amendment shall be issued to all parties who received the original
Solicitation Documents. The amendment shall refer to the original
Solicitation Documents, include the amendment number, and shall set
forth in a clear and complete manner the exact changes made.
(2) The Procurement Officer shall evaluate whether ample time remains for
the prospective Vendors to consider the amended Solicitation
Documents. If ample time is not available, the Officer should, with
written notice to all prospective Vendors, extend the Bid Closure to
ensure that the amendment is taken into consideration. Alternatively,
he/she shall restate the original Bid Closure in the amendment. This
should not be construed as authority to postpone the date and time of
opening without careful consideration of the factors involved, such as
preferred delivery date, cost variations, etc.
9.7. Cancellation of Solicitation Documents

(1) To the extent possible, the UN should avoid cancelling Solicitation
Documents, unless it is clear that the formal solicitation will not give
satisfactory results, for example, when the solicited deliverables are no
longer needed, the requirements have substantially changed, funding is
no longer available, or the continuation of the solicitation process is no
longer in the best interest of the United Nations.
(2) If it becomes necessary to cancel the solicitation prior to Bid Closure,
the Procurement Officer shall notify all recipients of the Solicitation
Documents that said solicitation has been cancelled. Such notification
shall be distributed in the same manner as the original Solicitation
Documentation, in addition other means, such as facsimile and e-mail
may be used.
(3) The Procurement Officer shall evaluate whether or not the recipient
shall return the Solicitation Documents, taking into consideration the
confidential and sensitive nature of the documents. The Procurement
Officer, may alternatively request the recipient to destroy said
(4) After notifying the cancellation, the Procurement Officer may decide to
issue new Solicitation Documents. In this case, if possible, all
companies invited to participate in the cancelled exercise shall be
invited.
(5) If the Procurement Officer decides to directly award a procurement
contract after notifying the cancelation of the solicitation documents, the
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procedures of section 9.5.1 in furtherance of Financial Rule 105.16,

shall be followed.
9.8. Consultation with the Office of Legal Affairs

In cases where the Requisitioner or the Procurement Officer believes
that a procurement will be especially complex or sensitive (e.g., because
the procurement is of an especially high value, presents novel legal
issues, or posses a serious risk of damage to property or injury), and if
time and circumstances permit, the Procurement Officer, upon
consultation with the Section Chief, may seek to involve OLA at an
early stage of the procurement process in order to ensure that all legal
issues implicated by the solicitation documents and/or any draft contract
are addressed in a timely manner.
9.9. Development of Solicitation Documents
9.9.1. Introduction
(1) The Procurement Officer shall draft the Solicitation Documents in close
cooperation with the Requisitioner/user, considering the factors set forth
below.
(2) At a minimum, the Solicitation Documents shall include all clauses that
will have a price impact, such as specific insurance requirements,
performance bonds, warranties, guarantees, liquidated damages,
standard UN payment policy, potential length of contract, anticipated
volume for Systems Contracts, etc.
(3) Generally, accepted procurement practices and techniques, such as
Performance Based Contracting, Incentive Contracting etc., should be
considered in developing Solicitation Documents, where appropriate.
However, the overriding consideration should be given to the Best
Value for Money principle. Requisitioners need to seek information on
these techniques from the Procurement Officer.
(4) Because provisions in Solicitation Documents become provisions of the
eventual Contract, attention to details at this stage by Requisitioners and
Procurement Officers is essential. Instruction on drafting specific
contract provisions is a function of UN/PD, for which advice from
UN/OLA is sought when necessary.
9.9.2. Considerations in preparing Solicitation Documents

(1) The United Nations shall issue Solicitation Documents appropriate for
the requirement, unless it is proposed to award the contract without
a solicitation in accordance with an exception provided for under
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(2) Usually, Solicitation Documents are prepared in English, and should

clarify that offers or proposals shall also be in English. However, in the
case of local procurement, the CPO may decide that it is in the best
interest of the UN to issue Solicitation Documents in the local language.
In these cases, the Solicitation Documents shall clearly establish the
required language of the response.
9.9.3. Lump-sum or group pricing basis

(1) The United Nations may issue Solicitation Documents on an “all or
nothing” basis covering a large number of low-cost line items where
split contract awards would not be advantageous to the United Nations
for logistical and administrative reasons. The Solicitation Document
shall state that the United Nations shall retain the option to convert “all
or nothing” bid prices into pro rata unit prices.
(2) The Solicitation Document can, at the Procurement Officer’s discretion,
accept alternative submissions whereby the prospective Vendor can
respond on an item-by-item basis or on an “all or nothing” basis, as
appropriate.
9.9.4. Similar items

(1) The Solicitation Document shall, to the extent possible, group similar
items but can, at the Procurement Officer’s discretion, allow
submissions on a non-group basis.
(2) If the items requested are dissimilar, the Procurement Officer shall, to
the extent possible and practicable, split the items into separate
invitations.
9.9.5. Total Cost of Ownership

In the case of certain material acquisitions such as requisition of
information systems or vehicles, the Solicitation Documents shall, to the
extent possible, cover the Total Cost of Ownership of the full system.
9.9.6. Quantities
(1) When the exact quantity of an item is not known in advance, an
estimated quantity shall be indicated in the Solicitation Documents, with
a provision that the United Nations reserves the right to increase or
decrease the indicated quantity by a certain percentage, usually not to
exceed 25%.
(2) If the foreseen deviation is higher than 25%, a minimum quantity shall
be established with options to acquire additional quantities at the UN’s
discretion, up to a maximum quantity. Such Solicitation Documents
shall specify a definite termination date for any resulting contract,
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normally within the fiscal period for which the United Nations has
obligated appropriate funds.
(3) Solicitation Documents for an open-ended quantity should contain
a reservation that the United Nations has the right to cancel any
resulting Purchase Order or contract, upon reasonable advance notice,
whether or not any or all of the commodities covered therein have been
ordered, as provided in the contract.
(4) Two examples of clauses suitable for inclusion in an open-ended
quantity Solicitation Documents are as follows:
(a) The intent of this Solicitation is to secure unit prices on the above-
mentioned requirements during the period (start-date) to (end-date),
inclusive; and, subject to satisfactory service, during this period the
requirements will be purchased from the successful bidder. The
quantity of the material to be so purchased is not guaranteed, but is
estimated as indicated in the tender;
(b) The above-mentioned quantities are estimates of the requirement
during the period (start-date) to (end-date). The estimated
requirement during said period, subject to satisfactory service, will
be purchased from the successful bidder on a non-exclusive basis,
and will not be less than the minimum number of units nor more
than the maximum number of units of such to be provided in the
contract.
9.9.7. Bid closure

(1) In accordance with section 8.2.2, the Requisitioner, in consultation with
the Procurement Office, shall establish a timeline for the fulfilment of
the requirement. The Procurement Officer shall determine the length of
time required to initiate, and complete the procurement process for
requirements, starting from receipt of a requisition to contract signature.
This must, to the extent possible, be determined in cooperation with the
Requisitioner. Examples of average timelines for various Solicitation
Documents are attached as Annex D-20.
(2) In making such determination, consideration should be given to the
feasibility of the advertisement through an Expression of Interest on the
UN/PD website, complexity of the Specifications, time required for
delivery of documents through mail systems, genuine exigency and the
geographical location of the prospective Vendors. For complex
requirements that require input from technical experts, additional time
to perform the steps should be considered. Furthermore, additional time
may be required to conduct bidders’ conferences, on-site clarification
rounds with the invitees. Any extension of the Bid Closure due to such
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clarification rounds or conferences shall be communicated to all

invitees.
(3) As part of the timeline determination, Procurement Officers shall set the
date and time for opening of bids (ITBs) or proposals (RFPs), in
consultation with the bid opening officials. The Procurement Officer
shall, to the extent possible, ensure that prospective Vendors are given
sufficient time to understand the Solicitation Documents and formulate
the appropriate reply to said solicitation.
(4) Upon confirmation of the bid opening date and time, the Procurement
Officer shall state the deadline for receipt of bids (ITBs) or proposals
(RFPs) and opening time in the Solicitation Documents.
9.9.8. Period of validity of bids

(1) Bids/Proposals shall remain valid for the period specified in the
Solicitation Documents. Usually, depending on the circumstances of the
case, the validity of the bid should range from 60 to 180 days. A period
of validity of 90 days is recommended in large procurement cases. A bid
with a shorter validity period than requested in the Solicitation
Documents shall be rejected as non-responsive.
(2) In exceptional circumstances, prior to the expiration of the bid validity
period, the Procurement Officer may request potential Vendors to
extend the period of validity of their bids. The request and the responses
shall be made in writing. If a bid bond is requested in accordance with
section 9.9.12, it shall also be extended for a corresponding period.
9.9.9. Delivery time and place

(1) The Solicitation Documents shall state the delivery time and/or the
place of delivery of the required goods or services. If the Solicitation
Document states a specific date for delivery of the goods or services at
the final destination, Vendors may be invited to quote the best
alternative delivery offer, including schedules of partial shipments.
(2) Where there is an urgent requirement for the goods and services, the
Solicitation Documents shall state that an offer of early delivery of the
deliverables is an important factor in the evaluation of bids or proposals.
(3) The Solicitation Documents, save those for Systems Contracts, shall
state the place of delivery, delivery terms as per the appropriate
international trade terms (INCOTERMS 2000, i.e., FCA, DDU, etc.)
describing the delivery conditions and, to the extent possible, the
method of delivery.
(4) The Procurement Officer shall carefully evaluate the merits of using UN
shipping agents versus having the Vendor handle the shipping, and shall
include provisions in the Solicitation Documents to obtain sufficient
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data for such evaluation. Payment shall be tied to the delivery of the
shipping documents, or goods, as the case may be; accordingly, the
shipping method determines when such payment is due.
(5) Determination of the delivery terms of the goods shall be through the
establishment of the lowest landed cost, i.e., the cost of the goods with
the addition of the cost of transporting the goods to their destination. In
addition, the time factor shall also be considered, as it normally takes an
additional 3–4 weeks to complete a transport solicitation, if the UN
performs the transportation through its own freight forwarder.
(6) Each of the specific INCOTERMS and the recommended INCOTERMS
with examples are discussed in section 9.12.
9.9.10. Transfer of ownership

The Procurement Officer shall include a provision in the Solicitation
Documents that the United Nations takes title to the goods
simultaneously with the transfer of risk, as provided for under the
specified INCOTERM.
9.9.11. Inspection and acceptance clauses

(1) For certain deliverables, the UN can condition acceptance of an offer to
prior inspection of the deliverables, if it is deemed prudent by the UN to
do so. Such inspection can be performed by the UN or by its duly
authorised agent. Inspection by the latter shall, to the extent possible, be
used to ensure that an independent qualified third party confirms the
quality of the deliverables.
(2) The requirement for such prior inspection shall be included in the
Solicitation Documentation and the necessity for such inspection and
methods to be used shall be clearly stated. Furthermore, the Solicitation
Documents shall state that the UN shall not be responsible for expenses
incurred by the prospective Vendor in connection with such inspection.
(3) Normally, prior inspection, preferably using an independent qualified
third party, such as international surveillance companies, should be used
where the nature of the deliverables is such, that verification of the
quality of the deliverables is prudent. Typical examples include
pharmaceuticals and vaccinations, or high value goods being supplied
by a new source.
9.9.12. Bid Bond

(1) The Procurement Officer shall exercise professional judgement to
ensure that the potential Vendors have sufficient financial strength to
complete the project on time and at the agreed cost.
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(2) For Solicitation Documents regarding delivery of goods or services that

are of time or politically sensitive nature, or where it is in the best
interest of the Organisation, the Procurement Officer should include
a requirement for a “Bid Bond” or similar security, such as certified
check, in the requirements. The size of the security shall be a fixed
amount based on the circumstances of the case. The solicitation
document shall specify any requirements with respect to the issuer and
the nature, form, amount and other principal terms and conditions of the
Bid Bond.
(3) The Solicitation Document shall include requirements for the validity of
the Bid Bond, normally 90 days after the validity date of the
Submission, with the right to extend if the contractual instrument has
not yet been placed prior to the expiration of the bond. The validity of
the Bid Bond should be for the same period of time as the validity of the
bid or the proposal, which usually ranges from 60 to 180 days.
(4) The Bid Bond shall be promptly returned to unsuccessful bidders and
upon:
(a) The expiry of the Bid Bond;
(b) The entry into force of a Contract and the provision of
a Performance Bond (unless it has been agreed that the Bid Bond
will function as a Performance Bond as well);
(c) The termination of the tender proceedings; or
(d) The withdrawal of the bidder’s proposal prior to the deadline for the
submission of bidder’s proposal.
(5) A sample Bid Bond is attached as Annex D-21.
9.9.13. Security of Performance Bonds

(1) The Procurement Officer shall exercise professional judgement to
ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect the interests of
the Organisation throughout the term of the contractual obligation. The
UN can require Vendors to provide security or performance bonds to
guarantee satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms of the
contract, if such requirement is included in the Solicitation Document.
Generally, such bonds are not necessary when the UN retains
payment(s) until after milestones of performance.
(2) For contracts with a value over US $100,000, it may be prudent to
require the contractor to provide a performance bond and a labour and
materials payment bond, if applicable. The decision to require such
a bond shall be based on factors such as the contractor’s reputation and
experience, as well as the cost of the bond weighed against the
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perceived potential risk to the UN should the contractor fail to perform

the contract satisfactorily.
(3) If applicable, the Solicitation Documents shall include the request for
a performance bond to ensure adherence to timely conclusion of
contract obligations for the deliverables. The value of the performance
bond shall be determined by the nature of the industry and the
deliverables required, and the extent of financial risk to the UN. The
bond shall represent a percentage of the contract price, normally in the
range of 10 to 30 percent, in the currency of the contract, and can be
requested in the form of a bank guarantee. Where applicable, this format
of the performance bond shall be included in the Solicitation Document.
A sample performance bond is attached as Annex D-22A and a sample
standby letter of credit is attached as Annex D-22B.
9.9.14. Liquidated damages

(1) The Solicitation Document may include a clause for stipulation of
liquidated damages to ensure timely contract performance; the level
thereof shall be included in the Solicitation Document. The level shall
be tailored to the specific type of deliverables and to the operational
sensitivity of the project’s schedule and duration, where applicable.
Generally, if liquidated damages are required, the UN shall require
a fixed percentage of the contract value per week that the deliverables
are late, up to a reasonable maximum percentage of the contract value,
normally 10 percent.
(2) Any request for liquidated damages shall also be included in the
contract as per section 13.6.3 (3) (i).
9.9.15. Payment flow

(1) Generally, the UN will pay net 30 days upon delivery of products or
services in accordance with the delivery terms. For services, the UN
may enter into subscription type arrangements, which require advance
payment or payment on a periodic basis for services rendered. Advance
and progress payment may be agreed upon in accordance with Financial
Rule 105.19.
(2) Under certain conditions, it may be prudent to establish specially
developed payment terms taking payment flow into consideration. The
UN may opt to pay for part of the goods or services prior to delivery,
upon completion of clearly defined milestones and provided adequate
security for said payment can be established. Such deviation shall only
be used as approved by the relevant Section Chief, Director UN/PD or
the CPO, and be tailored to the specific procurement.
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9.9.16. Quality assurance

(1) It may be prudent to require a certain level of quality assurance of the
Vendor prior to Contract Award in order for the UN to ascertain that the
Vendor has systems in place to minimise the risk to the programme and
to maximise the possibility for delivery within the agreed time and cost
of a sufficient quality product or service. Failure to adequately address
risk and quality may increase the cost of the procurement and possibly
the cost of using the goods and services.
(2) Factors to consider with respect to quality assurance include the design
process complexity of the deliverable, the design maturity of the goods,
the complexity of the manufacturing process or service, the
characteristics of the products or services to be delivered, any safety
issues, and the contractual value involved.
(3) The Procurement Officer should identify events that, if they occur, may
prevent the Organisation from achieving the objective of the
procurement exercise. Furthermore, the Procurement Officer should
assess the likelihood of such an event occurring and the consequences if
such events occur. If the likelihood is high and/or the consequences
major or extreme, the Procurement Officer should require higher levels
of quality assurance. It may, in these instances, also be prudent to
develop, in consultation with the Requisitioner, risk management plans
as part of the procurement.
(4) Quality assurance can be performed at multiple levels throughout the
life of the contractual relationship, as follows:
(a) Inspection by the customer, e.g., pre-shipment inspection and/or
post-shipment inspection and/or standard UN R&I;
(b) Independent testing, controls, regulations, assessment, e.g.,
adherence to local regulations, testing of the product by independent
sources, professional/trade qualifications, industry standards or
quality plans by the Vendor;
(c) Quality systems standard, e.g., ISO-standards, ANSI-standards,
GMP or other internationally recognised standards developed and
awarded to the Vendor proving the capacity and knowledge of said
Vendor for the provision of the applicable deliverables.
(5) The Procurement Officer shall include relevant wording in the
Solicitation Documents, requesting proof of adherence to high quality
assurance levels as applicable.
9.9.17. Evaluation Criteria

If the requirement is estimated to exceed the threshold for submission to
the HCC, and the requirement necessitates the use of an RFP, the
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Procurement Officer shall include the following in the Solicitation

Documents:
(a) The criteria to be used in evaluating proposals, in descending order
of importance, normally without identifying the weights or
adjectival descriptions, unless such would be desirable for obtaining
better proposals, and a statement that price/cost may become more
important when technical proposals are of relatively equal merit;
(b) Any minimum requirements for each criterion, as applicable;
(c) That the UN may award a contractual instrument based on the initial
proposals received and evaluated, or, may choose to use the Best
and Final Offer procedure (see section 11.10) to negotiate with a
competitive range of prospective Vendors determined by the UN
based on the evaluation of the initial proposals received to have
a reasonable chance of award with the correction of minor
deficiencies.
9.9.18. Subsidiaries or branches

The Solicitation Documents should require the proposers to indicate in
their response whether any of the services are to be provided by
a subsidiary (i.e., separate legal entity) or branches of the proposer. If
a subsidiary is involved in the provision of the goods or services, the
UNGCC and the UN Contractual terms will have to be accepted by such
subsidiaries. In addition, those subsidiaries will be required to sign both
the proposal and any resulting contract with the United Nations. The
Solicitation Documents should indicate that the UN would only deal
with one party or focal point.
9.9.19. Subcontractors
The Solicitation Documents should indicate that the proposers shall
identify subcontractors that will be material to the proposers’
performance of the services.
9.9.20. Other clauses

The Procurement Officer shall ensure that the Solicitation Documents
include, by reference in the UNGCC, provisions regarding Intellectual
Property Rights; Taxes; Protests, Disputes and Appeals; Subcontracting
and Termination of Contracts. Any deviations from these standard
clauses shall be approved by OLA prior to the issuance of the
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9.9.21. Rejection of Submissions

The UN shall reserve the right to reject any or all Submissions received,
whenever such rejection is in the interest of the Organisation. (See,
Financial Rule 105.15. (c)).
9.9.22. Samples/demonstration with Submission

(1) If samples of goods offered are required as part of the evaluation, the
Solicitation Documents shall state the number, size and other detailed
Specifications of the required goods, as well as a description of the tests
that will be applied thereto.
(2) The Solicitation Documents shall clearly state that samples shall be
provided free of charge and that they are usually non-returnable by the
UN, but may be returned at the cost of the Vendor in “as-is” condition.
The UN shall make no guarantee to the condition of the sample
whatsoever upon completion of the UN’s evaluation. If the sample is
not returned, it shall become part of the UN’s regular inventory upon
completion of the designated tests and technical evaluation. Failure to
provide the required sample shall render the Submission non-compliant.
(3) The UN may require that the offered equipment be demonstrated as part
of the evaluation. The Solicitation Document shall state the scope of
such demonstrations. Such demonstrations shall be provided free of
charge, and the UN shall not accept any liability for and damages to or
loss of the goods in conjunction with such demonstration.
9.9.23. Sales and trade-in

(1) If the goods to be supplied are to replace existing UN equipment, the
Solicitation Documents can request the trade-in of the used equipment.
However, no material may be considered for trade-in or sale without prior
review and appropriate recommendation by the Headquarters or Local Property
Survey Boards, as the case may be, and approved by the designated officials.
Requisitioners shall obtain such approval prior to submitting the request to the
Procurement Office. The trade-in shall be in accordance with Chapter 16 and
the guidelines set forth below.
(2) If the Solicitation Documents request trade-in of the equipment, it shall then
request three separate bid prices, generally as follows:
(a) Bid price for the new item(s);
(b) An offer for the old item(s) as part payment of the new one; and
(c) An offer for the old item(s) as a separate and independent transaction.
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(3) The equipment offered for sale or trade-in shall be described in suitable detail in
the Solicitation Documents, including, but not limited to:
(a) The condition of the item on an “as is” basis ( e.g., useable, serviceable,
etc).;
(b) An enumeration of all attachments or accessories offered with it;
(c) The location of the equipment and the name of the custodian;
(d) The hours during which it may be inspected.
(4) If the possibility for trade-in is requested, the UN shall also explore other
alternatives, and the Solicitation Documents shall include the following
provision:
(a) “The UN reserves the right to accept or reject your trade-in offer within
sixty days of receipt and acceptance of the new equipment.”
(b) This clause should allow sufficient time to advertise for competitive
prices for comparison with the trade-in offer, with award going to the
highest bidder.
(5) The following clauses are appropriate for use in Solicitation Documents related
to the sale of products, equipment, or other property declared as surplus or
unserviceable:
(a) A monetary offer, independent of any purchase of new equipment by the
UN, is also invited for the above-described equipment;
(b) It is understood and agreed that any offer to purchase the above-
described equipment in the existing condition, without a warranty, is
based upon prompt surrender of the item to the successful Buyer, upon
payment in full of the purchase price;
(c) The UN reserves the right to continue to operate such used equipment in
any proper manner until delivery of the new equipment has been
accomplished, or until the purchase price, if sold independently, has
been paid in full.
9.9.24. Method of submission

(1) The Solicitation Documentation shall clearly state the method of
delivery for Submissions. Generally, submissions shall be in writing to
the UN/PD or the CPO, to be submitted by mail, messenger, or
overnight delivery. Such submissions shall be sent in sealed envelopes
marked with the Solicitation Documentation number and the Bid
Opening date, time and place.
(2) For low-value procurement, the Procurement Officer may allow the
prospective Vendors to furnish the Submission by way of facsimile or
may accept quotations via electronic means or orally. In this latter case,
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the Procurement Officer shall document the quotations received in

a note to the file.
(3) The Solicitation Documents shall state that Submissions received via
facsimile or electronic means will be rejected, unless such method of
submission is specifically allowed.
(4) For Request for Proposals, the Solicitation Documentation shall require
the prospective Vendor to submit the technical proposal and the
commercial/price proposal in two separate envelopes, clearly marking
the content of each envelope.
9.9.25. Deviation from published procurement formalities

The Solicitation Documents may say that the UN reserves the right to
deviate from, or waiver, any formalities of the procurement process,
when such waiver is approved by the ASG/OCSS, DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO, as appropriate, and is in the interest of the Organisation.
9.9.26. Bid summary sheet

(1) The Procurement Officer shall prepare, as part of the Solicitation
Documents, an appropriate Bid Summary Sheet to be completed by the
responsive prospective Vendors. This sheet shall contain the most
essential data from the bid, including, but not limited to, price including
any discounts, quantities, quality and high-level description of the
deliverables.
(2) The sheet will assist the Bid Opening Official in identifying and
recording accurately and easily the data in the Solicitation Abstract
Sheet.
(3) The Procurement Officer shall, to the extent possible, indicate on the
abstract sheet the recommendation of award when eventually made, in
order to provide a cross-reference to the statement of award, to be issued
in accordance with section 11.22.
9.10. Issuance of Solicitation Documents
9.10.1. Letter
(1) Generally, the Solicitation Documents should be distributed by mail,
preferably using high quality mail services, like first class
priority/airmail or courier, with confirmation of delivery (or receipt)
when appropriate. This is to ensure that all recipients will receive the
Solicitation Documents at approximately the same time.
(2) If the Solicitation Documents contain confidential or highly sensitive
information, the distribution shall be through the use of registered mail
or diplomatic pouch. The Procurement Officer should evaluate the
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necessity of requiring the recipient to return a notification of receipt for

such Solicitation Documents.
(3) If all invitees, as identified in accordance with section 9.3, prior to the
issuance of the Solicitation Documentation, have accepted in writing
that they accept the use of electronic distribution over traditional
methods, the Solicitation Documentation can be distributed by way of
the method accepted by the respective invitees, so that some may
receive electronic transmission while others receive a facsimile
transmission. If one of the invitees has not accepted such alternate
delivery method, traditional means shall be used to such invitees. This
policy shall not be used to remove Vendors from the list of invitees, or
to limit competition.
9.10.2. Email/electronic distribution

(1) Mail distribution of the Solicitation Documentation may be replaced by
means of electronic distribution. When using this supplemental method
of distribution, due diligence shall be exercised to ensure that the
Solicitation Documents are only routed to listed invitees.
(2) Electronic distribution of Solicitation Documents should only be used
taking into account the provisions of Financial Rule 105.18 (b), and if
all invitees can be reached by these distribution methods, and they have
accepted in writing that such method of distribution is acceptable to
them.
9.11. Contact with bidders
9.11.1. Points of contact

The Solicitation Documents shall clearly state that prior to Bid Closure
no communication shall take place between the recipients of the
Solicitation Documents and the United Nations, except with the issuing
Procurement Officer designated as the UN’s sole point of contact.
9.11.2. Policies
(1) Absolute impartiality shall be maintained with all prospective Vendors
throughout the source selection process. The same information
concerning the Solicitation Documents shall be made available to all
prospective Vendors of the related Solicitation Documents.
(2) All invitees shall receive the same information, and to the extent
possible, simultaneously, to avoid the appearance of partiality, and to
prevent the perception that other parties have received information that
can offer them an advantage in winning UN contract awards.
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(3) Any significant change of information related to the solicitation process

prior to Bid Closure shall be appended to the official Solicitation
Document and shall constitute a part of the solicitation process.
(4) The following are examples of information that shall be released to all
prospective Vendors, if requested by one of the prospective Vendors:
(a) Additional information and/or clarification relative to a statement of
work or Specification;
(b) Clarification or interpretation of, a standard contract clause,
solicitation provision or an alleged ambiguity in a Solicitation
Document;
(c) Opinions on whether an alternative item is acceptable;
(d) Directions to site locations (pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences and
work sites);
(e) General information and rules of conduct for UN bids and proposal
opening procedures.
(5) The following are examples of the category of information that shall not
normally be released to any of the prospective Vendors. Requests for
such information shall be rejected:
(a) Proprietary data, unless the UN has the right, confirmed in writing,
to release said information from the data owner and it is deemed
necessary by the UN to inform of such data to describe the
requirement;
(b) UN cost estimate for the applicable solicitation;
(c) Information from a prospective Vendor’s Solicitation Response.
9.11.3. Bidders’ conference

(1) For technical, complex acquisitions solicited using an RFP, it may be
prudent to conduct meetings with the recipients of the Solicitation
Documents during the solicitation process. Such conferences may be in
the form of pre-bid closing date conference, site surveys or inspections.
(2) If it is foreseen that such meetings are necessary, the Solicitation
Document should state a provisional date for such a meeting.
Furthermore, the Solicitation Document should give a deadline for
statement of interest of participation in said meeting, as well as
a deadline for submission of questions to be discussed at said meeting.
The Solicitation Document should clearly state whether participation,
either in person or by representative, at said meeting is a requirement for
submitting a response to the Solicitation Documents.
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(3) Pre-bid Closure meetings should be conducted in the following manner:

(a) Interested parties should state their interest in participation no later
than seven days prior to the provisional meeting date;
(b) Written questions should be forwarded to the Procurement Officer
no later than seven days prior to the provisional meeting date;
(c) At the meeting, only questions received in writing prior to the
meeting should be discussed. However, the UN may present other
clarifications. Under no circumstance shall the UN enter into an
open-ended discussion on the written questions, an understanding of
the Solicitation Documents, or the presentation. If such questions
arise during the meeting, they shall be duly noted and be answered
subsequently in writing to all recipients of the Solicitation
Documents;
(d) As soon as possible after completion of the meeting, written answers
to all questions received prior to, and during the meeting, as well as
any presentations given at the meeting, shall be distributed to all
recipients of the Solicitation Documents. However, if participation
was mandatory, the documents shall only be distributed to those
invitees represented at the meeting;
(e) Such written documentation normally should be included in the
“Contract Documents” provision of the final contract.
(4) If the reply from the meeting substantially alters the requirement, the
Procurement Officer should consider whether the Bid Closure time
should be amended in accordance with section 9.6, and whether the RFP
should be amended or re-issued.
9.11.4. Bidders’ clarification request

(1) During the Solicitation period, recipients of the Solicitation Documents
may pose questions to UN staff members seeking clarification of said
Documents. Such requests shall be handled as follows, in order to
ensure a fair and transparent Solicitation process.
(2) All clarification requests from recipients of Solicitation Documents
shall be directed to the Procurement Officer. If the request is oral, or
addressed to a person other than the responsible Procurement Officer,
the UN staff member shall not engage in discussion, merely encourage
the prospective Vendor to forward the question in writing to the
responsible Procurement Officer.
(3) The Procurement Officer shall, in cooperation with the Requisitioner as
appropriate, establish a written reply to the clarification request. Such
reply shall be issued to all invitees, without divulging the source of the
clarification request. If the clarification substantially alters the
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requirement, the Procurement Officer should consider whether the Bid

Closure should be amended in accordance with section 9.6.
(4) The Procurement Officer should evaluate whether a deadline for the
receipt of Clarification Requests should be included in the Solicitation
Document, in order to avoid unduly late requests that subsequently
necessitate an extension of the Bid Closure.
(5) Requests from third parties not recipients of the Solicitation Document
shall be denied.
9.12. Use of INCOTERMS
9.12.1. Purpose of INCOTERMS

(1) The purpose of INCOTERMS is to provide a set of international rules
for the interpretation of the most commonly used terms in foreign trade.
Thus, the uncertainties of different interpretations of such terms in
different countries can be avoided or at least reduced to a considerable
degree.
(2) That purpose can only be achieved if the parties use a common
designation for the intended terms, i.e., the latest INCOTERMS adopted
by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Abbreviated
INCOTERMS commonly used in procurement activities are set forth in
section 9.12.4.
9.12.2. Identification and allocation of responsibilities of the buyer and seller

(1) The use of INCOTERMS establishes the respective responsibilities of
the buyer and the seller with respect to a number of elements of the
sales transaction. In particular, the definition of each of the
INCOTERMS allocates responsibilities between the buyer and the
seller, with respect to:
(a) provision of goods;
(b) payment of the price;
(c) licences, authorisation and formalities (e.g., import and export
requirements);
(d) contract of carriage;
(e) insurance;
(f) delivery;
(g) transfer of risks;
(h) division of costs;
(i) notices;
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(j) proof of delivery;

(k) transport document or equivalent electronic message;
(l) checking, packing and marking of goods;
(m) inspection of goods; and
(n) other obligations.
(2) The use of INCOTERMS in a contractual instrument allocates the
responsibilities encompassed by the definition of each term and
establishes the respective contractual obligations of the buyer and the
seller. Therefore, both parties should have a common understanding of
the scope of each term, and how obligations are allocated between the
parties.
9.12.3. International Chamber of Commerce – INCOTERMS 2000

(1) At the time of this publication the latest standard commercial terms of
the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are the
INCOTERMS 2000, which entered into force on 1 January 2000.
(2) In addition, the ICC has published “ICC official rules for the
interpretation of trade terms Incoterms 2000”, a comprehensive and
authoritative definition of each trade term of the INCOTERMS 2000,
which are available through the ICC website (www.iccwbo.org).
(3) The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
(UNCITRAL) endorsed the use of INCOTERMS 2000, during their
33rd session.
9.12.4. Commonly used shipping terms

(1) The abbreviated INCOTERMS 2000 that are commonly used in
procurement actions are listed below for quick reference:
EXW Ex Works (…named place)
FCA Free Carrier (…named place)
FAS Free Alongside Ship (…named port of shipment)
FOB Free on Board (…named port of shipment)
CFR Cost and Freight (…named port of destination)
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight (…named port of destination)
CPT Carriage Paid to (…named place of destination)
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid to (…named place of destination)
DAF Delivered at Frontier (…named place)
DES Delivered Ex Ship (…named port of destination)
DEQ Delivered Ex Quay (…named port of destination)
DDU Delivered Duty Unpaid (…named place of destination)
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (…named place of destination)
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9.12.5. Guidelines for use

(1) In general, the Procurement Officer should use either FCA or DDU
using these guidelines:
(a) FCA – Free Carrier, should be used for all air, land and sea-based
transportation, i.e., when the transportation to the site of use can be
reached by land, air or sea from the Vendor’s production site. FCA
will typically be used for most deliveries to UNHQ from host-
country Vendors or to furnish goods to Field Missions/OAHs when
land or air transportation is the preferred transportation method.
Once the goods are delivered to the Carrier, as designated by the
UN, at the stated place, and the Vendor has duly notified the UN
that delivery has taken place, the time for measuring when payment
is due commences. Therefore, the UN may be obliged to pay for the
goods before they reach the final place of use, which is in
accordance with “normal commercial practise” and therefore
acceptable under FRR Rule 105.19;
(i) When the Procurement Officer uses the delivery term FCA, the
contractual instrument shall clearly state “FCA <delivery place>
(INCOTERMS 2000)”;
(b) DDU – Delivered Duty Unpaid, should be used if the UN requires
that the Vendor cover all risks and costs of transportation of the
goods to the site of use. DDU will typically be used for mission
critical deliverables, where it is especially essential that the goods
arrive on time, such as emergency kits and parts for UN Field
Missions. The use of DDU will normally add costs over and above
what the UNHQ could arrange through its in-house freight
forwarder, as the Vendor will have to pre-finance the cost of
transportation as well as give the UN additional time to pay the
invoice for the Goods, since the delivery time is later than it would
have been had the goods been shipped FCA or FOB, thereby de
facto prolonging the payment period. Then the obligation of the UN
to pay shall not start to run until the goods are placed at the disposal
of the UN, but not unloaded, at the destination designated by the
UN, and the Vendor has duly notified the UN that delivery has taken
place;
(i) When the Procurement Officer uses the delivery term DDU, the
contractual instrument shall clearly state “DDU <delivery place>
(INCOTERMS 2000)”;
(2) The Procurement Officer may request a Post Delivery Inspection of the
deliverables. However, such Post Delivery Inspection shall normally not
be tied to the payment for the deliverables.
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(a) For example, if FCA is the INCOTERM of choice, the UN cannot

withhold payment until the deliverables have been inspected at the
final place of use. At FCA, the timeline for payment begins when
proof is received that the goods have been delivered to the Carrier,
and the UN shall normally pay 30 days later. If the deliverables
arrive at their point of use two months later, the UN cannot withhold
payment solely because it did not have an opportunity to inspect the
goods. If the UN uses FCA, the trade term requires inspection at the
point of delivery or handover by the supplier, not when the
deliverables finally reach the destination. To the extent feasible, the
UN should perform an inspection when the goods are handed over to
the carrier.
(3) For Systems Contracts, the price comparison shall be based on a
combination of FCA/FOB price and a “weighted” DDU price. The
Procurement Officer shall request the price of the goods FCA/FOB as
well as DDU. Using the estimated quantity needed for each Field
Mission or office benefiting from the Systems Contract, an average
shipping cost shall be established, which shall form the basis for the
Commercial evaluation.
Examples:
(i) A System Contract requires delivery of goods to three sites, with
100, 150 and 250 units respectively. The Procurement Officer is
required to obtain both FCA/FOB and DDU price;
(ii) Assuming that Vendor A offers the items at US $1,200 per item at
FCA/FOB conditions with an additional cost for DDU shipping of
US $200, US $300 and US $400 respectively, the total additional
shipping cost is US $165,000 (20,000 + 45,000 + 100,000), which
translates to an average cost increase of US $330 per item. The
total cost for the Organisation for said item, including the average
shipping is then US $1,530 per item. If Vendor B offers the items
at US $1,230 per item at FCA/FOB conditions with an additional
cost for DDU shipping of US $160, US $260 and US $360, the
total additional shipping cost is US $145,000, for an average of
US $290 per item. The total cost for the Organisation for said item
including the average shipping is then US $1,520 per item.
Therefore, using the combined cost (assuming the Vendors are
technically equal) the award should go to Vendor B;
(iii)The difference in shipping costs may reflect the relative
geographical position of the Vendors to the various end-user sites.
A Vendor located close to the sites will have lower shipping costs,
but may have a higher manufacturing cost leading to a higher item
price. All things taken into consideration, said Vendor could still
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be the most economical for the Organisation. In the above

example, had the DDU shipping cost for Vendor B been US $180,
US $280 and US $380, Vendor A would have been the lowest
landed cost, as the total cost of Vendor B would be US $1,540 per
item.
(4) If the Procurement Officer decides to use the Vendor for shipping, the
Solicitation Documents shall state the specific INCOTERM that is most
advantageous to the UN.
9.12.6. Implications of shipping methods

(1) Use of trade terms that extend the seller’s obligations to delivery in the
buyer’s country or destination can result in additional costs for the
seller, which the seller normally will attempt to pass on to the buyer
through higher delivery price for the goods. However, in a competitive
environment, the seller may risk that a high price for shipping will result
in lost business.
(2) For goods purchased by the UN, the risk of loss or damage to the goods
during transportation should ordinarily be covered through the UN’s
standard cargo insurance (“warehouse-to-warehouse, London A plus
war, state riot and civil commotion”). The UN may accept the generic
risk before the actual transportation takes place depending on the
INCOTERM used (e.g.,. under FCA, FAS or CFR clauses). If the seller
bears these risks, he may attempt to pass the cost on to the buyer as
noted above. Even if the seller does not carry this risk (e.g., under
a CIF-clause), but has to ensure that the goods are transported to the
buyer’s country or destination, he/she will frequently try to pass this
cost on to the buyer.
(3) For delivery to UN Field Missions, the risk of cost increases and
hindrances of various types, such as the imposition of duties,
government interventions, labour action/strikes, war, (declared or
undeclared) conflicts or warlike situations, may be substantial. The
freight forwarder, whether selected by the UN or the Seller, as defined
in the applicable trade term, may charge a substantial sum to cover such
risk. If the UN takes delivery elsewhere and transports the goods itself,
the UN takes a risk if it cannot inspect said goods before payment is
due. The UN thereby exposes itself to unnecessary criticism from sellers
that are not paid as the UN has yet to complete its internal procedures
when payment is due. Therefore, inspection necessary for clearing
payment of invoices shall be conducted at cargo origin if the
deliverables are procured on FOB or FCA basis. The Procurement
Officer shall take these factors into consideration when using shipping
clauses.
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(4) The risks described above may be shared between the Parties under
contractual terms other than the trade terms themselves; however, this
requires that the contractual instrument clearly distributes such risk in
the terms of the agreement. The Procurement Officer shall carefully
evaluate use of trade terms for distribution of risk in light of all other
terms and conditions in the contractual instrument. Furthermore, the UN
General Conditions of Contract contain clauses on “force majeure” that
may mitigate some of these issues.
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10. Treatment of Submissions
10.1. Receipt and safeguarding of Submissions
10.1.1. Written Submissions

(1) At HQ, all Submissions sent by mail, courier service or hand delivered
shall be received by the Support Service Section, during UN normal
business hours(e.g., Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. New York
time, excluding UN holidays. Such submissions shall be time and date
stamped immediately upon receipt.
(2) In Field Missions and/or OAHs, all Submissions sent by mail, courier
service or hand delivered shall be received by the Tender Opening
Committee (TOC), during that office’s normal business hours,
excluding UN holidays. Such submissions shall be time and date
stamped immediately upon receipt.
(3) The DMS/CMS in the relevant Field Mission shall appoint the TOC.
The members of the TOC shall be staff members not part of the local
Procurement Section or requisitioning office. The TOC shall, as
a minimum, consist of two members from different offices.
10.1.2. Facsimile Submissions

(1) Facsimile Submissions, where allowed by the Solicitation
Documentation, shall be received at a dedicated fax number, located in
a secured area, to which only designated procurement personnel have
access.
(2) The facsimile Submission shall be placed in a sealed envelope, or sealed
in a similar manner, bearing the time and date of receipt of a referenced
bid, name of the Vendor, the bid number, bid opening date and time,
and the name of the Procurement Officer/Assistant, who issued the
Solicitation.
(3) The facsimile Submission shall not exceed more than ten pages, unless
otherwise requested in the Solicitation Documents. All Submissions that
exceed the allowed number of pages shall be delivered by mail or
courier service.
(4) Facsimile Reponses shall be rejected, unless such delivery method has
been requested and the submission was received at the dedicated
facsimile number.
(5) A facsimile Submission stating that a confirmation will follow shall not
be considered, unless the confirming Submission is received by the
designated means prior to Bid Closure.
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10.1.3. Electronic Submissions

Any Submission received by electronic means shall be rejected, unless
such type of Submission has been requested in the Solicitation
Document. When such electronic Submission is requested, due regard
shall be taken to ensure that the electronic submission can be
authenticated, is sufficiently secure and has been confidentiality
preserved as provided for in Financial Rule 105.18.
10.1.4. Safeguarding of Submissions

(1) Submissions received shall be placed in a secure area, until the stated
opening date and time. Access to the secure area shall be limited to the
personnel duly authorised by the Director, UN/PD or the CPO.
(2) Personnel so designated shall take all necessary measures to ensure the
confidentiality of all the Submissions received until the bid opening
time.
(3) A Submission that is inadvertently opened before the due date shall be
brought to the attention of the Director, UN/PD or the CPO and be
noted in the procurement file. If the Director UN/PD or the CPO decides
to accept said submission, it shall immediately be placed in a sealed
enveloped and be marked in accordance with section 10.1.2 (2).
10.1.5. Unsolicited Submissions

Unsolicited submissions, i.e. submissions from Vendors that the United
Nations has not invited, shall be rejected. Bonafide unsolicited
submissions may be accepted by the Director, UN/PD or the CPO as an
exception, only in those cases where the unsolicited submission
complies with all the requirements of the Solicitation Documents, and is
from a registered Vendor who is replacing one of the invitees (e.g., local
distributor) and the invitee informs the UN in writing that the
unsolicited bidder has received the Solicitation Documents from this
other invitee. The Procurement Officer shall request the Vendor
submitting the unsolicited submission to document in writing its
relationship with the invitee and the reasons for the substitution.
10.2. Withdrawal of Submissions
10.2.1. Prior to bid closure

(1) The prospective Vendor may withdraw its Submission prior to the
announced Bid Closure. Such withdrawal request shall be made in the
form of a written notice to the UN. The UN is not obliged to accept
withdrawals put forward in any other manner (e.g., telephonic,
electronic distribution etc.), unless followed up by proper
communication to be received prior to the Bid Closure.
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(2) Upon receipt of a proper withdrawal notice, the UN shall immediately

separate said submission from other received submissions to ensure that
it has not been accidentally opened during the opening procedures.
Unless instructed otherwise, the UN shall destroy said submission and
provide the issuer notice thereof. However, the Submission may be
returned unopened at the issuer’s cost, if so requested in the withdrawal
notice.
10.2.2. After bid closure

Requests to withdraw a submission after the announced Bid Closure
shall not be honoured. The prospective Vendor shall be informed
accordingly in writing.
(a) If the selected Vendor withdraws its submission, the UN shall duly
register said submission and shall evaluate it alongside all other
received submissions.
(b) If the selected Vendor has furnished a Bid Bond, the UN shall
withhold such bond until the issue has been resolved. As necessary,
OLA shall be consulted in dealing with the matter and collecting on
the Bid Bond, or initiating any legal claim, if applicable. Also, the
procedures of sections 7.12 to 7.15 may be applicable.
10.3. Modification of Submissions
10.3.1. Prior to bid closure

The prospective Vendor may modify its Submission prior to the Bid
Closure. Any such modification shall be submitted in writing and in
a sealed envelope, marked with the original submission number. Upon
receipt by the UN, the modification shall be placed in a secure area
together with submissions for the applicable solicitation process, in the
same manner as for the original submission.
10.3.2. After bid closure

Any alteration of the Submission after the opening shall not be
accepted, unless such modification is in accordance with section 10.3.3.
If the UN does not accept the request for modification, the prospective
Vendor shall be informed accordingly in writing.
10.3.3. Alterations due to errors and omissions

(1) The most frequent errors and omissions encountered in Submissions,
and the results of such errors or omissions are discussed below:
(a) Errors in totalling prices:
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(i) The unit prices quoted shall govern, when errors in totalling the
cost of a group of items, or the entire total cost of the offer
have been made.
(b) Apparent errors in price:
(i) The UN is not responsible for errors in price made by
a prospective Vendor. However, if the Procurement Officer has
reason to believe that the Submission received contains an error
in price (e.g., unusually low prices, the Procurement Officer
shall, (prior to completing the evaluation), request the
prospective Vendor by facsimile to verify the prices as accurate,
or inaccurate, as the case may be;
(ii) The prospective Vendor shall be informed that revision of the
original prices is prohibited and that non-compliance shall result
in rejection of the Submission;
(iii)If the prospective Vendor replies that the prices are correct as
quoted, the evaluation shall be completed without further
question. However, if the prospective Vendor acknowledges that
the prices are incorrect, the matter shall be submitted to the
Director, UN/PD or the CPO for review and a decision with
respect to the Submission;
(iv) The UN’s facsimile query, together with the prospective
Vendor’s reply, shall be placed in the case file.
(c) Failure of prospective Vendor to furnish data/information:
(i) Failure of a prospective Vendor to furnish requested information
with the bid or proposal, which does not affect the price or the
Specifications in the Solicitation Documents shall not require
immediate rejection of the submission, unless so stated in the
Solicitation Document;
(ii) It is the responsibility of the Procurement Officer to request
from the prospective Vendor, the missing information. If said
prospective Vendor does not furnish the information within
a specified period of time after the information has been
requested, normally five UN business days, the submission shall
be rejected. The Vendor shall be notified accordingly in writing.
(d) Errors in affixing signature:
(i) All Submissions shall be signed in ink or pen, accompanied by
the typed or printed name of the authorised representative;
(ii) If a Submission lacks the signature of an authorised
representative, but the signature of such an authorised
representative appears on a letter of transmittal or on another
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document attached thereto, or a bid bond is attached to the

submission, the UN can assume that the omission was
unintentional, and accept it for consideration. The Procurement
Officer shall inform the prospective Vendor of the omission;
(iii)The authorised representative of the prospective Vendor shall be
required to complete the Submission by signing the appropriate
areas of said document. An unsigned Submission, submitted
without accompanying evidence that the submission was
authentic and made by the Vendor concerned, shall be rejected.
The prospective Vendor shall be notified accordingly in writing;
(iv) A signature evidently executed by someone other than the typed
name, shall be verified. Whenever circumstances warrant, the
Procurement Officer shall request evidence of the authority of
any individual who has signed the Submission. When the
individual who signs is an agent, attorney, receiver, or similar
type of special representative, etc., evidence of documented legal
authority is required and shall be provided in writing;
(v) The Solicitation Documents shall state that the individual
authorised representative who signs the Submission shall initial
corrections or alterations made by a prospective Vendor during
the preparation of said submission. If the requirement is not
complied with, the prospective Vendor shall confirm each
change in writing. The UN shall ensure that the representative
does not make any other changes. Upon receipt of the
confirmation, it shall constitute a part of the Submission.
10.4. Late Submissions

(1) It is the responsibility of prospective Vendors to ensure timely receipt
by the designated Bid Opening Official.
(2) The Bid Opening Time shall be indicated in the Solicitation Documents,
and on the envelope in which the Submission is to be returned. Late
Submissions are those received after the Bid Closure.
(3) When Submissions are received after the designated Bid Closure
indicated in the Solicitation Documents, the date and time of receipt
shall be indicated on the envelope.
(a) If received prior to the time of Bid Opening, the Director, UN/PD or
the CPO may, at his or her own discretion, accept the late
submission and decide that it shall be opened with the other
submissions, provided the issuer provides evidence that the
Submission was sent prior to the Bid Closure. The Director, UN/PD
or the CPO shall document in writing the decision to accept a late
Submission;
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(b) If received after the Submission Opening, the Director UN/PD or the
CPO, may exceptionally, in the interest of the Organisation, and at
his or her own discretion, accept the late delivery, provided the
issuer proves that Submission was sent in ample time prior to the
Bid Closure and the delay in delivery could not be reasonably
foreseen or was due to force majeure. The Director, UN/PD or the
CPO shall document in writing the decision to accept a late
Submission.
(4) If the Director, UN/PD or the CPO, decide not to accept a late
Submission, it shall remain unopened and be forwarded to the
Procurement Officer concerned, who, upon decision by the Director,
UN/PD or the CPO, shall reject the late Submission. The Vendor shall
be advised in writing and said Submission shall be destroyed or returned
to the respective prospective Vendor, at its own cost, if so requested.
(5) The deadline for submissions may be extended at the discretion of the
Director, UN/PD or the CPO in cases of force majeure by amending the
solicitation documents in accordance with section 9.6. Prospective
Vendors shall be notified accordingly in writing.
10.5. Release of Vendors on grounds of modification or withdrawal of Submissions
10.5.1. Handling of Submissions in response to ITBs/RFPs

(1) No correction or other alteration in the prices or terms of a Submission
shall be permitted after the time of opening, unless otherwise allowed in
this Section. Any alterations so accepted, shall be effected by a separate
document to be included as part of the Submission.
(2) If the Vendor alleges that the Submission is erroneous and therefore
requests modification or withdrawal, the Procurement Officer shall
consider said request. The Procurement Officer shall perform a prima
facie evaluation of the Submission, in order to verify whether it would
be deemed unacceptable for other reasons than the erroneous part. If the
Procurement Officer determines that, regardless of the erroneous portion
of the Submission, the Submission would otherwise be rejected, the
Procurement Officer concerned shall recommend to the Director,
UN/PD or the CPO that the Submission shall be rejected without
modification. If the Director, UN/PD or the CPO agrees with the
recommendation, the Submission shall be rejected without the requested
modification. The issuer of the Submission shall be notified accordingly
in writing.
(3) If the Procurement Officer determines that the Submission generally is
acceptable, the Director, UN/PD or the CPO, may permit the Vendor to
correct the erroneous portion of the Submission or to withdraw the
Submission. Correction of errors requires the Vendor to provide
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information showing the data intended to be included in an error-free

Submission.
(4) If the error is clearly clerical in nature, such as a transposition in figures,
an error in the placing of a decimal point, or in the unit of measure, the
Procurement Officer in consultation with the Section Chief shall
recommend to the Director, UN/PD or the CPO, the appropriate
correction.
(5) Any alteration(s) of the Submission shall be effected by a separate
document duly signed by the prospective Vendor. Said document shall
be included as part of the Submission.
10.5.2. Handling of Submissions in response to RFQs

All Submissions in response to RFQs received prior to the deadline shall
be duly filed and recorded in the PD Contract file. Submissions in
response to RFQs do not need to be publicly opened. However, the
procedures of section 10.1 shall be applied. Immediately after the
deadline, the Procurement Officer shall review and evaluate the
quotations in accordance with section 11.9.5. If Submissions are
received after the deadline, but prior to the issuance of the Purchase
Order/contract, and said Quotation offers a lower price, the Procurement
Officer shall obtain the approval of the relevant Section Chief, prior to
issuing a Purchase Order to the new and lower quote.
10.6. Public bid opening organisation
10.6.1. Overview
(1) At UNHQ, the bid opening organisation consists of the bid opening
official(s) as designated by the Director, UN/PD.
(2) In the field, the bid opening organisation shall consist of members of the
designated TOC.
10.6.2. Responsibility of officers

(1) The Procurement Officer shall provide the authorised bid opening
official with:
(a) The Bid Closure information specified in the Solicitation
Documents;
(b) The Bid Opening Time as stated in the Solicitation Documents, as
agreed and confirmed by the authorised Bid Opening Official;
(c) A Solicitation Abstract Sheet; and
(d) The list of invitees for the Solicitation Documents, included as the
first page of the Solicitation Abstract Sheet, covering a complete
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copy of the Solicitation Document. A Sample List of Invitees is

attached as Annex D-23.
(2) In the case of large or complex tenders, the Procurement Officer shall,
as he/she may deem appropriate, attend bid openings as an observer.
(3) The bid opening official shall:
(a) Receive Submissions sent by mail, courier service, fax, hand
delivered or other acceptable means, and time and date stamped by
the applicable Registry;
(b) Facsimile Submissions are to be sealed in envelopes or similar
manner to ensure that they will not be available until the Solicitation
Opening. Record the time and date of receipt, the date and time of
the opening, and the name of the prospective Vendor on the
envelopes;
(c) Record the receipt of Solicitation Documents against the invitee list
provided by the Procurement Officer;
(d) Secure the Submissions in a secure area, or place in a safe, until the
specified bid opening time.
10.7. Disclosure of information prior to bid opening

(1) No substantive information, save for Solicitation Documentation,
subsequent amendment, questions, clarifications and answers to Vendor
inquiries shall be disclosed by the Bid Opening Official, or other UN
staff members, to any individual or otherwise made public, prior to the
opening date and time of Submissions.
(2) Any irregularities surrounding the opening and recording of bids or
proposals shall be immediately reported by the Bid Opening Official or
Procurement Officer as the case may be, to the Director, UN/PD or the
CPO and recorded in writing.
10.8. Public opening procedure for Submissions under formal methods of solicitation
10.8.1. General
(1) Depending on the type of Solicitation Document utilised, (see section
9.4.2), the opening of the Submissions shall be handled as set forth in
sections 10.8.2 to 10.8.4.
(2) Any modification to Submissions, (see section 10.3), received prior to
Bid Closure shall be handled together with the original submission
during the applicable Submission opening. Upon completion of the
opening, said modification shall be attached to the related Submission.
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10.8.2. Attendance at Submission opening

(1) Prospective Vendors who submit Submissions may designate one
attendee to be present at the Submission Opening. Such attendee shall
be advised to the Bid Opening Official in the required
acknowledgement letter furnished by the Vendor prior to Submission
Opening. Attendees, who can be an employee of the prospective
Vendor, from a Permanent Mission to the UN, from Trade Offices of
the UN Member States or from Diplomatic Missions, shall sign the Bid
Opening Attendance Register, and supply the following information:
(a) Name of the prospective Vendor/Permanent Missions to the
UN/trade offices/Diplomatic Mission;
(b) Name, signature and title of the representative;
(c) Date of Submission opening.
(2) Members of Permanent or Diplomatic Missions to the United Nations
may participate at the Submissions Openings. Such attendees shall
supply the same information as requested from Vendor’s representative
at the Opening.
10.8.3. Opening of Submissions to ITBs

All received Bid Submissions to ITBs shall be recorded, and publicly
opened at the time and place specified in the Solicitation Documents.
10.8.4. Opening of Submissions to RFPs

(1) All received Submissions to RFPs shall be recorded, and publicly
opened for the sole purpose of registering the details as provided in the
Solicitation Abstract, as furnished to the Bid Opening Official. The
fundamental purpose of public opening of proposals is to record the
names of Vendors who have submitted timely proposals.
(2) Price information of proposals shall not be announced at the Solicitation
opening, as the nature of the Solicitation Document and Submission
does not lend itself to a direct comparison of prices. RFPs are used to
ensure that the UN enters into Contracts, with Vendors evaluated to be
qualified, based on what the Procurement Officer determines is
“responsive” to the requirements of the RFP and otherwise in
accordance with a proper balancing of the four general principles of
Financial Regulation 5.12. As the upfront price may include
complicated variables and other items that will only be apparent upon a
detailed evaluation of the Proposal itself, distribution of the price at the
opening can give a false picture of the actual cost to the Organisation.
(3) If considered crucial by the Procurement Officer, with the approval of
the Chief of Section, additional information or details of proposals shall
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be considered for public reading. The decision to divulge additional

information shall have been made in advance of the opening.
(4) Generally RFPs shall request prospective Vendors to submit financial
proposals and technical proposals in separate envelopes. In these cases,
only the technical proposals shall be opened at the public opening. The
financial details of the proposals shall normally remain unopened, and
the contents shall remain unread, until the Procurement Officer has
received the completed technical evaluation. In order to ensure the
integrity of the procurement process and ensure confidentiality of
financial information during the technical evaluation stage, when an
RFP has been issued using the two envelope system, the financial
proposals shall be kept by the Bid Opening officials intact and unopened
in the locked bid fax room pending completion of the technical
evaluation. The Bid Opening officials will open the financial proposal
together with case officers/Team leaders only upon receipt of
notification from case officers confirming completion of technical
evaluation. However, under exceptional circumstance as approved by
the Director, UN/PD, the financial details of the proposals may be
opened and evaluated by the Procurement Officer prior to his or her
receipt of the technical evaluation, provided that all measures will be
taken to ensure the confidentiality of the financial details and that they
are not shared with anyone until the receipt of the technical evaluation.
10.9. Rules of conduct for public opening of Submissions
10.9.1. Last minute verification of receipts of Submissions

(1) The Bid Opening official shall record receipt of each Submission on the
Submission itself.
(2) The Bid Opening official shall check the dedicated facsimile machine,
ten minutes prior to the specified Bid Submission opening time,
provided fax submission has been allowed.
10.9.2. Role of attendees at Submission opening

(1) The Vendor representatives at the Submission opening shall act as
observers, and not as active participants in the opening process.
However, the representatives may request the Bid Opening officer to
repeat information read aloud.
(2) None of the UN personnel present at the Submission opening shall
engage in discussion with any representative of the prospective Vendors
during the opening exercise.
(3) The Bid Opening official shall enter the information read aloud during
the opening process on a Solicitation Abstract Sheet. The Solicitation
Abstract may contain information of the following: price (except in the
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case of RFPs), quantity, objective, delivery time and schedule,

compliance with Specifications, discounts if any, and warranty and after
sales service as applicable. A sample Solicitation Abstract Sheet is
attached as Annex D-24.
(4) Corrections of errors made during the recording process shall be
initialled by the Bid Opening officials, and countersigned by the
immediate supervisor, after the completion of the bid recording process.
10.9.3. Opening order

(1) The authorised Bid Opening official shall open bids in the order listed
on the Invitee List, record information on the Solicitation Abstract
Sheet, and read aloud the following:
(a) Vendor’s name;
(b) Except for RFPs, unit price of each line item. However, if the
Solicitation Documents requested more than twenty line items only
the grand total price shall be read;
(c) Delivery period indicated;
(d) Except for RFPs, total cost; (if feasible);
(e) Except for RFPs, payment terms and discounts offered, if any;
(f) Any other details specified by the Procurement Officer on the
Solicitation Abstract Sheet.
(2) After the tender opening process, the Bid Opening officials shall
perform the following tasks:
(a) Ensure verification of the Solicitation Abstract. The authorised Bid
Opening official shall certify the recording process by signing said
abstract in the presence of an authorised UN/PD member, acting as
a witness;
(b) Mark or perforate all Submissions to identify the original copy;
(c) Deliver all Submissions, together with the Solicitation Abstract, to
the relevant Procurement Officer immediately after completion of
the aforementioned procedures;
(d) Retain a copy of the Solicitation Abstract Sheet in a drawer in a
locked place.
10.9.4. Multiple Submissions by same prospective Vendor

Provided that the Submission allows that a Vendor may submit more
than one bid or proposal, the Vendor shall clearly mark the order of
preference, such as option “A”, or option “B”. If multiple bids or
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proposals are submitted, and they are not ranked, the UN will only
evaluate the one most advantageous to the organisation.
10.10. Availability of information after opening

(1) The Solicitation Abstract for ITBs shall be available for viewing by
Vendors who submitted offers, or by members of permanent or
diplomatic missions for a period of thirty days, from the date of the
public opening.
(2) Except as provided hereafter, no bid or proposal may leave the
possession of the Bid Opening officials at the opening. After bids or
proposals have been opened, read, summarised, dated and signed by the
Bid Opening officials, all offers and related documents shall be
delivered to the Procurement Officer, together with abstracts of the
offers received.
(3) The Procurement Officer should immediately call for a meeting with, or
otherwise consult with, the Requisitioner to clarify the ensuing
procedures to be followed in each specific requirement and the time
deadlines for all concerned.
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11. Evaluation – Source Selection
11.1. Introduction
(1) The purpose of the source selection process is to identify the Vendor(s)
to whom the contract(s) is to be awarded, i.e., the process from the
receipt of Solicitation Submission, through the evaluation of such
submission to the decision to award the contract. Vendors are qualified
and evaluated as to their “Responsiveness” (see section 11.6).
(2) In order to ensure that the procurement process is fair, objective and
transparent, the Source Selection process shall also give due
consideration to a balancing of the following general principles set forth
in Financial Regulation 5.12:
(c) Effective international competition; and
(3) The Source Selection process shall be objective and documented
throughout all its steps in order to verify that the Selection has been
conducted in accordance with the above principles. However, the
participants in the Source Selection process shall ensure that
information provided to the UN is not released to any person or party
outside the process. Therefore, in order to meet public scrutiny, the
participants in the Source Selection process shall document how they
perform the evaluation, without divulging the information that they are
evaluating. This will aid those participants in ensuring that the UN is
perceived as fair and reasonable in taking objective decisions regarding
procurement.
11.2. Source Selection Plan

(1) The Source Selection Plan must be finalized before the Solicitation is
issued (see section 9.10). The Source Selection Plan describes critical
components of the sourcing process and provides justification of
sourcing decisions in order to achieve Best Value for Money. It
provides an objective approach to the methodology of selecting the best
source to fulfil the established need (see template in Annex D-32).
(2) Depending on the complexity of the acquisition, it may be summarised
in a few lines, or consist of long and precise descriptions of the steps of
the evaluation necessary to ensure best value to the Organisation. The
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following are elements that may be included in the Source Selection

plan:
(a) Contractual instrument to be used;
(b) Description of the requirement;
(c) Evaluation Committee(s) responsible for commercial and technical
evaluation;
(d) Evaluation Criteria and reasonable minimum criteria;
(e) Market conditions;
(f) Planning and procurement activity schedule;
(g) Rating and Scoring System;
(h) Required level of expertise and Requisitioner resource capacity;
(i) Risk Factors that should be assessed during the evaluation;
(j) Solicitation Method (RFQ, RFP, ITB) and justification thereof;
(k) Sourcing method (identification of suppliers) and details thereof;
(l) Weighting, i.e., the relative importance of each of the evaluation
criteria.
(3) Any rating system for Submission evaluation, both commercial and
technical, shall include all relevant details determined appropriate by the
Procurement Officer and Requisitioner. The Procurement Officer shall
include a description of said rating system in the Solicitation
Documents, (e.g., section 9.9.17).
(4) The Evaluation Criteria and reasonable minimum criteria in the Source
Selection Plan shall not unduly disqualify Vendors from developing
countries and countries with economies in transition, based on the
principles of fairness and equity. The Source Selection Plan shall be
made available to the Headquarters Committee on Contracts and/or the
relevant Local Committee on Contracts upon request.
11.3. Source Selection and Evaluation Committee
11.3.1. Source Selection Committee

For large acquisition projects, the Procurement Officer shall establish
a Source Selection Committee or request the requisitioning office to
establish such committee. The Source Selection Committee consists of
the Procurement Officer, the requisitioning office, and programme
managers, who have the joint responsibility to complete the Source
Selection process in accordance with the FRR and Procurement Manual
(including the establishment of the Source Selection Plan) and ensure
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that the Submission of the elected Vendor fulfils all the requirements of
the Solicitation Documents. Members of the Source Selection
Committee may be part of the Evaluation Committee during the
evaluation phase of the Source Selection process.
11.3.2. Evaluation Committee

(1) For the evaluation of Request for Proposals with an estimated value of
goods or services of US $200,000 or more, the Source Selection
Committee shall establish an Evaluation Committee, consisting of at
least three members, where at least two are from the requisitioning
office and the third member is a Procurement Officer. Additional
members can be other qualified staff members of the UN or an external
consultant.
(2) The Evaluation Committee is responsible for assessing the ability of the
potential Vendors to meet the UN’s stated minimum requirements and
provides a basis for determining the relative merits of competing bids
and proposals based on pre-determined Evaluation Criteria.
(3) The Evaluation Committee is normally divided into a Technical
Evaluation Team responsible for the technical evaluation and
a Commercial Evaluation Team, responsible for the commercial
evaluation.
(4) The Technical Evaluation Team shall prepare a detailed list of technical
evaluation factors, indicating the relative importance or weight of the
factors, and reasonable minimum criteria to be included in the Source
Selection Plan, before the Solicitation Documents are issued.
(5) The Procurement Officer (or Commercial Evaluation Team) is
responsible for developing and evaluating all of the commercial or non-
technical evaluation criteria, to be included in the Source Selection Plan.
11.4. Evaluation Criteria

(1) Evaluation criteria are factors or specific areas of consideration that are
inherently part of the requirement Specifications, TOR or SOW. These
criteria are measurable and verifiable components of the goods, services
or works required and provide a basis for assessing each Vendor’s
ability to provide the required goods, services or works. Evaluation
criteria should take the following into account:
(a) Method of evaluation;
(b) Subject matter being evaluated;
(c) Relative significance of the factor in relation to performance risk.
(2) The primary reason for using Evaluation Criteria is to identify the
Vendor for award in a fair and objective manner and minimise the
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technical and commercial risk that the Vendor selected for award will
not be able to perform satisfactorily. The criteria should focus on
elements that will establish the relative merit of the Submissions, taking
special care to identify Submissions that might represent a substantial
technical or commercial risk to the Organisation.
(3) The specific number and types of Evaluation Criteria, as well as their
relative importance, shall depend on the nature of the requirement. The
criteria and a justification of their basis and of any weighting shall be
determinant, not merely important. They shall be documented in writing
prior to the release of the Solicitation Documents.
(4) There are three types of criteria that are used to assess Submissions:
(a) Commercial criteria – Evaluate all cost-related aspects of the
Submissions and the acceptance of terms and conditions, including:
(i) Price of goods, services or works;
(ii) Total Cost of Ownership (i.e., life-cycle costs of goods or
services);
(iii)Financial status and capability of the Vendor.
(b) Technical criteria – Evaluate the goods, services or works offered
and the approach to providing it. Inherent in these criteria is an
assessment of how well the Vendor has demonstrated an
understanding of the UN’s requirements as well as the Vendor’s past
performance. The technical evaluation criteria should reflect the
requirements of the Specifications, TOR or SOW, and a successful
technical proposal must satisfy these criteria;
(c) Management criteria – Evaluate all business and management-
related aspects of the Submissions, including:
(i) Management experience;
(ii) Management methods and systems;
(iii) Commitment to quality;
(iv) Personnel qualifications and experience;
(v) Labour and equipment resources;
(vi) Facilities;
(vii) Finances and financial management.
Technical and Management criteria should be developed as part of the
Specifications, TOR or SOW writing process because these criteria
should flow naturally from them. Depending on the specific situation,
the Management criteria can either be included in the commercial
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criteria (and evaluation) or in the technical criteria (and evaluation). The

latter will be the case when specific technical expertise is required to
evaluate the management-related aspects of the Submission. The
Solicitation Documents shall clearly specify whether the management
proposal shall be included in the technical proposal or the financial
proposal.
(5) Evaluation criteria can be categorized on the following basis:
(a) Variable – Variable criteria evaluate the degree to which
Submissions meet the requirement. They are often used to measure
quality and therefore provide a good basis for making Best Value for
Money assessments. Variable factors are usually expressed in terms
of adjectives, such as excellent, good, fair, or numerical ratings (see
section 11.5 (5));
(b) Pass/Fail – Pass/Fail criteria are used when an attribute is not
conducive to varying degrees of superiority or inferiority and merely
requires acceptance or rejection;
(c) Minimum requirements – Minimum requirements establish
minimum acceptable levels of quality or performance that are
necessary to meet the requirement. Variable criteria can also be
defined as minimum requirements, and therefore have pass/fail
elements depending upon the complexity and specificity of the
requirement.
(6) All Evaluation criteria must be:
(a) Reliable – Clear and measurable criteria that can be evaluated
consistently across multiple Submissions;
(b) Valid – Criteria that relate directly to requirement Specifications
where the Vendors are likely to vary in their ability to provide the
goods, services or works;
(c) Practical – Criteria that are verifiable and designed to measure facts
rather than assumptions and promises from the Vendor. Practical
criteria are tangible, with little likelihood of being construed
differently by different Vendors;
(d) Fair – Criteria that are relevant to the procurement and do not
unduly exclude Vendors from the procurement;
(e) Balanced, objective and reasonable.
(7) The Evaluation criteria and reasonable minimum criteria shall not
unduly disqualify Vendors from developing countries and countries
with economies in transition.
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11.5. Rating system and weighting

(1) Weighting involves the assignment of relative importance to each
Evaluation criterion so that a rating system is used to assess whether
a Vendor’s Submission meets or exceeds the minimum requirements in
the Solicitation Documents and to objectively compare it with other
Submissions.
(2) The Evaluation Committee shall:
(a) Establish the relative weight of each criterion;
(b) Establish the minimum requirement for each criterion as may be
appropriate (e.g., a requirement that the prospective Vendor has
successfully completed a comparable project within the past two
years);
(c) Establish the relative weight of technical, commercial and
management criteria;
(d) Devise the weighting system in a manner that is consistent and fair
to all Vendors.
(3) In general, the relative weights given to the commercial and technical
criteria depend on various factors (e.g., the complexity of the
requirement, the level of detail in the scoring matrix), and are used to
objectively conduct the technical evaluations. Normally, the relative
weights given to commercial and technical criteria, respectively, should
be 40% to 60%.
(4) The Requisitioner, in consultation with UN/PD or the CPO, shall
establish a rating system as part of the Acquisition Planning process that
can be used to evaluate the Submission in an objective manner. The
rating system shall be relevant to the procurement and involve
numerical scoring or adjective rating defined in narrative form,
supplemented by an explanation of such scoring.
(5) As an example, the following rating system could be used:
Score Adjective Description

Exceeds specified performance or capability in
10 Exceptional/Blue a beneficial way to the UN; high probability of
success; no significant weakness noted.
Meets requirement/standard; good probability of
7 Acceptable/Green
success, weaknesses can be readily corrected.
Fails to meet requirements/standards; low probability
4 Marginal/Yellow of success, significant deficiencies, but correctable.
Fails to meet a minimum requirement; requires

1 Poor/Red a major revision to the proposal to make it acceptable.
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(6) The Evaluation Criteria, weighting, and rating system shall be

documented in the Source Selection Plan and placed in the procurement
case file.
11.6. Determination of Vendors as qualified and their responsiveness

(1) “Qualified” – The status of a prospective contractor that makes it
“qualified” under Financial Regulations and Rules for award of
a contract. Generally, to be considered “qualified” under Financial Rule
105.15 in respect of a particular procurement action, a prospective
contractor usually must: (1) have or be able to obtain adequate financial
resources to perform the contract; (2) be able to comply with the
required or proposed delivery of performance schedule, taking into
consideration all existing commercial and UN requirements; (3) have
a satisfactory performance record; (4) have a satisfactory record of
integrity and business ethics; (5) have or be able to obtain the necessary
organisation, experience, accounting and operational controls, and
technical skills; (6) have or be able to obtain the necessary production,
construction and technical equipment and facilities; and/or (7) be
otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable
UN regulations, rules and directives. The Procurement Officer, who
may consult the Requisitioner and others designated in the Source
Selection Plan, shall record this determination prior to award of
contract, for processing the procurement action as may be appropriate.
Normally this is not a difficult discretionary and failure to be deemed
“responsible” is usually based on a serious absence of something from
one of the above factors.
(2) “Responsiveness” – An objective, non-discretionary determination by
the UN officials designated in the Source Selection Plan (e.g., the
Requisitioner, Procurement Officer and others so designated in the
Plan), at the time of evaluating bids/proposals, that the bid/proposal
conforms to the ITB or RFP as required by Financial Rule 105.15 (a) or
(b), and is otherwise in accordance with the guidelines in this Manual
and the Financial Regulations and Rules. Responsiveness requires
a substantive, objective analysis of the bids or proposal in accordance
with the actual ITB or RFP duly prepared in accordance with this
Manual.
11.7. Rejection of Submissions

(1) After the opening of Submissions, if material variables in the
Submissions can be attributed to discrepancies or ambiguities in the
Specifications in the Solicitation Documents, the requirement shall be
re-advertised provided the discrepancy or ambiguity would impact the
fairness of the Source Selection process. If it is deemed in the interest of
the Organisation, Submissions may also be rejected. In either case,
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Vendors invited to participate in the source selection shall be informed

in writing.
(2) The UN may reject the Submission of a prospective Vendor who has
previously failed to perform satisfactorily or complete similar contracts
on time, or if said prospective Vendor, based on additional information,
is judged to be unable to perform the contract. Such action shall be
documented in writing and shall be subject to the approval of the
relevant Section Chief, Director UN/PD or CPO.
11.8. Prospective Vendors in receivership, liquidation or bankruptcy

No procurement action shall be transacted with Vendors in receivership,
liquidation or bankruptcy, unless exceptionally approved in writing by
the Director UN/PD or CPO, for special circumstances, such as
a liquidation sale of Vendor inventory by a court appointed Receiver.
Otherwise, Submissions received from such prospective Vendors shall
be rejected.
11.9. Source Selection process
11.9.1. Objectives
(1) In accordance with a balance of the four principles set out in Financial
Regulation 5.12, a primary objective of the procurement process is to
ensure that the UN requirements are fulfilled at the “best value for
money” to the Organisation within the time frame needed, in
compliance with the Specifications, and in full accordance with the
FRR. The process shall be open and transparent, and the evaluation of
the received Submissions shall at all times be fair, reasonable and
objective.
(2) If the submission is the result of an RFQ or an ITB, the best value for
money shall consist in issuing an award “to the qualified bidder whose
bid substantially conforms to the requirements set forth in solicitation
documents and is evaluated to be the lowest cost to the UN” (Financial
Rule 105.15 (a)). No negotiation shall normally take place, since the
price is the key basis for award of contract.
(3) If the submission is the result of an RFP, the best value for money shall
consist in issuing an award “to the qualified proposer whose proposal,
all factors considered, is the most responsive to the requirements set
forth in the solicitation documents” (Financial Rule 105.15 (b)). The
guiding factors must be set forth in the solicitation documents for them
to be valid. Price alone is not determinative.
(4) If the submission is the result of an ITB or RFP based on Total Cost of
Ownership, the total cost elements shall be identified in the ITB or RFP
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and may include the procurement cost, freight cost, spare parts,
maintenance cost through the life of the goods and disposal cost.
(5) In accordance with Financial Rule 105.15 (c), bids/proposals may be
rejected if this is considered in the interest of the Organisation. The
Director UN/PD or the CPO shall thereafter decide whether to issue
a new ITB/RFP, resort to informal methods of solicitation (see section
9.4.2 (2) (a)), directly negotiate a contract or terminate or suspend the
procurement action.
11.9.2. Procedures for the Source Selection process

(1) Prior to recommendation for contract award, it is the joint responsibility
of the Procurement Officer, the requisitioning office, and programme
managers, (Source Selection Committee), to ensure that the Submission
of the selected Vendor fulfils all the requirements of the Solicitation
Document. It should also be kept in mind that an award will only be
made to a Vendor that has successfully completed the Vendor
registration process.
(2) The Procurement Officer shall evaluate whether the prospective Vendor
has the capacity to satisfactorily perform the contract requirements,
demonstrate financial soundness, integrity and proven reliability to
ensure good faith performance. The Procurement Officer shall request
the Requisitioner and/or end-user to evaluate the technical compliance
of the Submission with the Specifications/requirements. The technical
assessment shall be in writing (and is independent of the commercial
evaluations), and shall be performed without prior knowledge of cost, as
specified in the respective Submissions. Under no circumstance shall
any cost data furnished by the Vendors be released to the Requisitioner
prior to the finalization of the technical evaluation. Requisitioners may
employ outside expertise to assist in the technical evaluation, if the
necessary expertise does not exist in-house.
11.9.3. Adherence to Solicitation Documents

(1) Submissions that comply with, or, exceed the technical Specifications of
the Solicitation Document, shall be considered as acceptable. Samples
may be required to determine conformity with the Specifications. Based
on the Procurement Officer’s and the requisitioning offices’ review of
the technical submission, superficial characteristics which do not affect
the quality of an item or service and which are not excluded by the
Submission, shall not affect the acceptance of an item or service.
(2) A qualification by a prospective Vendor in the Specifications of
a Submission that is not provided for in the Solicitation Document shall
be carefully examined to ensure that the Submission is compliant with
the terms of the Solicitation Document. Such qualifications may
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concern the contractual Terms and Conditions, and if so, shall be solely
evaluated by the Procurement Officer. The requisitioning offices shall
evaluate qualifications concerning the technical Specifications.
11.9.4. Requests for clarification and additional information

If the Submission is unclear or ambiguous, the Procurement Officer
may, upon consultation with his/her supervisor, contact the prospective
Vendor in writing requesting a clarification. Such clarification shall be
limited to the actual material issue, and not be utilised to modify the
Submission. If possible, the request shall state the possible
understandings and request confirmation of this understanding.
11.9.5. Evaluation using the Solicitation Abstract Sheet

(1) For Submissions received in response to RFQs, the Procurement Officer
shall establish a written list of Quotes offered, to be included in the
Contract file, and select the lowest acceptable Quote.
(2) For Submissions received in response to ITBs, the Procurement Officer
shall use the Solicitation Abstract Sheet or produce a separate
commercial evaluation table to record the offer(s) received and indicate
the lowest bid. The individual bid represented by each low bid item
shall be closely examined. If the item as offered by the lowest bidder is
compliant with the requirements of the ITB, the item and the name of
the bidder shall be identified on the Solicitation Abstract Sheet or the
commercial evaluation table. Submissions for certain ITBs, including
Air Charters, necessitate a detailed evaluation. Prices as indicated in the
Solicitation Abstract, are solely for the purpose of identifying
Submissions as received. They are recorded subject to further review
and without prejudice to the result of the final evaluation. Other factors
recorded on the Solicitation Abstract Sheet may also be useful when
evaluating offers in which quality, quantity and shipping methods are
among the essential criteria for evaluation.
(3) For Submissions in response to RFPs with an estimated value of
products or services under US $200,000, the Solicitation Abstract shall
not reflect price information. The Bid Opening Official shall only open
the technical proposal. The Procurement Officer shall perform a detailed
evaluation of all technical factors or, as appropriate, send the technical
proposal to the Requisitioner to perform the technical evaluation.
A sample Request for Technical Evaluation has been included in Annex
D-30. Evaluation factors, such as warranties, quality, shipping methods,
etc., shall be included in the solicitation documents and should take into
account the managerial and technical competence of the Vendor and the
effectiveness of the proposal in meeting the technical requirements.
Generally, once the technical evaluation is completed, the Procurement
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Officer shall open the price envelope. The Procurement Officer shall
add the price information to the Solicitation Abstract, only after the
technical evaluation has been completed. The Procurement Officer shall
certify the recording process by signing said Abstract in the presence of
an authorised UN/PD member, acting as a witness. The Procurement
Officer shall thereupon evaluate the price, including the TCO elements,
of the case, and combine it with the results of the technical evaluation in
order to decide which qualified bidder is the most responsive to the
requirements set forth in the solicitation documents.
11.9.6. Evaluation of Requests for Proposals with an estimated value of goods or

services of US $200,000 or more:
(1) For Requests for Proposals for requirements whereby an estimated value
exceeds the threshold for submission to the appropriate Committee on
Contracts, the procedures set forth in this section shall be used. In such
cases, it is recommended that the solicitation documents indicate that
discussions with a competitive range of the most responsive proposers
may take place.
(2) The Procurement Officer shall:
(a) Include in the RFP factors to be used in evaluating proposals in
descending order of importance without identification of weights or
adjectival descriptions and a statement that price/cost may not be the
determining factor, but that it may become more important when
technical proposals are of relatively equal merit;
(b) Identify in the RFP any minimum requirements for each factor;
(c) State in the RFP that the UN, at its sole discretion, may award
a contract based on the initial proposals received and evaluated, or
may negotiate with offerors determined by the UN based on the
evaluation of the initial proposals received to have a reasonable
chance of award with the correction of minor deficiencies that do
not have a material impact on the Vendor’s bid;
(d) Specify in the RFP that the offeror shall submit its proposal in two
separate sealed envelopes, one containing the technical proposal and
one containing the commercial/price proposal.
(3) When the separate sealed proposals are received, only the technical
proposal shall be opened during the Public Bid Opening. (The price/cost
proposal shall remain sealed until completion and submittal of the
technical evaluation and shall only then be opened). The Procurement
Officer shall forward the technical proposal to the members of the
evaluation committee for their technical evaluation. A sample Request
for Technical Evaluation has been included in Annex D-30.
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(4) The evaluation committee shall assess the ability of the potential
Vendors to meet the UN’s minimum needs and provide a basis for
determining the relative merits of competing proposals and establish
a competitive range of the most responsive proposers.
(5) The evaluation committee performs advisory functions and the ultimate
decision on the award rests with the Director UN/PD or the CPO.
11.9.7. Technical and Commercial Evaluation

(1) The Technical Evaluation Team shall conduct the technical evaluation
and prepare a written report thereof, describing the relative weight of the
competing proposals and ranking the competitors from best to worst in
order to establish a competitive range of most responsive proposers and
setting forth:
(a) The basis of evaluation i.e., the previously agreed Source Selection
Plan as applied to the evaluation criteria and their relative weight;
(b) An analysis of the technically acceptable and unacceptable
proposals, including an assessment of each prospective Vendor’s
ability to satisfy the technical requirement(s), to address each
proposal’s strengths and weaknesses, to determine with respect to
each proposal whether or not it is technically acceptable, and, if not,
why not; also whether or not the proposal could reasonably be made
acceptable if the weaknesses identified were corrected;
(c) A summary, matrix, or quantitative ranking of each technical
proposal in relation to the best rating possible;
(d) A summary of the findings.
(2) The Procurement Officer shall open the price/cost proposals only after
the technical evaluation has been completed and the technical evaluation
report has been received.
(3) The Procurement Officer (or Commercial Evaluation Team) shall
thereupon evaluate the price, including the TCO elements, of the case,
and combine it with the results of the technical evaluation in order to
decide which qualified bidder is the most responsive to the requirements
set forth in the solicitation documents.
(4) If the Procurement Officer decides to seek clarifications before issuing
a recommendation of award, the procedures of section 11.9.4 shall be
followed. Clarifications consist of communications with prospective
Vendors for the sole purpose of eliminating minor deficiencies,
informalities, or apparent clerical mistakes in a proposal. Clarifications
shall not be used to cure proposals deficiencies or material omissions,
materially alter the technical or price elements of the proposal and/or
otherwise revise the proposal.
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(5) If the Procurement Officer, upon consultation with the Evaluation

Committee and written clearance of the respective Section Chief or
Director of Procurement or CPO, determines that a material or
substantial change in the statement of work or requirement would be
required as a result of the evaluation of the proposals or that upon
requesting clarifications from the Vendors a decision cannot be made,
the Procurement Officer shall cancel the solicitation and proceed in
accordance with section 9.7.
(6) If the Procurement Officer determines that the technically qualified
proposals within the competitive range can be improved and that
additional information may be required to make a recommendation for
award and decides to conduct discussions with the technically qualified
Vendors in the competitive range in order to reduce costs, such
discussion shall be in accordance with sections 11.10 and 11.18 of this
Manual.
(7) If the Procurement Officer decides to recommend award, then the
officer shall proceed directly in accordance with this Procurement
Manual to obtain approval to award and follow the procedures of
section 11.19.
(8) Opening of Financial bids for technically non compliant offers:
(a) When undertaking an RFP, the general principle applied to the
opening of financial bids is that if the bid has been evaluated as non
compliant by the Technical Evaluation Team, the Procurement
Division does not evaluate or open the financial bids of those firms;
(b) However, in some circumstances, in order to ensure that the
organisation is achieving a Best value for money outcome, it may be
prudent to open the financial bids of a non compliant bidder to
undertake further due diligence and mitigate risk;
(c) During the RFP process, if only one bidder has been identified as
“Technically Compliant”, then the Procurement Officer, as an
exemption may open one or more financial offers of any non
compliant offer received in order to verify and “Bench Mark” that
pricing offered by the technically compliant bidder is fair and
reasonable and represents a “Best value for Money” outcome to the
organisation;
(d) Opening of unsuccessful bidder’s financial offer must be done as an
exception. As such, the Procurement Officer must seek authorisation
via the Section Chief from the Director of Procurement in writing
providing full details as to the reason for this exemption. If the
exemption is granted, this must also be disclosed to the HCC.
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11.10. Best and Final Offers

(1) After completion of the commercial evaluation of the technically
compliant Proposals and establishing the competitive range of most
responsive Vendors, the Procurement Officer may decide, upon
clearance of the Director, UN/PD, the DMS/CMS or the DOA/CAO to
obtain Best And Final Offers (BAFOs) from a sufficient number (at
least two) of the technically qualified and compliant Vendors. The
competitive range includes all Proposals that, based on the results of the
evaluation, have a reasonable chance for award.
(2) Sound professional judgement should be used in making the
determination to use the BAFO procedure. The decision should be
justified and documented in the procurement case file.
(3) Among the circumstances where use of the BAFO procedure is
appropriate are the following:
(a) Clarification from Vendors on their technical proposals is needed,
which may affect the commercial proposal;
(b) Clarification of requirements and/or correction of factual errors in
the Solicitation Documents are needed;
(c) There are weaknesses in the Submissions that are remediable; and
(d) Commercial proposals are tied.
(4) The Specifications and/or SOW may not be changed significantly to
affect the ranking or compliance of any of the Vendors. If there are any
changes in the Specifications and/or SOW, the Procurement Officer
shall cancel the Solicitation and conduct a new Solicitation for the
requirement rather than using the BAFO procedure.
(5) The Procurement Officer will not request BAFOs from any Vendor
whose Proposal was rejected pursuant to FRR Rule 105.15 (c), which
provides that the USG/DM may, in the interest of the United Nations,
reject bids or proposals and to determine whether to undertake a new
solicitation, to directly negotiate a Contract or terminate or suspend the
procurement action.
(6) The Procurement Officer shall prepare a clearance request, stating the
reasons for seeking BAFOs, the Vendors in the competitive range, and
the Vendors to be eliminated, including appropriate justifications. Upon
approval by the Director, UN/PD, DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO, the
Procurement Officer shall inform the Evaluation Committee of the
decision to obtain BAFOs and notify the Vendors which have been
eliminated at this stage via a Letter of Regret, prior to issuing a request
for BAFOs to the remaining qualified Vendors (see section 11.21 (2)).
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BAFO requests should then be sent to the Vendors in the competitive

range. Such requests must be issued in the form of a bid amendment.
(7) In order to ensure the integrity and fairness of the process, the
Procurement Officer shall not conduct more than one round of BAFOs
and shall ensure that the original commercial proposals and any other
price/cost/financial information obtained during the commercial
evaluation of all Proposals remain confidential. The Procurement
Officer shall ensure that the results of the commercial evaluation are not
divulged to any unauthorised party.
(8) The BAFO procedure shall consist of written communications with the
technically qualified Vendors within the competitive range.
(9) The Procurement Officer shall ensure that all Vendors in the
competitive range are offered equal opportunity to participate in the
BAFO procedure. The Procurement Officer shall ensure that all
Vendors are treated in the same manner, and that the information and
clarifications are distributed equally.
(10) Any requirements, guidelines, documents, clarifications or other
information communicated by the Procurement Officer to a Vendor
shall be fully documented in the procurement case file.
(11) Discussions in connection with the BAFO procedure shall only be
conducted in writing.
(12) After a decision to seek BAFOs has been made, the Procurement
Officer shall request all the selected Vendors to submit a BAFO by
a specific date and time. All regular procedures for receipt and opening
of Proposals shall apply (see section 10.8). The BAFOs should consist
of revised Proposals, submitted in two envelopes, the first marked
“Technical” and the second “Commercial”, if applicable. The BAFO
should clearly identify all changes in the revised Proposal. If no update
of the technical proposals is required, it should be clearly stated in the
request for BAFO that Vendors should only submit a commercial
proposal. The Vendors should be given a reasonable period of time to
submit their BAFOs, taking into account the complexity of the
Solicitation. The procedures of Chapter 10, “Treatment of Submissions”
shall also apply.
(13) Depending on the nature of the Solicitation, Vendors should be
informed that they may also offer other terms such as, longer warranties,
additional discounts, shorter delivery time and other benefits to the
Organisation. The request for BAFOs shall not contain any information
regarding chances for contract award that may impair the fairness of the
process.
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(14) The request for BAFOs shall only allow Vendors to lower their prices or
add value to the commercial proposal. A Vendor may decline to alter
the price included in its original Proposal and remain acceptable.
(15) Upon receipt of the BAFOs from the Vendors, the Evaluation
Committee shall reconvene and update its technical evaluation, if
necessary. Upon receipt from the Evaluation Committee of the updated
technical evaluation report, the Procurement Officer shall review and
update the commercial evaluation, make a final comparison of the
competing Proposals in accordance with the terms of the Solicitation
Documents and the Source Selection Plan, record its findings and advise
the Evaluation Committee of the recommendation of award.
(16) The Procurement Officer shall select the successful Proposal on the
basis of the recommendation referred to above, and the normal process
for recommendation of award shall then be followed.
11.11. Availability of products

(1) A prospective Vendor that does not carry a supply of materials on hand
can be required to prove availability of a dependable source of supply
prior to consideration of its Submission. Likewise, a manufacturer can
be required to submit proof of its ability to manufacture or produce the
required material within the required time frame.
(2) Submissions that do no comply with this requirement shall be rejected.
The rejected Submissions shall be destroyed, or returned at the
submitter’s cost, if so requested.
11.12. Evaluation of delivery terms and warranties in Bid/Proposal

(1) When the delivery date is the primary factor in awarding a contractual
instrument, it shall be so stated in the Solicitation Document. Any
Submission that is not in compliance with the required delivery
schedule shall be rejected. If all Submissions are disqualified, as
stipulated in Financial Rule 105.15 (c), and, if re-advertising is not
practical, it may be necessary to enter into direct negotiations with
a prospective Vendor, in accordance with Financial Rule 105.16 (b).
(2) When the Solicitation Document specifies an alternate delivery point,
the Procurement Officer shall establish the transportation cost of the
deliverables to the final destination, through the UN designated freight
forwarder or the UN/PD Cargo Movements Team (CMT). Such freight
cost shall be added on the Solicitation Abstract Sheet to establish the
total landed cost to the Organisation at the site of use, and thereby the
Submissions will be compared on an equal basis. If prices are given for
various transportation scenarios (e.g., FCA and DDU, the Procurement
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Officer shall verify that the cost difference is acceptable, and select the
offer providing best value to the Organisation.
(3) Where DDU or DDP are requested, and an FOB, FCA, FAS or similar
term is offered or vice versa, the Submission may be accepted or
rejected at the discretion of the Procurement Officer, taking the
following into account:
(a) Generally, a Submission of FOB, FCA, FAS or similar term shall be
accepted, provided the cost of transportation can be established and
the addition of said transportation to the price is less than for other
Submissions. If the total price is similar or higher than other
Submissions, all other factors being alike, the Submission of DDU
or DDP shall be accepted, as bookkeeping and accounting costs are
avoided and title to the shipment and risks of damage rest with the
Vendor up to the point of delivery;
(b) Occasionally, a prospective Vendor will offer a discount for
acceptance of its offer on an FOB, FCA, FAS or similar basis, by
naming a DDU or DDP price, as required, with a greater difference
between the two prices than the actual transportation costs involved.
The FOB, FCA, FAS or similar price can be accepted, if it is the
lowest of all received Submissions ex transportation to place of
delivery.
(4) The Submission shall be scrutinized to ensure that the offered
warranties are in accordance with the requested warranties set forth in
the Solicitation Document. The warranties are essential for equipment
and service contracts, particularly, for Field Missions/OAHs where
“after service” agents may not be readily available. For systems
Contracts, warranties may therefore merit a higher weight in the
weighted evaluation.
11.13. Evaluation by grouping

(1) When a Submission offers an “all or none” stipulation, the evaluation of
the Submission shall proceed as follows:
(a) The unit prices of the lowest acceptable offer for each line item shall
be totalled to determine the cost of each line item;
(b) The total cost shall be compared with the total cost of other bids, in
order to determine the lowest cost to the Organisation, and
determine whether to accept the “All or none offer”, or, “split” the
award among separate prospective Vendors.
(2) When the Solicitation Document permits the award of separate contracts for
individual items or categories of items, the Procurement Officer shall ensure
that the proposed contract award, when the prices are substantially the same, is
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based on cost effectiveness, including estimated savings on administrative and

contract management costs (e.g., cost of labour for Procurement personnel,
archives, Requisitioner and document maintenance).
(3) If otherwise acceptable, Submissions for the supply of fewer items than
specified in the Solicitation Document can be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
However, if the Submission specified the total requirement, the Contract Award
to the applicable Vendor shall not be split or partially awarded unless:
(a) the Solicitation Documents allows split or partial award; or
(b) the parties accept the proposed split award in writing.
(4) When the Solicitation Document allows for split award, such award shall be
based on the acceptance of the lowest offer for the maximum quantity offered,
then the next lowest offer for the maximum quantity offered, until the
requirement is fulfilled, provided that this is the most cost-beneficial to the
Organisation.
11.14. Payment discounts, including time element

(1) If a discount is offered, the Procurement Officer shall carefully consider
the rate of discount and the time required for an order to determine
whether the discount is cost-effective, and can be realistically availed of
within the period specified by the prospective Vendor.
(2) The payment discount period is a consideration in the contract award.
When two offers are equal, an offer of “two percent, twenty days” is of
greater advantage to the Organisation than an offer of “two percent, ten
days”, since the time allowed for payment is longer. The expediting
action required to obtain the discount is therefore less significant.
(3) The Solicitation Documents shall state, as applicable, that the payment
discount period is calculated from the date of the delivery of the item, or
the date of receipt of an accurate invoice, whichever is later.
11.15. Tie bids for ITBs (rare for RFPs)

(1) Two or more Submissions, alike in price and terms are referred to as
“tie bids”. However, normally a factor in one of the Submissions is
deemed more favourable to the UN, and said Submission shall therefore
be selected, provided the decision is explained to both Vendors and
a written record kept on file.
(2) If after taking such factors into account a tie Submission is encountered,
the Procurement Officer shall request the Best and Final Offer (BAFO)
from the “tie-bidders” in a formal exercise, as elaborated in section
11.6.10.
(3) If the BAFO-exercise is without result, and a split-award is not feasible
in accordance with section 11.13, then the award shall be made through
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a public drawing, to which the Vendors with tie bids shall be invited to
attend. Such drawing shall, to the extent possible, be through
mechanical means to ensure that the selection is random and by chance.
The Director UN/PD or CPO, or a designated representative, in the
presence of two other UN/PD officials, shall conduct the drawing.
A written record of the drawing and the result thereof shall be duly
recorded and kept in the subject case file.
11.16. Multiple offers by same prospective Vendor

If the Submission contains multiple offers, and the prospective Vendor
has not ranked them, the UN shall consider the offer that is most
advantageous to the Organisation.
11.17. Authorised costs exceeded

Whenever the cost of a contemplated purchase exceeds the estimated
cost, or some other maximum amount fixed by the Requisitioning
Officer, the Requisitioning Officer shall be informed thereof and further
instructions requested. The award shall be withheld until receipt of an
amendment to increase funds, or cancellation of the requisition. If
because of the interests of the UN under Financial Rule 5.12, the
requirement needs to be reduced or changed, the Procurement Officer
shall seek authorisation as how to proceed.
11.18. Discussions with prospective Vendors

(1) Discussions with the prospective Vendors shall only take place where
the Solicitation Document was a Request for Proposal.
(2) Discussions with potential sources shall be performed taking into
consideration the principle of equality and fair treatment of the
prospective Vendors.
(3) The purpose of such discussions is to clarify the requirements in the
Solicitation Documents and the content of the Submission, not to add or
delete requirements in the Solicitation Documents. The Solicitation
Documents shall not be altered through the discussions, thereby
skewing the foundation for the source selection.
(4) If the Vendor is selected based on “Sole Source”, the Procurement
Officer shall conduct discussions in order to obtain the best terms and
conditions for the Organisation.
(5) As a minimum, the Procurement Officer assigned to the case and
a representative from the requisition office shall normally represent the
UN in the discussions. In addition, other procurement staff as well as
advisors from other offices, e.g., OLA, may be represented. The
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Procurement Officer shall lead the UN team, and determine how to

conduct the discussions.
(6) The discussion should preferably be conducted within UN premises,
either in person or through electronic means such as telephone or video-
conference etc., provided adequate security may be ensured. If
electronic means are used, the UN shall be represented by the
Procurement Officer, and if feasible a representative from the
requisition office.
(7) During the discussion, no information obtained from other prospective
Vendors shall be divulged to the selected source or used by the UN.
(8) All discussions shall be summarised in “Discussion Notes” to be
included in the case file. All clarifications shall be stated in writing and
included in said notes.
11.19. Recommendation of award

(1) If the award is for an amount that exceeds the individual authority of the
Procurement Officer, the case shall be forwarded for review and
approval in writing to a Procurement Officer who has the appropriate
delegation of authority, such as Team Leader, Chief of Section or the
Director, UN/PD or CPO.
(2) For procurement in excess of the threshold value for the HCC, currently
US $500,000 at UNHQ, the written approval of the ASG/OCSS shall be
obtained, subsequent to the recommendation of the HCC. For
procurement in excess of the authorised amount of a Field Mission, the
written approval of the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO shall be obtained
subsequent to the recommendation of the LCC, and the additional
written approval of the ASG/OCSS subsequent to the recommendation
of the HCC.
11.20. Advance Notice of Awards

(1) An Advance Notice of Award form or a letter shall be used when
a notification of award in the usual format of a purchase order or
contract cannot be delivered in time. An example of an Advance Notice
of Award is attached as Annex D-25A.
(2) Such advance notice may be used if the expiration of the time limit for
the acceptance of an offer is imminent, or immediate notice to
a contractor to proceed is desirable for other reasons. However, to the
extent possible, the use of advance notice of award shall be avoided to
protect the legal interests of the Organisation in the event a contractual
instrument cannot be agreed upon.
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(3) An advance notice of award for cases in excess of the threshold value
for the HCC, currently US $500,000 at UNHQ, shall only be used after
the procedures of section 12.1.9 (2) have been followed.
(4) An advance award is subject to negotiation and execution of a written
contract document, or written acceptance of the UN purchase order or
contract. The advance notice may be transmitted by facsimile.
(5) The issuance of an advance notice of award does not constitute
a contract and does not entitle the contractor to start providing any
goods or services. The Procurement Officers should make this clear to
the contractor and inform the contractor that any actions taken in
expectation of the signature of a contract or the receipt of a purchase
order are at the contractor’s own risk and that this will not create any
obligations on the part of the UN.
11.21. Request for information from bidders/proposers

(1) Prior to making an award, no information with respect to probable
acceptance or rejection of any offer may be made available to any
individual. The reasons for any delay in making the award can be made
known upon request, if the provision of such information is not
prejudicial to the interest of the UN or does not compromise the
confidentiality of the Source Selection process.
(2) Unsuccessful bidders/proposers shall be informed of the result of the
solicitation exercise. The information shall be limited to:
(a) name of the successful bidder/proposer;
(b) value at which the award was made, and
(c) basis of the award.
(3) If the Submission of the bidder making the inquiry was rejected for any
other reason other than price, a brief reason for the rejection shall be
given. The information made available to such Vendors can also be
provided to UN officials involved in the solicitation, permanent
missions to the UN and diplomatic missions.
11.22. Statement of Award

(1) For contract awards exceeding US $2,500, the Procurement Officer
shall include in the case file a written record, in the form of a Statement
of Award, of the facts on which the decision to make the particular
award was based. The record can be brief, but shall clearly explain the
justification for the award. If quotations were obtained from a number
of Vendors, an abstract of those quotations shall appear in the record.
(2) In addition, for contract awards exceeding US $30,000, in respect of
a single contract, the Procurement Officer shall record the facts on
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which the decision to make the particular award was based on the
Statement of Award, a copy of which is attached as Annex D-26. The
Procurement Officer shall place a check mark in the appropriate box on
the Statement of Award to indicate the type of award. Explanation shall
be given for all types of awards, except when the award is based on the
lowest quotation, bid or proposal or lowest acceptable quotation or bid.
For awards based upon weighted evaluation, the Statement of Award
shall list the main evaluation factors and their weighting. For awards
reviewed and recommended by the Committee on Contracts, the
meeting number and the date shall be indicated. The Statement of
Award shall include as an attachment a copy of the draft contract
expected to be signed by the UN for the clearance by the Director
UN/PD or the CPO.
(3) The explanations required on the Statement of Award shall be in
sufficient detail to show clearly and easily the basis on which the award
was made.
(4) A Solicitation Abstract Sheet is not required when a sole bid is received
and an award is made to the sole bidder. In such a case, the justification
for the proposed award including confirmation on what basis the cost is
considered fair and reasonable should be shown in a Statement of
Award and attached to the bid.
(5) The selected Vendor shall be informally notified at the earliest possible
date, once the award has been approved through a recommendation of
the HCC/LCC where applicable, and the PO shall be issued or the
Contract shall be signed before the expiration of the offer or its
extension as per guidelines in this Manual.
(6) If the Vendor requires a formal written notification of award, the text of
the letter sent to the Vendor shall be cleared with the Director UN/PD or
the CPO.
11.23. Award
(1) When a written contract has been prepared, a copy should be presented
to the Director, UN/PD or the CPO for review and clearance together
with the Statement of Award before sending it to the contractor. Once
the contract has been cleared, initialled by the Procurement Officer on
each page, and, as applicable, the appropriate funds have been obligated,
the Procurement Office shall send a minimum of two copies to the
Vendor under a cover letter (Notice of Award), a copy of which is
attached as Annex D-25B, requesting the Vendor to sign and return all
copies to UN/PD or the Field Mission as applicable. In order to ensure
the integrity of the contractual documents issued by the PD, each and
every page of a contract must be initialled by the respective
Procurement Officer prior to forwarding to the Vendor for signature.
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Such contractual instrument may be distributed electronically, provided

applicable security routines are in place to ensure that the document will
not be tampered with.
(2) Upon receipt of signed copies from the Vendor, the Procurement Officer
shall, as soon as possible thereafter, ensure that a duly authorised UN
staff official signs the copies, and returns one countersigned copy to the
Vendor. The procedure requires the contractor to sign the contract first
and UN/PD subsequently. Any request to reverse the aforementioned
procedure, or have the parties sign simultaneously, shall require
approval by the respective Chief of Section, the Director, UN/PD or the
CPO.
(3) If a Purchase Order is issued as an acceptance of the bid or quotation of
the Vendor, and electronic means of data interchange are not being
used, a copy of the Purchase Order should be presented to the Director,
UN/PD or CPO for review and clearance, together with the Statement of
Award before sending it to the contractor. Once the Purchase Order has
been cleared, and, as applicable, the appropriate funds have been
obligated, the Procurement Officer shall sign at least two copies of the
Purchase Order prior to sending one signed copy to the Vendor under
a cover letter requesting the Vendor to sign and return all copies to
UN/PD or the Field Mission as applicable, a copy of the Notice of
Award for Purchase Order is attached as Annex D-25C. Acceptance of
the Purchase Order shall conclude a contract between the parties. As
indicated on the reverse of the UN Purchase Orders (Annex D-13A), the
Purchase Order “may only be accepted by the Vendor’s signing and
returning an acknowledgement copy of it or by timely delivery of the
goods as herein specified”. In order to ensure the interests of the
Organisation, the Procurement Officer shall obtain proof that the
Purchase Order has been received by the Vendor, either by copy of fax
transmittal receipt, proof of postal delivery to the Vendor or, preferably,
Vendor acknowledgement of the Purchase Order through
a countersigned copy of the said order. Such proof shall be attached to
the Procurement case file.
11.24. Legal Review
11.24.1. At HQ level
(1) Prior to entering into a contract UN/PD may submit a draft contract to
the Office of Legal Affairs, (OLA) for review or request OLA assistance
in the preparation of the contract. If the contracts introduce novel or
policy issues of a legal nature, it may also be submitted to OLA for
review. The decision as to whether such a contract is to be submitted to
OLA rests with each Section Chief, upon consultation with the Director,
UN/PD, if appropriate.
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(2) OLA review shall not normally be sought if the contract is to extend or
renew an existing contract without significant changes to the terms and
conditions, or if the contract does not differ substantively from another
contract previously reviewed by OLA. In such circumstances, attention
should be paid to ensure that the proposed contract is up to date with
current procurement policy, guidelines and UNGCC.
11.24.2. In Field Mission

(1) Prior to entering into a contract the Field Mission Procurement Office,
may submit a draft contract to the Field Mission’s legal office for
review or request the assistance of said representative in the preparation
of the contract. The CPO or the Field Mission’s legal office may, as
applicable, request the assistance of OLA at UNHQ in reviewing the
contract. If the contracts introduce novel or policy issues of a legal
nature, it should also be submitted to OLA for legal clearance. The
decision as to whether such a contract is to be submitted to OLA rests
with each CPO or the Field Mission’s legal office.
(2) Review by the Field Mission’s legal office shall not normally be sought
if the contract is to extend or renew an existing contract without
significant changes to the terms and conditions, or if the contract is
identical to another contract previously reviewed by OLA or the Field
Mission’s legal office. In such circumstances, attention should be paid
to ensure that the proposed contract is up-to-date with current
procurement policy, guidelines and UNGCC.
11.25. Contract number

(1) At HQ, the UN/PD SSS shall maintain a register of Contracts and shall
assign a number to all Contracts executed by UN/PD.
(2) In the field, the CPO shall ensure that the Field Mission maintains
a register of written Contracts and that all Contracts executed by the
Field Mission are assigned a contract number.
11.26. Obligation of funds

Whenever payment is to be processed at HQ, UN/PD shall ensure that
minimum funding to meet the contractual obligation of the Organisation
has been obligated prior to entering into the contract.
11.27. Risk Evaluation

(1) There are a variety of risks faced during every phase of a procurement,
with certain risks being of greater importance, depending upon the
goods or services being procured as well as the stage of the
procurement. Understanding risk during the evaluation phase of the
procurement process will assist in risk assessment. It is the
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responsibility of the Procurement Officer to develop practical

management and operational measures to mitigate those risks.
(2) Risks to successful procurement can come from several sources, such
as:
(a) external factors: political, economic and security;
(b) internal factors: project complexity, project planning, resource
capacity, expertise, etc.
(3) There are two stages of assessing and dealing with risk in
a procurement:
(a) Risk Analysis – Planning stage during which a Procurement Officer
identifies the origin, probability and extent of the risks. Focus is put
on the risks that warrant the most attention and have the most
potential for exposure. As stated above, there are distinct risks at
each stage of the procurement process, and risk analysis should be
part of each stage of procurement planning and should be regularly
reviewed and updated;
(b) Risk Management – Mitigates the impact of risk by reducing the
likelihood of its occurrence and/or reducing avoidable consequences
through planning, monitoring and other appropriate actions. When
evaluating a Submission, Procurement Officers should identify and
analyse all risk factors that are likely to occur on a project and then
decide on the most appropriate management response for each risk.
Responses may include:
(i) ignoring risk;
(ii) reducing risk;
(iii)transferring risk;
(iv) managing risk.
The Procurement Officer decides which party should manage each
of the identified risks based on their relative ability to control it and
act upon it.
(4) Some measures to manage risks are based on the quality of the
procurement process applied across all activities, while other measures
may be targeted to specific risks inherent in certain categories of the
procurement process such as the evaluation stage.
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12. Contract Award
12.1. Review by Committees on Contracts
12.1.1. Review by the Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC)

(1) Cases to be reviewed by the HCC are subject the general principles of
Financial Regulations 5.12 and 5.13 as well as the applicable Financial
Rules.
(2) When any of the following categories of procurement actions,
regardless of whether the action originated at HQ or in a Field Mission
and/or OAH, is applicable to a proposed award, in accordance with the
UN FRR the recommendation of the HCC and the prior approval of the
ASG/OCSS shall be obtained prior to any contractual commitment
being made:
(a) Any proposed award to a single contractor in respect of a single or
a series of related requisitions which in total exceeds US $500,000
(“HCC threshold”) during a calendar year, or such amount as
determined from time to time by the ASG/OCSS. For purposes of
determining if the HCC threshold has been reached, there shall be
no aggregation of multiple awards and proposed awards in
a calendar year;
(b) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contract
previously reviewed by the HCC, where the amendment,
modification, or renewal, increases the contractual amount more
than twenty percent (hereinafter the “20% rule”) or US $500,000
whichever is lower;
(c) Any proposed amendment or modification of a contract previously
reviewed by the HCC where, in the judgement of the Procurement
Officer, such amendment in relation to the criteria on which the
original award was made may significantly affect the procurement
process or the original contractual terms;
(d) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contract not
previously submitted to the HCC where, during a calendar year, the
aggregate amount now exceeds the HCC threshold;
(e) Any other matter relating to a contract referred to the HCC by the
USG/DM, ASG/OCSS or other officials duly authorised under
(3) When any of the following categories of procurement action, regardless
of whether the action originated at HQ or in Field Mission and/or OAH,
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affect a proposed contract which involves income to the Organisation,

the recommendation of the HCC and the prior approval of the
ASG/OCSS shall be obtained, prior to any contractual commitment
being made:
(a) Any proposed contract or series of related contracts which involve
income to the Organisation during a calendar year of US $40,000 or
more; provided however, income resulting from implementation of
approved recommendations of the Headquarters Property Survey
Board shall not be included;
(b) Any proposed contract related to activities where the estimated
annual income from the same purchaser, during a calendar year
amounts to US $40,000 or more; provided however that income
resulting from implementation of approved recommendations of the
Headquarters Property Survey Board, shall not be referred to the
HCC;
(c) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contract
which involves income to the Organisation previously reviewed by
the HCC, where any contract amendment(s) in the aggregate
increases the income during a calendar year by the lower of twenty
percent (20%) of the contract income, or has a contract income of
US $40,000;
(d) Any proposed amendment or modification of a contract which
involves income to the Organisation previously reviewed by the
HCC, where in the judgement of the Director UN/PD the
significance of the contract amendment in relationship to the criteria
on which the original award was made would have significantly
affected the transaction generating income;
(e) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contract
which involves income to the Organisation not previously submitted
to the HCC, where the combined amount now exceeds US $40,000
during a calendar year;
(f) Any other matter relating to a contract, which involves income to
the Organisation, referred to the HCC by the USG/DM, the
ASG/OCSS or other officials duly authorised under Financial Rule
105.13.
12.1.2. Review by the Local Committee on Contracts (LCC)

(1) The LCC shall render written recommendation to the DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO, as the case may be, on:
(a) Any proposed award to a single Contractor in respect of a single or
a series of related requisitions which in total exceeds the annual
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threshold value delegated to the OAH/Field Mission (“LCC

threshold”), or such amount as determined from time to time by the
ASG/OCSS. For purposes of determining if the LCC threshold has
been reached, there shall be no aggregation of multiple awards and
proposed awards in a calendar year;
(b) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contractual
instrument previously reviewed by the LCC, where the amendment,
modification or renewal, either increases the contractual amount
more than twenty (20%) percent or the LCC threshold, whichever is
lower;
(c) Any proposed amendment or modification of a contractual
instrument previously reviewed by the LCC where, in the judgement
of the Procurement Officer, such amendment in relation to the
criteria on which the original award was made may significantly
affect the procurement process or the original contractual terms;
(d) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contractual
instrument not previously submitted to the LCC where, during
a calendar year, the aggregate amount now exceeds the LCC
threshold;
(e) Any other matter relating to a contract referred to the LCC by the
DMS/CMS, DOA/CAO or other officials duly authorised under
(2) When any of the following categories of procurement action affect
a proposed contract which involves income to the Organisation, the
recommendation of the LCC and the prior approval of the DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO shall be obtained, prior to any contractual commitment
being made:
(a) Any proposed contract or series of related contracts which involve
income to the Organisation during a calendar year of US $10,000 or
more; provided however, income resulting from implementation of
approved recommendations of the Local Property Survey Board
shall not be included;
(b) Any proposed contract related to activities where the estimated
annual income from the same purchaser, during a calendar year
amounts to US $10,000 or more; provided however that income
resulting from implementation of approved recommendations of the
Local Property Survey Board, shall not be included as provided in
Financial Rule 105.22;
(c) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contract
which involves income to the Organisation previously reviewed by
the LCC, where any contract amendment(s) in the aggregate
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increases the income during a calendar year by the lower of twenty

(20%) percent of the contract value or US $10,000 or more;
(d) Any proposed amendment or modification of a contract which
involves income to the Organisation previously reviewed by the
LCC, where in the judgement of the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO the
significance of the contract amendment in relationship to the criteria
on which the original award was made would have significantly
affected the transaction generating income;
(e) Any proposed amendment, modification or renewal of a contract
which involves income to the Organisation not previously submitted
to the LCC, where the combined amount now exceeds US $10,000
during a calendar year;
(f) Any other matter relating to a contract, which involves income to
the Organisation, referred to the LCC by the DMS/CMS, DOA/CAO
or other officials duly authorised under Financial Rule 105.13.
12.1.3. Submission to HCC/LCC

(1) For all procurement actions that require HCC consideration, see section
2.3, the Director UN/PD, or a duly designated representative, shall sign
each presentation, and shall submit it to the HCC. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, for procurement actions from the Logistics and Transport
Section or the Peacekeeping Procurement Section requiring HCC
consideration, the Chief, Field Procurement Service (FPS), or a duly
designated representative, shall sign each such presentation and submit
it to the HCC. In addition, for procurement actions related to “LOAs”
applicable to the Field Missions, the Director, LSD/DFS, will submit
presentations to the HCC, through the Director, UN/PD in accordance
with section 13.9.2.
(2) For procurement cases in the Field Mission and/or OAHs, the case shall
be submitted to the LCC if the monetary value exceeds the threshold
value so delegated to the CPO. The procedures for consideration of
procurement cases by the LCC are essentially the same as for HCC
considerations at HQs. However, if the monetary value exceeds the
monetary value requiring HCC consideration, the procurement action
shall first be the subject of a recommendation by the LCC and upon
approval by the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO forwarded to the UNHQ for
HCC consideration. The presentation of the procurement case that has
been the subject of a recommendation by the LCC, and accepted by the
DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO, shall be sent to the Director, UN/PD (Field
Missions are also required to concurrently forward a copy of the LCC
presentation to LSD/DFS for review and recommendation), who can
request the LCC or the CPO for clarification, return the presentation to
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LCC for reconsideration and clarification or submit the LCC

presentation to the HCC at its next meeting.
(3) All submissions to the LCC and/or HCC shall, unless otherwise
approved by the secretariat of the relevant Committee on Contracts, be
provided in 11 copies. However, if the submission is 15 pages or less, it
may be submitted electronically. At HQs, electronic submissions shall
be made via the e-HCC system following the e-HCC guidelines.
Submissions shall be submitted no later than two working days prior to
the Committee on Contracts meeting in which the procurement action is
to be tabled for consideration. At UNHQ, they shall be submitted to the
Committee on Contracts secretariat by 1:00 pm, each Thursday, for the
following Tuesday’s regularly scheduled weekly meeting.
(4) Procurement Officers shall ensure that submissions to the Committee on
Contracts are comprehensive, factually accurate and clear in order to
facilitate the review of the procurement action. Submissions shall be in
sufficient detail to enable the Committee on Contracts to obtain an
accurate and complete description of procurement actions taken and the
basis of the proposed award. All exceptions to the guidelines in this
Manual shall be justified in writing.
(5) The “basis of award and applicable financial regulation or rule” to be
quoted in the HCC form should fall within one of the categories listed in
the “Statement of Award” form attached as Annex D-26.
12.1.4. Role of Procurement Offices with respect to Committees on Contracts

(1) The Procurement Offices, Director, UN/PD or CPO and their
procurement staff, are responsible for the following:
(a) Ensuring, in cooperation with the requisitioning office, accurate,
timely and comprehensive presentations to the HCC/LCC, including
a written justification for the proposed award(s) and a brief
description of the purpose of the deliverables to be acquired;
(b) Providing to the HCC/LCC, as requested by its Chairperson,
clarifications, and/or additional information in connection with
a case presentation prior to a meeting;
(c) During or after a meeting of the HCC/LCC, promptly providing
clarifications and/or additional information in connection with
a presentation if so requested by the Committee on Contracts; and,
(d) Ensuring that procurement action is undertaken in accordance with
the FRR, established procurement practices and procedures, and
applicable SGBs and AIs.
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12.1.5. Pre-clearance and other time-saving measures by the HCC/LCC

(1) In accordance with the provisions of SGB/6/Add.1 dated 26 November
1946, the HCC is authorised to establish such procedures as may be
necessary for the proper discharge of its functions.
(2) In accordance with that SGB, in the year 2000, the HCC established
a procedure (sometimes referred to as the “pre-clearance procedure”)
whereby prior to a scheduled meeting, members would, using e-mail,
exchange views, seek clarification and/or provide comments on a given
written procurement case presentation. If, by using this procedure, the
members reach a full consensus recommendation on the case, the case
need not be presented and deliberated upon during a physical (i.e., face-
to-face) meeting of the HCC. Recommendations arising from this
procedure shall be duly noted in the HCC minutes for the meeting and
the Secretary, HCC shall ensure that copies of all e-mail exchanges
utilising this procedure are kept in the relevant HCC meeting files as
they constitute part of the official records thereof. In establishing this
procedure, the HCC expressly noted that it was doing so with a view to
achieving operational efficiencies and to make greater use of modern
information technology.
(3) The HCC may also develop other procedures from time to time, which
ensure that applicable review is performed in accordance with the UN
FRR and this Manual, to expedite the review and recommendation
process. This Manual will be revised to reflect these new procedures as
and when necessary.
12.1.6. Meetings of the Committees on Contracts

(1) The HCC/LCC shall meet at such times and frequency as decided by the
Chairperson. The minimum frequency of HCC/LCC meetings shall be
once a week, subject to there being cases to review or other business for
the Committee.
(2) The Chairperson of the HCC/LCC shall introduce all agenda items for
consideration and advice by the Committee on Contracts.
(3) It should be noted that the HCC/LCC recommends to the ASG/OCSS or
the DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO, as appropriate, for their approval of the
recommendations made at each Committee meeting. One copy of the
approved recommendations and meeting minutes shall be distributed
within ten business days, after conclusion of the meeting, as follows:
(a) ASG/OCSS, DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO;
(b) Members of the HCC/LCC;
(c) Director, UN/PD or CPO;
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(d) Requisitioning offices; and

(e) OIOS.
(4) In general, the HCC/LCC shall meet in open session. However, when
deemed necessary by the Committee, it may convene in closed session
(“executive session”), and the deliberations shall be limited to its
members and the Secretary.
12.1.7. Special procedures for emergency situations

(1) The Chairperson of the HCC/LCC may at his/her discretion, and in
accordance with guidelines established by the ASG/OCSS, accept the
late submission of presentations (i.e., after the established time for
submission of cases for regularly scheduled meetings) of procurement
actions, arising out of emergency, exigent situations or operational
urgency.
(2) Such submissions are usually considered as “Walk-In”, “Special
meeting” or “Telephonic” presentations. The terms of reference and
responsibilities set forth in section 12.1.4 apply equally to such
submissions.
(3) The Director, UN/PD or CPO, shall ensure that the need for a “walk-in”,
“special meeting” or “telephonic” review is fully justified by the
relevant Requisitioner and supported by the Procurement Office. Such
justification shall be set forth in writing, in the request by UN/PD or
CPO to the HCC Chairperson for “walk-in”, “special” or “telephonic”
meetings.
(4) A complete submission in accordance with standard requirements shall
be presented to the Committee prior to a meeting.
(5) For urgent procurement actions, the Chairperson may submit the
Committee’s recommendation on an expedited basis to the ASG/OCSS,
DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO for consideration and approval prior to
finalisation of the meeting’s minutes using a specially designed and
annotated rubber stamp (hereinafter “expedited approval procedure”).
However, the expedited approval procedure shall only be used to meet
the Organisation’s urgent needs, as justified by the Requisitioner and
supported by the Director, UN/PD or the CPO.
12.1.8. “Ex post facto” presentations

(1) There are two special types of cases that require presentation to the
HCC/LCC, namely, (a) fully “ex post facto” cases and (b) partially “ex
post facto” cases, defined as follows:
(a) A procurement action, whether a written contract exists or not, in
which deliverables have already been fully furnished prior to
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submission of the procurement action to the HCC/LCC for its

advice, or the approval of all other appropriate authorities, is a “fully
ex post facto” case;
(b) A procurement action, whether a written contractual instrument
exists or not, in which deliverables have been commenced and
furnished in part prior to obtaining the advice of the HCC/LCC
and/or the approval of all other appropriate authorities is a “partial
ex post facto” case.
(2) The “ex post facto” cases may patently contradict the letter of the FRR,
but may be accepted by the Organisation under exceptional
circumstances, provided all other UN procurement practices and
procedures have been followed. However, “ex post facto” cases shall be
rare exceptions; and when they occur, written justification shall be
provided to explain the reasons why timely presentation was not
possible.
(3) All “ex post facto” cases (including those which are partially ex post
facto) originating at Field Missions shall be presented to the respective
LCC, regardless of the dollar amount. If the monetary value exceeds the
threshold for the applicable LCC, the case shall be forwarded to the UN
HQ for presentation to the HCC subsequent to the presentation to the
relevant LCC.
(4) Due to the serious financial implications of “ex post facto”
presentations, and in order to ameliorate the potential adverse
consequences of “ex post facto” cases, the following shall apply:
(a) The heads of respective offices shall inform the appropriate officials
that they may be held personally accountable and financially liable
pursuant to Financial Rule 101.2 for authorising any “ex post facto”
case that cannot be properly justified. If considered warranted, the
ASG/OCSS may refer “ex post facto” cases to the USG/DM for
further action. The following conditions should be taken into
account in reviewing such cases:
(i) Not taking action on the “ex post facto” procurement action
would have seriously jeopardized the operational capability of
the Field Mission and/or OAH or endangered the lives, health
and safety of UN or other personnel;
(ii) The matter was beyond the reasonable control of the Field
Mission and/or OAH. Detailed facts substantiating these
conditions shall be provided, without which the presentation
may not be accepted; and
(iii)For Field Missions, the action occurred during Field Mission
start-up.
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(b) UN/PD, Field Missions and OAH shall submit with each
presentation to the HCC, the following:
(i) A reasonably detailed written explanation for the necessity of the
procurement action personally signed by the Head of the
Department or Office (DMS/CMS or DOA/CAO) in the case of
Field Missions or Tribunals), indicating whether one or more of
the conditions for exigency as defined by the General Assembly
have been met (See section 9.5.2 of the Manual);
(ii) Copies of relevant documents pertaining to the procurement
action, including, the requisition, the list of invitees, the
Solicitation Documents, all Submissions received; the
comparative statement and evaluation documents; the written
contract, if applicable; the LCC presentation, with the relevant
minutes attached; and
(iii)For Field Missions, LSD/DFS’s detailed facts substantiating the
exceptional conditions.
12.1.9. Procedures for “Ex-post facto” cases submitted to the HCC

(1) “Ex post facto” presentations submitted to the HCC, in accordance with
12.1.8 above, shall be furnished to the UN/PD, save for cases from Field
Missions, which shall be vetted by the ASG/DFS. LSD/DFS shall
submit cases to the UN/PD through the ASG/DFS.
(2) If UN/PD determines that the presentation is in conformity with the “ex
post facto” procedure, the case shall then be presented to the HCC. The
HCC can reject the presentation as non-compliant, or note and forward
the submission to the ASG/OCSS for consideration. If UN/PD
determines that the case is non-compliant, the case should be presented
to the ASG/OCSS to decide on how to proceed.
(3) Submission of “ex post facto” cases to the HCC and subsequent action
by the Committee does not imply that the ASG/OCSS approves or
accepts responsibility for the actions of the officer or officers who
committed the UN contractually without obtaining all necessary
approvals. The HCC may take note of such cases, duly request
clarification and issue observations on the propriety of the action taken.
(4) The notation of an “ex post facto” case by the LCC, the DMS/CMS or
DOA/CAO, the HCC and the acceptance of the HCC advice by the
ASG/OCSS, does not constitute retroactive “approval” of the
presentation. The officials concerned who authorised the “ex post facto”
case remain personally accountable for the decision, unless otherwise
determined, as set forth in 12.1.8 (4) (a).
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13. Contractual instruments
13.1. Procurement
(1) At HQ, the UN/PD is responsible for purchasing products and services
in accordance with the relevant Financial Regulation and Rules
(Regulations 5.12 through 5.13 and Rules 105.13 through 105.19). For
purchasing at Field Missions and/or OAHs, this responsibility can be
delegated to specific officers.
(2) In accordance with UN Financial Rule 105.18 (a), all procurement
actions over the established financial threshold value as established by
the ASG/OCSS, currently US $2,500, shall be in writing. That Rule also
provides that certain minimum details be included in such written
contracts.
(3) Every UN contractual instrument for the purchase or rental of services,
products, and other requirements shall include the appropriate standard
form of the UN General Conditions of Contract (UNGCC). The
appropriate version to be used depends upon the deliverables to be
acquired. The various standard forms of the UNGCC are found in
Annexes D-9 through D-12 and include the following:
(a) United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of
Goods, (Annex D-9);
(b) United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of
Services, (Annex D-10);
(c) United Nations General Conditions of Contract for Provision of
Goods and Services, (Annex D-11); and,
(d) United Nations General Conditions of Contract for De Minimis Field
Contracts, (Annex D-12).
(4) The Solicitation Document shall require the prospective Vendor to
specify, as part of its response to the solicitation (hereinafter
Submission) that it has read, understood and agreed, without
qualification, to comply with the UNGCC, as applicable for the specific
deliverables, which shall be incorporated into the contractual instrument
by reference.
13.2. Contractual instruments in use by the United Nations

(1) The UN uses the following contractual instruments:
(a) Blanket Purchase Orders;
(b) Purchase Orders;
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(c) Systems Contracts;

(d) Written Contracts;
(e) Institutional Contract Agreements (ICA);
(f) Internal Purchase Orders;
(g) Letters of Assist.
13.3. Blanket Purchase Order

(1) Through Direct Ordering the Procurement Office (UN/PD or CPO and
staff) can arrange for certain departments and offices to order limited
products and specific services directly from selected Vendors. The
procedure is reserved for repetitive orders of relatively low-value, when
non-stock items and services are required, where limited time is an
important factor, or where prices may conform to a set pattern in the
trade.
(2) The procedure requires the Procurement Office to establish Blanket
Purchase Orders (BPO), on a calendar year basis, for specific items
based on requisitions received from the department concerned, upon
which said department or office issues direct orders.
(3) The total sum drawn upon a BPO shall not exceed the face value of said
BPO, and shall be limited to a maximum of US $50,000 in each
calendar year. The BPO shall specify the duration of the contract, which
under no circumstance shall be longer than 31 December of the year the
BPO was issued. In order to replace an expired BPO, a new BPO shall
be issued, if so requested by the department or office. The relevant
UN/PD Section Chief or CPO shall approve issuance of a BPO to the
same Vendor for up to three consecutive years without substantive
interruption.
(4) Each BPO shall be re-evaluated by the Procurement Officer at
reasonable intervals, and, as a minimum, at the end of each contract
period. After a BPO is issued, the department or office may proceed to
order from the Vendor, in accordance with the terms of the BPO,
provided that all direct orders to the Vendor include the BPO number.
13.4. Purchase Order

(1) A Purchase Order (PO) is a “contract”. It is generally used for
acquisitions that follow the issuance of a request for quotation or an
invitation to bid, such as for goods, standardised items or simple
services (e.g., subscription services). POs can also be used to draw upon
Systems Contracts (see section 13.5).
(2) The PO serves as the formal order to, or the means to achieve
acceptance of an offer from, the Vendor to furnish the deliverables. The
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initial provision on the reverse of the PO explains how “acceptance” is

achieved by the UN (see also 11.11 (3)). The issuance of a PO obligates
the funds against the appropriate Budget Account Codes (BAC).
A sample PO is attached as Annex D-13A.
(3) The terms and conditions and the general conditions printed on the
back, including any attachments, govern all POs. The Procurement
Officer may add special instructions to the PO. A list of the most
commonly used special instructions is attached as Annex D-13B. No
additional or inconsistent provisions proposed by the Vendor shall bind
the UN, unless agreed to in writing by a duly authorised official of the
Organisation. Any modification to the UNGCC shall be in accordance
with the procedure set forth in section 13.6.3 (3) (n).
(4) A PO shall, as a minimum, be issued in two original copies, one for the
Vendor and one for the case file. Both copies shall be signed and
distributed to the Vendor for countersignature, requesting return of one
countersigned original unless an electronic means of data interchange is
being used.
(5) The returned countersigned copy shall be distributed in electronic
format to the Requisitioner and the Accounts Division.
(6) For purchases under US $2,500, the Procurement Officer or other
authorised official with proper delegation of procurement authority
should follow the procedures of section 9.4.1, directly issuing a short
Purchase Order, and forward a copy thereof to the Procurement Office
13.5. Systems Contract

(1) Systems Contracts are used when it is determined, based on previous
experience and project needs, that the deliverables to be procured are
required on a recurring basis, for an extended period of time. They
facilitate prompt processing of procurement requirements. Furthermore,
the number of time-consuming and repetitive solicitation processes for
the same items is minimised and the unit price should be lower due to
the consolidated volumes. “Performance Based Contracting” and other
techniques may be useful in developing systems contracts.
(2) Systems Contracts can be issued for a broad range of deliverables. The
simplest Systems Contracts are the BPOs, which are established on an
annual basis for low-value items (see section 13.3). At UNHQ, the
contract for the provision of office products and equipment and
computer and related help-desk services are Systems Contracts. A more
complex version is the Direct Provisioning Contracts for the Field
Missions, whereby a Field Mission can order directly from several
Vendors.
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(3) Systems Contracts shall be awarded after competitive bidding, generally

using the Request for Proposal (RFP) procedure. The Systems Contracts
shall be based on clear and precise Specifications as well as a Scope of
Work in order to ensure fair competition among prospective Vendors.
The Procurement Officers shall work closely with the requisitioning
offices to develop a work plan in order to establish a sound Systems
Contract.
(4) The use of long term Systems Contracts reduces the number of times
Vendors are invited to participate in a competition for the deliverables
needed. Therefore, the initial duration of the Systems Contract shall
normally not exceed three years, and the contract shall not be extended
for more than two consecutive terms of one year each. Deliverables on
long term Systems Contracts shall, as a minimum, be competed every
five years.
(5) The intent of Systems Contracts is to secure competitive prices for the
duration of the contracts. The Contract can include terms and conditions
to review the price during the validity of the Contract, provided this is
included in the Solicitation Documents.
(6) The UN is not obliged to forecast the precise quantities that it will order
under a Systems Contract during the contract term. However, in order to
maximise the benefit of using Systems Contracts, the Solicitation
Document shall, to the extent possible, include a minimum number and
a maximum number of deliverables to be procured during the term of
the contract. These values shall be included in the Systems Contract.
Generally, better prices are available if the UN can guarantee
a minimum number of deliverables, preferably for immediate delivery.
(7) Systems Contracts require intensive monitoring and administrative
support, primarily by the requisitioning office to ensure that contractors
perform satisfactorily and in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the contract. However, once a Systems Contract is in place, it can
improve efficiency and lower cost, due to economies of scale.
Therefore, this method of procurement shall be explored wherever
possible and practical with the full support and cooperation of the
substantive offices concerned, provided, however, that they are not
issued unless they will provide tangible benefits to the Organisation.
(8) In order to place an actual order to obligate the funds and facilitate the
processing of invoices against deliverables provided under Systems
Contracts, Purchase Orders shall be issued for the requested deliverable,
clearly referring to the Systems Contract and the prices contained
therein. Furthermore, the Purchase Order shall clearly make reference to
the Systems Contract under which it is issued, in order to track the
expenditure under said Systems Contract.
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(9) The Systems Contracts shall generally be available for the entire UN
system, unless the Requisitioner provides valid reasons why they should
be limited to certain parts of the Organisation. Accordingly, UNHQ,
Field Missions and/or OAHs as well as other UN entities benefit from
such contracts. When any offices outside UN/PD issue Purchase Orders
under Systems Contracts, a copy thereof shall be furnished to the
originating Requisitioner at UNHQ. This Requisitioner shall monitor the
utilisation of the Systems Contract, and inform UN/PD in writing when
more than 75% of the allocated funds have been committed.
13.6. Written Contracts
13.6.1. General
(1) A written contract with originally prepared wording, rather than
a printed set of standardised provisions, shall be used when the terms
and conditions are complicated or require detailed written elaboration to
ensure proper understanding between the UN and the contractor in
respect of the obligations of both parties.
(2) Procurement Officers shall ensure that funds have been approved and
obligate them by issuing an internal purchase order (see section 13.8). If
all procurement activities related to the acquisition have been conducted
at UNHQ, but payment for goods or services is arranged by another
office, such as a Field Mission, any purchase order against such contract
requires a prior certified and funded requisition.
(3) Techniques such as, “Performance Based Contracting” and “Incentive
Contracting” will require special provisions in the solicitations which
will then be carried forward into the contract document.
(4) While formalizing a contract, Financial Rule 105.18 (b) should be taken
into account, in order to determine whether electronic means of data
interchange could be used to conclude the contract.
13.6.2. Standard Contract documentation:

(1) A written contract shall normally consist of the following documents:
(a) Special Provisions (originally prepared wording), including the
result of any negotiations prior to contract award, if applicable;
(b) UN General Conditions of Contract;
(c) Solicitation Documents, including Specifications and Statement of
Work and any written clarifications provided by the UN during the
Solicitation period; and
(d) Submission (i.e., Quotation, Bid or Proposal).
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(2) Other documents may be incorporated as necessary (e.g., written

records of bid conferences, letters, samples, bonds, etc.).
13.6.3. Standard Contract elements

(1) As the wording is tailored to the deliverables, there is no fixed standard
format for said contracts, as the contents will depend upon the
complexity of the acquisition. Therefore, the relevant Procurement
Officer shall prepare each written contract in a form deemed
appropriate, subject to clearance by OLA, as appropriate, in accordance
with the terms of section 11.24.
(2) As a minimum, the contract shall clearly identify the Parties to the
agreement, including the legal name, type of entity as applicable, and
the state or other jurisdiction under whose law the entity is incorporated.
(3) The following elements are illustrative of what can be included in the
contract, as applicable:
(a) Statement of Work (a description of work that frequently needs to be
updated beyond what may have been provided in the RFP:
(i) Summary, giving the background and a general description of
the services to be supplied, the goods to be delivered, or the
work to be performed;
(ii) Detailed description of elements and all phases of the services to
be provided, the goods to be delivered or the work to be
performed, including definitions and Specifications. The terms
of reference and/or Specifications should be annexed to the
contract, as a self-contained document forming part of the
contract;
(iii)Quantities being procured.
(b) Documents – order of precedence
Order of precedence among the various documents forming part of
the contract. The contract terms and then the UNGCC should prevail
over the rest of the documents;
(c) Period of contract
Starting and completion dates of the contract. Unless otherwise
agreed in the contract, the starting date shall be the date of last
signature of the contract. Completion date can be a specific date, or
a given period after the starting date (e.g., one year);
(d) Responsibilities of the contractor:
(i) Personnel inputs including provision for specific personnel or
changes or substitution of personnel;
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(ii) Equipment inputs, including provision for equipment changes

and/or substitutions;
(iii)Quality of performance, including operations/implementation
schedules, etc.;
(iv) Maintenance of records and availability of records for inspection
by the UN;
(v) Special responsibilities of the contractor;
(vi) Schedule of operations and/or implementation;
(vii) Provision for allowing fluctuations in the schedule of operations
to cover unforeseen developments or to better fulfil the
requirements of the UN.
(e) Responsibilities of the UN
(i) Provide facilities or office space, as necessary and in accordance
with standard terms and conditions, for contractor;
(ii) Provide relevant items or information to contractor as required;
(iii)Special responsibilities of the UN.
(f) Contract Monitoring and/or supervision
(i) Method of supervision and monitoring of the contractor’s
performance;
(ii) Authority of the UN to monitor or supervise;
(iii)Periodic contract reviews.
(g) Reports
(i) Schedule of progress reports or other reports to be submitted by
the contractor;
(ii) Review and approval of reports.
(h) Payments
(i) Total price;
(ii) Cost breakdown (daily rates, unit costs, etc., as applicable);
(iii)Payment schedule. If there are multiple payments, it is
recommended to withhold approximately 10% of the total cost
until all deliverables have been furnished;
(iv) A provision that final acceptance by the UN will be a pre-
condition for final payment;
(v) A provision to indicate that payment against an invoice does not
imply acceptance of the deliverables;
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(vi) All payments are made by cheque or electronic funds transfers.

Cash disbursements are an exception to the FRR and can only be
made in unavoidable and exceptional cases, and only after
obtaining prior written clearance from the office of the
ASG/OCSS.
(i) Liquidated damages clause
(i) An appropriate liquidated damages clause is issued as
a protection against failure of the contractor to perform,
complete the work or deliver the goods and services on time.
A reasonable amount per day shall be established in the contract,
up to a ceiling, normally 10% of the contract value. Instead of
a “per diem” compensation, fixed rates can be agreed for certain
failures, e.g., x% price reduction if artistic product is not
acceptable;
(ii) Liquidated damages are compensatory, not punitive. Therefore,
they shall, to the extent possible, be supported by other clauses
to secure the economic interests of the Organisation, such as
payment withholding, performance bonds, etc.
(j) Performance bond clause
A performance bond clause providing for a formal notice of bond,
usually ranging from 10% to 30% of the contract price, is generally
required from the Contractor on signing of the contract in cases
above US $100,000, subject to forfeit if the Contractor fails to
correct satisfactorily a performance failure within 30 days following
receipt of such notice. The Bond is the UN’s “lien” against
Contractor performance. A sample Performance Bond is attached as
Annex D-22A;
(k) Insurance
(i) In certain cases, additional terms on insurance shall be included
in the Contract. For example, construction contracts, air charter
contracts, provision of fuel, or contracts for the provision of
services for events taking place on the UN premises, require that
the Vendor obtain additional insurance;
(ii) The Procurement Officer shall use his/her best judgement to
determine whether the scope of the contract will require
additional insurance. In this case, the UN Insurance Section and
OLA/GLD, if appropriate, shall be consulted for instructions on
the drafting of the particular clause.
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(l) Warranties
If the Purchase Order or a Contract is for the provision of goods, and
in certain cases, for provision of services, a warranty clause shall
always be included. This clause shall require the Vendor to provide
the UN with all manufacturers’ warranties, including but not limited
to the warranty that the goods shall be free of defects. The Vendor
shall warrant to the UN that the goods shall conform to the Contract
Documents and, in particular, to the Specifications, and shall be fit
for the purposes for which such goods are ordinarily used and for
purposes expressly made known to the Vendor by the UN, shall be
of good quality, free from faults and defects in design, material and
workmanship. The Vendor shall also warrant that the goods are
contained or packaged in a manner adequate to protect the goods.
Generally, the warranty shall be for at least 12 months;
(m) Amendment of the Contract
(i) Procedures for amending the contract. No amendments or
change orders shall be permitted without the prior written
approval of a duly authorised representative of the UN;
(ii) Unauthorised work shall be precluded and no compensation
shall be paid for such work.
(n) General Conditions
A statement that the attached dated UNGCC is part of the contract.
The UN General Conditions of Contract are an essential contract
element and shall be attached to the solicitation documents and shall
also be part of the contract. Exceptionally, after the notification of
the Statement of Award, the successful bidder may seek to amend
the terms of the UN GCC. In this case, negotiations should only be
conducted with the support of the OLA/GLD in order to
successfully sign a contract while preserving the interests of the
Organisation, and the Chief of the respective UN/PD Section, as per
11.24, shall agree to any change to the UNGCC in writing. Such
notifications can be set out in “special conditions” as may be
approved for the particular contract;
(o) Special Conditions
A statement that the attached Special Conditions (if any) are part of
the contract;
(p) Agreement of Parties
(i) Authorised representatives of the parties, including their title,
business address, telephone, facsimile and e-mail address;
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(ii) The last item on the contract is a statement of agreement to the

terms and conditions thereof followed by the signatures of the
parties and the date of signature. The name of the contractor and
the name and title of the authorised individual who will sign the
contract on behalf of the contractor shall be printed. The name
and title of the authorised official who will sign on behalf of the
UN shall also be printed.
13.7. Institutional or Corporate Contractor Agreement
(1) The Institutional or Corporate Contractor Agreement (ICA) is
a “contract”. It is used by UN/PD to contract with institutions or
corporate bodies for the provision of outside expertise or professional
services. Issuance of an ICA also obligates funds.
(2) Detailed provisions for contracting with institutional or corporate
contractors for individual temporary services are contained in
Administrative Instruction ST/AI/327 dated 23 January 1985. See the
standard form of such a contract in Annex D-14.
13.7.2. Institutional or corporate contractors

(1) The temporary services of individuals required by the Organisation from
time to time may be obtained by their engagement as contractors under
a contract entered into directly with an institution or a corporation. The
functions to be performed by the contractor and a time schedule for
execution shall be specified in the contract.
(2) An ICA is equivalent to a contract for the provision of professional
services and the selection of the institution or corporation shall follow
all the policies and procedures contained in the FRR and in this Manual
for the selection of Vendors, including competitive bidding and
submission to the HCC or LCC, if required.
13.7.3. Submission of the ICA request to UN/PD

(1) For each ICA request generated in IMIS and dispatched electronically to
UN/PD, an equivalent paper file shall be transmitted to UN/PD. The file
shall include the following:
(a) A copy of the IMIS document (screen print), including the
requisition number, scope of work or terms of reference and
schedule of performance. Once the Procurement Officer has
received the requisition, he/she shall issue the proper Solicitation
Documents and conduct a competitive bidding exercise as per the
FRR and this Manual;
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(b) As an exception, the Requisitioner may require a specific contractor

or institution to perform the work. In this case, all the conditions for
sole source procurement shall be met and a completed and signed
PT.141B form, including a detailed justification for the choice of the
Contractor and any other available supporting documentation;
(c) If the request is for renewal of an existing ICA, or a modified
PT141B, a detailed justification for the extension shall be provided,
including the previous requisition number;
(d) If the request is an amendment or a cancellation of an existing ICA,
or ICA request in IMIS, reference shall be made to the appropriate
Obligation document numbers.
(2) ICA request cases that are submitted to UN/PD without the necessary
supporting documentation shall not be processed. The ICA request cases
shall be returned in IMIS to the Substantive Office. In addition, the
Procurement Case Officer shall send a memorandum to the
requisitioning office, and indicate the reason for the return of the
request.
13.7.4. Functions
Corporate contracts may involve the provision of interpretation,
translation, editing, language training, public information, secretarial,
clerical, guidance services, etc. In addition, consultancy services, which
in general involve analyses of substantive issues, directing seminars or
training courses, preparing documents for conferences, or writing
reports on the matters within the area of expertise on which advice or
assistance is sought, may be obtained from institutional or corporate
contractors.
13.7.5. Budgetary policy

Corporate contractors may be engaged against funds authorised for the
purpose of temporary assistance, contractors or consultancy. In some
departments and offices, where the use of contractors is expected to be
heavy, an identifiable provision may be made for this purpose under
institutional or corporate contractual services.
13.7.6. Legal status

The corporate contractor shall be considered as having the legal status
of an independent contractor. The contractor’s personnel and
subcontractors shall not be considered in any respect as employees or
agents of the UN.
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13.7.7. Obligations of the contractor

(1) Corporate contractors shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any
authority external to the UN in connection with the performance of their
services under a contract. Contractors shall refrain from any action that
may adversely affect the UN and shall fulfil their commitments with
fullest regard for the interests of the UN.
(2) Contractors shall not advertise or otherwise make public the relationship
between the contractor and the UN. Furthermore, contractors shall not
use the name, emblem or official seal of the UN, or any abbreviation of
the name of the UN in association with the contractor’s business
activities or any other pursuit.
(3) Contractors shall not communicate at any time to any other person,
Government or authority external to the UN, any information known to
them by reason of their association with the UN which has not been
made public, except with the authorisation of the UN; nor shall
contractors at any time use such information to private advantage.
(4) These obligations shall not lapse upon termination of their agreement
with the UN.
13.7.8. Commencement of assignment

No corporate contractor shall commence work on an assignment until
a valid contract, duly signed and dated by the contractor and
countersigned and dated by the authorised representative of the United
Nations, has been established.
13.7.9. Procedures
(1) The IMIS ICA report and its conditions of service attached as
Annex D-14 shall be the contract document between the parties and
form PT.141 B shall be used where appropriate. The Director, UN/PD,
shall approve any change to the terms of the ICA or its conditions of
service in writing. The Procurement Officer may supplement the IMIS
ICA report with a Contract for the Provision of Professional Services.
(2) Requisitioning offices shall be responsible for maintaining a current log
of all expenditures for corporate contractors that they engage each year.
The log shall indicate the work assignment and its purpose, the body or
programme for which it is intended, the name and nationality of the
contractor, the commencement and date of expiration of the contract, the
estimated work months required to complete the contract, the fee or
other remuneration and the basis for its payment, the travel costs and an
evaluation of the contractor’s services under the contract.
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13.7.10. Information to be included in the ICA report

(1) Each ICA shall include in the electronic document transmitted from
IMIS to UN/PD, a detailed scope of work (to explain the functions to be
performed by the Contractor), an estimated time frame for the service,
the total lines representing the various stages of the contract, details of
any staggered payments and the total contract price.
(2) The name of the Requisitioner’s contact person and the telephone
extension shall appear in the electronic document.
13.8. Internal Purchase Order

Internal purchase orders are issued internally within the UN to obligate
funds against contracts for future payment of services of goods received
under the contract and are not sent to Vendors. An original shall be
signed by the duly authorised Procurement Officer and placed in the
Contracts file. A copy thereof, shall be distributed to the Requisitioner
and the Accounts Division, as applicable.
13.9. Letter of Assist
13.9.1. Conditions for use of a Letter of Assist

(1) Subject to compliance with the FRR, in particular rules 105.13 through
105.18 pertaining to contracts and purchases, Letters of Assist (LOA)
may be issued for Peacekeeping Missions only in respect of goods and
services to be provided by a government that are:
(a) Of a strictly military pattern or nature; or
(b) Not of strictly military pattern or nature, but are:
(i) Goods that are required in such volume that, except through
a government, are not available other than by piecemeal
purchases and the exigencies of the Peacekeeping Operation
render piecemeal procurement impractical;
(ii) Transportation services for the movement of UN military
personnel or goods to or from a Field Mission area which are not
readily available commercially, or which, if provided
commercially, are more expensive, or the schedule is
unacceptable and would likely cause operational disruptions;
(iii)Dietary or other requirements unique to a contingent, which are
available only from the country of the individual contingent, and
procurement of which is facilitated or expedited by procurement
through the national government of the contingent, provided that
the cost to the UN of such procurement is not higher than the
cost of the same items if procured through commercial sources;
or
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(iv) Ammunition.
(2) Under exceptional circumstances and subject to compliance with the
FRR, in particular rules 105.13 through 105.18 pertaining to contracts
and purchases, the ASG/OCSS may delegate authority to the head of
individual Field Missions to issue Letters of Assist (LOA) for such Field
Missions, only in respect of goods and services, to be provided by
a government:
(a) When the government can facilitate or expedite the delivery and the
costs to the UN of such procurement are no higher than those that
would have been incurred if the procurement had been effected
commercially;
(b) When the goods or services are not readily available commercially.
(3) Concurrence to use an LOA shall be obtained from the Director, UN/PD
and a submission to the HCC is required including all cases over US
$70,000.
(4) The use of LOA shall be discontinued when the circumstances or
conditions that gave rise to their use no longer exist.
(5) A standard LOA is attached as Annex D-15.
13.9.2. Procedures for use of Letters of Assist

(1) The ASG/DFS and the Executive Chairman, UNMOVIC are authorised
pursuant to Financial Rule 105.13 to sign and issue LOAs. Before
issuing an LOA, the ASG/DFS and the Executive Chairman,
UNMOVIC shall ensure that:
(a) The Requisitioning UN department has sent a memorandum to
UN/PD proposing the entering into an LOA as an exception to the
use of a formal method of solicitation. The memorandum to UN/PD
shall detail the following:
(i) whether the conditions set forth in section 13.9.1 are met;
(ii) why a formal method of solicitation would not give satisfactory
results;
(iii)attach all related documentation, including a detailed description
of the requirement, the reasons for the selection of
a government, the name of the proposed government
counterpart, the government’s proposal and a draft LOA; and,
(iv) the basis of the costs to the UN, including a statement that
budgetary provisions for the LOA are available, and an
obligating document is issued as required under Financial Rule
105.7.
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(b) That the requisitioning department keeps on file all documents

related to the issuance of an LOA;
(c) UN/PD has concurred positively in writing to the requisitioning
department. The memorandum and its attachments shall permit
UN/PD to evaluate the prices offered by the government and
determine whether they are fair market prices;
(d) If the UN/PD determines that bids or proposals are not to be
requested, the reasons for the award without competitive bidding
shall be recorded in the file, in accordance with Financial Rule
105.16, including, if applicable, a comparative cost estimate of what
the commercial cost would have been;
(e) If the UN/PD determines that bids or proposals are to be requested,
if applicable, the Government Roster should be consulted and
a competitive process should be followed, ensuring that, whenever
possible, adequate cost comparison and analysis is undertaken;
(f) The proposed LOA, if its value is above US $70,000, has been
submitted to the HCC for review after being reviewed positively by
UN/PD and a recommendation by the HCC and approval for
issuance of the LOA has been granted by the ASG/OCSS;
(g) The LOA or an attachment to it:
(i) Properly describes the goods or services being procured;
(ii) States the cost to the UN; and,
(iii)Accurately and comprehensively describes the basis for the
issuance of a Letter of Assist.
(h) The LOA should be expeditiously prepared and once all the
procedures set out above have been followed, should be promptly
submitted for government signature;
(i) No government shall commence work or shall be paid until a valid
LOA, duly signed and dated by the authorised government
representative and countersigned and dated by the authorised
representative of the United Nations, has been established;
(j) In the exceptional case where any of the above conditions cannot be
met, the reasons shall be fully documented and the authorisation of
the UN ASG/OCSS shall be requested prior to issuing an LOA or
prior to making any payment;
13.10. Outsourcing practices

(1) Competitive bidding must be followed in connection with the
outsourcing of non-core activities or services and a written contract,
including the UN General Conditions of Contract for services must be
signed.
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(2) Pursuant to General Assembly resolution GA/RES/55/232, programme

managers shall be guided by the following four basic reasons for
outsourcing:
(a) To acquire technical skills not readily available within the
Organisation, including accessing state-of-the-art technologies and
expertise or acquiring needed flexibility to meet quickly changing
circumstances;
(b) To achieve cost savings;
(c) To provide a source more effectively, efficiently or expeditiously;
(d) To provide an activity or service not needed on a long-term basis.
(3) Furthermore, at least the following three significant goals shall be
considered with regard to the use of outsourcing:
(a) To respect the international character of the Organisation;
(b) To avoid possible negative impact on staff; and,
(c) To ensure appropriate management and/or control over the activities
or services that have been outsourced.
(4) Programme Managers shall satisfy the following criteria in their
assessment of whether or not an activity of the Organisation could be
fully or partially outsourced:
(a) Cost-effectiveness and efficiency;
(b) Safety and security: activities that could compromise the safety and
security of delegations, staff and visitors may not be outsourced;
(c) Maintaining the international character of the Organisation; and,
(d) Maintaining the integrity of procedures and processes.
(5) “Performance Based Contracting” techniques could be useful in
developing such procurement related actions.
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14. Delivery, receiving products, equipment and services
14.1. Procedures
(1) The Procurement Office is responsible for coordinating the receipt,
inspection, and the certification of acceptance or rejection of delivered
products, equipment or services with the requisitioning offices. The
requisitioning offices are directly responsible for performing the
corresponding receiving, inspecting and certifying procedures. Products
and equipment that have been received, inspected and accepted or
rejected are so certified on a Receiving and Inspection (R&I) Report.
(See sample R&I Report as Annex D-27).
(2) No payment shall be effected for products, equipment or services that
have been rejected, provided such rejection takes place prior to the UN’s
obligation to pay under the terms and conditions of the Contractual
Instrument. (e.g., general conditions A (5), D, E, and F on the reverse of
the purchase order form in Annex D-13A). However, the UN cannot
unduly withhold inspection in order to prolong the payment terms.
Therefore, such Inspection shall be performed as soon as possible after
the delivery, as defined in the contractual terms and conditions, since
this action commences the payment obligation.
(3) When deliverables are satisfactorily furnished, a receipt and/or
inspection are required to “certify” complete delivery or partial delivery
of the order or contract. With regard to purchase orders for goods, both
“RECEIPT” and “INSPECTION” (R&I) of the items are required. For
Contracts for Services issued at the UNHQ, only “INSPECTION” in
IMIS is required.
(4) Receipts and/or Inspections are recorded in IMIS by using the “Update
Receipt/Inspection Actions” and the “Maintain Receipt/Inspection
details Options”. Receipts in UN/PD’s computerized procurement
management system are recorded in the Purchase Order “receipts” area
of the screen.
(5) The procedures to be followed for receipt and/or inspection for various
deliverables are set forth in sections 14.2 through 14.4.
14.2. Goods
14.2.1. Goods received in Receiving Sub-Unit, Travel and Transportation Service,

UNHQ
(1) The Receiving Sub-Unit of the Travel and Transport Service enters the
receiving information into UN/PD computerized procurement
management system (R&I Report) and IMIS.
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(2) After receipt of goods, the Requisitioners “inspect” the items in IMIS.
14.2.2. Goods received directly by the Requisitioner

The Requisitioners are solely responsible for the entry of the “Receipt”
and “Inspection” information into IMIS, for items received directly by
the Requisitioner at his or her office premises.
14.2.3. External printing – goods

(1) At UNHQ, the Documents Receiving Unit (DRU) is responsible for
receiving complete or partial deliveries of publications. Subject to the
Specifications and individual requirements, the goods may be delivered
directly to the requisitioning office or shipped overseas to the
designated location. The DRU shall record the number of copies
received at Headquarters and the number of copies for the United
Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). Furthermore, the DRU shall issue
the R&I Report with copies distributed to the appropriate offices,
including the Sales Section, the Coordinating & Records Unit, (CRU)
and the Production and Coordination Unit (PCU).
(2) Based on said R&I Report, the CRU shall then prepare the manifest of
shipment to UNOG.
(3) The Sales Section is responsible for the “inspection” in IMIS of items
purchased from the SPA account.
14.2.4. Goods received for Headquarters Liaison Offices

For goods received on behalf of UN Agency Liaison Offices at UNHQ
(e.g., ECA, ECLAC, IAEA, WIPO, and other OAHs, which are without
access to IMIS, and therefore dependant on UN/PD to enter requisitions
into IMIS), the Receiving Sub-Unit (TTS) shall record the receipt
information into both the UN/PD computerized procurement
management system and IMIS. Upon confirmation from the respective
Liaison offices that the goods received are satisfactory, SSS is
responsible for the “inspection” in IMIS.
14.2.5. Goods to be shipped overseas and received by the UN freight forwarder

(1) The Freight Forwarding Team (FFT), UN/PD, shall upon receipt of the
“Arrival Notice” from the Freight Forwarding Contractor, record the
receipt information in the UN/PD computerized procurement
management system and IMIS, and conduct the “inspection” in IMIS.
(a) If payment for goods is not against shipping documents, LSD/DFS
and UN/PD shall establish immediate procedures to ensure prompt
advice on the status of goods received at the final destination in the
Field Mission and/or OAH or project. The payment terms in the
contract shall state “Payment – upon receipt at final destination”,
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i.e., that the UN will pay when the Goods are received at the final
destination;
(b) The UN may also decide to use a Surveillance company to perform
the inspection of the delivered goods. A surveillance company is an
independent third party representing the UN, verifying that the
received goods are in accordance with the packing lists. The use of
such companies should be considered for Goods where the UN is
not represented at the port of entry after overseas shipment,
especially for goods of sensitive nature, such as medicines,
computers, vehicles and similar high-value goods.
14.2.6. Receipt & Inspection of goods when multiple offices are involved
The principal office that coordinated the provision of goods across
multiple offices (e.g., provision of Reuters Information Services;
maintenance of data processing equipment; replacement of office
automation equipment (Information Technology Services
Division/ITSD) and cable-television services (Facilities Management
Division/FMD), shall inspect the relevant documents and accordingly
“inspect” the respective BAC in IMIS.
14.3. Services
14.3.1. Services required at UNHQ

The Requisitioners shall “inspect” in IMIS that the service has been
provided satisfactorily.
14.3.2. External printing services

(1) The PCU shall inspect samples of publications for payment purposes
and establish that the samples are in accordance with PCU
Specifications. Upon receipt of the R&I Report, database information,
and certification of invoice by the printing officer, the “inspection” is
conducted in IMIS.
(2) The Sales Section is responsible for the sale of documents and
publications that are printed by external sources. In addition, that
Section is responsible for verification of the R&I Report of the number
of publications received on behalf of UNHQ and UNOG. The relevant
invoices of publications for both locations are then certified and
“inspection” is completed in IMIS.
Note: For some printing requirements, a Purchase Order for Services
may be selected, as appropriate. However, it should be noted that this
document is amount based, and does not require the recording of
quantities in IMIS, except as a remark, in the “description field”.
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14.3.3. Services for Liaison Offices at UNHQ

For services for UN Agency Liaison Offices at UNHQ (e.g., IAEA and
WIPO who do not have access to IMIS, and are dependant on UN/PD to
enter requisitions into IMIS), the UN/PD SSS, shall “inspect” in IMIS,
after written confirmation from the respective Offices that the services
have been provided to their satisfaction.
14.3.4. Services required for Field Missions

The Logistics and Communications Service (LSD), shall “inspect” in
IMIS after receipt of written confirmation from the peacekeeping Field
Mission that the services have been provided satisfactorily.
14.3.5. Services required for Regional Commissions

The UN/PD SSS shall “inspect”, after receipt of written confirmation
from the Regional Commission that the service has been provided to
their satisfaction.
14.3.6. Services required by projects administered by DESA

(1) Procurement for projects administered by DESA may be performed by
UN/PD at the request of DESA. A sample DESA requisition is attached
as Annex D-8B.
(a) DESA should submit a request to UN/PD which should contain
information similar to an HCC presentation; and,
(b) Written justification and background documentation should be
presented in those cases in which DESA wishes to recommend an
exception to conduct a formal method of solicitation.
(2) DESA may also request UN/PD for authorization to conduct local
procurement following the same procedures as the ones established for
the Field Missions.
(3) DESA procurement activities are subject to the review of the
LCC/HCC, as appropriate, as per the provisions of Chapter 13 of this
Manual. All DESA submissions to the HCC shall be transmitted via
UN/PD.
14.4. Receipt of “overshipments”

(1) In all instances of “overshipment”, the TTS (or for externally printed
items the DRU) shall contact the Procurement Officer, who shall inform
the Requisitioner thereof.
(2) If the total monetary value of said “overshipment” is less than US
$1,000, the TTS shall record the quantity received, and the excess
quantity, in the UN/PD computerized procurement management system,
if acceptable to the Requisitioner. The total amount of the obligation is
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recorded in IMIS, and the “overshipped” quantity is registered in the

“Description field” area, located at the end of the “Receipt/Inspection
Detail” screen.
(3) The Requisitioner shall “inspect” in the “Description field” section of
IMIS details of the “overshipped” quantity and approve acceptance of
the “overshipment”. The Accounts Payable Unit may then process the
payment for the total amount of the obligation and the “overshipped”
amount.
UN/PD is obliged to advise the Requisitioner of the “overshipment”,
prior to recording the receipt information into the UN/PD computerized
procurement management system, or IMIS. If the Requisitioner rejects
the “overshipment”, UN/PD shall record in both UN/PD computerized
procurement management system and IMIS that the “overshipment” is
rejected, and arrange for the return of the goods to the Vendor. For
externally printed items, the DRU shall inform the Procurement Officer
responsible for the subject case file, of the “overshipment”. The
Procurement Officer shall advise the Requisitioner of the
“overshipment” before the receipt is recorded in IMIS.
(4) For “overshipments” with a value greater than US $1,000, the TTS shall
record the items in the UN/PD computerized procurement management
system, including the overshipment. The Receiving Unit shall advise the
appropriate Procurement Officer to contact and request the
Requisitioner to amend the pre-encumbrance document, and increase
funds to cover the additional costs, or await the Requisitioner’s advice
on appropriate action.
14.5. Returning material to Vendor

(1) When it is necessary to return items to a Vendor, the Procurement
Officer shall issue a “Return to Vendor” (Form PT.4 – as Annex D-28).
This form shall be used both at UNHQ and in the Field Missions and/or
OAHs.
(2) The “Return to Vendor” form shall include:
(a) A reference to the original Purchase Order number;
(b) A description of the item to be returned;
(c) The value of the items as shown on the Purchase Order;
(d) An indication of the reason for the returned items;
(e) Additional remarks, if required, to explain the reason(s) for the
returned items;
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(f) Instruction to Vendor on the action required by the UN, i.e.,

replacement of the returned material or the issue of an appropriate
credit or refund in respect of its value;
(g) The shipping method by which the item is returned to the Vendor,
and whether the cost is to be borne by the UN or the Vendor; and
(h) The location of the item to be returned is indicated on the internal
copies of the “Return to Vendor” form together with instructions to
the TTS.
(3) The “Return to Vendor” form shall be distributed as follows:
(a) The original copy to the Vendor;
(b) One copy to the relevant Receiving Sub-Unit, preferably
electronically;
(c) One copy to the Accounts Payable Unit, preferably electronically;
(d) One copy to the applicable UN/PD case file.
14.6. Issues from stores
14.6.1. Expendable stock items

Issues of expendable items should not exceed a quantity sufficient to
meet the requirements of a user over a period of two weeks. At UNHQ,
TTS establishes auxiliary supply units in various departments from
which daily stationery requirements may be drawn. Such supply units
are normally replenished every two weeks. A similar regime shall be
implemented in the Field Missions under the Technical Service Branch.
14.6.2. Non-expendable stock items

(1) At UNHQ, non-expendable items (other than office machines) held in
stores consist primarily of office furniture and attractive items. Issuance
takes place upon the approval, outside IMIS, by Facilities Management
Service (FMS) and the Requisitioner needs to raise in IMIS either
a stock or goods requisition depending on FMS’ advice. The majority of
such items are for periodic special requirements, such as for temporary
staff during General Assembly sessions, and are not for general use.
(2) For stock of similar nature held in the field, the applicable Technical
Service Branch shall control such stock in a manner consistent with
FMS practices.
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15. Contract Management and Contract Administration
15.1. Contract Management
(1) Contract Management is the ongoing monitoring and management of
the Vendor’s performance and obligations regarding the promised
goods, services or works as well as all other terms and conditions of the
contract, such as price and discounts. It includes managing the
relationship between the Vendor, procurement and the Self-Accounting
Unit, feedback to the Vendor regarding its performance as well as
dispute resolution, if necessary.
(2) Contract Management is an element in the procurement process to
ensure that Best Value for Money will be achieved throughout the
acquisition process. Contract Management includes Vendor
Performance evaluation and rating on timely delivery, quality and
assistance to the Requisitioner.
(3) Contract Management is a shared responsibility between the
Requisitioner and/or end-user and the Procurement Office. The
Procurement Office, in cooperation with the Requisitioner and/or end-
user shall ensure that adequate Vendor Performance evaluation is
conducted. If the Requisitioner and/or end-user are not able to resolve
a dispute, they shall inform the Procurement Office, in cooperation with
OLA as appropriate, who shall be included in the process.
15.1.2. Vendor performance evaluation

(1) Vendor Performance evaluation is the evaluation of the Vendor’s
fulfilment of the contracted requirements with regard to quality,
delivery, timeliness, as well as all other performance indicators
regarding the promised goods, services or works.
(2) The Procurement Office, in cooperation with the Requisitioner and/or
end-user shall ensure that adequate Vendor Performance evaluation is
conducted as follows:
(a) The Requisitioner and/or end-user shall develop the performance
measurement criteria, which may already be included in the
Solicitation Documents and shall appear in the Contract;
(b) The Requisitioner and/or end-user shall monitor and evaluate the
Vendor’s performance against the agreed performance measurement
criteria;
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(c) The Requisitioner and/or end-user shall complete the Vendor

Performance rating forms and notify the Procurement Officer as to
whether the Vendor is performing adequately;
(d) The Procurement Officer shall ensure that a copy of any
performance rating form/report is included in the procurement case
file and the Vendor registration case file (see section 7.11);
(e) The Procurement Officer shall notify the VDO, LVDO and/or the
Vendor Review Committee of any non-compliance or poor
performance issues in writing.
(3) Procurement Officers and Requisitioners must ensure that a Vendor
Performance evaluation with a satisfactory result is on file before
processing an amendment to an existing Contract in accordance with
section 15.2.2.
15.1.3. Vendor performance rating

(1) There are five types of Vendor performance rating forms:
(a) Short Form Specialist Report (Annex D-6A);
(b) Supplier Performance Report (Annex D-6B);
(c) Contractor Performance Report (Annex D-6C). (This form is used
for Contracts that exceed US $200,000, or long-term Contracts of
two or more years in duration where performance reports are
required once a year.)
(2) Upon receipt of performance reports from the Requisitioner and/or end-
user, one copy of the relevant performance report shall be distributed to
each of the following:
(a) Procurement Officer, for inclusion in the procurement case file;
(b) Vendor registration case file.
(3) The Recipient and/or end-user of the goods, services or works shall
evaluate the Vendor’s performance in accordance with the following
factors:
(a) Fulfilment of delivery schedule;
(b) Compliance with contractual terms and conditions and other unique
or special requirements of the Contract;
(c) Adherence to warranty provisions;
(d) Quality of goods or services provided, in accordance with
contractual terms and conditions;
(e) Timely response to UN requests to rectify deficiencies and resolve
claims;
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(f) Failure to disclose information which can affect the performance of

the Vendor, such as multiple appearances as a defendant in
litigation, receivership, declaration of bankruptcy;
(g) Undue delay in performance under the Contract or lodging frivolous
claims against the UN.
15.1.4. Remedies
(1) Remedies are the means by which a contractual right is enforced or by
which the breach of a contractual right is prevented or compensated.
When the Contract is not being performed properly, or Vendor
Performance is otherwise unacceptable, the Procurement Officer may
apply such remedies as invoking liquidated damages or payment
withholding provisions; drawing under a Performance Bond;
terminating the Contract; and initiation of arbitration. For example, in
the case of late delivery, one option would be to accept delivery and
invoke a liquidated damages provision. Prior consultation with OLA, or
the legal adviser of the Field Mission or OAH, is recommended in
deciding whether to invoke a remedy and in determining which
remedies to apply.
(2) The Procurement Officer shall exercise professional judgement as to the
use of remedies. When considering any contractual remedy, appropriate
and documented communication with the Vendor is important. The
Vendor should be given an opportunity to provide evidence defending
its performance. That evidence might relate to an excusable delay or
impossibility of performance.
15.1.5. Dispute resolution

(1) Contract Management includes resolving disagreements and disputes
between parties regarding contractual rights and obligations and
interpretation of the Contract.
(2) Contractual disputes can be addressed using the following process:
STAGE DESCRIPTION
1 The Requisitioner and/or end-user attempt to resolve any
dispute with the Vendor in order to fulfil the contractual
requirements and communicate with the Vendor directly to
discuss and implement an amicable solution.
2 If the Requisitioner and/or end-user are unable to resolve the
dispute, they will notify the Procurement Office, who will
review the situation, intervene with the Vendor, and pursue
remedies to enforce the contractual terms, if necessary.
Consultation with OLA, or the legal adviser of a Field
Mission or OAH, may be appropriate at this stage.
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STAGE DESCRIPTION
3 Arbitration is the last recourse for dispute resolution and
should only be pursued in consultation with OLA.
Considering the privileges and immunities of the United Nations which

have been granted to the Organisation by the UN Charter and by the
Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations
adopted by the General Assembly on 13 February 1947, in particular the
immunity from legal process, UN Contracts provide for disputes
between the UN and a UN contractor to be resolved by amicable means
(e.g., negotiation) or, if the parties agree, conciliation in accordance
with the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules. In the absence of such
amicable settlement, disputes may be resolved by final, binding
arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. In
reaching its decision, the arbitral tribunal should apply general
principles of international commercial law. Because of the inherent
uncertainty of the result of arbitration and its effect on the relationship
between the UN and the Vendor, the UN seeks to resolve disputes
amicably and without the need for arbitration whenever possible.
(3) The Requisitioner and Procurement Officer are each responsible for
communicating on updating the procurement case file regarding their
respective dispute resolution activities, stating exactly what was
discussed and how the dispute was resolved.
15.2. Contract Administration
Contract Administration is comprised of all actions following the award
of a contract relating to the administrative aspects of the contract, such
as contract amendment or extension, contract closure, record retention,
and maintenance of the contract file, and handling security instruments
(e.g., performance bonds).
15.2.2. Amendment of Contract

(1) Amendments of a contract, if required, shall be numbered serially,
commencing with Amendment No. 1. Each amendment shall identify
the contract to which it refers by number, subject and date. The nature
of the amendment shall be clearly described and include a statement that
all other terms and conditions of the contract shall remain unchanged.
The procedures for signing an amendment are the same as that of an
original contract.
(2) The amendment shall be submitted to the HCC/LCC, as appropriate.
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(3) The Procurement Officer shall ensure, before amending a contract that:
(a) A satisfactory Vendor Performance Report in accordance with
section 7.11 is on file and that any guarantee document (e.g.,
performance bond) issued at the time of the original contract is re-
issued;
(b) If appropriate, a comparative cost estimate has been undertaken, to
determine if the costs are still competitive and to find out what the
commercial cost would have been if the UN were to engage in
formal competitive bidding;
(c) Standardization of this product or service or issuance of a system
contract would not provide better results.
15.3. Vendor performance evaluation

The Procurement Officer in cooperation with the Requisitioner and SSS,
or similar entity in the Field Mission and/or OAH, shall ensure that
adequate Vendor Performance Evaluation is conducted in accordance
with section 7.11 of this Manual.
15.4. Contract closure

(1) Upon final delivery and payment, the PD Registry, or similar entity in
the Field Mission and/or OAH, shall close out the Contract in IMIS or
similar electronic system in the Field Mission and/or OAH.
(2) Once the Contract has been closed in IMIS or similar electronic system
in the Field Mission, it shall not be reopened for any cause. If the
Requisitioner would like additional deliveries of goods and services,
a new requisition shall be forwarded to the relevant Procurement Office.
15.5. Storage of files

(1) All procurement contractual files shall be stored, either by the
Procurement Office or by the archive facility of the UNHQ or Field
Mission, for a minimum of seven years after the date of the closure of
the Contract in accordance with section 15.4.
(2) The following parts of the contractual file to be stored for this period,
shall as a minimum be:
(a) Solicitation Documentation, including list of Invitees and list of
Vendors that submitted a response;
(b) Documents related to the approval process;
(c) Contractual Instrument including amendments, if any; and
(d) Correspondence with the Vendor on contractual matters.
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(3) The following parts of a contractual file may be destroyed prior to this
date.
(4) Submissions from Vendors that were not awarded a contract may be
destroyed 120 days after the Contract Award.
15.6.Tracking of files
(1) Once a contract has been issued, the original contract file shall be
deposited at UN/PD archives or similar archives in the Field. The
contract file shall as a minimum contain:
(a) Solicitation Documentation;
(b) Correspondence related to the internal approval process;
(c) Contractual instrument including amendments, if any;
(d) Correspondence with the Vendor on contractual matters.
(2) If a member of the Procurement Staff, or other duly authorised UN staff
member (e.g., auditors), requests access to a case file, the staff member
shall sign the file out in the archive logbook or digital equivalent. Any
damage to the file while in the custody of such staff member shall be the
responsibility of the staff member who signed out the file. The archive
staff shall regularly follow up on contract files removed from the
archives, and request the applicable staff member to return such files or
amend the anticipated date of return, as applicable.
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16. Disposal of property through sale
16.1. Property Survey Boards

(1) Financial Rule 105.21 reads as follows:
(a) “The USG/DM shall establish Property Survey Boards for
headquarters and other locations, to render written advice to him/her
in respect of loss, damage or other discrepancy regarding the
property of the United Nations. The USG/DM shall establish the
composition and terms of reference of such boards, which shall
include procedures for determining the cause of such loss, damage
or other discrepancy, the disposal action in accordance with Rules
105.22 and 105.23, and the degree of responsibility, if any, attaching
to any official of the United Nations or other party, for such loss,
damage or other discrepancy.
(b) Where the advice of a Property Survey Board is required, no final
action in respect of UN property loss, damage or other discrepancy
may be taken before such advice is received. In cases where the
USG/DM decides not to accept the advice of such a Board, he or she
shall record in writing the reasons for that decision”.
(2) Financial Rule 105.22 reads as follows:
“Sales of supplies, equipment or other property declared surplus or
unserviceable shall be based on competitive bidding, unless the
relevant Property Survey Board:
(i) Estimates that the sales value is less than an amount to be
specified by the USG/DM;
(ii) Considers that the exchange of property in partial or full
payment for replacement equipment or supplies is in the best
interests of the Organisation;
(iii)Deems it appropriate to transfer surplus property from one
project or operation for use in another and determines the fair
market value at which the transfer(s) shall be effected;
(iv)Determines that the destruction of the surplus or unserviceable
material will be more economical or is required by law or by the
nature of the property;
(v) Determines that the interests of the United Nations will be served
by disposal by gift or at nominal prices to an intergovernmental
organisation, a Government or government agency or some other
non-profit organisation”.
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16.2. Sale on the basis of payments on or before delivery

In accordance with Financial Rule 105.22, Property declared surplus or
unserviceable shall be sold using competitive bidding, provided the
relevant Property Survey Board (PSB) has decided that it is to be sold.
Such sale shall be on the basis of payments on or before delivery to the
purchaser, except as otherwise provided for in Financial Rules 105.22
and 105.23.
16.3. Procedures
16.3.1. Development of Solicitation Documents

(1) The Procurement Officer shall issue a Solicitation Document to
prospective purchasers, ensuring adequate competition. Generally, the
minimum number of bidders should be established using the guidelines
set forth in section 9.3.4. Such a Solicitation Document shall refer to the
relevant approved PSB recommendation authorising disposal through
sale.
(2) The Property may be sold individually or in lots in order to maximise
the return for the UN.
(3) At a minimum, the Solicitation Document shall include:
(a) An itemized list of the Property;
(b) A complete description of the Property;
(c) The location of the Property and place of inspection to encourage the
potential purchaser to inspect the Property;
(d) The condition of the Property, hereunder as to whether it is
damaged, useable, serviceable or in need of repairs;
(e) Reference to the relevant approved Property Survey Board
recommendation;
(f) Terms of the Bid (a Sample Sale of Surplus Property form is
attached as Annex D-29);
(g) Date and time of opening;
(h) A statement that the Property shall be sold on an “as-is, where-is”
basis, and without recourse or warranties express or implied of any
kind;
(i) The requirement to deposit upon submission of a bid an amount of
no less than ten percent of the total bid value, to be, if made in an
amount exceeding US $1,000, submitted as a certified check;
(j) Time period within which invoice issued to successful bidder shall
be settled;
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(k) Time period within which successful bidder shall remove the
Property; and,
(l) Any other relevant matters.
16.3.2. Treatments of bids

(1) The UN shall treat bids for the purchase of UN Property in the same
manner as Submissions for UN purchase of goods. Chapter 10 of this
Manual applies, mutatis mutandi.
(2) The Bids shall be itemised, and the property shall be sold to the bidder
offering the best value to the Organisation.
(3) Successful bidders shall be notified in writing and items awarded shall
be listed in a Contractual Sale Instrument.
16.3.3. Contractual instruments for the sale of goods

(1) The disposal by Sale shall be effected by the issuance of a Contract for
the Sale of Goods. The Contract for the Sale of Goods shall list and
describe the Property to be sold, the agreed price, and any deposit paid.
(2) The UN may elect to enter into a Systems Contract if it foresees
a continuing sale of items over a period time, provided that this is more
advantageous to the Organisation. In that case, separate Notice of Sale
or Disposal Action Forms shall be issued for each underlying sale, with
a reference to the applicable Systems Contract.
16.3.4. Exceptions to the main rule

(1) Negotiation or “spot sales”
When the sales value is estimated to be under the threshold amount as
specified by the USG/DM, currently US $2,500, sale can take place
without formal issuance of a Solicitation Document. Prospective bidders
can be invited to survey the property and thereafter submit bids, either
oral or written, within a set time limit. Sales shall be through a Notice of
Sale or Disposal Action form.
(2) Trade-In
If there is an offer to exchange the Property in partial or full payment
for replacement Property, provided it is in the best interest of the
Organisation, the disposal may be effected by the issuance of a Contract
for the Sale of Goods by the UN or Contract for the Procurement of the
replacement Goods, as required by FRR 105.22 (b).
16.4. Deposits
(1) The prospective bidders shall be requested to deposit with the
submission of any bid an amount of not less than ten percent of the total
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bid value. Any deposit exceeding US $1,000, shall be submitted to the

UN as a certified check.
(2) Upon bid acceptance by the UN, the deposit shall not be returned to the
bidder, except with the written approval of the ASG/OCSS.
(3) All received deposits shall, save for the deposit of the successful bidder,
be returned to unsuccessful bidders with a letter indicating that the
bidder was not successful.
16.5. Notice of award billing

The Director, UN/PD, or the relevant CPO shall sign the PO recording
the sale, prior to issuance to the successful purchaser. The Director
UN/PD or CPO shall also sign the final bill, as issued to the successful
purchaser. Such bill shall be settled no later than five business days after
bid opening, unless otherwise set forth in the Solicitation Documents.
16.6. Removal of property

A limited time shall be allowed following the sale for removal of
property, usually five business days, unless otherwise set forth in the
16.7. Disposition of Field Mission assets

(1) United Nations Financial Regulation 5.14 reads as follows:
(a) “Following the liquidation of a peacekeeping operation, equipment
and other property shall be disposed of in accordance with the
Financial Regulations and Rules and the manner indicated below:
(i) Equipment in good condition that conforms to established
standardisation or is considered compatible with existing
equipment can be redeployed to other peacekeeping operations
or can be placed in reserve to form the start-up kit for use by
future Field Missions;
(ii) Equipment not required for current or future peacekeeping
operations may be redeployed to other UN activities funded
from assessed contributions providing that there is
a demonstrated need for this equipment;
(iii)Equipment not required for current or future peacekeeping
operation, or other UN activities funded from assessed
contributions, but which may be useful for the operations of
other UN agencies, international organisations or non-
governmental organisations can be sold to these agencies or
organisations;
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(iv) Any equipment or property not required or which it is not

feasible to dispose of in the above manner or which is in poor
condition will be subject to commercial disposal in accordance
with standard UN regulations and procedures;
(v) Any assets that have been installed in a country and which, if
dismantled, would set back the rehabilitation of that country,
shall be provided to the duly recognised Government of that
country in return for compensation in a form to be agreed by the
Organisation and the Government. This refers in particular to
airfield installations and equipment, buildings, bridges, and
mine-clearing equipment. Where the assets cannot be disposed
of in this manner, or otherwise, they will be contributed free-of-
charge to the Government of the country concerned. Such
contributions require the prior approval of the General
Assembly.
(2) A report on the final disposition of assets for each such liquidated
peacekeeping operation shall be submitted to the General Assembly”.
16.8. Sale of real property

Any proposed sale of real or immovable property owned by the United
Nations shall be referred to the Office of Legal Affairs for advice,
whenever appropriate.
16.9. Accounting for proceeds from sales

(1) United Nations Financial Rule 106.6 reads as follows:
(a) “The proceeds from the sale of property shall be credited as
miscellaneous income except:
(b) Where a PSB has recommended the application of these proceeds
directly against the purchase price of replacement equipment or
supplies any balance shall be taken into account as miscellaneous
income;
(c) When the trade-in of property is not considered to be a sale, and the
allowance shall be applied against the cost of the replacement
property;
(d) Where normal practice is to secure and use certain material or
equipment in connection with a contract and to salvage and sell such
material or equipment at a later stage;
(e) When the proceeds from the sale of surplus project equipment shall
be credited to the accounts of that project provided that they have
not been closed;
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(f) When equipment is transferred from one project to another and the
accounts of the releasing project are open, the fair value of such
equipment shall be credited to the accounts of the releasing project
and charged to the accounts of the project receiving the equipment;
(g) Where the alternative modalities governing the disposition of assets
of peacekeeping operations outlined in UN Financial Regulation
5.14 apply.
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PART D. – ANNEXES AND FORMS

D-1 United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations relevant to Procurement
D-2 Organisation chart of the United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division
D-3A HQ Delegation of Authority
D-3B Field Delegation of Authority
D-4 List of OAHs, UN Peacekeeping and Political Missions
D-5A Vendor Prerequisites and Criteria for Registration (pilot)
D-5B Vendor Registration Application
D-5C List of products and services procured by UN/PD
D-6A Short Form Specialist Report (Vendor performance evaluation)
D-6B Supplier Performance Report (Vendor performance evaluation)
D-6C Contractor Performance Report (Vendor performance evaluation)
D-6D Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Air Charter and Airfreight Services
D-6E Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Sea Transport Services
D-7A Request for Acquisition Plan
D-7B Acquisition Plan Form
D-8A Sample Requisition
D-8B Sample Requisition for DESA Projects
D-9 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Goods
D-10 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Services
D-11 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Goods & Services
D-12 United Nations General Conditions of Contract for De Minimis Field Contracts
D-13A Sample Purchase Order
D-13B Special Instructions for Purchase Orders
D-14 Institutional or Corporate Contractor Agreement
D-15 Letter of Assist
D-16 Sample Request for Quotation
D-17 Sample Invitation to Bid
D-18 Request for Annexes Page
D-18A Invitation to Bid for Short-Term Air Charter Services [available upon request]
D-18B Invitation to Bid for Long-Term Air Charter Services [available upon request]
D-18C Short-Term Air Charter Agreement [available upon request]
D-18D Long-Term Air Charter Agreement (fixed wings) [available upon request]
D-18E General Conditions for Air Charter Services [available upon request]
D-19 Sample Request for Proposal
D-20 Examples of timelines for various procurements
D-21 Form of Bid Bond
D-22A Form of Performance Bond
D-22B Sample Letter of Credit
D-23 Sample List of Invitees
D-24 Sample Solicitation Abstract Sheet
D-25A Advance Notice of Award
D-25B Notice of Award for Contract
D-25C Notice of Award for Purchase Order
D-26 Statement of Award
D-27 Sample Receipt and Inspection (R&I) Report
D-28 Sample Return to Vendor Form
D-29 Sale of Surplus Property
D-30 Sample Request for Technical Evaluation
D-31 Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
D-32 Source Selection Plan Template
D-33 Overview of Changes to Procurement Manual Rev. 05 – June 2008
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Annex D-1: UN Financial Rules and Regulations relevant to Procurement
United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations relevant to Procurement
C. PROCUREMENT
General principles
Regulation 5.12: Procurement Function include all actions necessary for the
acquisition, by purchase or lease, of property, including products and real
property, and of services, including works. The following general principles
shall be given due consideration when exercising the procurement functions
of the United Nations:
(c) Effective international competition;
Regulation 5.13: Tenders for equipment, products and other requirements

shall be invited by advertisement, except where the Secretary-General deems
that, in the interests of the Organisation, a departure from the rule is
desirable.
Authority and responsibility

Rule 105.13
(a) No procurement contract shall be entered into on behalf of the United
Nations except by the USG/M. The USG/M is responsible for the
Procurement Function of the United Nations, shall establish all United
Nations procurement systems and designate the officials responsible for
performing procurement functions;
(b) The USG/M shall establish review committees, at headquarters and other
locations, to render written advice to the USG/M on procurement actions
leading to the award or amendment of procurement contracts, which, for
purposes of these Regulations and Rules, includes agreements or other
written instruments such as purchase orders, and contracts that involve
income to the United Nations. The USG/M shall establish the composition
and the terms of reference of such committees, which shall include the
types and monetary values of proposed procurement actions subject to
review;
(c) Where the advice of a review committee is required, no final action
leading to the award or amendment of a procurement contract may be
taken before such advice is received. In cases where the USG/M decides
not to accept the advice of such a review committee, he/she shall record in
writing the reasons for that decision.
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Competition
Rule 105.14
Consistent with the principles in Regulation 5.12 and except as otherwise
provided in Rule 105.16, procurement contracts shall be awarded on, the basis of
effective competition, and to this end, the competitive process shall, as necessary,
include:
(a) Acquisition planning for developing an overall procurement strategy and
procurement methodologies;
(b) Market research for identifying potential suppliers;
(c) Consideration of prudent commercial practices;
(d) Formal methods of solicitation, utilising invitations to bid or requests for
proposals on the basis of advertisement or direct solicitation of invited
suppliers; or informal methods of solicitation, such as requests for
quotations. The USG/M shall issue administrative instructions concerning
the types of procurement activities and monetary values for which such
methods of solicitation are to be used.
Formal methods of solicitation
Rule 105.15
(a) When a formal invitation to bid has been issued, the procurement contract
shall be awarded to the qualified bidder whose bid substantially conforms
to the requirements set forth in the solicitation documents and is evaluated
to be the lowest cost to the United Nations;
(b) When a formal request for proposals has been issued, the procurement
contract shall be awarded to the qualified proposer whose proposal is the
most responsive to the requirements set forth in the solicitation
documents;
(c) The USG/M may, in the interest of the United Nations, reject bids or
proposals for a particular procurement action, recording the reasons for
rejection in writing. The USG/M shall then determine whether to
undertake a new solicitation, or to directly negotiate a procurement
contract pursuant to Rule 105.16, or to terminate or suspend the
procurement action.
Exceptions to the use of formal methods of solicitation
Rule 105.16
(a) The USG/M may determine for a particular procurement action that using
formal methods of solicitation is not in the best interest of the United
Nations:
(i) When there is no competitive marketplace for the requirement, such
as where a monopoly exists, where prices are fixed by legislation or

government regulation, or where the requirement involves

a proprietary product or service;
(ii) When there has been a previous determination or there is a need to
standardise the requirement;
(iii) When the proposed procurement contract is the result of co-
operation with other organisations of the United Nations system,
pursuant to Rule 105.17;
(iv) When offers for identical products and services have been obtained
competitively within a reasonable period and the prices and
conditions offered remain competitive;
(v) When, within a reasonable prior period, a formal solicitation has not
produced satisfactory results;
(vi) When the proposed procurement contract is for the purchase or lease
of real property;
(vii) When there is a genuine exigency for the requirement;
(viii) When the proposed procurement contract relates to obtaining
services that cannot be objectively evaluated;
(ix) When the USG/M otherwise determines that a formal solicitation
will not give satisfactory results;
(x) When the value of the procurement is below the monetary threshold
established for formal methods of solicitation.
(b) When a determination is made pursuant to sub-paragraph (a) above, the
USG/M shall record the reasons in writing and may then award
a procurement contract, either on the basis of an informal method of
solicitation, or on the basis of a directly negotiated contract, to a qualified
vendor whose offer substantially conforms to the requirement at an
acceptable price.
Cooperation
Rule 105.17
(a) The USG/M may co-operate with other organisations of the United
Nations system to meet the procurement requirements of the United
Nations, provided that the regulations and rules of those organisations are
consistent with those of United Nations. The USG/M may, as appropriate,
enter into agreements for such purposes. Such co-operation may include
carrying out common procurement actions together, or the United Nations
entering into a contract in reliance on a procurement decision of another
United Nations organisation, or requesting another United Nations
organisation to carry out procurement activities on behalf of the United
Nations;

(b) The USG/M may, to the extent authorised by the General Assembly, co-
operate with a government, non-governmental organisation, or other
public international organisation, in respect of procurement activities, and,
as appropriate, enter into agreements for such purposes.
Written contracts
Rule 105.18
(a) Written procurement contracts shall be used to formalise every
procurement for a monetary value over specific thresholds established by
the USG/M. Such arrangements shall, as appropriate, specify in detail:
(i) The nature of the products or services being procured;
(ii) The quantity being procured;
(iii) The contract or unit price;
(iv) The period covered;
(v) Conditions to be fulfilled, including the United Nations general
conditions of contract;
(vi) Terms of delivery and payment;
(vii) Name and address of supplier.
(b) The requirement for written procurement contracts shall not be interpreted
to restrict the use of any electronic means of data interchange. Before
using any electronic means of data interchange the USG/M shall ensure
that the electronic data interchange system is capable of ensuring
authentication and confidentiality of the information.
Advance and progress payments
Rule 105.19
(a) Except where normal commercial practice or the interests of the United
Nations so require, no contract or other form of undertaking shall be made
on behalf of the United Nations which requires a payment or payments on
account in advance of the delivery of products or the performance of
contractual services. Whenever an advance payment is agreed to, the
reasons therefore shall be recorded;
(b) In addition to the above, and notwithstanding Rule 105.2, the USG/M
may, where necessary, authorise progress payments.

Annex D-2: Organisation chart of the UN Secretariat Procurement Division

Annex D-3A: Sample of Delegation of Procurement Authority (Headquarters)

Interoffice Memorandum Memorandum Interieur
TO: [Name], Procurement Officer DATE: [Date]

A: [Name of Procurement Section], Procurement Division REF:
FROM: [Name]Assistant Secretary-General, Controller

DE: Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, DM
SUBJECT: Delegation of Procurement Authority and Assignment of Duties

OBJET:
1. Under the authority granted to me by the Under-Secretary-General for Management by his memorandum
dated 15 August 2005, pursuant to the provisions of ST/AI/2004/1 dated 8 March 2004, and in
accordance with Financial Rule 105.13, I hereby appoint you to be an official duly authorised to enter
into contracts for the purchase or rental of services, equipment or other requirements, in accordance with
the Charter of the United Nations, the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, the Staff Regulations and
Rules, Administrative Instructions, the UN Procurement Manual and all other Procurement Division
guidelines. Your functional title shall be [insert title], Procurement Division. Your grade [insert grade].
In discharging your responsibilities under this authorisation, you shall primarily perform the functions
described in the Generic Job Profile for Procurement Officer [insert grade].
2. Your delegated procurement authority shall be [insert US$ amount]. Accordingly, you are authorized to
enter into contracts on behalf of the United Nations with a single contactor in respect of a single
requisition or series of related requisitions in any calendar year up to the aggregate maximum amount of
[insert US$ amount]. Your delegated procurement authority may be increased or decreased in writing at
any time and from time to time, at my discretion. Any contract in excess of your delegated procurement
authority must be approved by your supervisor or the Chief of Procurement Division (PD) and submitted
to the Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC), if applicable for advice pursuant to Financial Rule
105.13.
3. This delegation of authority is granted to you personally. You shall be personally held fully accountable
and responsible for your performance under this delegation of authority. You shall exercise your duties
and responsibilities with the utmost care, competency, efficiency, fairness and integrity. You must ensure
that all applicable UN Financial Regulations and Rules, procurement policies, procedures, practices,
issuances and instructions are adhered to strictly. Should you have any difficulty regarding the
interpretation or enforcement of the Financial Regulations and Rules and the Procurement Manual, the
Chief of PD should be consulted immediately. Should any other question(s) arise in connection with your
procurement activities, you may, if necessary, request written instructions from your supervisor. If such
instructions are received, responsibility for the action will rest with the officer issuing the instruction and
you should qualify your action to that effect.
4. This delegation of authority shall take effect immediately and shall remain in full force and effect during
the period of your assignment to the Procurement Division.
5. Please sign and return to confirm your understanding of the above provisions and your commitment to
follow them as stipulated.
Signature: __________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
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Annex D-3B: Sample of Delegation of Authority incl. Core Requirements (Field Missions)
United Nations Nations Unies

TO: DATE:
A:
[Name]
REFERENCE:
Director of Mission Support
[MISSION]
FROM:
DE:
[Name]
Assistant Secretary-General
Department of Field Support
SUBJECT:
OBJET:
Delegation of Procurement Authority under the Financial
Regulations and Rules of the United Nations
1. The purpose of this memorandum is to further delegate to you the authority

vested in me by the Assistant Secretary-General for Central Support Services
(ASG/OCSS/DM) in his memorandum dated 16 February 2005, as amended in
the subsequent exchanges of correspondence.
2. The authority delegated herein to you as Director of Mission Support (DMS),

[MISSION] is personal; you do not possess this authority solely by virtue of
your office. This delegated authority and all delegations made by you will
become null and void once you are no longer serving the capacity of DMS,
[MISSION].
3. You will assign an alternate to whom you will further delegate the authority
described herein, who must have been cleared to perform significant financial
management functions in accordance with ST/SGB/2005/7. This delegation must
specify that it is limited only to those times when the alternate acts in the
capacity of DMS, in your absence.
4. You may further delegate the authority delegated to you under this instrument, in
part, to your Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) who must have been cleared to
perform significant financial management functions in accordance with
ST/SGB/2005/7. In addition, you may further delegate to other suitably qualified
staff under your supervision in [MISSION], provided they have been technically
cleared as procurement staff under the mission’s Delegated Technical Clearance
Authority or by the Chief Procurement Division (C/PD), DM if over the
mission’s Delegated Technical Clearance Authority.
5. All delegations of authority must be issued in writing and a signed copy

promptly submitted to me, with a copy to the Controller and C/PD, for
monitoring and compliance purposes. A sample memorandum for this purpose is
attached as Annex A. The level(s) of authority delegated to [MISSION] staff
members must not exceed those specified in Annex B.
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6. The act of delegating authority and responsibility does not absolve the official to
whom authority was initially delegated of responsibility for the manner in which
the authority is exercised. Accordingly, you as DMS, [MISSION], may be held
personally accountable and must likewise hold those to whom you have
delegated authority accountable for their actions in the performance of their
delegated authority and responsibility.
I. Procurement Authority
7. You are hereby granted the authority to enter into contracts for the purchase or
rental of services, supplies, equipment or other requirements for [MISSION]
up to a financial limit of US $200,000 on an annualized basis 1, involving0F
commitments to a single contractor in respect of a single requisition or series of

related requisitions. All procurement activity under this delegation must be in
accordance with Financial Rules 105.13 through 105.19, with the exception of
105.17, and in compliance with established procedures described in detail in the
Procurement Manual available in the Procurement Division intranet website
( http://extranet.unsystem.org/pd).
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8. To enhance operational efficiency and notwithstanding the US$200,000 financial

authority granted to you, you are authorised to procure “Core Requirements”,
which for the purposes of this delegation means the goods and services listed in
Attachment A, up to the annualized financial limit for commitments to a single
contractor in respect of a single requisition or series of related requisitions of
US$1,000,000. Please carefully review the conditions associated with the Core
Requirements as some commodities require clearance by UNHQ prior to
proceeding with procurement action.
9. Promptly, and no later than thirty (30) days after the procurement of a Core
Requirement that exceeds US$200,000 in value, you or your authorised delegate
shall submit a written report to me and to C/PS. Such report shall contain, inter
alia, the following information: description of commodity purchased, summary
of procurement process, name of selected vendor, duration and value of contract,
approved minutes of the Local Committee on Contracts (LCC) and the financial
rule basis of the procurement award. For monitoring purposes, the Headquarters
Committee on Contracts (HCC) may be requested to review any field mission
cases involving Core Requirements following receipt of these reports.
10. For non-core requirements exceeding US$200,000 in value, and for Core
Requirements exceeding US$1,000,000 in value, no final action leading to the
award of a procurement action may be taken without HCC review and the
subsequent approval of the Controller/DM.
1. For the purposes of this instrument, “annualized basis” shall mean one calendar year,
except for peacekeeping operations with special accounts, where “annualized basis”
shall mean the period of one year from 1 July to 30 June.

11. This delegation does not include authority to procure “Special

Requirements”. For the purposes of this delegation Special Requirements means
the goods and services listed in Attachment B, that by their nature lend
themselves to centralized procurement (e.g. for reasons of standardization,
economies of scale, global multi-year master agreements). All Special
Requirements, regardless of the dollar value, shall be procured by the
Procurement Division at UNHQ, unless otherwise approved in writing in
advance under a Local Procurement Authority (LPA) by the C/PD to be procured
locally. In such cases the procedures stipulated in paragraph 7 and this delegation
shall apply.
12. In cases of exigent procurement requirements, the provisions set forth in Section
9.5.2 of the Procurement Manual shall apply.
13. In addition, as detailed in Attachment C, you are hereby delegated the authority
to approve or reject the exceptional time extension of a contract within the
original not-to-exceed value if the contract was originally approved at the
mission level and if it was not subject to any subsequent review by the
HCC/Controller. The proposed extension must be in accordance with the criteria
and procedures specified in Attachment C. This authority cannot be sub-
delegated by you except to your authorized delegate when that person is acting in
the capacity of OIC Administration in your absence. In all cases an LCC
presentation will be required.
II. Establishment of Local Committee on Contracts
14. Pursuant to this delegation and Financial Rule 105.13 (b), you are hereby
authorised to establish LCC for [MISSION], which shall be comprised of the
following members or those with comparable responsibilities:
Member: Finance Officer

Member: Legal Officer
Member: Administrative Officer
Attendant: Chief Procurement Officer (Ex-Officio)
Attendant: Secretary of LCC (Ex-Officio)
15. The Chairperson of the LCC, its members and alternates shall be appointed by
you or your authorised delegate, and their names and any changes in the
membership shall be promptly communicated to me and to the Chairman, HCC
for monitoring and compliance purposes.
16. The LCC shall render written advice to you or your authorised delegate on:
(a) Any proposed award to a single contractor in respect of a single

requisition or a series of related requisitions for expendable and non-
expendable supplies, rental agreements and service contracts in excess of

US$75,000 or the CPO’s Delegated Procurement Authority, whichever is

less. For the purposes of determining if the LCC threshold has been
reached, there shall be no aggregation of multiple awards and proposed
awards in a calendar year;
(b) Proposals for amendment, modification or renewal of an existing contract

instrument previously reviewed by the LCC where the proposed increase
is more than 20%, US$75,000 or the CPO’s Delegated Procurement
Authority whichever is the lower amount;
(c) Amendments to contracts to exceptionally extend the contract period

within the previously approved NTE amount in accordance with the
conditions and procedures set forth in Attachment C; and
(d) Such other matters as may be referred by you, or your authorised delegate,
to the LCC, including such matters as may require referral to the HCC for
advice.
17. A request for a LPA to undertake intended transactions for:
(a) Core Requirements which are estimated by you or your authorised delegate
to exceed US $1,000,000; and
(b) other requirements which are estimated by you or your authorised delegate
to exceed US $200,000; and
(c) all Special Requirements indicated on Attachment B;
shall be submitted in advance to the C/PS, with information copy to me, for
review of the proposed requisition in order to determine whether appropriate
procurement action should be taken at Headquarters or locally. If an LPA is
granted by the C/PS, the procurement activity taken locally shall be handled as
follows: (i) procurement actions and evaluation shall be initiated locally; (ii) the
proposed award shall be submitted to the LCC of [MISSION] for its review and
written advice to you or your authorised delegate; (iii) if favourably
recommended by you or your authorised delegate, then referred and presented
to the HCC through the C/PD for written advice and to the Controller for
approval. Such approval must be obtained before a commitment is made by you
or your authorised delegate in respect to such requisition.
III. Accountability
18. In accordance with Financial Rule 101.2, any staff member who contravenes the
Financial Regulations and Rules or administrative instructions may be held
personally accountable and financially liable for his/her actions. You shall remind

all staff members to whom you assign or delegate responsibility pursuant to this
delegation accordingly.
19. If any difficulty is experienced interpreting or enforcing the Financial

Regulations and Rules of the United Nations governing procurement, related
instructions, or this delegation of authority, I should be consulted immediately.
20. Any exceptions to the provisions of this delegation of authority must be referred
to me for prior approval. Failure to abide by the provisions of this delegation may
result in its withdrawal.
21. This delegation of authority shall take effect upon assuming your duties as DMS,
[MISSION] and receipt of your confirmation, through your signature below, that
you understand, accept and will abide by the provisions outlined above,
whichever is later.
22. This delegation of authority and any delegations issued by you shall remain in
full force and effect until the expiration of your assignment as DMS,
[MISSION], unless hereafter amended or withdrawn.
“I have read the foregoing and agree to accept the delegation set forth herein”:
_______________________________________________________________
[NAME] Director of Mission Support, [MISSION]
________________________
Date
cc: ASG Controller

Director, DFS
Director, Procurement Division, DM

Annex A to the Delegation of Procurement Authority
Sample Memorandum for Sub-Delegating Procurement Authority to

CPO and Other Procurement Staff
TO: DATE:
A:
[Name of Staff Member
Title and Grade
Mission]
REFERENCE:
FROM:
DE:
[Name of DMS/CMS serving as Head of Administration
Mission]
SUBJECT:
OBJET:
Delegation of Procurement Authority under the Financial Regulations
and Rules of the United Nations
1. The purpose of this memorandum is to further delegate to you the procurement

authority granted to me by the Assistant Secretary-General, Officer in Charge,
Department of Field Support (ASG/OIC/DFS) in [ref & date].
I. Procurement Authority
2. The authority delegated herein to you as [title and grade, mission] is personal;
you do not possess this authority solely by virtue of your office. This delegation
will become null and void when I am no longer serving in my current capacity of
(CMS/DMS and MISSION). This delegation of authority cannot be sub-
delegated. It supersedes and amends procurement authority granted to you
previously.
3. You are hereby granted the authority to enter into contracts for the purchase or
rental of services, supplies, equipment or other requirements for [MISSION] up
to a financial limit of US $[insert applicable delegated amount 2] on an 1F
annualized basis 3, involving commitments to a single contractor in respect of a

2F
single requisition or series of related requisitions in accordance with Financial

Rules 105.13 through 105.19 with the exception of 105.17 and in compliance with
established procedures described in detail in the Procurement Manual available in
the Procurement Division intranet website ( http://extranet.unsystem.org/pd).
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2. The threshold amount to be delegated must not exceed the limits established in
Annex B to the delegation of Procurement Authority.
3. For the purposes of this instrument, “annualized basis” shall mean one calendar year,
except for peacekeeping operations with special accounts, where “annualized basis”
shall mean the period of one year from 1 July to 30 June.

4. To enhance operational efficiency and notwithstanding the procurement authority

granted to you pursuant to the above, you are authorised to enter into contracts for
the purchase or rental of “Core Requirements” for [MISSION] up to a financial
limit of US $[this amount to be the same as indicated in para 3 above for CPO
and other procurement staff 4] on an annualized basis, involving commitments
3F
to a single contractor in respect of a single requisition or series of related

requisitions in accordance with Financial Rules 105.13 through 105.19, with the
exception of 105.17, and in compliance with established procedures described in
detail in the Procurement Manual available in the Procurement Division intranet
website ( http://extranet.unsystem.org/pd). For the purposes of this Delegation,
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"Core Requirements" means the goods and services listed in Attachment A.
5. In cases of exigent procurement requirements, the provisions set forth in Section

9.5.2 of the Procurement Manual shall apply.
6. This delegation does not include procurement of “Special Requirements”. For the
purposes of this delegation “Special requirements” means the goods and services
listed in Attachment B, that by their nature lend themselves to centralized
procurement (e.g. for reasons of standardisation, economies of scale, global multi-
year master agreements). Special requirements shall be procured by the
Procurement Division at UNHQ, unless otherwise approved in advance and in
writing by the Chief, Procurement Division via a Local Procurement Authority to
be procured locally. In such cases the procedures stipulated in paragraph 7 shall
apply. Copies of all LPA requests must be sent to the ASG/OIC/DFS.
II. Approval/Reporting [For delegations other than to Chief Procurement

Officers (CPOs)]
7. Any contract in excess of your delegated authority must be referred to the Chief
Procurement Officer, [MISSION] for approval.
OR
II. Approval/Reporting [For delegations to Chief Procurement Officers only]
7. You are required to refer to the Local Committee on Contracts (LCC) for its
written advice on the following:
(a) Any proposed award to a single contractor in respect of a single

requisition or a series of related requisitions for expendable and non-
expendable supplies, rental agreements and service contracts in excess of
US$75,000 or your delegated authority, whichever is less. For the
purposes of determining if the LCC threshold has been reached, there shall
be no aggregation of multiple awards and proposed awards in a calendar
year;
4. The threshold amount to be delegated must not exceed the limits established in
Annex B to the delegation of Procurement Authority.

(b) Proposals for amendment, modification or renewal of an existing contract

instrument previously reviewed by the LCC where the proposed increase
is more than 20%, US $75,000 or your delegated authority whichever is
the lower amount;
(c) Amendments to contracts to exceptionally extend the contract period

within the previously approved NTE amount in accordance with the
conditions and procedures set forth in Attachment C; and
(d) Such other matters as may be referred by you, to the LCC, including such
matters as may require referral to the HCC for advice.
8. A request for LPA to undertake intended transactions for:
(a) Core Requirements which are estimated by you or your authorised delegate
to exceed US $1,000,000; and
(b) other requirements which are estimated by you or your authorised delegate
to exceed US $200,000; and
(c) all Special Requirements indicated on Attachment B;
shall be submitted in advance through me to the C/PD, with information copy to

ASG/OIC/DFS, for review of the proposed requisition in order to determine
whether appropriate procurement action should be taken at Headquarters or
locally. If an LPA is granted by the C/PS, the procurement activity taken locally
shall be handled as follows: (i) procurement actions and evaluation shall be
initiated locally; (ii) the proposed award shall be submitted to the LCC of
[MISSION] for its review and submission to me for my review; (iii) if favourably
recommended by me if will then be referred and presented to the HCC through
the C/PD for written advice and to the Controller for approval. Such approval
must be obtained before a commitment is made in respect to such requisition.
9. Promptly and no later than thirty (30) days after the procurement of a Core
Requirement that exceeds US $ 200,000 you shall submit a written report through
me to ASG/OIC/DFS and to C/PD. Such report shall contain, inter alia, the
following information: description of commodity purchased, summary of
procurement process, name of selected vendor, duration and value of contract,
approved minutes of the LCC and the financial rule basis of the procurement
award. For monitoring purposes, the HCC may be requested to review any field
mission procurement cases involving Core Requirements following receipt of
these reports.

III. Accountability [Applicable to ALL delegations]
10. You are reminded that, in accordance with Financial Rule 101.2, any staff member
who contravenes the Financial Regulations and Rules or administrative
instructions may be held personally accountable and financially liable for his/her
actions.
11. If any difficulty is experienced interpreting or enforcing the Financial Regulations

and Rules of the United Nations governing procurement, related instructions, or
this delegation of authority, I should be consulted immediately.
12. Any exceptions to the provisions of this delegation of authority must be referred
to me for prior approval. Failure to abide by the provisions of this delegation may
result in its withdrawal.
13. This delegation of authority shall take effect upon receipt of your confirmation,
through your signature below, that you understand, accept and will abide by the
provisions outlined above.
14. This delegation of authority shall remain in full force and effect until the
expiration of your assignment as [TITLE, MISSION], or until I am no longer
serving in the capacity noted above, unless hereafter amended or withdrawn.
“I have read the foregoing and agree to accept the delegation set forth herein”:
_____________________________________________________________________
_
[FULL NAME of Sector/Regional Officer/Procurement Officer/ Assistant]
____________________________
Date
cc: ASG, Officer in Charge, DFS

Director, DFS
Controller
Chief, Procurement Division, DM

Annex B to the Delegation of Procurement Authority

Maximum levels of procurement authority that can be delegated to mission
personnel
Regional Sector Administrative Maximum of US $75,000, at the discretion of the

Officer (P-5 or P-4) DMS/CMS in the duty station; exercise of authority
is subject to review by the CPO in the duty station for
procurement action in excess of US $30,000;
Senior Procurement Officer, (CPO) Maximum of US$ 75,000 at the discretion of the
P-5 DMS/CMS in the duty station; exercise of authority
is subject to review by the LCC for procurement
actions in excess of the US $75,000;
Procurement Officer, P-4/FS7 Maximum of US $75,000; at the discretion of the
DMS/CMS, in consultation with the CPO, in the duty
station;
Procurement Officer, P-3/FS6 Maximum of US $50,000; at the discretion of the
station;
Procurement Officer,P-2/FS5 Maximum of US $25,000; at the discretion of the
station;
Procurement Assistants, G-5 and Maximum of US $7,500; at the discretion of the
above or FS4/3 DMS/CMS, in consultation with the CPO, in the duty
station.

Attachment A to the Delegation of Procurement Authority
Definition of “Core Requirements”
“Core Requirements”: Essential Goods and Services, which by their nature lend
themselves to local Procurement and are NOT available on HQ contracts.
1. Supply of fresh food, if not already included in rations contract.
2. Provision of building materials and refurbishment services, including:
(a) Building materials: concrete/cement/aggregate/gravel/sand, bitumen, timber,

plywood, bricks, concrete blocks, steel sections, roof sheeting, roof tiles,
doors, windows, glass, floor/bathroom tiles, bathroom/toilet fittings,
ironmongery, hand tools, paint & sealants, soil stabilizing agents, aluminium,
fencing, electrical cables, distribution boards, switches, light fittings, water
pipes, water storage tanks, plumbing materials, septic tanks, partitioning
materials, pipes - iron and steel, plastic sheeting/film, hardware supplies
(nails, screws );
(b) Refurbishment services: repair and refurbishment of a room/s, house/s, office

and residential building/s, containers, warehouses including cold storage,
pathways, roads, bridges, communication and observation towers,
airports/airfields, ports, quays;
(c) Engineering services and machinery and equipment, to include block making
machines, related to a and b above.
3. Waste disposal services (liquid, solid and toxic, including recycling).
4. Landscaping, gardening, janitorial and cleaning services.
5. Laundry/dry cleaning services and related supplies.
6. Local telecommunications services*
(a) Production and broadcast of radio and television programs;
(b) Cabling and wiring of buildings for telephone and computers connections;
(c) Cellular telephone services;
(d) Landline telephone and data services;
(e) Internet services;

(f) Local Leased lines (in consultation with and subject to clearance by Chief
CITS, UNHQ).
* ICT, hardware and software, are special requirements and not covered by
this definition.
7. Supply of raw bulk water and Potable water (if not already included in rations
contract), to include:
(a) Water bottles, canisters, water pipes, plumbing materials, water pumps,
submersible pumps, water tanks and bladders and other storage, purification
and related chemicals and consumables, pipes and equipment related to above;
(b) Water drilling and deep well development services;
(c) Water testing and treatment.
8. Catering and cooking services (can include canteen operation when not part of a
Global Food Contract).
9. Local utilities services (electricity, water, gas and sewer).
10. Local maintenance contracts, to include:
(a) Vehicle repair, painting and body shop;
(b) Testing and repair services for all facilities, machinery and equipment.
11. Local custom clearance, freight forwarding services (air/sea/land within the mission
area and international strategic movements), ground handling services and aviation
support services (meteorology, flight following, ATC, navigational services).
12. Petrol (includes ground fuel, diesel, gasoline, kerosene and aviation fuel), Oil and
Lubricants (POL) contracts and LPG (in consultation with and subject to clearance by
DPKO).
13. Lease/rental of buildings, land, office space, warehouses, accommodation, hotel

rooms, vehicles, equipment and machinery.
Note: Please refer to OIC PS’ memo of 19 May 2006 on “LCC Cases with
Extension Options”.
14. Vehicle insurance, in line with local legislation (in consultation with Insurance and
Disbursement Service, OPPBA, UNHQ).

15. Printing and design services, production of information and UN material (must be for
official use, UN funded and subject to clearance by DPI, when necessary).
16. Security and guard services (armed, unarmed, canine and in consultation with and
subject to clearance by DSS).
17. Stationary Supplies.
18. Medical and paramedical services including MEDEVAC (in consultation with and
subject to clearance by DPKO).
19. Local Travel services (excludes troop movements).
20. Fire-fighting and related services, including supply, installation, commissioning,

testing and servicing of fire fighting equipment and sprinkler systems (excludes fire
trucks and similar assets acquired by UNHQ).
Note: All procurement activity, including “Core Requirements”, must be in

accordance with all of the procurement rules, regulations, policies and procedures
including, but not limited to, international competitive bidding, minimum number
of invitees etc. (if required, missions may consider the use of Procurement
Division’s or other missions’ web-sites to advertise or vendor rosters to
supplement the list of invitees).
The Procurement of all goods and services which are neither “Special”
requirements nor “Core” requirements may be undertaken locally up to the
threshold amount of US$ 200,000.

Attachment B to the Delegation of Procurement Authority
Definition of Special Requirements
Special requirements: Goods and services which by their nature lend themselves
to centralized procurement
(e.g., for reasons of standardization, economies of scale,
global multi-year master agreements)
Chartering of aircraft
Chartering of ships
Specialized services (except those covered under “Core Requirements”)
All types of vehicles
Pharmaceutical products
Satellite imaging/aerial photography
Satellite transponder capacity
Medical equipment
Plants
Boats
Generators
Prefabricated structures
Rations (except Fresh fruit as stipulated under Core Requirements)
ICT hardware and software

Attachment C to the Delegation of Procurement Authority
Procedures for the Exceptional Time Extension of a Contract within the

Original Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Amount
1. In his Note dated 25 February 2007, the Controller granted the Assistant Secretary-
General, Officer in Charge, Department of Field Support (ASG/OIC/DFS) the
authority to extend contracts prior to the end of the approved period only when the
proposed contract extension meets all of the following parameters:
(a) the extension is based on the original terms of the contract; and
(b) the contract NTE amount will not be exceeded; and
(c) the extension period is for a maximum period of 8 months; and
(d) the reason for the extension is to enable the completion of a solicitation exercise
or for immediate operational reasons.
This authority does not extend to the processing of ex-post-facto and partial ex-post-
facto cases, for which existing procedures continue to apply.
2. If a contract extension is required, missions shall prepare and submit an LCC case
that shall cite the background and explain the reason for the requested extension
confirming that the requirement meets all of the parameters set forth in paragraph 1.
above.
3. In addition, the LCC presentation is to include written confirmation by the Chief of

the respective Requisitioning Office that the appropriate procurement planning is in
place to ensure that future requirements are satisfied in a timely manner.
4. For those contracts originally approved by the mission within the mission’s Delegated
Procurement Authority and not subject to a further review by the HCC/Controller, the
CAO/DMS shall have the delegated authority to approve or reject the amendment.
This must be done in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in
this document. This authority cannot be sub-delegated by the CAO/DMS except to
his/her authorised alternate when that person is acting as OIC Administration in the
absence of the CMS/DMS. In all cases an LCC presentation will be required.
5. For those contracts that were not originally approved at the mission level, the case
presentation is to include an approval block for the signature of the Director, DFS to
whom the ASG/OIC/DFS has delegated the approval authority. The LCC case is to be
recommended and submitted by the CMS/DMS to the Director, LSD/DFS or the

Chief, CITS/DFS as appropriate, based on the technical nature of the requirement,

with an information copy to Director, DFS.
6. The Director, LSD/DFS or Chief, CITS/DFS will review the case and reject and
return it to the mission it if it does not meet the required parameters or if it is counter
to any other initiatives that UNHQ may have underway or if LSD or CITS identify
any issue that would preclude the case from being approved. If supported, the
Director, LSD/DFS or Chief, CITS/DFS will provide the recommendation to the
Director, DFS and the mission will be advised accordingly of the final decision. A
process chart detailing the steps is attached below.
7. In those cases approved by the Director, DFS, the mission is required to provide a
copy of the resulting signed contract amendment to the Director LSD/DFS or Chief,
CITS/DFS, as appropriate, and the Director, DFS, and to the Chief, Procurement
Division/DM as soon as it is available.

PROCESS CHART FOR THE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT

EXTENSION WITHIN APPROVED NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) VALUE
MISSION LSD/OMS/DPKO ASD/OMS/DPKO
Identify Requirement to
be Satisfied by Existing
LSD or CITS Reviews
Contract where Period is
Case Presentation
Terminating but NTE has Director, DFS Reviews
Not Been Exceeded Case Presentation
Reason for Extension

Proposed Extension Meets Mission to Proceed Meets the Required
the Required Parameters? with Standard
NO
Procedures to Issue
NO Parameters* and Does Not
* see definition below a New Solicitation Counter any UNHQ
Initiatives?
YES YES
Prepare and Present LSD or CITS Clarifies

LCC Case for with Mission as
Extension and Required and Submits
Forward the Case Presentation
Recommended Case Recommendation to
to CAO/DOA Director, DFS
Mission Submits Case

as Recommended by
Original Contract LCC & CAO/DOA to
Approved within the Director LSD/DFS or
NO Chief, CITS/DFS, as
CAO’s/DOA’s Delegated
Procurement Authority? appropriate, for Review
(Approval by Director,
DFS)
YES
In the Case of Approvals,

Mission Issues Contract
CAO/DOA Approves the Mission Advised of
Amendment and Forwards a
Case and Mission Issues Decision – Approved
Signed Copy to Director, DFS,
Contract Amendment or Rejected
Director, LSD/DFS or Chief,
CITS/DFS & Chief, PS
* Required Parameters for Extension:

a) within the terms of the existing contract, and
b) within the existing NTE, and
c) for no more than 8 months, and
d) to meet operational requirement or to allow for the
completion of a solicitation exercise.

Annex D-4: List of Offices away from Headquarters, UN Peacekeeping and Political Missions
Offices Away from Headquarters (OAHs)

United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
UN Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC)
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
United Nations Logistics Base (UNLB)
United Nations Mission in Ethiopia/Eritrea (UNMEE)
United Nations Interim Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)
United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI)
United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG)
United Nations Mission of Support in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL)
United Nations African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT)
UN Political Missions
Bureau Intégré des Nations Unies au Burundi (BINUB)
United Nations Peace-Building Support Office in Central Africa Republic (BONUCA)
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)
United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)
United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL)
United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN)
United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)
Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator in the Occupied Territories (UNTSO)
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
United Nations Tajikistan Office of Peace-Building (UNTOP)
United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB)

Annex D-5A: Vendor Prerequisites & Criteria for Registration (pilot)
PROGRAMME FOR 6-MONTH TRIAL PERIOD AT UNPD (April-September 08)

VENDOR PREREQUISITES & CRITERIA FOR REGISTRATION
Prerequisites for Eligibility

In order to be eligible for UN registration, you must declare that:
A. Your company (both parent and/or subsidiaries, if applicable) is not on, or associated with a company or individual on The 1267
List website ( www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml) and is not on the IIC Oil for Food List website ( www.iic-
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offp.org).
B. Your company (both parent and/or subsidiaries, if applicable) is not currently removed, invalidated or suspended by the UN
Headquarters, field missions or other UN organizations (including the World Bank) and is not under investigation by
a government or UN Member State.
C. You have no outstanding bankruptcy, judgment or pending legal action that could impair operating as a going concern.
D. You currently do not employ, or anticipate employing, any person(s) who is or was recently employed by the UN (in accordance
with ST/SGB/2006/15, post-employment restrictions ( www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct_english.pdf).
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Criteria for Registration

In order to be fully registered on the UN roster, you must provide us with the documents shown below, selecting the level of
contractual value per transaction that you contemplate to undertake with the UN Secretariat.
LEVEL 1
Estimated Contract Award less than US $200,000
1. Basic vendor information (name, owners, address, contact information, telephone, e-mail, etc.).
2. Current certificate of incorporation or equivalent document verifying legal status/capacity.
3. Three letters of reference or a list of at least three independent, non-affiliated clients/companies whom you have conducted
business with over the last year.
LEVEL 2
Estimated Contract Award US $200,000 to less than US $1 MILLION
4. Criteria 1–3 identified above.
5. Names of: owner(s) and principals (including parent company, subsidiaries/affiliates, CEO/Managing Director, and those with
controlling interest, if applicable) and any former corporate incarnation.
6. The names of intermediaries, agents and/or consultants, (if any) used in relation to United Nations contracts or bids/proposals.
7. Certificate of quality standards you adhere to and evidence of quality control programme (ISO certification or equivalent).
8. Financial documents (audited/certified financial statements or equivalent) for the last three years.
LEVEL 3
Estimated Contract Award US $1 MILLION to less than US $5 MILLION
10. Documentation and information to demonstrate sufficient production and export capacities and international scope of
operation to supply regional or international markets including proof of exports such as shipping/freight documents or relevant
licenses to operate business.
LEVEL 4
Estimated Contract Award US $5 MILLION and Above
12. A copy of your Code of Ethics and/or Anti-Fraud Compliance Programme, or equivalent.
13. Evidence of your policies on sustainable procurement practices and/or environmental risk assessment report (ISO 14000
certification, Global Compact ENVP principles, etc.).

Annex D-5A: Vendor Prerequisites & Criteria for Registration (pilot)
Your company is required to update data and registration information on a yearly basis, or upon request. Any false, incomplete or
defective vendor registration may result in the rejection of the application or cancellation of an already existing
registration.

Annex D-5B: Vendor Registration Application
SUPPLIER REGISTRATION FORM

Section 1: Company Details and General Information
1. Name of Company:
(Max. of 34 characters pls.)
2. Office Address: 3. Contact Person & Title (for communications regarding bids/proposals)
_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
City: ______________________ Zip Code: __________________ _____________________________________________________
State: _____________________ Country: ___________________
4. Tel.: _____________ _____________ _____________ 5. Fax: _____________ _____________ _____________

Country code City code Number Country code City code Number
6. Email 7. WWW Address:
8. Parent Company (Full legal Name), if any:
9. Subsidiaries and Overseas Representative(s): State if partially, fully owned or agent and attach a list if necessary.
10. Type of Business (Mark one only):
Corporate / Limited: □ Partnership: □ Other (specify):
11. Nature of Business:
Manufacturer: □ Authorized Agent: □ Trader: □ Consulting Firm: □ Other (specify):
If Trader, Agent or Representative Company, not directly involved in the manufacture of the product, please provide:
1) Certification from your principals that you are authorized to deal with their products or to act on their behalf.
2) A list of business transacted in the last year for the products you wish to register, giving names and address of customers and value of
contracts in section 4 item 25.
13. Year Established (Minimum of 3 years establishment required): 14. Number of Full-time Employees:
___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
15. License No. (if applicable) / Place – State or Province – where registered (Privately held companies are requested to attach copy of certificate of
incorporation, balance sheet and income statement, or copy of income tax statement (US applicants only). Publicly traded companies are required
to provide audited financial statement or annual report to shareholders.
___________________________________________________
16. TAX / VAT ID Number: _________________________________
Section 2: Financial Information (Please attach a certified / audited copy of your latest Balance
Sheet and Income Statement or your Annual Report to Shareholders)
17. Annual Value of Total Sales for the last 3 Years:

Year _______ : US$ __________ million Year ________ : US$ ________ million Year ___________ : US$ ________million

18. Annual Value of Export Sales for the last 3 Years:

Year _______ : US$ __________ million Year ________ : US$ ________ million Year ___________ : US$ ________million
19. Bank Name: Swift / BIC Address:
Address:
20. Bank Account Number: Account Name:

21. Please attach i) a listing of a minimum of three (3) reference sources for services rendered by your firm within the last 12 months and ii) original of
recommendation letter from the reference sources describing the nature of services rendered by your firm. The recommendation letter must be
prepared in the reference sources’ letterhead and signed by their representatives, who awarded an order to your firm or who administered your
contract. Please also indicate fax numbers and contact person for your reference sources so that the United Nations can contact them as
and when required. If you list any references under Section 4, item 25 below, you must also include the details here.
Name of Company Address Phone Fax Number
1)
2)
3)
Section 3: Technical Capability and Information on Goods / Services Offered
22. Quality Assurance Certification (e.g. ISO 9000 certification or its equivalent International and / or national certification for quality assurance).
Please list any quality assurance certificates that have been issued to your company and provide a copy of your latest certificates:
23. List below up to seven (7) of your Core Goods/Services offered (Authorized agents and Traders must submit proof or certificate(s) from
manufacturers that they are authorized to deal with the products. Listed Item(s), which are not accompanied by proof or certificate(s) from
manufacturers, will not be recorded in our supplier database):
PD Code PD Description (one line for each item) For PD Office use only
24. For your core goods / services specified in item 23 above, please provide details of the largest sales in the last financial year including name of
company, name of contact person, address and fax number of customer and value of sales.
PD Code and Description Details of Sale
Company: Contact Person:
Address: Fax Number:
Value:
Value:


Value:
Value:
Value:
Value:
Value:
Section 4: Experience
25. Recent Contracts with the UN and / or public organization such as national / state / local government and public service organization / department:
Note: You must include these Contracts as references under item 21 above.
Organization: Value: Year: Goods / Services Supplied: Destination:

USD
USD
USD
USD
26. To which Countries has your Company exported and / or managed Projects over the last 3 Years?
Section 5: Other
27. Please list any current legal disputes in which your company may be involved.
28. List any national or International Trade or Professional Organizations of which your Company is a Member.

29. Acceptance of payment terms and other discounts (Mark all that apply)
Net 30 days: □ Prompt payment discounts: □ Other discounts: □

Specify discount terms
30. Tender Documents:
Do you prefer to receive tender documents (Mark your preference)
By facsimile: □ By electronic mail: □ Download from an Internet web site: □

31. The United Nations may require a contractor to provide the United Nations with a Performance Bond (to guarantee fulfilment of terms and
conditions) when contracts are awarded. Please indicate the maximum amount of Performance Bond your company is able to support:
US _________________________________________
32. Certification:
I, the undersigned, warrant that the information provided in this form is correct, and in the event of changes details will be provided as soon as
possible:
Name Functional Title
Signature Date
IMPORTANT:
Please note that your company will be automatically de-registered if you do not provide any response to tender
invitations by returning the Acknowledgement Letter, which is attached to the Invitation To Bid, on three
consecutive occasions.
Companies interested in being considered for the provision of Air Transportation Services to the United Nations
must also follow the instructions in the Technical and Operational Evaluation Criteria section.
Please return completed form to:
UNITED NATIONS
Attn: Procurement Division
Vendor Registration Unit, FF-245
304 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 1-212-963-1718
Fax: 1-212-963-3503
E-mail: [email protected]
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Section 6: Additional
1. List the firm’s members, include qualifications of the principal partners and their heading of particular areas of practice.
2. Location of Offices, Jurisdiction, and Areas of Significant Practice Experience.
Location Jurisdiction Area of experience
________________ _______________ _____________________
________________ _______________ _____________________
________________ _______________ ______________________
________________ _______________ ______________________
3. List affiliations with other law firms.
Name Location Nature of affiliation
____________________ ____________________ ________________________
____________________ ____________________ ________________________
____________________ ____________________ ________________________
____________________ ____________________ ________________________
4. Professional Indemnity Coverage
Geographic area Amount
______________________ USD __________________
______________________ USD __________________
______________________ USD __________________
______________________ USD __________________

Annex D-5C: List of Products and Services procured by UN Procurement Division
UNITED NATIONS PROCUREMENT DIVISION (PD)

List of Products and Services procured by UN/PD
Page # Table of Contents
GOODS
2 Audio-Visual Equipment
2 Building Maintenance and Supplies
3 Communications Equipment and Parts
3–4 Electrical Equipment and Supplies
4–5 Field Supplies
5 IT – Computers. – Peripherals – consumables
6 Journals, Books, Magazines and Periodicals
6–7 Machinery and equipment
7 Medical Supplies
7 Office Furniture
7–8 Paper Products – Printing supplies – Office supplies
8 Security Equipment and supplies
8–10 Transportation Vehicles and parts
10 Uniforms, clothing
SERVICES
10 Advertisements
10 Air Charter Services
11 Audio-visual services
11 Building construction, maintenance/repair/renovation
11–12 Consulting Services
12 Communication Services
12 IT/EDP Maintenance, repair& software design services
12 Leasing/Renting Office equipment – furniture
12 Leasing of Premises & Rental of Office Space
13 Mailing & delivery services, domestic & international
13 Other Ancillary Services
13–14 Printing-Publishing, Graphics Design and Layout Services
14 Transportation – Multi-modal – services
14 Training Services
PM Rev. 05 Annex D-5C – Page 1 June 2008

Code # GOODS
Audio-Visual Equipment
G0100 Art supplies
G0101 Audio Equipment – Sound systems
G0102 Exhibition display screens
G0103 Photographic cameras
G0104 Photographic film
G0105 Video cameras
G0106 Video Conferencing Systems ( also portable)
G0107 Video Projector, (VHS & Digital)
G0108 Video tapes (VHS & Digital)
G0109 Audio-Visual equipment n.e.c.
Building Maintenance and Supplies

G0200 Batteries
G0201 Bottled alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits)
G0202 Carbon monoxide detectors
G0203 Carpets and other floor coverings incl. installation
G0204 Cement
G0205 Chair mats, from nylon or rubber
G0206 Cleaning products/detergents
G0207 Cordage, rope, string
G0208 Diplomatic pouch bags, seals and crimpers
G0209 Doors, made from wood or other materials
G0210 Draperies, from textile and other materials
G0211 Fire Extinguishers
G0212 Flags, various sizes, incl. Miniatures
G0213 Floor mats, from nylon or rubber
G0214 Frames, for pictures and maps
G0215 Gabions
G0216 Gardening, Ornamental potted plants and flowers
G0217 Gardening, Peat moss – horticultural
G0218 Gardening, Plant and flower fertilizer/fungicides/insecticides
G0219 Glass cups and pitchers
G0220 Glues and epoxies
G0221 Hand trucks, trolleys and carts
G0222 Heaters
G0223 Industrial Gases & Refrigerants (oxygen, acetylene, freon, etc.)
G0224 Locker
G0225 Lumber, plywood and studs

G0226 Mirrors
G0227 Oils and lubricants
G0228 Paints and varnishes
G0229 Panel Boards made of gypsum and other materials
G0230 Parquet panels, wood floorings
G0231 Seals for diplomatic bags, lead type
G0232 Smoke Detectors
G0233 Soap, liquid and in bars
G0234 Tiles
G0235 Tools-hand, including tool kits
G0236 Upholstery materials, from textile and vinyl
G0237 Venetian blinds & mini-blinds
G0238 Wood mouldings
G0239 Plumbing supplies, n.e.c.
G0240 Textile fabric n.e.c.
G0241 Building and Maintenance Supplies, n.e.c.
G0242 Building maintenance chemicals, n.e.c.
Communications Equipment and Parts

G0300 Communication spare parts
G0301 Communications cabling systems
G0302 Digital multiplexers
G0303 Encryption machines and supplies
G0304 Fax machine
G0305 Inmarsat portable telephone satellite systems
G0306 Microwave systems
G0307 PABX telephone systems
G0308 Radio equipment – HF
G0309 Radio equipment – VHF/UHF and air band
G0310 Rural telephone links
G0311 Satellite control, test equipment and other misc. equipment
G0312 Satellite Systems
G0313 Specialized masts/antennas
G0314 Telephone systems
G0315 Communication Equipment & Parts, n.e.c.
Electrical Equipment and Supplies

G0400 Cable and wire, electrically insulated
G0401 Chargers/Inverters
G0402 Circuit breakers
G0403 Circuit-mini

G0404 Conductors
G0405 Control Boards
G0406 Distributors
G0407 Electrically insulated plastic ladders
G0408 Freezers
G0409 Fuses
G0410 Generators
G0411 Industrial batteries
G0412 Insulators
G0413 Lightning Arrestors
G0414 Microwave Oven
G0415 Motors-electric
G0416 Panel Boards
G0417 Power transformers
G0418 Power plants diesel/gasoline
G0419 Power supplies and distribution equipment
G0420 Refrigerators
G0421 Relays
G0422 Street lightning equipment
G0423 Switchgear
G0424 Transformers
G0425 Vacuum Cleaners
G0426 Voltage converters
G0427 Voltage regulators
G0428 Wind turbines
G0429 Electrical appliances, n.e.c.
G0430 Electrical equipment, n.e.c.
G0431 Electrical supplies, n.e.c.
Field Supplies
G0500 Airfield operation equipment
G0501 Beds and Bedding
G0502 Coffee Makers
G0503 Containers ISO 20/40 ft ( offices, fitted)
G0504 Containers ISO 20/40 ft ( standard, empty)
G0505 Containers ISO 20/40 ft( ablutions, fitted)
G0506 Containers ISO 20/40 ft( accommodation , fixed)
G0507 Containers ISO 20/40 ft( medical, fitted)
G0508 Containers ISO 20/40 ft( workshop, fitted)
G0509 Containers-refrigerated
G0510 Cots

G0511 Flashlights
G0512 Food Rations (MRE) beef-less
G0513 Food Rations (MRE) pork-less
G0514 Food Rations (MRE) vegetarian
G0515 Food Rations, (MRE) regular
G0516 Fuel/Water tanks (hard wall and flexible bladder)
G0517 Kettles
G0518 Kits-Tool
G0519 Maps and charts
G0520 Mess kits
G0521 Petroleum and petroleum products for field operations
G0522 Pipes and fittings
G0523 Prefabricated building (Hardwall, flat-pack)
G0524 Prefabricated building/Softwall (ablutions, fitted)
G0525 Prefabricated building/Softwall (medical, fitted)
G0526 Prefabricated building/Softwall (offices, fitted)
G0527 Prefabricated building/Softwall (workshop, fitted)
G0528 Prefabricated building/Softwall(accommodation, fitted)
G0529 Pumps – water
G0530 Pumps-centrifugal
G0531 Pumps-couplings
G0532 Sandbags
G0533 Sleeping Bags
G0534 Tents (4-Man)
G0535 Tents (Marquee Type)
G0536 Tents (Ridge Type)
G0537 Tubes and hoses
G0538 Tubular steel poles
G0539 Valves-water
G0540 Watch-Tower kit
G0541 Water dispensers
G0542 Water purification systems/plants
G0543 Water sample analysis chemicals
G0544 Water, potable/distilled bottled
G0545 Field Supplies, n.e.c.
IT – Computers. – Peripherals – consumables

G0600 CD-Rom & CDRW (internal-external)
G0601 CD-Rom/CDRW diskette supplies
G0602 Computer Server
G0603 Computer/Internet Routers and Switches

G0604 Floppy disks

G0605 Keyboard
G0606 Laptop/Notebook computers
G0607 Modem
G0608 Monitors
G0609 Mouse
G0610 Network Routers & ports
G0611 Parts and accessories (Hard disks-Video cards-others)
G0612 Personnel Computers (PCs)
G0613 Photocopiers
G0614 Printer Supplies (non-paper), ink cartridges, etc.
G0615 Printers – laserjet / inkjet / bubblejet
G0616 RAM Memory
G0617 Scanner
G0618 Server racks
G0619 Software programs
G0620 Specialized computer cable (USB, fibre-optic, network, etc.)
G0621 Tape/Disk Network backup systems
G0622 Toners for photocopiers-printers-fax
G0623 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
G0624 Wireless Local and Wide Area Network Systems
G0625 IT, Computer & Peripherals, n.e.c.
G0626 Magnetic-optical media, n.e.c.
Journals, Books, Magazines and Periodicals

G0700 Books
G0701 Journals
G0702 Newspapers, periodicals
G0703 Publications, n.e.c.
Machinery and equipment

G0800 Diesel engines
G0801 Steam engines
G0802 Water engines
G0803 Drilling equipment
G0804 Fuel management equipment
G0805 Laboratory equipment
G0806 Lifting and handling equipment (Warehouse use)
G0807 Purifying and filtering equipment
G0808 Solar energy equipment
G0809 Weighting equipment

G0810 Welding equipment

G0811 Machinery and Equipment, n.e.c.
Medical Supplies
G0900 Antimalarial drugs: paludrine, chloroquine, mefloquine, etc
G0901 Blood products and plasma substitutes
G0902 Clinical laboratory chemicals
G0903 CPR Training materials
G0904 Diagnostic kits
G0905 Disposable gloves, latex
G0906 Disposable gowns
G0907 Disposable stretcher sheets
G0908 Drugs & medicines
G0909 First aid kits
G0910 Glass pipettes, culture tubes, flasks, vials, etc.
G0911 Laboratory reagents
G0912 Oral rehydration kits
G0913 Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
G0914 Vaccines: Yellow fever, encephalitis, polio, hepatitis, etc.
G0915 Medical equipment, n.e.c.
G0916 Medical supplies, n.e.c.
Office Furniture
G1000 Bookcases, wood or metal
G1001 Chairs: executive, managerial, typist, visitor
G1002 Chairs: orthopaedic
G1003 Coat rack
G1004 Computer furniture, specific
G1005 Desks: executive, managerial, typist
G1006 Document carts
G1007 Exhibit/stand/display furniture
G1008 Lamp-desk
G1009 Modular workstations
G1010 Sofas
G1011 Tables: work or conference
G1012 Other furniture n.e.c.
Paper Products – Printing supplies – Office supplies

G1100 Cardboard boxes
G1101 Envelopes (messenger, brown, regular white, etc.)

G1102 Ink for offset printing

G1103 Labels: all sizes
G1104 Office Supplies: pens, pencils, rulers, staplers, tape, post-it notes, etc
G1105 Paper – hygienic (hand towels, toilet, facial tissues)
G1106 Paper covers (various sizes and weights)
G1107 Paper for printing (colour, laser, photocopier, photo quality)
G1108 Paper, continuous for computing
G1109 Paper, recycled – for printing
G1110 Paper: Thermal receipt rolls
G1111 Stamps-rubber
G1112 Stationary: envelopes, file folders, etc.
G1113 Supplies-library
G1114 Paper, other, n.e.c.
Security Equipment and supplies

G1200 Ammunitions and pistols
G1201 Barricade tape, printed
G1202 Barricade, angular iron pickets
G1203 Barricade, barbed wire, concertina wire
G1204 Barricade, corrugated galvanized iron sheets
G1205 Batons
G1206 Chemical sprays, defensive
G1207 Ear protection, ear muffs
G1208 Firearm cleaning kits
G1209 Gun belt & holsters
G1210 Handcuffs
G1211 Helmet – ballistic
G1212 Metal Detector (walk-thru)
G1213 Metal Detector, Baggage type
G1214 Optical equipment (binoculars/night vision)
G1215 Remote sensing equipment
G1216 Security and surveillance equipment
G1217 Security ID Card Badging Systems
G1218 Vest, fragmentation (Flak Jacket)
G1219 Vest, reflective
G1220 Vest, Soft body armour
G1221 Security equipment, n.e.c.
G1222 Bulletproof clothing, n.e.c.
Transportation Vehicles and parts

G1300 Aerial working vehicle

G1301 Airport baggage dollies

G1302 Airport baggage loader
G1303 Airport fire fighter
G1304 Airport ground power unit
G1305 Airport main deck loader
G1306 Airport mobile stairs
G1307 Airport pallet-container dolly
G1308 Airport tow motor
G1309 Ambulance (4x2 and 4x4)
G1310 Ambulance APC
G1311 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
G1312 Armoured Vehicle, 4x4 heavy patrol (mine protected/hardened)
G1313 Armoured Sedan
G1314 Backhoe loader
G1315 Bicycles
G1316 Bulldozer
G1317 Bus (Minibus 4x2, 4x4; 16–39 pax; over 40 pax)
G1318 Crane
G1319 Delivery van (4x2, 4x4)
G1320 Detainee van
G1321 Excavator
G1322 Forklift (all categories)
G1323 Forklift electric – light
G1324 Front end loader (tracked/wheeled)
G1325 Moped/scooter
G1326 Motorcycle
G1327 Road grader-wheeled
G1328 Road roller
G1329 Sedan (light/medium/heavy)
G1330 Snow vehicle
G1331 Spare Parts
G1332 Tractor
G1333 Trailer-cargo (heavy/medium/light)
G1334 Trailer-fuel (heavy/medium/light)
G1335 Trailer-specialized
G1336 Trailer-water (heavy/medium/light)
G1337 Truck-aviation fuel (heavy/medium/light)
G1338 Truck-cargo (heavy/medium/light)
G1339 Truck-cargo with crane (heavy/medium/light)
G1340 Truck-fire
G1341 Truck-fuel (heavy/medium/light)

G1342 Truck-mobile workshop

G1343 Truck-panel van
G1344 Truck-pls
G1345 Truck-recovery (heavy/medium/light)
G1346 Truck-recovery-vehicle carrier
G1347 Truck-refrigerator
G1348 Truck-sewage
G1349 Truck-specialized
G1350 Truck-tipper (heavy/medium/light)
G1351 Truck-Tractor
G1352 Truck-water (heavy/medium/light)
G1353 Tires
G1354 Vehicles, 4x4 general purpose
G1355 Vehicles, 4x4 tcv-patrol
G1356 Vehicles, 4x4 utility-pudc
G1357 Vehicles, 4x4 utility-pusc
G1358 Workshop Tools and Equipment
Uniforms, clothing
G1400 Berets and other headwear
G1401 Uniforms – for Medical, Security Officers, UN Tour Guides, others
G1402 Accoutrements: belt, neckties, gloves, insignia, badges, medals, etc.
G1403 Clothing, n.e.c.
SERVICES
Advertisements
S0100 Advertisement (philatelic magazines)
S0101 Advertisement (vacancy announcement and others)
Air Charter Services

S0200 Aircraft – Fixed Wing (Light Utility)
S0201 Aircraft – Fixed Wing (Medium Utility)
S0202 Aircraft – Fixed Wing (Medium Cargo)
S0203 Aircraft – Fixed Wing (Heavy Cargo)
S0204 Air Cargo Movers (Non-operators)
S0205 Aircraft – Fixed Wing (Liaison Jet)
S0206 Airline Operators
S0207 Helicopter – Light Utility
S0208 Helicopter – Medium to Heavy Utility
S0209 Air-Charter Services n.e.c.

Audio-visual services
S0300 Film and video production services
S0301 Radio broadcast production services
S0302 Film and video duplication services
S0303 Standard broadcast conversion (NTSC-PAL-SECAM-MESCAM)
S0304 Editing for audio-video-print services
S0305 Exhibits
S0306 Radio writers
S0307 Photographic services
S0308 Translation services
S0309 Audio-Visual services n.e.c.
Building construction, maintenance – repair – renovation

S0400 Architectural Design Services
S0401 Building repair and renovation services
S0402 Civil Engineering (Operate/ Maintain)
S0403 Civil Engineering (Build/Install/Repair)
S0404 Civil Engineering (Design)
S0405 Cleaning Services for Office premises
S0406 Construction services: carpentry, masonry, electrical circuits, etc.
S0407 Electrical Engineering (Operate/ Maintain)
S0408 Electrical Engineering (Build/Install/Repair)
S0409 Electrical Engineering (Design)
S0410 Gardening Services
S0411 HVAC services
S0412 Inspection (all types)
S0413 Maintenance contract (All types)
S0414 Plumbing services
S0415 Public Utility services: Electricity, Gas, Oil, Water
S0416 Supervision of equipment installation
S0417 Installation services, n.e.c.
Consulting Services
S0500 Business Analysts
S0501 Consultant – IT related only
S0502 Risk management consulting
S0503 Feasibility studies
S0504 Management Consulting (including office management)
S0505 Project management & evaluation
S0506 Economic research
S0507 Environmental research

S0508 Financial research

S0509 Non-conventional energy research
S0510 Social issues research
S0511 Solar energy research
S0512 Legal services
S0513 Remote sensing – site selection studies
S0514 Insurance needs evaluation
S0515 Consulting services n.e.c.
Communication Services
S0600 Global positioning services
S0601 Satellite communications services
S0602 Telephone services
S0603 Cable TV services
S0604 Internet ISP services
S0605 Web hosting services
S0606 Video-conferencing services
S0607 Communication services n.e.c.
IT/EDP Maintenance/repair, software design/support

S0700 EDP design, installation and repair services (hardware and software)
S0701 LAN/WAN maintenance and support
S0702 PC Hardware maintenance and support
S0703 PC Software maintenance and support
S0704 Database maintenance systems support
S0705 IT Consulting Services (program., systems analysis, web design, etc.)
S0706 IT Service Personnel
S0707 LAN/WAN/EDI based applications design and support
S0708 IT/EDP services n.e.c.
Leasing/Renting Office equipment – furniture

S0800 Leasing of Office Equipment (photocopiers, fax, printing eqpt., etc.)
S0801 Rental of furniture
S0802 Rental of Mailing postage meters
S0803 Rental or lease of building equipment
S0804 Rental/leasing of special purpose equipment n.e.c.
Leasing of Premises & Rental of Office Space

S0900 Leasing of Premises & Rental of Office Space
S0901 Rental of booths at trade shows
S0902 Rental- of conference centres

Mailing & delivery services, domestic & international

S1000 Mailing services – Bulk (local and international)
S1001 Mailing services – courier (local and international)
S1002 Fulfilment services – Handling/packaging/affixing labels, mailing
S1003 Delivery services for small packages, local
S1004 Other Mailing and Delivery Services n.e.c.
Other Ancillary Services

S1100 Banking/ Financial
S1101 Catering Services
S1102 Field Food supply contracts
S1103 Insurance Services
S1104 Laundry/dry-cleaning services
S1105 Records management/archiving/disposal
S1106 Removal of hazardous waste
S1107 Security services: protective services
S1108 Security services: demining, explosive detection
S1109 Security measures n.e.c.
S1110 Subscriptions to information services (D&B, Reuters, Bloomberg, etc.)
S1111 Travel agency services
S1112 Vehicle – operate/maintain
S1113 Vehicle disposal
S1114 Vehicle parking services
S1115 Vehicle Rental (International/regional chain)
S1116 Vehicle Rental (local only)
S1117 Warehouse Management (field)
Printing-Publishing, Graphics Design and Layout Services

S1200 Binding only (books, treaties)
S1201 Graphic design & layout services
S1202 Kits-GA
S1203 Kits-Press
S1204 Mailers
S1205 Paper reproduction (UN logo, envelopes w/logo & address, etc.)
S1206 Posters
S1207 Pouch tags
S1208 Printing of business cards, invitations, etc.
S1209 Printing (of envelopes, stationary, labels)
S1210 Printing (of paper bags)
S1211 Printing (of philatelic bulletin/annual collection folder)
S1212 Security Printing (postal stamps)

S1213 Security Printing (cheques)

S1214 Printing, General
S1215 Stamp designing
S1216 Typesetting
S1217 Printing services, n.e.c.
Transportation – Multi-modal – services

S1300 Freight Forwarding (all modes – f or Bulk Cargo use Air Cargo above)
S1301 Shipping (ship owners and operators only)
S1302 Airfield Operation Services
Training Services
S1400 Communications skills training
S1401 Computer skills training
S1402 Environmental issues training
S1403 Management issues training
S1405 Procurement training
S1404 Radio writer/ production training
S1406 Seminars-business training
S1407 Telecommunication training
S1408 Web design training
S1409 Training, n.e.c.

Annex D-6A: Short Form Specialist Report (Vendor Performance Evaluation)
Progress Evaluation
UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES Final Evaluation
SHORT FORM SPECIALIST REPORT (SSR)

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, NOT FOR RELEASE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED NATIONS
(For use in evaluating performance of specialists such as architects, consultants, etc.)
REPORT DATE: (d/m/y)
SPECIALIST’S NAME:
P.O. NO./CONTRACT NO.: CONTRACT PERIOD:

CONTRACT TITLE AND
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
UN RECEIVING OFFICER AND OFFICE:
Where appropriate, attach a supplementary sheet, related documentation or correspondence giving details.
A. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE Yes No

1. Were documents required to be prepared by the specialist complete, understandable and in accordance with the
requirements of the contract?
2. Did the specialist’s final recommendation/report/design/etc. meet the requirements of the contract?
3. Were the contractual phases, if any, completed on time?
4. Unless the budget was exceeded at UN’s direction, was the project kept within the contracted budget?
5. If the specialist’s work included supervision of a separate contractor or sub-contractor, was the specialist
successful in controlling cost/quality of the latter in accordance with the contract?
6. Were problems resolved quickly, and in accordance with the contract?

7. Was the supervised work, if any, completed on time? Did the UN have to provide additional resources?
8. Would you use the specialist again? If not, attach an explanation.

Comments by the Requisitioning Office, if different from those of the UN Receiving Officer:
Name and signature of the evaluating official Date
B. PROCUREMENT DIVISION ACTION

Reviewed by PD Officer:
Name Signature Date
Comments/action, if any:
Noted by PD Section Chief:

Name Signature Date
If required due to unsatisfactory performance, date of review by Supplier Review Committee:
Action taken:
Chief, Procurement Division: Date

Specialist records updated
by Supplier Roster Officer:
Name Signature Date

Annex D-6B: Supplier Performance Report (Vendor Performance Evaluation)
Progress Evaluation
SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE REPORT

(For use in evaluating performance of suppliers supplying goods, materials or equipment and not contracted services)
SPECIALIST’S NAME:

CONTRACT TITLE AND
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

1. Was delivery made in accordance with the contract?
2. Did the supplier supply in conformity with specifications?
3. Were shipping and related documents in conformity with the contract?

4. Has the supplier performed in accordance with any post-delivery service or support arrangements or warranty
provisions incorporated in the contract?
5. Was the supplier responsive to queries during supply period?
6. Would you use the specialist again? If not, attach an explanation.
Name and signature Date
B. PROCUREMENT DIVISION ACTION

Name Signature Date
Comments, action, if any:
Noted by PD Section Chief:

Name Signature Date
Action taken:

Name Signature Date

Annex D-6C: Contractor Performance Report (Vendor Performance Evaluation)
Progress Evaluation
CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE REPORT

For use in evaluating performance of prime contractors who signed the United Nations contracts and have a legal contractual
relationship with the United Nations. (For specialists such as architects, consultants, etc., use SSR PD.1 (10-00))
CONTRACTOR’S NAME:

CONTRACT TITLE AND
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

1. Was the service completed according to the schedule contained in the contract?
2. Did the contractor and its sub-contractors, if any, provide a sufficient work force to undertake contracted work at
all times?
3. Were problems resolved quickly and in accordance with the contract?
4. Did all material and equipment arrive on time? If not, please provide details.
5. If changes in scope/schedule were required by the UN, were they handled by the contractor to avoid or minimize
delays?
6. Was the contractor’s field representative responsible in accordance with the contract?
B. ADHERENCE TO SCOPE OF WORK, SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, ETC. Yes No

1. Were the scope of work, specifications, drawings, etc., complied with?
2. Did substitutions of personnel, material and/or equipment create any problems? If yes, please provide details.
3. Did the contractor maintain records, print-outs, or drawings, etc., as required under the contract?
4. On completion of contract, did the contractor submit all required records, print-outs, drawings, etc.?
C. QUALITY OF WORK AND MATERIAL Yes No

1. Were the personnel used by the contractor and sub-contractors adequately qualified in accordance with the
contract, to ensure quality of work? If no, please provide details.
2. Did materials used meet all specifications?

3. Did field tests of results of the work, if any, yield satisfactory results in accordance with the contract?
4 Were operational tests made of all tangible work product before being released to the UN, as required under the
contract?
6. Were all manuals and operating procedures delivered to the UN in accordance with the contract?
7. Were discrepancies, omissions or poor workmanship, if any, corrected promptly, satisfactorily, and in accordance
with the contract?

Annex D-6C: Contractor Performance Report (Vendor Performance Evaluation)
D. GENERAL Yes No
1. Would you use the contractor again? If not, attach an explanation.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITY/ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (where applicable) Yes No

1. Did the contractor submit for review all sub-contractors, materials and equipment in accordance with the
contract?
2 Did the contractor submit requests for passes for all sub-contractors and vehicles in ample time for the UN Project
Manager to process the request with UN Security in accordance with the contract?
3. Was the contractor present when all sub-contractors were obtaining their passes and did the contractor
adequately inform all sub-contractors of the security conditions and requirements in accordance with the contract?
4. If required under the contract, were all workers wearing uniforms and/or identification cards?
5. Did the contractor give the United Nations the contractually required number of hours or days notice of all
changes in personnel and/or working hours?
6. Did the contractor keep his equipment and material in designated areas?
COMMENTS, IF ANY:
UN Project Manager:
Name and Signature Date
Name and signature of the evaluating official Date
E. PROCUREMENT DIVISION ACTION

Name Signature Date
Comments, action, if any:
Noted by PD Section Officer:

Name Signature Date
Action taken:

Name Signature Date

Annex D-6D: Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Air Charter and Airfreight Services

FOR SHORT-TERM AIR CHARTER AND AIRFREIGHT SERVICES
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, NOT FOR RELEASE OUTSIDE THE UNITED NATIONS
Report Date: Mission:
RSQN No:
PO No: Contract No:

Air Operator
Contractor: (if other than Contractor):
Aircraft Type: Registration No:

Date of
Flight(s): Unit / Cargo Moved:
1. Was the aircraft on time? Yes No

2. Did the aircraft carry the required number of passengers and baggage (if applicable) and/or cargo? Yes No
3. Did the Contractor obtain all required overflight and landing clearances? Yes No
4. Was UN assistance required? If yes, please explain: Yes No
5. Were Agents provided at origin and destination? Yes No
6. What is the overall assessment?
Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor Unacceptable
Comments, if any:
Unit Desk Officer (Requisitioner):
Name Signature Date
Unit Chief:
Name Signature Date

7. Additional Comments, if any:
PM Rev. 05 Annex D-6D – Page 1 June 2008

Annex D-6D: Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Air Charter and Airfreight Services
PROCUREMENT DIVISION ACTION
Name Signature Date
8. Comments, action, if any:
Noted by PD Section Chief
Name Signature Date
9. If required, due to unsatisfactory performance, the Supplier Review Committee reviewed the Contractor’s records on
(date)
(Name) Signature Date

Chief, Procurement Division
and, if unsatisfactory performance is confirmed by SRC, the Contractor’s records were updated on
(date)
(Name) Signature Date

Supplier Roster Officer
PM Rev. 05 Annex D-6D – Page 2 June 2008

Annex D-6E: Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Sea Transport Services

FOR SHORT-TERM SEA TRANSPORT SERVICES
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, NOT FOR RELEASE OUTSIDE THE UNITED NATIONS
Report Date: Mission:

RSQN No: PO No:
RFP No: Contractor:
Ship Type: Ship Name:
Date of Movement: Unit Being Moved:
Movement From: Movement To:
1. Was the Ship on time? Yes

2. Did the Ship carry the required Quantity of Cargo? Yes
3. Did the Contractor load, stow and unload the cargo safely? Yes
4. Was UN assistance required? If yes, Explain: Yes
5. Was a Port Captain provided at origin and destination? Yes
6. Were Agents provided at origin and destination? Yes
7. What is the overall assessment?
Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor Unacceptable
Comments, if any:
Unit Desk Officer (Requisitioner): Date:
Unit Chief: Date:
8. Additional Comments, if any:
PM Rev. 05 Annex D-6E – Page 1 June 2008

Annex D-6E: Contractor Performance Report for Short-Term Sea Transport Services
PROCUREMENT DIVISION ACTION
Reviewed by PD Officer: ______________________ _________________________ ________________

Name Signature Date
9. Comments, action, if any:
Noted by PD Section Chief: _______________________ _______________________ _______________

Name Signature Date
10. If required, due to unsatisfactory performance, the Supplier Review Committee reviewed the Contractor’s records
on
(date) ________________
____________________________ ________________
Chief, Procurement Division Date
and, if unsatisfactory performance is confirmed by SRC, the Contractor’s records were updated on
(date) ____________
By (Supplier Roster Officer) Name: ______________________ Signature ____________________
PM Rev. 05 Annex D-6E – Page 2 June 2008

Annex D-7A: Request for Acquisition Plan

TO: Distribution List: DATE:

A REF:
THROUGH:
S/C DE:
FROM:
Procurement Division
SUBJECT: Procurement Planning
1. In its resolution A/RES/52/226, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General

to ensure that all departments and offices at Headquarters and in the field develop, in
cooperation with the Procurement Division, annual procurement plans, which are to be made
publicly available. Following this resolution, the Procurement Division has been in contact
with your office on an annual basis to request your annual procurement plan.
2. Projection of requirements received from offices and departments has substantially

aided the Procurement Division to plan its procurement activities and achieve timely and cost-
effective acquisition of goods and services. It also allows the Procurement Division to
maximize commonality in requirements and to place the procurement plan in the public
domain with a view to generating maximum interest among potential suppliers to participate in
procurement opportunities available in the Organization.
3. Accordingly, the Procurement Division would like to request your anticipated

procurement requirements for the year [insert year] and to provide your response in the form
attached not later than [insert date]. In order to facilitate compilation of data received from
individual offices, it would be appreciated if you could follow the nomenclature of goods and
services shown in the list attached to the highest extent possible. Please indicate goods and
services with an estimated value greater than US$30,000 for each category of goods and
services required. In other words, you do not need to include items with a unit price of less
than US$30,000 unless you require multiple units of such items exceeding US$30,000 in total.
4. Should you require a soft copy of the form, please contact [insert Name].
5. Your attention and cooperation is highly appreciated.

Annex D-7B: Acquisition Plan Form
Procurement Requirements for 2008–2009 ($30,000 & above)
Mission:
Type of Goods Quantity/Term
Description of Goods or Services Value (2) Delivery (3)
or Services (1)
Remarks
1. Please indicate an estimated quantity (number of unit) for goods and an estimated term (number of month) for
services.
2. Please indicate an estimated value in US dollars.
3. Please indicate an expected quarter when you require goods to be delivered or services to commence.

Annex D-8A: Sample Requisition
PM Rev. 05
UNITED NATIONS Requisition for Goods
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REQUISITION NUMBER: RQSNXXXXX AMENDMENT NUMBER: 0 TOTAL REQUISITION AMOUNT: XX,XXX.00
REQUISITION DATE: 29/07/2003 REQUESTED BY: <Requisitioner>, 3-XXXX, <Department/Office>

REQUIRED BY DATE: 30/09/2003
DESCRIPTION: Computer Equipment
APPROVED BY: <Approving Officer>

APPROVED DATE: 11/09/2003
DELIVER TO: <Requisitioner> DELIVERY ADDRESS: United Nations

DELIVER DATE: 30/09/2003 Two United Nations Plaza, <Office>
New York NY
Annex D-8A – Page 1
10017
SUPPLIER:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REQ BAC PROP
ITEM ORG SER NUM CLASS ITEM CODE ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UOM UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1 XXXX XXXXXX NP 452110 Personal computers (PC), Compaq EVO D510 as per 9 EACH X,XXX.000 X,XXX.00
system contract RFPG-147
June 2008
Annex D-8B: Sample Requisition for DESA Projects
UNITED NATIONS PROJECT REQUISITION Field Req. No.
FOR EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES / PUBLICATIONS

NATIONS UNIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Date:
NOTE: All purchases shipped surface unless request for air shipment justified under SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
SHIP TO UN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
FOR USE BY UN HEADQUARTERS
PROJECT TITLE P/E Doc. ID No.
FOR
SYMBOL NO.
BAC No.
STREET ADDRESS
CITY AND COUNTRY
REQUESTING CLEARED (PFS/DESA)

OFFICER
CLEARED EAO ROOM NO. EXT. DATE SUBSTANTIVE OFFICER ROOM NO. EXT. DATE
(DESA)
CERTIFYING OFFICER DATE DATE
CERTIFIED
PRECERTIFICATION
(PD/DM)
FOR LOCAL PROCUREMENT
FOR HQ’S PROCUREMENT (See #6 instruction) OBMO No.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
TARGET DATE:
EST. COST
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION, SPECIFICATIONS, CATALOGUE NO. IN U.S. DOLLARS

Annex D-8B: Sample Requisition for DESA Projects
Instructions for Completing Project Requisitions
1. The requisition should be completed by the requesting office to the extent possible and submitted to DESA for action.
2. Requisitions must be serially numbered by the requesting office starting with the year (01/1, 01/2, etc.) in the space
marked “Field Req. No.”
3. Requisitions should be submitted only for those items for which funds have been made available in approved budget
documents.
4. All shipments are forwarded in care of the UNDP Resident Representative. To expedite correct delivery, complete the
project title, project symbol number and ensure that the full mailing address is indicated.
5. Shipments are normally made via surface transportation. Urgently required items may be shipped airfreight but only if
detailed justifications are provided under Special Instructions.
6. Indicate by check mark Headquarters or Local procurement. Local purchase may be authorized only if it is found to be
in the best interest of the Organization and if based upon competitive prices as determined by the Contracts and
Procurement Division. Please include justification for local purchase and attach proforma invoices to obtain prior
financial authorization in the form of a Miscellaneous Obligating Document. Local purchase of vehicles or other major
items of equipment can be authorized only if the item is immediately available from stock locally, for payment in local
currency, and free of taxes and duties.
7. Indicate under Special Instructions if special packing, multiple invoices, bills of lading or shipping documents are
required. Also include a realistic and specific target date showing month and year. Do not indicate “immediate” or “as
soon as possible”.
8. The project requisition is used for computer input date and the list of equipment for a project is derived directly from
this form. Please number each item in sequence. Quantities should be numerical and refer to units, i.e. 1 each, 2 doz., 6
sets, 5 tons, 3 ounces, etc. Due to space limitations, only forty letters and spaces can be reproduced on the machine
listing of equipment under description. Please identify the equipment briefly, indicating that part of the description
which is to appear on the machine listing in capital letters, followed by detailed specifications to permit proper
procurement. For example LANDROVER (followed by detailed specifications), DRILL RIG COMPLETED (followed
by all necessary specifications), CHEMICALS (followed by list) or CAMPING EQUIPMENT (followed by a list of
expendable equipment).
9. The detailed specifications should include, as appropriate, range and accuracy tolerance of instruments, colour finish,
style, metric or linear scale, portable or fixed installation, battery or electrical power, voltage and cycle requirements.
For vehicles, include left or right hand drive, kilometres or miles, two or four wheel drive and any modifications or
optional equipment required. Where possible you may include brand names and catalogue numbers but only as a guide
to procurement. Please note that all items costing over $25,000 are submitted for competitive bidding unless
proprietary purchases (specific brand names) are justified in detail. (After-sales service, compatibility, vendor
representation, repairs and availability of spare parts are factors to be considered when specific brand names are
required.)
10. To facilitate procurement and to the extent that it is possible, a separate requisition should be issued for items to be
purchased from a single supplier. Separate requisitions should also be used for expendable and non-expendable items
even when procurement is expected to be made from the same source.
11. The estimate cost must be included and should always be shown in US dollar equivalent when another currency is
expected to be used. Do not include the cost of freight in the estimated cost.
12. Requisitions for publications must include the author’s full name, title, number of volumes, publisher, place and year
of publications and estimated cost.
13. Specialized Agency publications must be ordered by the Field directly from the Agency Headquarters

Annex D-9: United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Goods
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF GOODS
1. LEGAL STATUS OF THE PARTIES: The United Nations and the Contractor shall also each be referred to as
a “Party” hereunder, and:
1.1 Pursuant, inter alia, to the Charter of the United Nations and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities
of the United Nations, the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs, has full juridical personality and
enjoys such privileges and immunities as are necessary for the independent fulfilment of its purposes.
1.2 The Contractor shall have the legal status of an independent contractor vis-à-vis the United Nations, and nothing
contained in or relating to the Contract shall be construed as establishing or creating between the Parties the
relationship of employer and employee or of principal and agent. The officials, representatives, employees, or
subcontractors of each of the Parties shall not be considered in any respect as being the employees or agents of
the other Party, and each Party shall be solely responsible for all claims arising out of or relating to its
engagement of such persons or entities.
2. SOURCE OF INSTRUCTIONS: The Contractor shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any authority external
to the United Nations in connection with the performance of its obligations under the Contract. Should any authority
external to the United Nations seek to impose any instructions concerning or restrictions on the Contractor’s performance
under the Contract, the Contractor shall promptly notify the United Nations and provide all reasonable assistance
required by the United Nations. The Contractor shall not take any action in respect of the performance of its obligations
under the Contract that may adversely affect the interests of the United Nations, and the Contractor shall perform its
obligations under the Contract with the fullest regard to the interests of the United Nations.
3. ASSIGNMENT:
3.1 Except as provided in Article 3.2, below, the Contractor may not assign, transfer, pledge or make any other
disposition of the Contract, of any part of the Contract, or of any of the rights, claims or obligations under the
Contract except with the prior written authorization of the UN. Any such unauthorized assignment, transfer,
pledge or other disposition, or any attempt to do so, shall not be binding on the United Nations. Except as
permitted with respect to any approved subcontractors, the Contractor shall not delegate any of its obligations
under this Contract, except with the prior written consent of the UN. Any such unauthorized delegation, or
attempt to do so, shall not be binding on the United Nations.
3.2 The Contractor may assign or otherwise transfer the Contract to the surviving entity resulting from
a reorganization of the Contractor’s operations, provided that:
3.2.1 such reorganization is not the result of any bankruptcy, receivership or other similar proceedings;
and,
3.2.2 such reorganization arises from a sale, merger, or acquisition of all or substantially all of the
Contractor’s assets or ownership interests; and,
3.2.3 the Contractor promptly notifies the United Nations about such assignment or transfer at the earliest
opportunity; and,
3.2.4 the assignee or transferee agrees in writing to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the
Contract, and such writing is promptly provided to the United Nations following the assignment or
transfer.
CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF GOODS REV.: JAN. 2008

4. SUBCONTRACTING: In the event that the Contractor requires the services of subcontractors to perform any
obligations under the Contract, the Contractor shall obtain the prior written approval of the United Nations. The United
Nations shall be entitled, in its sole discretion, to review the qualifications of any subcontractors and to reject any
proposed subcontractor that the United Nations reasonably considers is not qualified to perform obligations under the
Contract. The United Nations shall have the right to require any subcontractor’s removal from United Nations premises
without having to give any justification therefore. Any such rejection or request for removal shall not, in and of itself,
entitle the Contractor to claim any delays in the performance, or to assert any excuses for the non-performance, of any of
its obligations under the Contract, and the Contractor shall be solely responsible for all services and obligations
performed by its subcontractors. The terms of any subcontract shall be subject to, and shall be construed in a manner that
is fully in accordance with, all of the terms and conditions of the Contract.
5. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT: The Contractor warrants that its has not and shall not offer any direct or indirect
benefit arising from or related to the performance of the Contract or the award thereof to any representative, official,
employee, or other agent of the United Nations. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any breach of this
provision is a breach of an essential term of the Contract.
6. PURCHASE OF GOODS: To the extent that the Contract involves any purchase of goods, whether in whole or in part,
and unless specifically stated otherwise in the Contract, the following conditions shall apply to any purchases of goods
under the Contract:
6.1 DELIVERY OF GOODS: The Contractor shall hand over or make available the goods, and the United
Nations shall receive the goods, at the place for the delivery of the goods and within the time for delivery of the
goods specified in the Contract. The Contractor shall provide to the United Nations such shipment
documentation (including, without limitation, bills of lading, airway bills, and commercial invoices) as are
specified in the Contract or, otherwise, as are customarily utilized in the trade. All manuals, instructions,
displays and any other information relevant to the goods shall be in the English language unless otherwise
specified in the Contract. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract (including, but not limited to, in any
“INCOTERM” or similar trade term), the entire risk of loss, damage to, or destruction of the goods shall be
borne exclusively by the Contractor until physical delivery of the goods to the United Nations in accordance
with the terms of the Contract. Delivery of the goods shall not be deemed in itself as constituting acceptance of
the goods by the United Nations.
6.2 INSPECTION OF THE GOODS: If the Contract provides that the goods may be inspected prior to delivery,
the Contractor shall notify the United Nations when the goods are ready for pre-delivery inspection.
Notwithstanding any pre-delivery inspection, the United Nations or its designated inspection agents may also
inspect the goods upon delivery in order to confirm that the goods conform to applicable specifications or other
requirements of the Contract. All reasonable facilities and assistance, including, but not limited to, access to
drawings and production data, shall be furnished to the United Nations or its designated inspection agents at no
charge therefore. Neither the carrying out of any inspections of the goods nor any failure to undertake any such
inspections shall relieve the Contractor of any of its warranties or the performance of any obligations under the
Contract.
6.3 PACKAGING OF THE GOODS: The Contractor shall package the goods for delivery in accordance with the
highest standards of export packaging for the type and quantities and modes of transport of the goods. The
goods shall be packed and marked in a proper manner in accordance with the instructions stipulated in the
Contract or, otherwise, as customarily done in the trade, and in accordance with any requirements imposed by
applicable law or by the transporters and manufacturers of the goods. The packing, in particular, shall mark the
Contract or Purchase Order number and any other identification information provided by the United Nations as
well as such other information as is necessary for the correct handling and safe delivery of the goods. Unless
otherwise specified in the Contract, the Contractor shall have no right to any return of the packing materials.
6.4 TRANSPORTATION & FREIGHT: Unless otherwise specified in the Contract (including, but not limited to,
in any “INCOTERM” or similar trade term), the Contractor shall be solely liable for making all transport
arrangements and for payment of freight and insurance costs for the shipment and delivery of the goods in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the United Nations receives
all necessary transport documents in a timely manner so as to enable the United Nations to take delivery of the
goods in accordance with the requirements of the Contract.
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6.5 WARRANTIES: Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, in addition to and without limiting any other
warranties, remedies or rights of the United Nations stated in or arising under the Contract, the Contractor
warrants and represents that:
6.5.1 The goods, including all packaging and packing thereof, conform to the specifications of the
Contract, are fit for the purposes for which such goods are ordinarily used and for any purposes
expressly made known in writing in the Contract, and shall be of even quality, free from faults and
defects in design, material, manufacturer and workmanship;
6.5.2 If the Contractor is not the original manufacturer of the goods, the Contractor shall provide the
United Nations with the benefit of all manufacturers’ warranties in addition to any other warranties
required to be provided under the Contract;
6.5.3 The goods are of the quality, quantity and description required by the Contract, including when
subjected to conditions prevailing in the place of final destination;
6.5.4 The goods are free from any right of claim by any third-party, including claims of infringement of
any intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, patents, copyright and trade secrets;
6.5.5 The goods are new and unused;
6.5.6 All warranties will remain fully valid following any delivery of the goods and for a period of not less
than one (1) year following acceptance of the goods by the United Nations in accordance with the
Contract;
6.5.7 During any period in which the Contractor’s warranties are effective, upon notice by the United
Nations that the goods do not conform to the requirements of the Contract, the Contractor shall
promptly and at its own expense correct such non-conformities or, in case of its inability to do so,
replace the defective goods with goods of the same or better quality or, at its own cost, remove the
defective goods and fully reimburse the United Nations for the purchase price paid for the defective
goods; and,
6.5.8 The Contractor shall remain responsive to the needs of the United Nations for any services that may
be required in connection with any of the Contractor’s warranties under the Contract.
6.6 ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS: Under no circumstances shall the United Nations be required to accept any
goods that do not conform to the specifications or requirements of the Contract. The United Nations may
condition its acceptance of the goods upon the successful completion of acceptance tests as may be specified in
the Contract or otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties. In no case shall the United Nations be obligated to
accept any goods unless and until the United Nations has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods
following delivery. If the Contract specifies that the United Nations shall provide a written acceptance of the
goods, the goods shall not be deemed accepted unless and until the United Nations in fact provides such written
acceptance. In no case shall payment by the United Nations in and of itself constitute acceptance of the goods.
6.7 REJECTION OF GOODS: Notwithstanding any other rights of, or remedies available to the United Nations
under the Contract, in case any of the goods are defective or otherwise do not conform to the specifications or
other requirements of the Contract, the United Nations, at its sole option, may reject or refuse to accept the
goods, and within thirty (30) days following receipt of notice from the United Nations of such rejection or
refusal to accept the goods, the Contractor shall, in sole option of the United Nations:
6.7.1 provide a full refund upon return of the goods, or a partial refund upon a return of a portion of the
goods, by the United Nations; or,
6.7.2 repair the goods in a manner that would enable the goods to conform to the specifications or other
requirements of the Contract; or,
6.7.3 replace the goods with goods of equal or better quality; and,
6.7.4 pay all costs relating to the repair or return of the defective goods as well as the costs relating to the
storage of any such defective goods and for the delivery of any replacement goods to the United
Nations.
6.8 In the event that the United Nations elects to return any of the goods for the reasons specified in Article 6.7,
above, the United Nations may procure the goods from another source. In addition to any other rights or
remedies available to the United Nations under the Contract, including, but not limited to, the right to terminate
the Contract, the Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost beyond the balance of the Contract price
resulting from any such procurement, including, inter alia, the costs of engaging in such procurement, and the
United Nations shall be entitled to compensation from the Contractor for any reasonable expenses incurred for
preserving and storing the goods for the Contractor’s account.
6.9 TITLE: The Contractor warrants and represents that the goods delivered under the Contract are unencumbered
by any third party’s title or other property rights, including, but not limited to, any liens or security interests.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in the Contract, title in and to the goods shall pass from the Contractor to
the United Nations upon delivery of the goods and their acceptance by the United Nations in accordance with
the requirements of the Contract.
6.10 EXPORT LICENSING: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any export license required with
respect to the goods, products, or technologies, including software, sold, delivered, licensed or otherwise
provided to the United Nations under the Contract. The Contractor shall procure any such export license in an
expeditious manner. Subject to and without any waiver of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations,
the United Nations shall lend the Contractor all reasonable assistance required for obtaining any such export
license. Should any Governmental entity refuse, delay or hinder the Contractor’s ability to obtain any such
export license, the Contractor shall promptly consult with the United Nations to enable the United Nations to
take appropriate measures to resolve the matter.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
7.1 The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold and save harmless, the United Nations, and its officials,
agents and employees, from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind
or nature brought by any third party against the United Nations, including, but not limited to, all litigation costs
and expenses, attorney’s fees, settlement payments and damages, based on, arising from, or relating to:
7.1.1 allegations or claims that the possession of or use by the United Nations of any patented device, any
copyrighted material, or any other goods, property or services provided or licensed to the United
Nations under the terms of the Contract, in whole or in part, separately or in a combination
contemplated by the Contractor’s published specifications therefore, or otherwise specifically
approved by the Contractor, constitutes an infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, or other
intellectual property right of any third party; or,
7.1.2 any acts or omissions of the Contractor, or of any subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by them in the performance of the Contract, which give rise to legal liability to anyone not
a party to the Contract, including, without limitation, claims and liability in the nature of a claim for
workers’ compensation.
7.2 The indemnity set forth in Article 7.1.1, above, shall not apply to:
7.2.1 A claim of infringement resulting from the Contractor’s compliance with specific written instructions
by the United Nations directing a change in the specifications for the goods, property, materials,
equipment or supplies to be or used, or directing a manner of performance of the Contract or
requiring the use of specifications not normally used by the Contractor; or
7.2.2 A claim of infringement resulting from additions to or changes in any goods, property, materials
equipment, supplies or any components thereof furnished under the Contract if the United Nations or
another party acting under the direction of the United Nations made such changes.
7.3 In addition to the indemnity obligations set forth in this Article 7, the Contractor shall be obligated, at its sole
expense, to defend the United Nations and its officials, agents and employees, pursuant to this Article 7,
regardless of whether the suits, proceedings, claims and demands in question actually give rise to or otherwise
result in any loss or liability.
7.4 The United Nations shall advise the Contractor about any such suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses or
liability within a reasonable period of time after having received actual notice thereof. The Contractor shall
have sole control of the defence of any such suit, proceeding, claim or demand and of all negotiations in
connection with the settlement or compromise thereof, except with respect to the assertion or defence of the
privileges and immunities of the United Nations or any matter relating thereto, for which only the United
Nations itself is authorized to assert and maintain. The United Nations shall have the right, at its own expense,
to be represented in any such suit, proceeding, claim or demand by independent counsel of its own choosing.
7.5 In the event the use by the United Nations of any goods, property or services provided or licensed to the United
Nations by the Contractor, in whole or in part, in any suit or proceeding, is for any reason enjoined, temporarily
or permanently, or is found to infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right, or in
the event of a settlement, is enjoined, limited or otherwise interfered with, then the Contractor, at its sole cost
and expense, shall, promptly, either:
7.5.1 procure for the United Nations the unrestricted right to continue using such goods or services
provided to the United Nations;
7.5.2 replace or modify the goods or services provided to the United Nations, or part thereof, with the
equivalent or better goods or services, or part thereof, that is non-infringing; or,
7.5.3 refund to the United Nations the full price paid by the United Nations for the right to have or use
such goods, property or services, or part thereof.
8. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY:
8.1 The Contractor shall pay the United Nations promptly for all loss, destruction, or damage to the property of the
United Nations caused by the Contractor’s personnel or by any of its subcontractors or anyone else directly or
indirectly employed by the Contractor or any of its subcontractors in the performance of the Contract.
8.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract, prior to commencement of performance of any other obligations
under the Contract, and subject to any limits set forth in the Contract, the Contractor shall take out and shall
maintain for the entire term of the Contract, for any extension thereof, and for a period following any
termination of the Contract reasonably adequate to deal with losses:
8.2.1 insurance against all risks in respect of its property and any equipment used for the performance of
the Contract;
8.2.2 workers’ compensation insurance, or its equivalent, or employer’s liability insurance, or its
equivalent, with respect to the Contractor’s personnel sufficient to cover all claims for injury, death
and disability, or any other benefits required to be paid by law, in connection with the performance
of the Contract;
8.2.3 liability insurance in an adequate amount to cover all claims, including, but not limited to, claims for
death and bodily injury, products and completed operations liability, loss of or damage to property,
and personal and advertising injury, arising from or in connection with the Contractor’s performance
under the Contract, including, but not limited to, liability arising out of or in connection with the acts
or omissions of the Contractor, its personnel, agents, or invitees, or the use, during the performance
of the Contract, of any vehicles, boats, airplanes or other transportation vehicles and equipment,
whether or not owned by the Contractor; and,
8.2.4 such other insurance as may be agreed upon in writing between the United Nations and the
Contractor.
8.3 The Contractor’s liability policies shall also cover subcontractors and all defence costs and shall contain
a standard “cross liability” clause.
8.4 The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the United Nations accepts no responsibility for providing life,
health, accident, travel or any other insurance coverage which may be necessary or desirable in respect of any
personnel performing services for the Contractor in connection with the Contract.
8.5 Except for the workers’ compensation insurance or any self-insurance program maintained by the Contractor
and approved by the United Nations, in its sole discretion, for purposes of fulfilling the Contractor’s
requirements for providing insurance under the Contract, the insurance policies required under the Contract
shall:
8.5.1 name the United Nations as an additional insured under the liability policies, including, if required,
as a separate endorsement under the policy;
8.5.2 include a waiver of subrogation of the Contractor’s insurance carrier’s rights against the United
Nations;
8.5.3 provide that the United Nations shall receive written notice from the Contractor’s insurance carrier
not less than thirty (30) days prior to any cancellation or material change of coverage; and,
8.5.4 include a provision for response on a primary and non-contributing basis with respect to any other
insurance that may be available to the United Nations.
8.6 The Contractor shall be responsible to fund all amounts within any policy deductible or retention.
8.7 Except for any self-insurance program maintained by the Contractor and approved by the United Nations for
purposes of fulfilling the Contractor’s requirements for maintaining insurance under the Contract, the
Contractor shall maintain the insurance taken out under the Contract with reputable insurers that are in good
financial standing and that are acceptable to the United Nations. Prior to the commencement of any obligations
under the Contract, the Contractor shall provide the United Nations with evidence, in the form of certificate of
insurance or such other form as the United Nations may reasonably require, that demonstrates that the
Contractor has taken out insurance in accordance with the requirements of the Contract. The United Nations
reserves the right, upon written notice to the Contractor, to obtain copies of any insurance policies or insurance
program descriptions required to be maintained by the Contractor under the Contract. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Article 8.5.3, above, the Contractor shall promptly notify the United Nations concerning any
cancellation or material change of insurance coverage required under the Contract.
8.8 The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that neither the requirement for taking out and maintaining insurance
as set forth in the Contract nor the amount of any such insurance, including, but not limited to, any deductible or
retention relating thereto, shall in any way be construed as limiting the Contractor’s liability arising under or
relating to the Contract.
9. ENCUMBRANCES AND LIENS: The Contractor shall not cause or permit any lien, attachment or other encumbrance
by any person to be placed on file or to remain on file in any public office or on file with the United Nations against any
monies due to the Contractor or that may become due for any work done or against any goods supplied or materials
furnished under the Contract, or by reason of any other claim or demand against the Contractor or the United Nations.
10. EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY THE UNITED NATIONS TO THE CONTRACTOR: Title to any equipment and
supplies that may be furnished by the United Nations to the Contractor for the performance of any obligations under the
Contract shall rest with the United Nations, and any such equipment shall be returned to the United Nations at the
conclusion of the Contract or when no longer needed by the Contractor. Such equipment, when returned to the United
Nations, shall be in the same condition as when delivered to the Contractor, subject to normal wear and tear, and the
Contractor shall be liable to compensate the United Nations for the actual costs of any loss of, damage to, or degradation
of the equipment that is beyond normal wear and tear.
11. COPYRIGHT, PATENTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS:
11.1 Except as is otherwise expressly provided in writing in the Contract, the United Nations shall be entitled to all
intellectual property and other proprietary rights including, but not limited to, patents, copyrights, and
trademarks, with regard to products, processes, inventions, ideas, know-how, or documents and other
materials which the Contractor has developed for the United Nations under the Contract and which bear
a direct relation to or are produced or prepared or collected in consequence of, or during the course of, the
performance of the Contract. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that such products, documents and
other materials constitute works made for hire for the United Nations.
11.2 To the extent that any such intellectual property or other proprietary rights consist of any intellectual property
or other proprietary rights of the Contractor: (i) that pre-existed the performance by the Contractor of its
obligations under the Contract, or (ii) that the Contractor may develop or acquire, or may have developed or
acquired, independently of the performance of its obligations under the Contract, the United Nations does not
and shall not claim any ownership interest thereto, and the Contractor grants to the United Nations a perpetual
license to use such intellectual property or other proprietary right solely for the purposes of and in accordance
with the requirements of the Contract.
11.3 At the request of the United Nations, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps, execute all necessary
documents and generally assist in securing such proprietary rights and transferring or licensing them to the
United Nations in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law and of the Contract.
11.4 Subject to the foregoing provisions, all maps, drawings, photographs, mosaics, plans, reports, estimates,
recommendations, documents, and all other data compiled by or received by the Contractor under the Contract
shall be the property of the United Nations, shall be made available for use or inspection by the United
Nations at reasonable times and in reasonable places, shall be treated as confidential, and shall be delivered
only to United Nations authorized officials on completion of work under the Contract.
12. PUBLICITY, AND USE OF THE NAME, EMBLEM OR OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS: The
Contractor shall not advertise or otherwise make public for purposes of commercial advantage or goodwill that it has
a contractual relationship with the United Nations, nor shall the Contractor, in any manner whatsoever use the name,
emblem or official seal of the United Nations, or any abbreviation of the name of the United Nations in connection with
its business or otherwise without the written permission the United Nations.
13. CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION: Information and data that is considered
proprietary by either Party or that is delivered or disclosed by one Party (“Discloser”) to the other Party (“Recipient”)
during the course of performance of the Contract, and that is designated as confidential (“Information”), shall be held in
confidence by that Party and shall be handled as follows:
13.1 The recipient (“Recipient”) of such Information shall:
13.1.1 use the same care and discretion to avoid disclosure, publication or dissemination of the
Discloser’s Information as it uses with its own similar Information that it does not wish to
disclose, publish or disseminate; and,
13.1.2 use the Discloser’s Information solely for the purpose for which it was disclosed.
13.2 Provided that the Recipient has a written agreement with the following persons or entities requiring them to
treat the Information confidential in accordance with the Contract and this Article 13, the Recipient may
disclose Information to:
13.2.1 any other party with the Discloser’s prior written consent; and,
13.2.2 the Recipient’s employees, officials, representatives and agents who have a need to know such
Information for purposes of performing obligations under the Contract, and employees officials,
representatives and agents of any legal entity that it controls, controls it, or with which it is under
common control, who have a need to know such Information for purposes of performing
obligations under the Contract, provided that, for these purposes a controlled legal entity means:
13.2.2.1 a corporate entity in which the Party owns or otherwise controls, whether directly
or indirectly, over fifty percent (50%) of voting shares thereof; or,
13.2.2.2 any entity over which the Party exercises effective managerial control; or,
13.2.2.3 for the United Nations, a principal or subsidiary organ of the United Nations
established in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.
13.3 The Contractor may disclose Information to the extent required by law, provided that, subject to and without
any waiver of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, the Contractor will give the United Nations
sufficient prior notice of a request for the disclosure of Information in order to allow the United Nations to
have a reasonable opportunity to take protective measures or such other action as may be appropriate before
any such disclosure is made.
13.4 The United Nations may disclose Information to the extent as required pursuant to the Charter of the United
Nations, or pursuant to resolutions or regulations of the General Assembly or rules promulgated thereunder.
13.5 The Recipient shall not be precluded from disclosing Information that is obtained by the Recipient from
a third party without restriction, is disclosed by the Discloser to a third party without any obligation of
confidentiality, is previously known by the Recipient, or at any time is developed by the Recipient completely
independently of any disclosures hereunder.
13.6 These obligations and restrictions of confidentiality shall be effective during the term of the Contract,
including any extension thereof, and, unless otherwise provided in the Contract, shall remain effective
following any termination of the Contract.
14. FORCE MAJEURE; OTHER CHANGES IN CONDITIONS:
14.1 In the event of and as soon as possible after the occurrence of any cause constituting force majeure, the
affected Party shall give notice and full particulars in writing to the other Party, of such occurrence or cause if
the affected Party is thereby rendered unable, wholly or in part, to perform its obligations and meet its
responsibilities under the Contract. The affected Party shall also notify the other Party of any other changes in
condition or the occurrence of any event which interferes or threatens to interfere with its performance of the
Contract. Not more than fifteen (15) days following the provision of such notice of force majeure or other
changes in condition or occurrence, the affected Party shall also submit a statement to the other Party of
estimated expenditures that will likely be incurred for the duration of the change in condition or the event of
force majeure. On receipt of the notice or notices required hereunder, the Party not affected by the occurrence
of a cause constituting force majeure shall take such action as it reasonably considers to be appropriate or
necessary in the circumstances, including the granting to the affected Party of a reasonable extension of time
in which to perform any obligations under the Contract.
14.2 If the Contractor is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by reason of force majeure to perform its obligations
and meet its responsibilities under the Contract, the United Nations shall have the right to suspend or terminate
the Contract on the same terms and conditions as are provided for in Article 15, “Termination,” except that the
period of notice shall be seven (7) days instead of thirty (30) days. In any case, the United Nations shall be
entitled to consider the Contractor permanently unable to perform its obligations under the Contract in case the
Contractor is unable to perform its obligations, wholly or in part, by reason of force majeure for any period in
excess of ninety (90) days.
14.3 Force majeure as used herein means any unforeseeable and irresistible act of nature, any act of war (whether
declared or not), invasion, revolution, insurrection, terrorism, or any other acts of a similar nature or force,
provided that such acts arise from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the
Contractor. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that, with respect to any obligations under the Contract
that the Contractor must perform in areas in which the United Nations is engaged in, preparing to engage in, or
disengaging from any peacekeeping, humanitarian or similar operations, any delays or failure to perform such
obligations arising from or relating to harsh conditions within such areas, or to any incidents of civil unrest
occurring in such areas, shall not, in and of itself, constitute force majeure under the Contract.
15. TERMINATION:
15.1 Either Party may terminate the Contract for cause, in whole or in part, upon thirty (30) day’s notice, in writing,
to the other Party. The initiation of conciliation or arbitral proceedings in accordance with Article 18
“Settlement of Disputes,” below, shall not be deemed to be a “cause” for or otherwise to be in itself
a termination of the Contract.
15.2 The United Nations may terminate the Contract at any time by providing written notice to the Contractor in
any case in which the mandate of the United Nations applicable to the performance of the Contract or the
funding of the United Nations applicable to the Contract is curtailed or terminated, whether in whole or in
part. In addition, unless otherwise provided by the Contract, upon sixty (60) day’s advance written notice to
the Contractor, the United Nations may terminate the Contract without having to provide any justification
therefore.
15.3 In the event of any termination of the Contract, upon receipt of notice of termination that has been issued by
the United Nations, the Contractor shall, except as may be directed by the United Nations in the notice of
termination or otherwise in writing:
15.3.1 take immediate steps to bring the performance of any obligations under the Contract to a close in
a prompt and orderly manner, and in doing so, reduce expenses to a minimum;
15.3.2 refrain from undertaking any further or additional commitments under the Contract as of and
following the date of receipt of such notice;
15.3.3 place no further subcontracts or orders for materials, services, or facilities, except as the United
Nations and the Contractor agree in writing are necessary to complete any portion of the Contract
that is not terminated;
15.3.4 terminate all subcontracts or orders to the extent they relate to the portion of the Contract
terminated;
15.3.5 transfer title and deliver to the United Nations the fabricated or unfabricated parts, work in
process, completed work, supplies, and other material produced or acquired for the portion of the
Contract terminated;
15.3.6 deliver all completed or partially completed plans, drawings, information, and other property that,
if the Contract had been completed, would be required to be furnished to the United Nations
thereunder;
15.3.7 complete performance of the work not terminated; and,
15.3.8 take any other action that may be necessary, or that the United Nations may direct in writing, for
the minimization of losses and for the protection and preservation of any property, whether
tangible or intangible, related to the Contract that is in the possession of the Contractor and in
which the United Nations has or may be reasonably expected to acquire an interest.
15.4 In the event of any termination of the Contract, the United Nations shall be entitled to obtain reasonable
written accountings from the Contractor concerning all obligations performed or pending in accordance with
the Contract. In addition, the United Nations shall not be liable to pay the Contractor except for those goods
delivered and services provided to the United Nations in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, but
only if such goods or services were ordered, requested or otherwise provided prior to the Contractor’s receipt
of notice of termination from the United Nations or prior to the Contractor’s tendering of notice of termination
to the United Nations.
15.5 The United Nations may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to it, terminate the Contract
forthwith in the event that:
15.5.1 the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, or is liquidated, or becomes insolvent, or applies for
a moratorium or stay on any payment or repayment obligations, or applies to be declared
insolvent;
15.5.2 the Contractor is granted a moratorium or a stay, or is declared insolvent;
15.5.3 the Contractor makes an assignment for the benefit of one or more of its creditors;
15.5.4 a Receiver is appointed on account of the insolvency of the Contractor;
15.5.5 the Contractor offers a settlement in lieu of bankruptcy or receivership; or,
15.5.6 the United Nations reasonably determines that the Contractor has become subject to a materially
adverse change in its financial condition that threatens to substantially affect the ability of the
Contractor to perform any of its obligations under the Contract.
15.6 Except as prohibited by law, the Contractor shall be bound to compensate the United Nations for all damages
and costs, including, but not limited to, all costs incurred by the United Nations in any legal or non-legal
proceedings, as a result of any of the events specified in Article 15.5, above, and resulting from or relating to
a termination of the Contract, even if the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, or is granted a moratorium or stay
or is declared insolvent. The Contractor shall immediately inform the United Nations of the occurrence of any
of the events specified in Article 15.5, above, and shall provide the United Nations with any information
pertinent thereto.
15.7 The provisions of this Article 15 are without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the United Nations
under the Contract or otherwise.
16. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS: The failure by either Party to exercise any rights available to it, whether under the
Contract or otherwise, shall not be deemed for any purposes to constitute a waiver by the other Party of any such right or
any remedy associated therewith, and shall not relieve the Parties of any of their obligations under the Contract.
17. NON-EXCLUSIVITY: Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, the United Nations shall have no obligation to
purchase any minimum quantities of goods or services from the Contractor, and the United Nations shall have no
limitation on its right to obtain goods or services of the same kind, quality and quantity described in the Contract, from
any other source at any time.
18. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES:
18.1 AMICABLE SETTLEMENT: The Parties shall use their best efforts to amicably settle any dispute,
controversy, or claim arising out of the Contract or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof. Where the
Parties wish to seek such an amicable settlement through conciliation, the conciliation shall take place in
accordance with the Conciliation Rules then obtaining of the United Nations Commission on International
Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”), or according to such other procedure as may be agreed between the Parties in
writing.
18.2 ARBITRATION: Any dispute, controversy, or claim between the Parties arising out of the Contract or the
breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, unless settled amicably under Article 18.1, above, within sixty (60)
days after receipt by one Party of the other Party’s written request for such amicable settlement, shall be
referred by either Party to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then obtaining.
The decisions of the arbitral tribunal shall be based on general principles of international commercial law. The
arbitral tribunal shall be empowered to order the return or destruction of goods or any property, whether
tangible or intangible, or of any confidential information provided under the Contract, order the termination of
the Contract, or order that any other protective measures be taken with respect to the goods, services or any
other property, whether tangible or intangible, or of any confidential information provided under the Contract,
as appropriate, all in accordance with the authority of the arbitral tribunal pursuant to Article 26 (“Interim
Measures of Protection”) and Article 32 (“Form and Effect of the Award”) of the UNCITRAL Arbitration
Rules. The arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award punitive damages. In addition, unless otherwise
expressly provided in the Contract, the arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award interest in excess of
the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) then prevailing, and any such interest shall be simple interest
only. The Parties shall be bound by any arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final
adjudication of any such dispute, controversy, or claim.
19. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES: Nothing in or relating to the Contract shall be deemed a waiver, express or
implied, of any of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs.
20. TAX EXEMPTION:
20.1 Article II, Section 7, of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations provides, inter
alia, that the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs, is exempt from all direct taxes, except charges
for public utility services, and is exempt from customs restrictions, duties, and charges of a similar nature in
respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. In the event any governmental authority refuses to
recognize the exemptions of the United Nations from such taxes, restrictions, duties, or charges, the
Contractor shall immediately consult with the United Nations to determine a mutually acceptable procedure.
20.2 The Contractor authorizes the United Nations to deduct from the Contractor’s invoices any amount
representing such taxes, duties or charges, unless the Contractor has consulted with the United Nations before
the payment thereof and the United Nations has, in each instance, specifically authorized the Contractor to pay
such taxes, duties, or charges under written protest. In that event, the Contractor shall provide the United
Nations with written evidence that payment of such taxes, duties or charges has been made and appropriately
authorized, and the United Nations shall reimburse the Contractor for any such taxes, duties, or charges so
authorized by the United Nations and paid by the Contractor under written protest.
21. OBSERVANCE OF THE LAW: The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations bearing
upon the performance of its obligations under the Contract. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain compliance with all
obligations relating to its registration as a qualified vendor of goods or services to the United Nations, as such
obligations are set forth in the United Nations vendor registration procedures.
22. MODIFICATIONS:
22.1 Pursuant to the Financial Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, only the Chief of the United Nations
Procurement Division, or such other Contracting authority as the United Nations has made known to the
Contractor in writing, possesses the authority to agree on behalf of the United Nations to any modification of
or change in the Contract, to a waiver of any of its provisions or to any additional contractual relationship of
any kind with the Contractor. Accordingly, no modification or change in the Contract shall be valid and
enforceable against the United Nations unless provided by a valid written amendment to the Contract signed
by the Contractor and the Chief of the United Nations Procurement Division or such other contracting
authority.
22.2 If the Contract shall be extended for additional periods in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Contract, the terms and conditions applicable to any such extended term of the Contract shall be the same
terms and conditions as set forth in the Contract, unless the Parties shall have agreed otherwise pursuant to
a valid amendment concluded in accordance with Article 22.1, above.
22.3 The terms or conditions of any supplemental undertakings, licenses, or other forms of agreement concerning
any goods or services provided under the Contract shall not be valid and enforceable against the United
Nations nor in any way shall constitute an agreement by the United Nations thereto unless any such
undertakings, licenses or other forms are the subject of a valid amendment concluded in accordance with
Article 22.1, above.
23. AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS:
23.1 Each invoice paid by the United Nations shall be subject to a post-payment audit by auditors, whether internal
or external, of the United Nations or by other authorized and qualified agents of the United Nations at any
time during the term of the Contract and for a period of two (2) years following the expiration or prior
termination of the Contract. The United Nations shall be entitled to a refund from the Contractor for any
amounts shown by such audits to have been paid by the United Nations other than in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Contract.
23.2 The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that, from time to time, the United Nations may conduct
investigations relating to any aspect of the Contract or the award thereof, the obligations performed under the
Contract, and the operations of the Contractor generally relating to performance of the Contract. The right of
the United Nations to conduct an investigation and the Contractor’s obligation to comply with such an
investigation shall not lapse upon expiration or prior termination of the Contract. The Contractor shall provide
its full and timely cooperation with any such inspections, post-payment audits or investigations. Such
cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, the Contractor’s obligation to make available its
personnel and any relevant documentation for such purposes at reasonable times and on reasonable conditions
and to grant to the United Nations access to the Contractor’s premises at reasonable times and on reasonable
conditions in connection with such access to the Contractor’s personnel and relevant documentation. The
Contractor shall require its agents, including, but not limited to, the Contractor’s attorneys, accountants or
other advisers, to reasonably cooperate with any inspections, post-payment audits or investigations carried out
by the United Nations hereunder.
24. LIMITATION ON ACTIONS:
24.1 Except with respect to any indemnification obligations in Article 7, above, or as are otherwise set forth in the
Contract, any arbitral proceedings in accordance with Article 18.2, above, arising out of the Contract must be
commenced within three years after the cause of action has accrued.
24.2 The Parties further acknowledge and agree that, for these purposes, a cause of action shall accrue when the
breach actually occurs, or, in the case of latent defects, when the injured Party knew or should have known all
of the essential elements of the cause of action, or in the case of a breach of warranty, when tender of delivery
is made, except that, if a warranty extends to future performance of the goods or any process or system and the
discovery of the breach consequently must await the time when such goods or other process or system is ready
to perform in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, the cause of action accrues when such time of
future performance actually begins.
25. CHILD LABOUR: The Contractor represents and warrants that neither it, its parent entities (if any), nor any of the
Contractor’s subsidiary or affiliated entities (if any) is engaged in any practice inconsistent with the rights set forth in the
Convention on the Rights of the Child, including Article 32 thereof, which, inter alia, requires that a child shall be
protected from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child’s education, or to be
harmful to the child’s health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral, or social development. The Contractor acknowledges
and agrees that the provisions hereof constitute an essential term of the Contract and that any breach of this
representation and warranty shall entitle the United Nations to terminate the Contract immediately upon notice to the
Contractor, without any liability for termination charges or any other liability of any kind.
26. MINES: The Contractor warrants and represents that neither it, its parent entities (if any), nor any of the Contractor’s
subsidiaries or affiliated entities (if any) is engaged in the sale or manufacture of anti-personnel mines or components
utilized in the manufacture of anti-personnel mines. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provisions hereof
constitute an essential term of the Contract and that any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle the
United Nations to terminate the Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor, without any liability for termination
charges or any other liability of any kind.
27. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:
27.1 The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures to prevent sexual exploitation or abuse of anyone by its
employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by the Contractor to perform any services under the
Contract. For these purposes, sexual activity with any person less than eighteen years of age, regardless of any
laws relating to consent, shall constitute the sexual exploitation and abuse of such person. In addition, the
Contractor shall refrain from, and shall take all reasonable and appropriate measures to prohibit its employees
or other persons engaged and controlled by it from exchanging any money, goods, services, or other things of
value, for sexual favours or activities, or from engaging any sexual activities that are exploitive or degrading
to any person. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provisions hereof constitute an essential term
of the Contract and that any breach of these provisions shall entitle the United Nations to terminate the
Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor, without any liability for termination charges or any other
liability of any kind.
27.2 The United Nations shall not apply the foregoing standard relating to age in any case in which the Contractor’s
personnel or any other person who may be engaged by the Contractor to perform any services under the
Contract is married to the person less than the age of eighteen years with whom sexual activity has occurred
and in which such marriage is recognized as valid under the laws of the country of citizenship of such
Contractor’s personnel or such other person who may be engaged by the Contractor to perform any services
under the Contract.
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Annex D-10: United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Services
CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES: To the extent that the Contract involves the provision of any services to the
United Nations by the Contractor’s officials, employees, agents, servants, subcontractors and other representatives
(collectively, the Contractor’s “personnel”), the following provisions shall apply:
3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional and technical competence of the personnel it assigns to
perform work under the Contract and will select reliable and competent individuals who will be able to
effectively perform the obligations under the Contract and who, while doing so, will respect the local laws and
customs and conform to a high standard of moral and ethical conduct.
3.2 Such Contractor personnel shall be professionally qualified and, if required to work with officials or staff of the
United Nations, shall be able to do so effectively. The qualifications of any personnel whom the Contractor may
assign or may propose to assign to perform any obligations under the Contract shall be substantially the same,
or better, as the qualifications of any personnel originally proposed by the Contractor.
3.3 At the option of and in the sole discretion of the United Nations:
3.3.1 the qualifications of personnel proposed by the Contractor (e.g., a curriculum vitae) may be reviewed
by the United Nations prior to such personnel’s performing any obligations under the Contract;
3.3.2 any personnel proposed by the Contractor to perform obligations under the Contract may be
interviewed by qualified staff or officials of the United Nations prior to such personnel’s performing
any obligations under the Contract; and,
3.3.3 in cases in which, pursuant to Article 3.2.1 or 3.2.2, above, the United Nations has reviewed the
qualifications of such Contractor’s personnel, the United Nations may reasonably refuse to accept
any such personnel.
3.4 Requirements specified in the Contract regarding the number or qualifications of the Contractor’s personnel
may change during the course of performance of the Contract. Any such change shall be made only following
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written notice of such proposed change and upon written agreement between the Parties regarding such change,
subject to the following:
3.4.1 The United Nations may, at any time, request, in writing, the withdrawal or replacement of any of the
Contractor’s personnel, and such request shall not be unreasonably refused by the Contractor.
3.4.2 Any of the Contractor’s personnel assigned to perform obligations under the Contract shall not be
withdrawn or replaced without the prior written consent of the United Nations, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
3.4.3 The withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel shall be carried out as quickly as
possible and in a manner that will not adversely affect the performance of obligations under the
Contract.
3.4.4 All expenses related to the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel shall, in all
cases, be borne exclusively by the Contractor.
3.4.5 Any request by the United Nations for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel
shall not be considered to be a termination, in whole or in part, of the Contract, and the United
Nations shall not bear any liability in respect of such withdrawn or replaced personnel.
3.4.6 If a request for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel is not based upon
a default by or failure on the part of the Contractor to perform its obligations in accordance with the
Contract, the misconduct of the personnel, or the inability of such personnel to reasonably work
together with United Nations officials and staff, then the Contractor shall not be liable by reason of
any such request for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel for any delay in the
performance by the Contractor of its obligations under the Contract that is substantially the result of
such personnel’s being withdrawn or replaced.
3.5 Nothing in Articles 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4, above, shall be construed to create any obligations on the part of the United
Nations with respect to the Contractor’s personnel assigned to perform work under the Contract, and such
personnel shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
3.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for requiring that all personnel assigned by it to perform any obligations
under the Contract and who may have access to any premises or other property of the United Nations shall:
3.6.1 undergo or comply with security screening requirements made known to the Contractor by the
United Nations, including but not limited to, a review of any criminal history;
3.6.2 when within United Nations premises or on United Nations property, display such identification as
may be approved and furnished by the United Nations security officials, and that upon the
withdrawal or replacement of any such personnel or upon termination or completion of the Contract,
such personnel shall immediately return any such identification to the United Nations for
cancellation.
3.7 Not less than one working day after learning that any of Contractor’s personnel who have access to any United
Nations premises have been charged by law enforcement authorities with an offense other than a minor traffic
offense, the Contractor shall provide written notice to inform the United Nations about the particulars of the
charges then known and shall continue to inform the United Nations concerning all substantial developments
regarding the disposition of such charges.
3.8 All operations of the Contractor, including without limitation, storage of equipment, materials, supplies and
parts, within United Nations premises or on United Nations property shall be confined to areas authorized or
approved by the United Nations. The Contractor’s personnel shall not enter or pass through and shall not store
or dispose of any of its equipment or materials in any areas within United Nations premises or on United
Nations property without appropriate authorization from the United Nations.
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4. ASSIGNMENT:
and,
opportunity; and,
transfer.
7. INDEMNIFICATION:
the Contract;
of the Contract;
Contractor.
shall:
Nations;

15. TERMINATION:
therefore.
terminated;
thereunder;
insolvent;

pertinent thereto.
writing.
20. TAX EXEMPTION:

recognize the exemptions of the United Nations from such taxes, restrictions, duties, or charges, the Contractor
shall immediately consult with the United Nations to determine a mutually acceptable procedure.
22. MODIFICATIONS:
authority.
under the Contract.
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Annex D-11: United Nations General Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Goods & Services
CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF GOODS AND SERVICES
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES: To the extent that the Contract involves the provision of any services to the
United Nations by the Contractor’s officials, employees, agents, servants, subcontractors and other representatives
(collectively, the Contractor’s “personnel”), the following provisions shall apply:
3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional and technical competence of the personnel it assigns to
perform work under the Contract and will select reliable and competent individuals who will be able to
effectively perform the obligations under the Contract and who, while doing so, will respect the local laws and
customs and conform to a high standard of moral and ethical conduct.
3.2 Such Contractor personnel shall be professionally qualified and, if required to work with officials or staff of the
United Nations, shall be able to do so effectively. The qualifications of any personnel whom the Contractor may
assign or may propose to assign to perform any obligations under the Contract shall be substantially the same,
or better, as the qualifications of any personnel originally proposed by the Contractor.
3.3 At the option of and in the sole discretion of the United Nations:
3.3.1 the qualifications of personnel proposed by the Contractor (e.g., a curriculum vitae) may be reviewed
by the United Nations prior to such personnel’s performing any obligations under the Contract;
3.3.2 any personnel proposed by the Contractor to perform obligations under the Contract may be
interviewed by qualified staff or officials of the United Nations prior to such personnel’s performing
any obligations under the Contract; and,
3.3.3 in cases in which, pursuant to Article 3.2.1 or 3.2.2, above, the United Nations has reviewed the
qualifications of such Contractor’s personnel, the United Nations may reasonably refuse to accept
any such personnel.
3.4 Requirements specified in the Contract regarding the number or qualifications of the Contractor’s personnel
may change during the course of performance of the Contract. Any such change shall be made only following
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written notice of such proposed change and upon written agreement between the Parties regarding such change,
subject to the following:
3.4.1 The United Nations may, at any time, request, in writing, the withdrawal or replacement of any of the
Contractor’s personnel, and such request shall not be unreasonably refused by the Contractor.
3.4.2 Any of the Contractor’s personnel assigned to perform obligations under the Contract shall not be
withdrawn or replaced without the prior written consent of the United Nations, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
3.4.3 The withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel shall be carried out as quickly as
possible and in a manner that will not adversely affect the performance of obligations under the
Contract.
3.4.4 All expenses related to the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel shall, in all
cases, be borne exclusively by the Contractor.
3.4.5 Any request by the United Nations for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel
shall not be considered to be a termination, in whole or in part, of the Contract, and the United
Nations shall not bear any liability in respect of such withdrawn or replaced personnel.
3.4.6 If a request for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel is not based upon
a default by or failure on the part of the Contractor to perform its obligations in accordance with the
Contract, the misconduct of the personnel, or the inability of such personnel to reasonably work
together with United Nations officials and staff, then the Contractor shall not be liable by reason of
any such request for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel for any delay in the
performance by the Contractor of its obligations under the Contract that is substantially the result of
such personnel’s being withdrawn or replaced.
3.5 Nothing in Articles 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4, above, shall be construed to create any obligations on the part of the United
Nations with respect to the Contractor’s personnel assigned to perform work under the Contract, and such
personnel shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
3.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for requiring that all personnel assigned by it to perform any obligations
under the Contract and who may have access to any premises or other property of the United Nations shall:
3.6.1 undergo or comply with security screening requirements made known to the Contractor by the
United Nations, including but not limited to, a review of any criminal history;
3.6.2 when within United Nations premises or on United Nations property, display such identification as
may be approved and furnished by the United Nations security officials, and that upon the
withdrawal or replacement of any such personnel or upon termination or completion of the Contract,
such personnel shall immediately return any such identification to the United Nations for
cancellation.
3.7 Not less than one working day after learning that any of Contractor’s personnel who have access to any United
Nations premises have been charged by law enforcement authorities with an offense other than a minor traffic
offense, the Contractor shall provide written notice to inform the United Nations about the particulars of the
charges then known and shall continue to inform the United Nations concerning all substantial developments
regarding the disposition of such charges.
3.8 All operations of the Contractor, including without limitation, storage of equipment, materials, supplies and
parts, within United Nations premises or on United Nations property shall be confined to areas authorized or
approved by the United Nations. The Contractor’s personnel shall not enter or pass through and shall not store
or dispose of any of its equipment or materials in any areas within United Nations premises or on United
Nations property without appropriate authorization from the United Nations.
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4. ASSIGNMENT:
and,
opportunity; and,
transfer.
7. PURCHASE OF GOODS: To the extent that the Contract involves any purchase of goods, whether in whole or in part,
and unless specifically stated otherwise in the Contract, the following conditions shall apply to any purchases of goods
under the Contract:
7.1 DELIVERY OF GOODS: The Contractor shall hand over or make available the goods, and the United
Nations shall receive the goods, at the place for the delivery of the goods and within the time for delivery of the
goods specified in the Contract. The Contractor shall provide to the United Nations such shipment
documentation (including, without limitation, bills of lading, airway bills, and commercial invoices) as are
specified in the Contract or, otherwise, as are customarily utilized in the trade. All manuals, instructions,
displays and any other information relevant to the goods shall be in the English language unless otherwise
specified in the Contract. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract (including, but not limited to, in any
“INCOTERM” or similar trade term), the entire risk of loss, damage to, or destruction of the goods shall be
borne exclusively by the Contractor until physical delivery of the goods to the United Nations in accordance
with the terms of the Contract. Delivery of the goods shall not be deemed in itself as constituting acceptance of
the goods by the United Nations.
7.2 INSPECTION OF THE GOODS: If the Contract provides that the goods may be inspected prior to delivery,
the Contractor shall notify the United Nations when the goods are ready for pre-delivery inspection.
Notwithstanding any pre-delivery inspection, the United Nations or its designated inspection agents may also
inspect the goods upon delivery in order to confirm that the goods conform to applicable specifications or other
requirements of the Contract. All reasonable facilities and assistance, including, but not limited to, access to
drawings and production data, shall be furnished to the United Nations or its designated inspection agents at no
charge therefore. Neither the carrying out of any inspections of the goods nor any failure to undertake any such
inspections shall relieve the Contractor of any of its warranties or the performance of any obligations under the
Contract.
7.3 PACKAGING OF THE GOODS: The Contractor shall package the goods for delivery in accordance with the
highest standards of export packaging for the type and quantities and modes of transport of the goods. The
goods shall be packed and marked in a proper manner in accordance with the instructions stipulated in the
Contract or, otherwise, as customarily done in the trade, and in accordance with any requirements imposed by
applicable law or by the transporters and manufacturers of the goods. The packing, in particular, shall mark the
Contract or Purchase Order number and any other identification information provided by the United Nations as
well as such other information as is necessary for the correct handling and safe delivery of the goods. Unless
otherwise specified in the Contract, the Contractor shall have no right to any return of the packing materials.
7.4 TRANSPORTATION & FREIGHT: Unless otherwise specified in the Contract (including, but not limited to,
in any “INCOTERM” or similar trade term), the Contractor shall be solely liable for making all transport
arrangements and for payment of freight and insurance costs for the shipment and delivery of the goods in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the United Nations receives
all necessary transport documents in a timely manner so as to enable the United Nations to take delivery of the
goods in accordance with the requirements of the Contract.
7.5 WARRANTIES: Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, in addition to and without limiting any other
warranties, remedies or rights of the United Nations stated in or arising under the Contract, the Contractor
warrants and represents that:
7.5.1 The goods, including all packaging and packing thereof, conform to the specifications of the
Contract, are fit for the purposes for which such goods are ordinarily used and for any purposes
expressly made known in writing in the Contract, and shall be of even quality, free from faults and
defects in design, material, manufacturer and workmanship;
7.5.2 If the Contractor is not the original manufacturer of the goods, the Contractor shall provide the
United Nations with the benefit of all manufacturers’ warranties in addition to any other warranties
required to be provided under the Contract;
7.5.3 The goods are of the quality, quantity and description required by the Contract, including when
subjected to conditions prevailing in the place of final destination;
7.5.4 The goods are free from any right of claim by any third-party, including claims of infringement of
any intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, patents, copyright and trade secrets;
7.5.5 The goods are new and unused;
7.5.6 All warranties will remain fully valid following any delivery of the goods and for a period of not less
than one (1) year following acceptance of the goods by the United Nations in accordance with the
Contract;
7.5.7 During any period in which the Contractor’s warranties are effective, upon notice by the United
Nations that the goods do not conform to the requirements of the Contract, the Contractor shall
promptly and at its own expense correct such non-conformities or, in case of its inability to do so,
replace the defective goods with goods of the same or better quality or, at its own cost, remove the
defective goods and fully reimburse the United Nations for the purchase price paid for the defective
goods; and,
7.5.8 The Contractor shall remain responsive to the needs of the United Nations for any services that may
be required in connection with any of the Contractor’s warranties under the Contract.
7.6 ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS: Under no circumstances shall the United Nations be required to accept any
goods that do not conform to the specifications or requirements of the Contract. The United Nations may
condition its acceptance of the goods upon the successful completion of acceptance tests as may be specified in
the Contract or otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties. In no case shall the United Nations be obligated to
accept any goods unless and until the United Nations has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods
following delivery. If the Contract specifies that the United Nations shall provide a written acceptance of the
goods, the goods shall not be deemed accepted unless and until the United Nations in fact provides such written
acceptance. In no case shall payment by the United Nations in and of itself constitute acceptance of the goods.
7.7 REJECTION OF GOODS: Notwithstanding any other rights of, or remedies available to the United Nations
under the Contract, in case any of the goods are defective or otherwise do not conform to the specifications or
other requirements of the Contract, the United Nations, at its sole option, may reject or refuse to accept the
goods, and within thirty (30) days following receipt of notice from the United Nations of such rejection or
refusal to accept the goods, the Contractor shall, in sole option of the United Nations:
7.7.1 provide a full refund upon return of the goods, or a partial refund upon a return of a portion of the
goods, by the United Nations; or,
7.7.2 repair the goods in a manner that would enable the goods to conform to the specifications or other
requirements of the Contract; or,
7.7.3 replace the goods with goods of equal or better quality; and,
7.7.4 pay all costs relating to the repair or return of the defective goods as well as the costs relating to the
storage of any such defective goods and for the delivery of any replacement goods to the United
Nations.
7.8 In the event that the United Nations elects to return any of the goods for the reasons specified in Article 7.7,
above, the United Nations may procure the goods from another source. In addition to any other rights or
remedies available to the United Nations under the Contract, including, but not limited to, the right to terminate
the Contract, the Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost beyond the balance of the Contract price
resulting from any such procurement, including, inter alia, the costs of engaging in such procurement, and the
United Nations shall be entitled to compensation from the Contractor for any reasonable expenses incurred for
preserving and storing the goods for the Contractor’s account.
7.9 TITLE: The Contractor warrants and represents that the goods delivered under the Contract are unencumbered
by any third party’s title or other property rights, including, but not limited to, any liens or security interests.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in the Contract, title in and to the goods shall pass from the Contractor to
the United Nations upon delivery of the goods and their acceptance by the United Nations in accordance with
the requirements of the Contract.
7.10 EXPORT LICENSING: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any export license required with
respect to the goods, products, or technologies, including software, sold, delivered, licensed or otherwise
provided to the United Nations under the Contract. The Contractor shall procure any such export license in an
expeditious manner. Subject to and without any waiver of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations,
the United Nations shall lend the Contractor all reasonable assistance required for obtaining any such export
license. Should any Governmental entity refuse, delay or hinder the Contractor’s ability to obtain any such
export license, the Contractor shall promptly consult with the United Nations to enable the United Nations to
take appropriate measures to resolve the matter.
8. INDEMNIFICATION:

the Contract;
of the Contract;
Contractor.
shall:
Nations;
16. TERMINATION:
therefore.
terminated;
thereunder;
insolvent;
pertinent thereto.
writing.
21. TAX EXEMPTION:
23. MODIFICATIONS:
authority.

under the Contract.
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Annex D-12: United Nations General Conditions of Contract for De Minimis Field Contracts
DE MINIMIS FIELD CONTRACTS
1. LEGAL STATUS OF THE PARTIES: The Contractor shall be considered as having the legal status of an independent
contractor vis-à-vis the United Nations. The Contractor’s personnel and sub-contractors shall not be considered in any
respect as being the employees or agents of the United Nations.
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES: The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional and technical
competence of its employees and will select, for work under this Contract, reliable individuals who will perform
effectively in the implementation of this Contract, respect the local customs, and conform to a high standard of moral
and ethical conduct.
4. ASSIGNMENT: The Contractor shall not assign, transfer, pledge or make other disposition of this Contract or any part
thereof, or any of the Contractor’s rights, claims or obligations under this Contract except with the prior written consent
of the United Nations.
5. SUBCONTRACTING: In the event the Contractor requires the services of sub-contractors, the Contractor shall obtain
the prior written approval and clearance of the United Nations for all sub-contractors. The approval of the United
Nations of a sub-contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of any of its obligations under this Contract. The terms of any
sub-contract shall be subject to and conform with the provisions of this Contract.
7. INDEMNIFICATION: The Contractor shall indemnify, hold and save harmless, and defend, at its own expense, the
United Nations, its officials, agents, servants and employees from and against all suits, claims, demands, and liability of
any nature or kind, including their costs and expenses, arising out of acts or omissions of the Contractor, or the
Contractor’s employees, officers, agents or sub-contractors, in the performance of this Contract. This provision shall
extend, inter alia, to claims and liability in the nature of worker’s compensation, products liability and liability arising
out of the use of patented inventions or devices, copyrighted material or other intellectual property by the Contractor, its
employees, officers, agents, servants or sub-contractors. The obligations under this Article do not lapse upon termination
of this Contract.
8.1 The Contractor shall provide and thereafter maintain insurance against all risks in respect of its property and
any equipment used for the execution of this Contract.
8.2 The Contractor shall provide and thereafter maintain all appropriate workmen’s compensation insurance, or its
equivalent, with respect to its employees to cover claims for personal injury or death in connection with this
Contract.
DE MINIMIS FIELD CONTRACTS REV.: JAN. 2008

8.3 The Contractor shall also provide and thereafter maintain liability insurance in an adequate amount to cover
third party claims for death or bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property, arising from or in connection
with the provision of services under this Contract or the operation of any vehicles, boats, airplanes or other
equipment owned or leased by the Contractor or its agents, servants, employees or sub-contractors performing
work or services in connection with this Contract.
8.4 Except for the workmen’s compensation insurance, the insurance policies under this Article shall:
8.4.1 Name the United Nations as additional insured;
8.4.2 Include a waiver of subrogation of the Contractor’s rights to the insurance carrier against the
United Nations;
8.4.3 Provide that the United Nations shall receive thirty (30) days written notice from the insurers prior
to any cancellation or change of coverage.
8.5 The Contractor shall, upon request, provide the United Nations with satisfactory evidence of the insurance
required under this Article 8.
materials which the Contractor has developed for the United Nations under the Contract and which bear a
direct relation to or are produced or prepared or collected in consequence of, or during the course of, the
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15. TERMINATION:
15.1 Either party may terminate this Contract for cause, in whole or in part, upon thirty (30) days notice, in writing,
to the other party. The initiation of arbitral proceedings in accordance with Article 18.2 (“Arbitration”), below,
shall not be deemed a termination of this Contract.
15.2 T he United Nations may terminate forthwith this Contract at any time should the mandate or the funding of
the Mission/Agency be curtailed or terminated, in which case the Contractor shall be reimbursed by the United
Nations for all reasonable costs incurred by the Contractor prior to receipt of the notice of termination.
15.3 In the event of any termination by the United Nations under this Article, no payment shall be due from the
United Nations to the Contractor except for work and services satisfactorily performed in conformity with the
express terms of this Contract.
15.4 Should the Contractor be adjudged bankrupt, or be liquidated or become insolvent, or should the Contractor
make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or should a Receiver be appointed on account of the
insolvency of the Contractor, the United Nations may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may
have under the terms of these conditions, terminate this Contract forthwith. The Contractor shall immediately
inform the UN of the occurrence of any of the above events.
writing.
20. TAX EXEMPTION:
22. MODIFICATIONS: Pursuant to the Financial Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, only the Procurement
Division at New York possesses the authority to agree on behalf of the United Nations to any modification of or change
in this Contract, to a waiver of any of its provisions or to any additional contractual relationship of any kind with the
Contractor. Accordingly, no modification or change in this Contract shall be valid and enforceable against the United
Nations unless provided by an amendment to this Contract signed by the Contractor and the Chief or Deputy Chief of the
Procurement Division.
under the Contract.
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Annex D-13A: Sample Purchase Order
PROCUREMENT DIVISION PURCHASE ORDER

UNITED NATIONS
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER AMEDMT
Page of
[INSERT ADDRESS]
UNITED NATIONS PURCHASE ORDER DATE
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017, USA Day Month Year
ALL SHIPMENTS CORRESPONDENCE
Maximum Overhead Clearance For Truck 11 FEET 8 INCHES CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND INVOICES
Deliveries at UN Receiving Area, NY MUST SHOW THIS NUMBER
SHIP
TO► ALLOTMENT ACCOUNT CODES US $ AMOUNT
SHIP VIA:
VENDOR CODE FREIGHT ACCOUNT CODE US $ AMOUNT
DELIVERY POINT AND TERMS DELIVERY DATE

Day Month Year
PAYMENT TERMS EXPECTED AT FINAL

DESTINATION
ATTN:
Day Month Year
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENSION

NO
INQUIRIES TO: CURRENCY TOTAL

(Amendment Not Change)
LOCAL REQUISITION CODE On behalf of the United Nations
INTERNAL ONLY
INTERNAL NOTES

Annex D-13A: Sample Purchase Order
[Insert appropriate version of UNGCC]

Annex D-13B: Special Instructions for Purchase Orders
UNITED NATIONS PURCHASE ORDER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Revised 30-Nov-04
(D1) – SHIPMENT BY SURFACE (with appropriate packing to ensure safe delivery of the goods - steel or nylon strap
for rough handling via SURFACE).
(D2) – SHIPMENT BY AIR (with appropriate packing to ensure safe delivery of the goods - nylon, shrink wrap or
other protective packing for rough handling via AIR).
(D3) – AIR PARCEL POST / COURIER CHARGES

Prepay Air Parcel Post or Courier charges and include actual cost in the invoice as a separate item, attaching a copy
of the Postal Receipt to the invoice submitted for payment to the UN.
(F1) – DELIVERY TO BE ARRANGED BY UN FREIGHT FORWARDING UNIT

Provide to the UN Freight Forwarding Unit (i.e. Fax 1-212-963-3503 / 8911 or E-mail: [email protected]), clearly
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indicating this Purchase Order Number, the following information:
1. copy of the summary packing list, including weight and dimensions of each piece or package, as applicable;
2. confirmed cargo readiness date or period (the “delivery date”);
3. special handling instructions of goods as packed, if any;
4. Indication on presence of dangerous goods (the class), if any.
Delivery arrangements for the goods purchased under this Purchase Order will be initiated only upon receipt and
acceptance of the complete information as detailed above.
The freight-forwarder appointed by the UN for the shipment of the goods purchased under this particular Purchase
Order (the “freight-forwarder”), or its agents, will contact you to confirm the delivery date, weight & dimensions of the
cargo as well as special handling instructions. If the delivery date previously provided to the UN Freight Forwarding
Unit cannot be met, please advise the freight forwarder and the UN Freight Forwarding Unit of the earliest delivery
date, and the UN Procurement Officer responsible of the reason for the delay.
If you are not contacted by the UN freight-forwarder regarding this shipment or for any reason you are unable to
obtain satisfactory response from the UN freight forwarder, please immediately notify:
UN Freight Forwarding Unit

Tel: 1 (212) 963-6308, 963-6245, 963-1282 or 963-3501
Fax: 1 (212) 963-3503 / 8911
Email: [email protected]
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When the goods are available for delivery, you should follow the freight forwarder’s instructions and supply them with
a minimum of three copies each of the invoice and packing list in order for the company or its agent to complete the
export documentation and to issue a FCR (Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt), which you must obtain and provide
along with your invoice to allow payment by the UN.
(P1) – SURFACE SHIPMENT PACKING

Pack and steel or nylon strap for rough handling via SURFACE.
(P2) – AIR SHIPMENT PACKING

Pack for rough handling via AIR (nylon, shrink wrap or other protective packing where applicable).
(M1) – MARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Mark each carton or other type of container with the UN Purchase Order Number, item numbers and consignee, and
follow additional instructions as stated in this Purchase Order. Attach one (1) copy of the packing list to the outside of
package
No. 1 of the shipment. Identify items shipped according to item numbers appearing on the Purchase Order and
package number.
(M2) – BILL OF LADING/AIRWAY BILL MARKINGS – IMPORTANT

To avoid delay in Customs clearance and delivery, all markings on Bill of Lading or Air Waybill must be exactly the
same as on the packages. State weight and volume (cubic measurements) clearly.

(C1) – PROOF OF SHIPMENT

Send one (1) original Bill of Lading or any other pertinent proof of shipment together with five (5) copies of the
commercial invoice(s) and packing list(s) to the consignee by courier, to enable prompt customs clearance.
(H1) – HAZARDOUS AND/OR RESTRICTED MATERIALS

Hazardous and/or restricted materials must be properly packed, marked and documented to conform to IMO
(International Maritime Organization), IATA (International Air Transport Association), and/or any other governing
regulations.
Goods entering or leaving the United States must additionally comply with the US Government Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 49, parts 100-199. It is mandatory, effective 2 April 1990 that all hazardous material shipments are
accompanied by an Emergency Response Plan and 24 Hour Emergency Phone Contact as required by the US
Department of Transportation, EPA and OSHA. Material Safety Data Sheets do not always satisfy this new
requirement. Therefore, the following documents are required in addition to Bill of Lading and Dangerous Goods
Declaration:
1. Description of Dangerous Goods;

2. Immediate Health Hazard Information;
3. Risks of Fire or Explosion;
4. Immediate precautions to be taken in the event of accident or incident;
5. Immediate methods of handling large and small fires;
6. Initial methods of handling of spills or leaks;
7. Preliminary First Aid measures; and
8. 24 Hour Phone Contact for information about the specific product that is being shipped or stored.
Please note that the Dangerous Goods delivered to freight forwarders without the above-mentioned documents, will
not be accepted by them and will be returned to the vendor at the vendor’s expense.
It is your responsibility to comply with the above regulations. Advise the UN Freight Forwarding Unit and/or the freight
forwarder by properly annotating the packing list covering any hazardous, dangerous or restricted articles.
(E1) – EXPORT LICENSE/GENERAL EXPORT LICENSE

If an export license(s) are required for the goods, the vendor shall obtain that license(s). If this is not possible, provide
one copy of Proforma Invoice for those items with their Export Control Commodity Numbers and processing Codes to
the UN Freight Forwarding Unit, UN Procurement Division, 304 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017, to allow for
application of a license(s). When applicable, licenses from the US Department of State must be obtained by the
vendor.
(S1) – PARTIAL SHIPMENT ACCEPTABLE
(S2) – PARTIAL SHIPMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
(I1) – INSURANCE
Insure the goods against all risks warehouse to warehouse and mail the original insurance certificate quoting the UN
Purchase Order Number to the consignee and one copy to the UN Freight Forwarding Unit, UN Procurement
Division, 304 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017.
(I2) – DO NOT INSURE GOODS
(B1) – BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (for Purchase Orders, where shipment is taken care of by the vendor)
Forward the original and one (1) copy each of your invoices(s) accompanied by the Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, or other
Transportation Waybill, whichever is applicable, packing list(s) and any other documents specified in the Purchase
Order to the Travel and Vendor Claims Processing Unit, Accounts Division, United Nations, Room FF-331, 304
East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017. Payment(s) will be made within the specified period and discounts, if any,
will be computed from the date of receipt of goods (arrival of cargo to the destination), or from the date of arrival of
receipt of all of the above-mentioned documents by the UN, whichever is later.

Please ensure that the documents submitted for payment include the following information:
1. On Packing List(s), please reference the following:

(a) Purchase Order Number;
(b) Shipping Marks and Package Numbers;
(c) Type of Packing, Gross and Net Weights, Measurements and Cube of each package.
2. On all invoice(s), please reference this Purchase Order Number.
(B2) – BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (For Purchase Orders, where shipment is arranged by the UN Freight Forwarding
Unit)
Forward the original and one (1) copy each of your invoices(s) accompanied by the Forwarder’s Cargo Receipt
(FCR), Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, or other Transportation Waybill, whichever is applicable, packing list(s) and any
other documents specified in the Purchase Order to the Travel and Vendor Claims Processing Unit, Accounts
Division, United Nations, Room FF-331, 304 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017. Payment(s) will be made
within the specified period and discounts, if any, will be computed from the date of receipt of cargo by the freight-
forwarder appointed by the UN for the shipment of the goods, or its agents, or from the date of receipt of all of the
above-mentioned documents by the UN, whichever is later.
Please ensure that the documents submitted for payment include the following information:
1. On Packing List(s), please reference the following:

(d) Purchase Order Number;
(e) Shipping Marks and Package Numbers;
(f) Type of Packing, Gross and Net Weights, Measurements and Cube of each package;
2. On all invoice(s), please reference this Purchase Order Number.

Annex D-14: Institutional or Corporate Contractor Agreement
CONTRACT – INSTITUTIONAL OR CORPORATE CONTRACTOR
Contract No. Org. Unit

Amendment No. BAC
Country
Contract entered into between the United Nations and:
(Hereinafter referred to as the Contractor)

Address:
Tel. No.
1. WORK ASSIGNMENT:
THIS CONTRACT SHALL COMMENCE ON THE , AND SHALL EXPIRE ON THE

SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE SERVICES DESCRIBED ABOVE, BUT NOT LATER
THAN , UNLESS SOONER TERMINATED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT. THIS
CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON THE REVERSE.
2. CONSIDERATION – AS FULL CONSIDERATION FOR THE SERVICE PERFORMED BY THE
CONTRACTOR UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT THE UNITED NATIONS SHALL PAY
THE CONTRACTOR UPON CERTIFICATION THAT THE SERVICE HAVE BEEN
SATISFACTORILY PERFORMED:
(A) A FEE OF OTHER:
TOTAL FEE:
(B) WHERE TWO CURRENCIES ARE INVOLVED, THE RATE OF EXCHANGE SHALL BE THE
OFFICIAL RATE APPLIED BY THE UNITED NATIONS ON THE DAY THE UNITED NATIONS
INSTRUCT ITS BANKERS TO EFFECT PAYMENT(S);
(C) THE FEE IS PAYABLE IN INSTALMENTS UPON CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY
PERFORMANCE AT EACH PHASE.
PHASE AMOUNT
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE CONDITIONS ON REVERSE.

CONTRACTOR TITLE: DATE:
SIGNATURE:
AUTHORIZED OFFICER:
ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED NATIONS
SIGNATURE: DATE:
COPIES TO: 1 – File PD, 2 – Contractor, 3 – Accounts, 4 – Ex. Office Org. Dept, 5 – Req. Office

Annex D-14: Institutional or Corporate Contractor Agreement
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE – CONTRACTORS
1. LEGAL STATUS
The contractor shall be considered as having the legal status of an independent contractor. Agents or employees of the contractor
shall not be considered in any respect as being officials or staff members of the United Nations.
2. OBLIGATIONS
The contractor shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any authority external to the United Nations in connection with the
performance of its services under this Contract. The contractor shall refrain from any action which may adversely affect the United
Nations and shall fulfil its commitments with fullest regard for the interest of the United Nations. The contractor shall not advertise or
otherwise make public the fact that it is a contractor with the United Nations. Also the contractor shall, in no other manner
whatsoever use the name, emblem or official seal of the United Nations or any abbreviation of the name of the United Nations in
connection with its business or otherwise. Contractors may not communicate at any time to any other person, Government or
authority external to the United Nations or any information known to them by reason of their association with the United Nations
which has not been made public, except in the course of their duties or by authorization of the Secretary-General or his designate;
nor shall contractors at any time use such information to private advantage. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of their
agreement with the United Nations.
3. TITLE RIGHTS
(a) The United Nations shall be entitled to all property rights including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with
regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided to the Organization by the
contractor. At the request of the United Nations, the contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to
the Organization in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. At the request of the United Nations, the contractor shall
take all necessary steps, execute all necessary documents and generally assist in securing such property rights and transferring
them to the Organization in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law.
(b) Title to any equipment and supplies which may be furnished by the United Nations shall rest with the United Nations and any
such equipment shall be returned to the United Nations at the conclusion of this Contract or when no longer needed by the
contractor. Such equipment when returned to the United Nations shall be in the same condition as when delivered to the Contractor,
subject to normal wear and tear.
4. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
This Contract may be terminated by either party before the expiry date of the Contract by giving notice in writing to the other party.
The period of notice shall be five days in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two months and fourteen days in the
case of contracts for a longer period.
In the event of the Contract being terminated prior to its due expiry date in this way, the contractor shall be compensated on a pro
rata basis for no more than the actual amount of work performed to the satisfaction of the United Nations. Additional costs incurred
by the United Nations resulting from the termination of the Contract by the contractor may be withheld from any amount otherwise
due to the contractor from the United Nations.
5. ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL
The contractor shall not assign any persons other than those accepted by the United Nations for work performed under this
Contract.
6. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

The contractor shall indemnify, hold and save harmless and defend, at its own expense, the UN, its officers, agents, servants and
employees from and against all suits, claims, demands and liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses arising out of
acts or omissions of the contractor or her/his/its employees or sub-contractors in the performance of this Contract. This clause shall
extend to claims and liability in the nature of workmen’s compensation claims or liability or those arising out of the use of patented
inventions or devices.
In compliance with this clause, the contractor shall obtain and maintain adequate liability and property damage insurance in respect
of any tort act on or tort claim arising out of contractor’s acts or omissions related to this Contract. The contractor shall, upon
request, provide proof of such insurance.
The Contractor shall not permit any lien, attachment or other encumbrance by any person to remain on file in any public office or on
file with the UN against any monies due or to become due for any work done or materials furnished under this Contract, or by
reason of any other claim or demand against the contractor.
7. UNITED NATIONS PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES

Nothing in or relating to this Contract shall be deemed a waiver of any of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations.
8. ARBITRATION
Any controversy or claim arising out of, or in accordance with this Contract or any breach thereof, shall, unless it is settled by direct
negotiation, be settled in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules as at present in force. The parties shall be bound by any
arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final adjudication of any such controversy or claim.
9. AMENDMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

No change in or modification of this Contract shall be made except by prior written agreement between the Chief, Procurement
[Division, OCSS?], United Nations, and the contractor. The contractor shall not assign, transfer, pledge, sub-contract or make other
disposition of this Contract or any part thereof, or of any of the contractor’s rights, claims or obligations under this Contract except
with the prior written consent of the United Nations.
10. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT

The contractor represents and warrants that no official of the United Nations has been, or shall be, admitted by the contractor to any
direct or indirect benefit arising from this Contract or the award thereof. The contractor agrees that breach of this provision is
a breach of an essential term of this Contract.
Annex D-15: Letter of Assist
[Date]
Dear:
Subject: Letter of Assist No. __________(Requisition No. ___________)

for [name of peacekeeping mission]
I have the honour to request the agreement by the Government of _________

(hereinafter referred to as the “Government”) to provide the ______________________
(insert general description of services/supplies/equipment) in accordance with the
following terms and conditions of this letter and its attachments, if any (hereinafter
referred to as the “Letter of Assist” or “LOA”).
Requirements (services/supplies/equipment)
Your Government shall provide the ______________ (insert detailed description

of services/supplies/equipment; if services are described in the Special Conditions
attached hereto, e.g., air transportation services, insert reference to the attachment) in
accordance with the terms and conditions herein set forth in support of ____________
(insert name of peacekeeping mission). Such services/supplies/equipment shall be
(a) delivered by __________ (insert time frame) or (b) performed for a term of
_________ to _________ (choose (a) or (b) as applicable).
Reimbursement
The United Nations shall reimburse your Government up to __________ (insert

the not-to-exceed amount) for the satisfactory performance of the services/delivery of the
supplies/equipment (choose applicable wording) under this LOA. (Insert the following
where applicable: The United Nations shall reimburse your Government in accordance
with the rates set out in the Special Conditions attached hereto.) Reimbursement by the
United Nations shall be made in your national currency, unless your Government
requests reimbursement in U.S. dollars.
Title/Name of Addressee
Permanent Mission of _______
to the United Nations
Address
Reimbursement by the United Nations under this LOA shall be made upon receipt
of your Government’s invoices and certification by the authorized United Nations official
that the services were satisfactorily performed/supplies or equipment was satisfactorily
delivered (choose applicable wording). Invoices should show freight and handling costs,

if any, separately and cite the LOA and requisition numbers and the name of the
peacekeeping Mission). Your Government’s invoices shall be sent to __________ (insert
title of UN official and office).
Tax exemption
Section 7 of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United

Nations exempts the United Nations from payment of direct taxes and duties other than
taxes and duties that are no more than charges for public utility services. Accordingly, the
Government authorizes the United Nations to deduct from the Government’s invoice any
amount representing such taxes or duties charged by the Government to the United
Nations. Payment of such corrected invoiced amount shall constitute full payment by the
United Nations. In the event that any taxing authority refuses to recognize the United
Nations exemption from such taxes, the Government shall immediately consult with the
United Nations to determine a mutually acceptable procedure.
Recovery
Your Government will reimburse the United Nations for loss of or damage to
United Nations-owned equipment and property caused by the personnel or equipment
provided by the Government if such loss or damage (a) occurred outside the performance
of services or any other activity or operation under this LOA, or (b) arose or resulted
from gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the personnel provided by the
Government.
Termination
(a) Either party may terminate the Letter of Assist for cause upon 7 days
written notice to the other party. In the event of termination pursuant to this clause, no
costs relating to termination shall be reimbursable by the terminating party to the other
party.
(b) Either party may also terminate the Letter of Assist, in whole or in part,
upon 30 days written notice to the other party. In the event of termination pursuant to this
clause, the United Nations shall only be responsible for reimbursement to the
Government for services satisfactorily performed/supplies/equipment satisfactorily
provided in accordance with this Letter of Assist prior to the effective date of
termination. In the event of termination by the Government, except due to an event of
force majeure, the United Nations shall be entitled to reimbursement by the Government
for all reasonable costs relating to such termination. In the event of partial termination,
the reimbursement shall be proportionately reduced.
(c) The United Nations may also terminate this Letter of Assist at any time for
convenience in the interest of the Organization should the mandate or the funding of the
Mission be curtailed or terminated, in which case the Government shall be entitled to

reimbursement by the United Nations for all reasonable costs relating to such
termination.
Forward commitments (if applicable)
The Government shall, upon receipt of notice of termination of the Letter of

Assist as provided above, bring any services to a close in a prompt and orderly manner
and reduce all expenses to a minimum and shall not undertake any forward or further
commitments in connection with the Letter of Assist.
Modifications
No changes in, or modifications to, this Letter of Assist shall be made except by
mutual agreement, in writing, between the United Nations and the Government.
Settlement of disputes
Disputes between the United Nations and the Government concerning the
interpretation or application of this Letter of Assist that are not settled by negotiation or
other agreed mode of settlement shall be submitted to arbitration at the request of either
party. Each party shall appoint one arbitrator, and the two arbitrators so appointed shall
appoint a third, who shall be the Chairman. If within thirty days of the request for
arbitration either party has not appointed an arbitrator or if within fifteen days of the
appointment of two arbitrators the third arbitrator has not been appointed, either party
may request the President of the International Court of Justice to appoint an arbitrator.
The procedure of the arbitration shall be fixed by the arbitrators, and the expenses of the
arbitration shall be borne by the parties as assessed by the arbitrators. The arbitral award
shall contain a statement of the reasons on which it is based and shall be accepted by the
parties as the final adjudication of the dispute.
Force majeure
(a) In the event of and as soon as possible after the occurrence of any event
constituting force majeure, the Government shall immediately give notice and full
particulars in writing to the United Nations of such event if the Government is thereby
rendered unable, wholly or in part, to perform its obligations and meet its responsibilities
under this Letter of Assist.
(b) Upon receipt of such notice, the United Nations shall have the right to take
such action as, in its sole discretion, it considers to be appropriate or necessary in the
circumstances, including suspension or termination of this Letter of Assist.
(c) Force majeure as used in this Letter of Assist means acts of God, war,
insurrection or other acts of a similar nature or force.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Letter of Assist, your

Government recognizes that the services/supplies/equipment will be performed/delivered

under harsh or hostile conditions caused by civil unrest. Consequently, delays or failure
to perform caused by events arising out of, or in connection with, such civil unrest will
not, in and of itself, constitute force majeure under this Letter of Assist.
If your Government agrees to this Letter of Assist, please countersign where

indicated below and return a copy of the signed Letter of Assist to _____________
(insert title of UN official and office). No services shall be performed/no supplies or
equipment shall be provided (choose applicable wording) until receipt by the United
Nations of the countersigned copy of this Letter of Assist.
I take this opportunity to thank your Government for its continued support to the
United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Yours truly,
(Name and title)

(Name of office)
Department of Peace-keeping Operations
Accepted on behalf of the Government
Name:
Title:
Date:
Signature:

Annex D-16: Sample Request for Quotation

[DATE]
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQG-XXXX
Subject: <Subject>
Ref: RQSN-XXXXX/XXX
1. The United Nations requests your price quotation for the item(s) specified in
this Request for Quotation (RFQ).
2. We would appreciate receiving your quotation on or before DD mmmm yyyy via

fax by close of business. Your quotation must be valid for at least 30 days. Your
quotation will be reviewed by the United Nations in accordance with its financial rules
and regulations as well as the Considerations contained herein.
3. Financial rules and regulations of the United Nations preclude advance

payments or payments by letter of credit. Such provisions in a quotation will be
prejudicial to its evaluation by the United Nations. The normal payment terms of the
United Nations is net 30 days (or similar discounted payment terms if offered by your
company) upon satisfactory delivery of merchandise and acceptance thereof by United
Nations. You must therefore clearly specify in your quotation if our payment term is
acceptable.
4. Please note that the United Nations has tax and duty exemption status and can
provide documentation for same. Hence, your pricing should take this status into account
(USA vendors only).
5. It has been officially established that the United Nations is eligible under the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to receive full benefits under GSA contracts. Your
quotation must state if the items which you are supplying are currently subject to GSA
Federal Supply pricing and indicate the GSA Contract Number and expiration date,
where applicable (USA vendors only).
________________________________
<Name>
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Fax Number: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
Telephone Number: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
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Requirement
Unit Cost Ext. Cost

1. Film, adhesive. 3M SCOTCH TINT PLUS ALL SEASON
WINDOW FILM LE20SIAR, 50” X 100’/ROLL. 5 ROLL _________ __________
Total of all Items _____________

Net Total of all items _____________
Add: Misc. Charge, if any _____________
Freight, if applicable _____________
Grand Total _____________
Delivery Point
United Nations (Maximum overhead clearance for truck –12 FT)
48th Street and 1st Ave
New York, N.Y. 10017
Payment Terms: ________________________________________

Discount Offered: _________________________________
Delivery Point and Terms (if different from
the preferred Delivery Point indicated above): _________________________________
Shipping Mode: _________________________________

Delivery Date (After Receipt of Order): ________________________________________
Currency Stated in: ________________________________________


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Appendix A
INFORMATION TO UNITED NATIONS VENDORS
THE GLOBAL COMPACT
Corporate Citizenship in the World Economy

Human Rights Labour Environment Anti-Corruption
The United Nations strongly encourages all vendors to actively participate in the Global Compact. The
Global Compact is a voluntary international corporate citizenship network initiated to support the
participation of both the private sector and other social actors to advance responsible corporate citizenship
and universal social and environmental principles to meet the challenges of globalization.
EXPRESSIONS OF SUPPORT
To participate in the Global Compact a company:
1. Sends a letter from the Chief Executive Officer (and where possible, endorsed by the board) to the
Secretary-General expressing support for the Global Compact and its principles
Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General
United Nations
New York, NY 10017
2. Sets in motion changes to business operations so that the Global Compact and its principles become part
of strategy, culture and day-to-day operations;
3. Is expected to publicly advocate the Global Compact and its principles via communications vehicles
such as press releases, speeches etc.; and
4. Is expected to publish in its annual report (Or similar corporate report) a description of the ways in which
it is supporting the Global Compact and its ten principles. This “Communication on Progress” is an
important tool to demonstrate implementation through public accountability.
The Global Compact offers engagement opportunities to all participants through the following:
• Dialogues: Action-oriented meetings that focus on specific issues related to corporate citizenship,
globalization and sustainable development.
• Information Sharing and Learning Events: Local information sharing and learning events whereby
participants share experiences and lessons related to Global Compact issues. Companies are also
invited to develop and share examples of good corporate practices and lessons learned on the Global
Compact website.
• Partnership Projects: The Global Compact encourages participants to engage in partnership projects
with UN agencies and civil society organizations in support of global development goals.


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The Ten Principles of the Global Compact

The Global Compact’s ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-
corruption enjoy universal consensus and are derived from:
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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• The International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
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• The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development

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• The United Nations Convention Against Corruption

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The Global Compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set
of core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti-corruption:
Human Rights
Principle 1: The support and respect of the protection of international human rights;
Principle 2: The refusal to participate or condone human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: The support of freedom of association and the recognition of the right to collective \
bargaining;
Principle 4: The abolition of compulsory labour;
Principle 5: The abolition of child labour;
Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: The implementation of a precautionary and effective program to environmental issues;
Principle 8: Initiatives that demonstrate environmental responsibility;
Principle 9: The promotion of the diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: The promotion and adoption of initiatives to counter all forms of corruption,
Vendors interested in participating in the Global Compact are encouraged to visit the Global Compact
website at www.unglobalcompact.org for further information.

Annex D-17: Sample Invitation to Bid

[DATE]
INVITATION TO BID
ITBG-XXXX
Subject: <Subject>
1. The United Nations hereby solicits your bid for the above subject, in accordance with this
document and the annexes attached. Bids are required to be submitted to the United Nations
no later than dd/mmmm/yyyy at hh:00 HRS (New York Time).
2. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) consists of this document and the following annexes:
Annex A: Bid Form

Annex B: Terms and Conditions to Bid
Annex C: Acknowledgement Letter
Annex D: General Conditions of Purchase Order
*Please note that Annex C and Annex D, though an integral part of this ITB, are
attached only for those vendors who are participating in a Long-Term Air Charter
Invitation to Bid for the first time. These documents may be also downloaded from
our website www.un.org/Depts/ptd/.
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3. Bids must be submitted in the English language strictly using the attached Annex A – Bid
Form in THREE COPIES (any attachments or appendices and annexes thereto must also be
submitted in THREE COPIES).
4. a. Your bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope/package clearly marked and addressed
as follows:
United Nations
Attn: Bid Opening Unit, Registry, Ext. 4816
304 East 45th Street, Room FF-295
New York, New York 10017, U.S.A.
ITB Number: ITBG-XXXX

<Name of Case Officer>
Closing Date & Time: dd mmmm yyyy hh:00 HRS(New York Time)
Name of Your Company
Please note that Extension 3-4816 should not be used for queries concerning this ITB. This
number is only for facilitating receipt of bids delivered by hand or by courier.
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b. Outer envelope/package of your bid must clearly indicate ITB number, name of the United
Nations official indicated in paragraph 4.a and 6 of this ITB, date and closing time and name
of your company so that the United Nations can identify your bid at the time of receipt. Each
bid for each ITB must be submitted in a separate envelope. Please do not combine different
bids in the same envelope.
c. It is the exclusive responsibility of the bidders to ensure that the sealed envelope/package
containing the bid reaches the above address before the time and date indicated in paragraph
4.a. so that it is time stamped and acceptable for opening. Bids must be delivered to the
designated address during the United Nations working hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday except for the United Nations holidays. Delivery to any other United
Nations office location will be at the risk of bidders and will not constitute timely delivery.
Written proof of receipt will not be given unless a Postal/Courier service receipt or other
form of receipt is presented for signature by the United Nations. Bids received after the
above mentioned opening time will be invalidated.
d. The United Nations Procurement Division strongly encourages you to deliver your bid by
hand or via courier so that you can track delivery and ensure receipt by the United Nations
Procurement Division in time for the deadline specified in this ITB. Please note that mail sent
via postal service will be processed at the United Nations central mail processing facility
regardless of address shown on envelope/mail package and may take a few weeks to reach
the addressee through its internal distribution system. Please allow three (3) or more business
days for courier delivery since some courier firms deliver your bid only once a day and may
miss the deadline.
5. A public opening of bids will take place on dd mmmm yyyy hh:00 HRS (New York
Time) in the Bid Room of the Procurement Division on the second floor of 304 East 45th
Street, New York, New York 10017, U.S.A. Companies submitting offers are welcome to
send one (1) representative with proper authorization to observe the opening of bids received.
6. For queries on this ITB, please contact <Case Officer> in writing at facsimile no. (212)
963-xxxx by dd mmmm yyyy. Please notify the United Nations immediately if any part of
this ITB is missing and/or illegible. Bidders are reminded that this facsimile number may be
used only to send queries and acknowledgement letter requested in paragraph 7 below. Bids
must NOT be sent to this facsimile number.
7. You are kindly requested to return the attached Annex C – Acknowledgement Letter duly
signed by an authorized representative to the United Nations via facsimile advising whether
or not your company intends to submit a bid prior to the designated closing date for receipt of
bids. Please indicate the reason if you do not intend to submit a bid at this time. The United
Nations will review the registration status of companies which have failed to return the
completed acknowledgement letter. Failure to return the completed acknowledgement letter
may result in removal of your company from the roster of registered suppliers.


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8. Bidders are requested to submit bids in compliance with the terms and conditions specified
in Annex B – Instructions to Bidder attached to this ITB.
____________________________________
<Name of authorized Officer>
<Title of authorized Officer>


[DATE]
Annex A
Bid Form
Unit Cost Ext. Cost
1.[description] [quantity] ________ ________

(Please see attached “Annex A” for specifications)
Vendor’s offer must be fully compliant with

Annex A-Specifications, and
Annex B-Support Services
Please note: In regards to Pre-Sales Consultation,

Alternatives constitute minor product changes
that do not affect the total cost of the
entire project (not to exceed 10% of the
vendor’s initial offer).
Total of all Items _________

Add: Misc. Charge, if any _________
Freight, if applicable _________
Grand Total _________
Delivery Point
DDU United Nations Headquarters New York
Payment Terms: ______________________________

Discount Offered: ______________________________
Delivery Point and Terms (if different from the preferred
Delivery Point indicated above): ______________________________
Shipping Mode: ______________________________

Delivery Date (After Receipt of Order): ______________________________
Currency Stated in: ______________________________
____________________________
Vendor Name and Vendor ID
____________________________
Name of Authorized Official
____________________________
Signature
____________________________
Date


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Annex B
Terms and Conditions to Bid

Submission of bids
Bids must be submitted in the English language on the Requirement specified in this Invitation to Bid
(ITB). Bidders must provide all requisite information under this ITB and clearly and concisely
respond to all points set out in this ITB. However, unnecessarily elaborate brochures and other
presentations beyond those sufficient to present complete and effective Bids, are not encouraged.
Technical Specification of Requirement
No changes, substitutions or other alterations to the technical specifications of requirement stipulated
in this ITB document will be accepted unless approved in writing by the United Nations (UN).
Performance Bond
Within 5 business days of the signature of contract, the successful contractor, unless expressly waived
by the UN, shall at its own cost and expense, furnish to the UN a Performance Bond in the form
attached as Annex F, or a similar guarantee, such as a letter of credit, acceptable to the UN in a sum
equal to [___%] _percent of the total contract price. The Performance Bond shall be valid for the
entire period of the contract and for at least 90 days after the expiration date of the contract.
Liquidated Damages
The Contract or Purchase Order concluded with the only successful contractor will provide that if the
successful contractor fails to supply the specified goods/services within the lead time stipulated by his
or her Bid, or within a period specified by a Purchase Order or a Contract, the UN shall, without
prejudice to its other remedies under the Purchase Order or Contract, deduct from the Purchase Order
or Contract price, as liquidated damages a sum equivalent to point five percent (0.5%) per week of
delay calculated on the value of the Purchase Order or Contract until actual delivery, up to a
maximum deduction of ten percent (10%) of the value of the Purchase Order or Contract.
Bid Bond
The UN reserves the right to request Bidders to submit a Bid Bond in the form attached as Annex xx,
at their own cost, or a similar guarantee, such us a certified check, acceptable to the UN, in a sum
equal to [insert 1 %] percent of the total proposed cost. The Bid Bond shall be valid for the same
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period as the Bid, plus ninety (90) days after the validity date of the bid. The UN reserves the right to
extend the validity of the Bid Bond if the contractual instrument is not yet in place.
No Commitment
This ITB does not commit the UN to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation
or submission of bids, or costs incurred in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or to
procure or contract for services or goods. Any bid submitted will be regarded as an offer made by the
bidder and not as an acceptance by the bidder of the offer made by the UN. No contractual
relationship will exist except pursuant to a written contract document signed by the duly authorized
official of the UN Procurement Division and by the selected bidder. This ITB does not commit the
UN to consider any bid or to award a contract. If the bid is submitted on a “all or none” basis, it
should clearly state so.
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Criteria for Evaluation

All bids will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the UN Financial Regulations and
Rules and established procedures of the UN, as well as the requirements of this ITB. The following
criteria will be considered in evaluating the bids:
a. compliance with technical requirement;
b. earliest delivery time;
c. discounts offered; and
d. Lowest cost to the UN.
Payment Terms
The UN Financial Regulations and Rules preclude advance payments or payments by letter of credit.
Such provisions in a bid will be prejudicial to its evaluation by the UN. The normal terms of payment
by the UN are 30 (thirty) days (or similarly discounted payment terms if offered by bidders) upon
satisfactory delivery of goods or performance of services, acceptance thereof by the UN and
certification by the UN of the Contractor’s invoice. Bidders must therefore clearly specify in their
bids the payment terms being offered.
GSA Clause (for USA vendors only)
The UN is eligible under the United States Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to receive full benefits
under General Services Administration (GSA) Contracts. Accordingly, all bid must specify whether
or not items quoted by the bidder are currently subject to GSA Federal Supply pricing and indicate
the GSA Contract Number and Expiration Date, wherever applicable.
Validity of Bids
Bids shall remain open and valid for acceptance for a period of at least __________ days from the
date of opening specified in this ITB.
Rejection of Bids and Split Awards
The UN reserves the right to reject any and all bids if they, inter alia:
i. are received after the deadline stipulated in the ITB;
ii. are not properly marked or addressed as required in the ITB;
iii. are delivered to another UN office location than the one required in the ITB;
iv. are transmitted by facsimile unless specifically indicated in the ITB;
v. are unsolicited;
vi. contain an alternate bid; or
vii. are not otherwise in compliance with this ITB.
The UN also reserves the right to split an award between any bidders in any combination as it may
deem appropriate and the bidders must be willing to accept partial awards.
Withdrawal and Modification of Bids
Bids may be modified or withdrawn in writing, prior to the bid closing time specified therein. Bids
may not be modified or withdrawn after that time.


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Errors in Bids
Bidders or their authorized agents are expected to examine any maps, drawings, specifications,
circulars, schedules and other instructions pertaining to the work, made available by the UN to the
bidders for inspection. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s own risk. In case of error in the totalling
of prices, the unit price will govern.
Public Opening
Public opening of bids will take place at the address and time specified in this ITB. Bidders may send
one (1) representative with proper authorization to observe the opening of bids at the time and
location specified in the ITB.
Confidentiality
This ITB or any part thereof, and all copies thereof must be returned to the UN upon request. It is
understood that this ITB is confidential and proprietary to the UN, contains privileged information,
part of which may be copyrighted, and is communicated to and received by bidders on the condition
that no part thereof, or any information concerning it may be copied, exhibited, or furnished to others
without the prior written consent of the UN, except that bidder may exhibit the specifications to
prospective sub-contractors for the sole purpose of obtaining offers from them. Notwithstanding the
other provisions of the ITB, bidders will be bound by the contents of this paragraph whether or not
their company submits a bid or responds in any other way to this ITB.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
The UN may require bidders to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement in the form of Annex G before
being provided with some or all of the information included in the ITB.
Collusive Biding and other Anti-competitive Conduct
Bidders and their employees, officers, advisers, agents or sub-contractors must not engage in any
collusive bidding or other anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar conduct, in relation to:
a. the preparation or submission of Bids;
b. the clarification of Bids; and
c. the conduct and content of negotiations, including final contract negotiations,
in respect of this ITB or procurement process, or any other procurement process being conducted by
the UN in respect of any of its requirements.
For the purposes of this clause, collusive bidding, other anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar
conduct may include, among other things, the disclosure to, exchange or clarification with, any other
Bidder, person or entity, of information (in any form), whether or not such information is commercial
information confidential to the UN, any other Bidder, person or entity in order to alter the results of
a solicitation exercise in such a way that would lead to an outcome other than that which would have
been obtained through a competitive process.
In addition to any other remedies available to it, the UN may, at its sole discretion, immediately reject
any Bid submitted by a Bidder that, in the UN’s sole opinion, has engaged in any collusive bidding,
other anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar conduct with any other Bidder, person or entity in
relation to the preparation or lodgement of Bids, whether in respect of this ITB or procurement
process, or any other procurement process being conducted by the UN in respect of any of its
Requirements.


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Improper Assistance
Bids that, in the sole opinion of the UN, have been compiled:
a. with the assistance of current or former employees of the UN, or current or former
contractors of the UN in violation of confidentiality obligations or by using information
not otherwise available to the general public or which would provide a non-competitive
benefit;
b. with the utilization of confidential and/or internal UN information not made available to
the public;
c. in breach of an obligation of confidentiality to the UN; or
d. contrary to these terms and conditions for submission of a Bid,
shall be excluded from further consideration.
Use of former UN employee in the preparation of Bids and process
Without limiting the operation of the above clause, a Bidder must not, in the absence of prior written
approval from the UN, permit a person to contribute to, or participate in, any process relating to the
preparation of a Bid or the procurement process, if the person:
a. at any time during the six months immediately preceding the date of issue of this ITB was
an official, agent, servant or employee of, or otherwise engaged by, the UN;
b. at any time during the 12 months immediately preceding the date of issue of this ITB was
an employee of the UN personally engaged, directly or indirectly, in the planning or
performance of the requirement, project or activity to which the ITB relates; or
c. at any time, was an employee of the UN involved, directly or indirectly, in the
preparation of this ITB including any earlier versions or the management of this
procurement process.
Corrupt Practices
All UN vendors shall adhere to the highest ethical standards, both during the procurement process and
throughout the performance of a contract.
Conflict of Interest
A Bidder must not, and must ensure that its employees, officers, advisers, agents or sub-contractors
do not, place themselves in a position that may, or does, give rise to an actual, potential or perceived
conflict of interest between the interests of the UN and the Bidder’s interests during the procurement
process.
If during any stage of the procurement process or performance of any UN contract a conflict of
interest arises, or appears likely to arise, the Bidder must notify the UN immediately in writing,
setting out all relevant details of the situation, including those cases in which the interests of the
Bidder conflict with the interests of the UN, or cases in which any UN official, employee or person
under contract with the UN may have, or appear to have, an interest of any kind in the Bidder’s
business or any kind of economic ties with the Bidder. The Bidder must take such steps as the UN
may reasonably require to resolve or otherwise deal with the conflict to the satisfaction of the UN.


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Vendor Registration
UN vendors shall keep current the information required for them to be registered as a UN vendor via
the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) at www.ungm.org by means of electronic updates. UN vendors
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shall inform the UN immediately and in writing, setting out all relevant details, about any material
change in the information provided to the UN in their vendor application, including, but not limited
to, change of name due to merger, acquisition or otherwise; change of address; material claims
against the vendor, or any litigation or arbitration in which the vendor is a party; any investigation or
inquiry by any governmental regulatory, licensing or other authority into the conduct of the vendor or
any officer or employee thereof that could materially adversely affect the financial or other standing
of the vendor, or the ability of the vendor to provide to the UN any goods or services the subject of
this ITB; criminal convictions of any employee, officer, adviser or agent of the vendor; civil
judgments; the most recent financial statements or financial standing of the vendor including any
filing for bankruptcy, or entry into receivership, by the vendor; abusive, unethical or unprofessional
conduct of the vendor including corrupt practices and submission of false information; any
assignment of assets by the vendor or other financial acts, and any acts of financial impropriety
committed or suffered by the vendor; any of the aforementioned factors in relation to a holding,
parent, subsidiary, or affiliated company of the vendor which could materially adversely affect the
financial or other standing of the vendor, or the ability of the vendor to provide to the UN any goods
or services the subject of this ITB. The submission, which may be in the form of a letter, fax or other
electronic means, shall include all relevant documentation with regard to the changes. Upon receipt of
such information, the UN will make an assessment and determine whether the changes require a re-
evaluation of the vendor’s status as a registered UN vendor. Vendors which fail to so inform the UN
about such material changes or fail to submit their latest financial statements may risk suspension or
removal from the UN vendor database.
Rights of the UN
If the UN determines that a vendor has engaged in collusive bidding, has received improper
assistance, engaged in corrupt practices, or conflict of interest situations, then notwithstanding any
other legal rights or remedies it may have, the UN reserves the right, at its sole option, to:
(i) reject any bid or recommendation to award a contract to such vendor; and/or
(ii) declare a company or firm or ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, to
become a UN registered vendor; and/or
(iii) terminate any contract entered into with such vendor.
Contract
All firms responding to this ITB shall acknowledge in their Bid that the UN’s General Conditions on
Contract (Annex E) are acceptable. In addition, all firms responding to this ITB are required to
acknowledge in their Bid, by submission of Annex B-1, that the above terms and conditions are
acceptable. However, if any of the UN’s General Conditions of Contract or any of the above terms
and conditions is not acceptable, the Bidder is required to indicate in the Bid with specificity any
reservation(s) it has in respect of any of them and must provide alternative language to the particular
clause. Please note, however, that such reservation(s) or deviation(s) will be taken into account, in the
sole discretion of the UN, in the evaluation of the Bid, including the comparative evaluation with
other Bids.


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Annex B-1
Declaration by Bidder and Disclosure Requirement
The undersigned represents to the UN as follows (check as appropriate) 2: 1F
1. Bidder accepts the Terms and Conditions in Annex B and agrees to do all acts required in
Annex B.
2. Bids. Bidder also acknowledges that Bids may be partially awarded between different
Bidders, in accordance with Annex B.
3. Bidder shall submit a performance bond as stated in Annex B if required in the ITB.
4. Bidder, if awarded a contract, may be liable for liquidated damages if provided for in this ITB
or the contract.
5. Bidder is aware that the UN is not committed to award a contract, or to reimburse any costs
incurred by the Bidder in connection with the ITB process, as stated in Annex B.
6. Bidder is aware that neither the ITB, nor any of its annexes, including this Annex B-1,
constitutes any agreement or contractual relationship between the UN, or any of its entities,
and the Bidder. Bidder acknowledges that the sole purpose of the ITB and its annexes is to
enable vendors to submit a Bid; Bidder will not regard or seek to rely upon the ITB or any of
its annexes as an offer on the part of the UN capable of acceptance by the Bidder.
7. Bidder acknowledges that Bids are evaluated according to the UN Financial Regulations and
Rules.
8. Bidder is familiar with and accepts the payment terms in Annex B.
9. In the event the Bidder is a U.S. entity, Bidder will indicate in its Proposal whether or not the
prices specified therein are currently subject to GSA Federal Supply pricing and state the
GSA Contract Number and Expiration Date.
10. Bidder’s Bid will be valid for the period stipulated in Annex B.
11. Bidder is familiar with and accepts the UN’s conditions for the withdrawal and modification
of Bids and the UN’s rules governing errors in Bids and public opening of Bids.
12. Bidder accepts the Confidentiality terms stated in Annex B; and is aware that in the event the
UN requires Bidders to execute a non-disclosure agreement, as stated in Annex B, and Bidder
refuses to sign, Bidder will not be invited to participate further in the ITB.
13. Bidder accepts the Collusive Bidding and other Anti-competitive Conduct terms stated in
Annex B and represents that the Bid has been compiled without the improper assistance of
employees or former employees of the UN, in accordance with Annex B.
14. Bidder has not, and is not, engaged in any corrupt practices.
15. Bidder is not aware of any existing or potential conflict of interest as specified in Annex B. If
during the procurement process a conflict of interest arises, or appears likely to arise, Bidder
will notify the UN immediately in accordance with Annex B.
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Terms used in this declaration shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Terms and Conditions
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16. Bidder agrees to immediately update its vendor profile in UNGM (www.ungm.org) with new
information in accordance with Annex B.
17. Bidder acknowledges that any costs it may incur in connection with the submission of a Bid
to the UN are at the sole expense of the Bidder.
18. Bidder shall promptly inform the UN in writing of any bid submitted, or likely to be
submitted, by a holding, parent, subsidiary, or affiliated company of the Bidder in response to
this ITB of which it is aware, or ought reasonably to be aware.
19. Bidder shall submit a bid bond as stated in Annex B if required in the RFP.
REGISTERED OFFICE POSTAL ADDRESS:

OR OTHER ADDRESS
OF BIDDER:
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: FACSIMILE NUMBERS:
Signature of authorized official of Bidder or person otherwise authorized to sign the bid on
behalf of the Bidder.
SIGNATURE: DATE OF SIGNATURE:
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NAME (Block Letters): POSITION HELD:


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ANNEX C
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER
Dear Sir,
Subject: <Subject>
We, the undersigned, acknowledge receipt of your Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. ITBS-XXXX dated 03
September 2003 and hereby confirm that we:
[ ] INTEND [ ] DO NOT INTEND
to submit a bid to the United Nations by the deadline date of 03 September 2003 13:00 HRS (New York
Time) and that we:
[ ] INTEND [ ] DO NOT INTEND
to send one (1) authorized representative to observe the public opening procedure.
We acknowledge that this ITB is confidential and proprietary to the United Nations, and contains
privileged information. Upon request, we will return this ITB or any part thereof, and all copies thereof, to the
United Nations.
Name & Title of Authorized: ______________________________________________

Representative: ______________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
Company Name and Address: ______________________________________________
Telephone No.: _________________________Facsimile No.: _________________________
IMPORTANT: In order for your company to remain as a registered vendor, you must return a completed copy
of this acknowledgement letter by fax even if you do not intend to submit a bid at this time.
Failure to submit a completed copy of this acknowledgement letter for three consecutive times will be
understood to mean that you no longer wish to receive such invitations and you will be suspended from the
roster automatically.
If you do not intend to submit a bid to the United Nations, please indicate the reason:
[ ] We do not have the capacity to submit a bid at this time.

[ ] We cannot meet the technical requirement for this ITB.
[ ] We do not think we can make a competitive offer at this time.
[ ] Others: (Please specify________________________________________________________)
Kindly return this acknowledgement immediately via fax (212) 963-1140
United Nations
Attention: Bid Opening Official
NOTE: Due to the current security arrangements, your authorized representative must present
a completed copy of this letter in order to observe the public opening procedure.


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ANNEX D
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CONTRACTS
[Appropriate UNGCC to be inserted]


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Appendix A
THE GLOBAL COMPACT

The United Nations strongly encourages all vendors to actively participate in the Global Compact. The Global
Compact is a voluntary international corporate citizenship network initiated to support the participation of both
the private sector and other social actors to advance responsible corporate citizenship and universal social and
environmental principles to meet the challenges of globalization.
1. Sends a letter from the Chief Executive Officer (and where possible, endorsed by the board) to the Secretary-
General expressing support for the Global Compact and its principles
Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General
United Nations
New York, NY 10017
2. Sets in motion changes to business operations so that the Global Compact and its principles become part of
strategy, culture and day-to-day operations;
3. Is expected to publicly advocate the Global Compact and its principles via communications vehicles such as
press releases, speeches etc.; and
4. Is expected to publish in its annual report (Or similar corporate report) a description of the ways in which it is
supporting the Global Compact and its ten principles. This “Communication on Progress” is an important tool
to demonstrate implementation through public accountability.
• Dialogues: Action-oriented meetings that focus on specific issues related to corporate citizenship,
globalization and sustainable development.
• Information Sharing and Learning Events: Local information sharing and learning events whereby
participants share experiences and lessons related to Global Compact issues. Companies are also invited to
develop and share examples of good corporate practices and lessons learned on the Global Compact
website.
• Partnership Projects: The Global Compact encourages participants to engage in partnership projects with
UN agencies and civil society organizations in support of global development goals.


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The Global Compact’s ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption
enjoy universal consensus and are derived from:

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The Global Compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of
core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti-corruption:
Human Rights
Labour
bargaining;
Environment
Principle 7: The implementation of a precautionary and effective program to environmental

issues;
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: The promotion and adoption of initiatives to counter all forms of corruption,
Vendors interested in participating in the Global Compact are encouraged to visit the Global Compact website
at www.unglobalcompact.org for further information.

Annex D-18: Request for Annexes Page
THE FOLLOWING ANNEXES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
D-18.A Invitation to Bid for Short-Terms Air Charter Services

D-18.B Invitation to Bid for Long-Term Air Charter Services
D-18.C Short-Term Air Charter Agreement
D-18.D Long-Term Air Charter Agreement
D-18.E General Conditions for Air Charter Services
Please note that some of these Annexes may be available at the PD internet site:
http://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/conditions.htm
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Annex D-19: Sample Request for Proposal

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Facsimile Cover Sheet
To: From:
Attention: Date:
Fax: Fax:
Total Number of Pages including this page:_______
Attached are Request for Proposal No.: RFP-XXX and all related documentation. Please
notify the United Nations immediately if any part of this Request for Proposal is missing and/or
illegible at the above facsimile number. Please be advised that this facsimile number may be
used only to send queries.
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY
This facsimile transmission contains United Nations proprietary information that is strictly confidential
and/or legally privileged, and is intended strictly for the use by the Officials of the United Nations and/or
the named recipient hereof. ANY UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, COPYING, DISTRIBUTION OR
OTHER USE OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have erroneously
received this facsimile transmission, please notify the United Nations immediately. Thank you.
TIV01416-31
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFPS-XXXX Page 1 of 19


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Request for Proposal
RFPS-XXXX
Subject: [insert]
1. The United Nations hereby solicits your proposal for the above subject, in accordance with this
document and annexes attached. Proposals are required to be submitted to the United Nations no
later than [date] at [hours] (New York Time).
2. This request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this document and the following annexes:
Annex A: Statement of Work/Specification

Annex B: Terms and Conditions to Submit a Proposal
Annex C: Acknowledgement Letter
Annex D: Evaluation Criteria and Special Instructions
Annex E: General Conditions of Purchase Order
Annex F: Performance Bond Form
Please note that this document is an RFP and not an invitation to bid. You should also note that that the
terms set forth in this RFP, including the contents of Statement of Work/Specifications set forth in Annex
A and the United Nations General Conditions will form a part of any contract should the United Nations
accept your proposal. Any such contract will require compliance with all factual statements and
representations made in the proposal, subject to any modifications to the proposal agreed to by the United
Nations in the context of negotiations, should negotiations be entered into.
3. Proposals must be submitted in English language in THREE COPIES (any attachments or

appendices and annexes thereto must be submitted in THREE COPIES). Your proposal must
include information in sufficient scope and detail to allow the United Nations to consider whether
the company has the necessary capability, experience, knowledge, expertise, finance strength, and
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4. a. Your proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope/package clearly marked and

addressed as follows:
United Nations
Attn: Bid Opening Unit, Registry, Ext. 4816
304 East 45th Street, Room FF-295
New York, New York 10017, U.S.A.
RFP Number: RFPG-XXX

Procurement Officer
Closing Date & Time: [date and hours] (New York Time)
Name of Your Company
Please note that Extension 4816 should not be used for queries concerning this RFP. This number is
only for facilitating receipt of bids delivered by hand or by courier.
b. It is the exclusive responsibility of the proposers to ensure that the sealed envelope/package
containing the proposal reaches the above address before the time and date indicated in
paragraph 4.a. so that it is time stamped and acceptable for opening. Proposals must be
delivered to the designated address during the United Nations working hours from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except for the United Nations holidays. Delivery to any
other United Nations office location will be at the risk of proposer and will not constitute
timely delivery. Written proof of receipt will not be given unless a Postal/Courier service
receipt or other form of receipt is presented for signature by the United Nations. Proposals
received after the above-mentioned closing time or deadline will be invalidated.
c. Outer envelope/package of your proposal must clearly indicate RFP number, name of the
United Nations official indicated in paragraph 4.a and 6 of this RFP, deadline and name of
your company so that the United Nations can identify your proposal at the time of receipt.
Each proposal for each RFP must be submitted in a separate envelope. Please do not combine
different proposals in the same envelope.
d. Alternatively, you may submit your proposal via facsimile to the United Nations
dedicated facsimile at (212) 963-1140. A maximum of ten (10) pages may be transmitted
to this number. Should your bid exceed this limit; please ensure delivery of the same by
mail. Your complete proposal must be received by the United Nations at the above-
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Proposals received by the United Nations at any other facsimile number will be invalidated.
Technical proposals and financial proposals must be submitted under the separate cover with
all marking information requested in paragraph 4.
e. Proposals submitted via facsimile must clearly indicate the marking as specified in paragraph
4.a. and a total number of pages transmitted on the cover page. The United Nations does not
assume any responsibility for problems resulting from transmission of proposals via facsimile.
The United Nations will only consider proposals as received by the United Nations at its
designated facsimile number prior to the deadline for opening of proposals. Any missing and/or
illegible pages of proposals may result in rejection of proposals.
5. A public opening of proposals will take place on [date and hours] (New York Time) in the
Bid Room of the Procurement Division on the second floor of 304 East 45th Street, New York,
New York 10017, U.S.A. The purpose of public opening is to record the proposals submitted by
the due date and time. No price will be extrapolated or announced at the time of public opening.
Therefore, only technical proposals will be opened to record the name of proposers. Financial
proposals will not be opened at the public opening. Companies submitting offers are welcome to
send one (1) representative with proper authorization to observe the recording of proposals
received.
6. For queries on this RFP, please contact the Procurement Officer in writing at facsimile no.
(212) 963-0377 by [date]. Please also notify the United Nations immediately if any part of this
RFP is missing and/or illegible. Proposers are reminded that this facsimile number may be used
only to send queries and acknowledgement letter requested in paragraph 7 below. Proposals
must NOT be sent to this facsimile number.
7. You are kindly requested to return the attached Annex C --- Acknowledgement Letter duly
signed by an authorized representative to the United Nations via facsimile advising whether or not your
company intends to submit a proposal prior to the designated closing date for receipt of proposals.
Please indicate the reason if you do not intend to submit a proposal at this time. The United Nations
will review the registration status of companies, which have failed to return the completed
acknowledgement letter. Failure to return the completed acknowledgement letter may result in removal
of your company from the roster of registered suppliers.
___________________________
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Tel:
Fax:


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Annex A- Statement of Work/Specifications

[date]
Unit Cost Ext. Cost

1 Generators 1 EACH ________ _______
Total of all Items _______

Add: Misc. Charge, if any
Freight, if applicable _______
Grand Total _______

Delivery Point
United Nations (Maximum overhead clearance for truck deliveries 12Ft.)

48th Street and 1st Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10017
Payment Terms: ________________________________________

Discount Offered: ________________________________________
Delivery Point and Terms (if different from the preferred
Delivery Point indicated above): _______________________________________
Shipping Mode: ________________________________________
Delivery Date (After Receipt of Order): _______________________________________
Currency Stated in: ________________________________________


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Annex B
Terms and Conditions to Submit a Proposal
Submission of Proposals
Proposals must be submitted in the English language on the Requirement specified in this Request for
Proposal (“RFP”). Proposers must provide all requisite information under this RFP and clearly and
concisely respond to all points set out in this RFP. Any Proposal which does not fully and
comprehensively address this RFP may be rejected. However, unnecessarily elaborate brochures and
other presentations beyond those sufficient to present complete and effective Proposals, are not
encouraged.
Following submission of the Proposals and final evaluation, the United Nations (“UN”) will have the
right to retain unsuccessful Proposals. It is the proposer’s responsibility to identify any information of
a confidential or proprietary nature contained in its Proposal, so that it may be handled accordingly.
Technical Specifications of Requirement
Proposers must adhere strictly to all requirements of this RFP. No changes, substitutions or other
alterations to the technical specifications of the Requirement stipulated in this RFP document will be
accepted unless approved in writing by the UN.
Performance Bond
Within 5 business days of the signature of contract, the successful contractor, unless expressly waived by
the UN, shall at its own cost and expense, furnish to the UN a Performance Bond in the form attached as
Annex F, or a similar guarantee, such as a letter of credit, acceptable to the UN in a sum equal to
[___%]___ percent of the total contract price. The Performance Bond shall be valid for the entire period
of the contract and for at least 90 days after the expiration date of the contract.
Liquidated Damages
The Contract or Purchase Order concluded with the only successful contractor will provide that if the
successful contractor fails to supply the specified goods/services within the lead time stipulated by his or
her Proposal, or within a period specified by a Purchase Order or a Contract, the UN shall, without
prejudice to its other remedies under the Purchase Order or Contract, deduct from the Purchase Order or
Contract price, as liquidated damages, a sum equivalent to point five percent (0.5%) per week of delay
calculated on the value of the Purchase Order or Contract until actual delivery, up to a maximum
deduction of ten percent (10%) of the value of the Purchase Order or Contract.
Bid Bond
The UN reserves the right to request Proposers to submit a Bid Bond in the form attached as Annex xx, at
their own cost, or a similar guarantee, such us a certified check, acceptable to the UN, in a sum equal to
[insert 1 %] percent of the total proposed cost. The Bid Bond shall be valid for the same period as the
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proposal, plus ninety (90) days after the validity date of the proposal. The UN reserves the right to extend
the validity of the Bid Bond if the contractual instrument is not yet in place.
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No Commitment
This RFP does not commit the UN to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or
submission of Proposals, or costs incurred in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or to
procure or contract for services or goods. The UN reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals received
in response to this RFP and to negotiate with any of the proposers or other firms in any manner deemed to
be in the best interest of the UN. The UN also reserves the right to negotiate and award only a portion of
the Requirement; to negotiate and award separate or multiple contracts for the elements covered by this
RFP in any combination it may deem appropriate, in its sole discretion; to add new considerations,
information or requirements at any stage of the procurement process, including during negotiation with
proposers; and to reject a Proposal submitted by any proposer that has previously failed to perform
properly, or on time, contracts of a similar nature, or of a proposer that, in the opinion of the UN, is not in
a position, or is not sufficiently qualified, to perform the contract. If a Proposal is submitted on an “all or
none” basis, it should clearly state so.
This RFP contains no contractual proposal or offer of any kind; any Proposal submitted will be regarded
as an offer by the proposer and not as an acceptance by the proposer of any proposal or offer by the UN.
No contractual relationship will exist except pursuant to a written contract document signed by the
authorized official of the Procurement Division and by an authorized officer of the successful proposer(s).
Criteria for Evaluation

All Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the UN Financial Regulations
and Rules and established procedures of the UN, and the evaluation criteria specified in Annex D.
The evaluation procedure will consist of a formal, substantive and financial assessment of the Proposals
received. Price is an important factor; however, it is not the only consideration in evaluating responses to
this RFP. Detailed evaluation leading to a final selection or award may take several weeks.
Payment Terms
The UN Financial Regulations and Rules preclude advance payments or payment by Letters of Credit.
Such provisions in a Proposal will be prejudicial to its evaluation by the UN. The normal terms of
payment by the UN are 30 (thirty) days (or similarly discounted payment terms if offered by proposers)
upon satisfactory delivery of goods or performance of services, acceptance thereof by the UN and
certification by the UN of the Contractor’s invoice. Proposers must therefore clearly specify in their
Proposals the payment terms being offered.
GSA Clause (for USA vendors only)
The UN is eligible under the United States Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to receive full benefits under
General Services Administration (GSA) Contracts. Accordingly, all Proposals must specify whether or
not items quoted by the proposer are currently subject to GSA Federal Supply pricing and indicate the
GSA Contract Number and Expiration Date, wherever applicable.
Validity of Proposals
All Proposals shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of at least ______ days from the
designated closing date indicated for receipt of Proposals in this RFP. Proposers must confirm in their
Proposal that it will remain valid for this period. Once a Proposal has been accepted during this period,
the price quoted in the Proposal must remain unchanged for the entire period of the resulting contract
unless otherwise specified in this RFP or unless the UN agrees otherwise in writing.


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Rejection of Proposals and Split Awards

The UN reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals if they, inter alia:
i. are received after the deadline stipulated in the RFP;

ii. are not properly marked or addressed as required in the RFP;
iii. are delivered to another UN office location than the one required in the Request for
Proposal;
iv. are transmitted by facsimile unless specifically indicated in the RFP;
v. are unsolicited;
vi. contain an alternate Proposal; or
vii. are not otherwise in compliance with the RFP.
The UN also reserves the right to split an award between proposers in any combination, as it may
deem appropriate.
Withdrawal and Modification of Proposals

Proposals may be modified or withdrawn in writing, prior to the closing time specified in the
RFP. Proposals may not be modified or withdrawn after that time.
Errors in Proposals
Proposers or their authorized agents are expected to examine any maps, drawings, specifications,
circulars, schedules and other instructions pertaining to the work, made available by the UN to the
proposers for inspection. Failure to do so will be at the proposer’s own risk. In case of error in the
totalling of prices, the unit price will govern.
Public Opening
Public opening of Proposals will take place at the address and time specified in this RFP. Proposers may
send one (1) representative with proper authorization to observe the opening of Technical Proposal
envelopes at the time and location specified in the RFP.
Confidentiality
This RFP or any part thereof, and all copies thereof must be returned to the UN upon request. It is
understood that this RFP is confidential and proprietary to the UN, contains privileged information, part
of which may be copyrighted, and is communicated to and received by proposers on the condition that no
part thereof, or any information concerning it may be copied, exhibited, or furnished to others without the
prior written consent of the UN, except that the proposer may exhibit the specifications to prospective
sub-contractors for the sole purpose of obtaining Proposals from them in relation to the RFP.
Notwithstanding the other provisions of the RFP, proposers will be bound by the contents of this
paragraph whether or not they submit a Proposal or respond in any other way to this RFP.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
The UN may require proposers to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement in the form of Annex G before
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Collusive Biding and other Anti-competitive Conduct
Proposers and their employees, officers, advisers, agents or sub-contractors must not engage in any
collusive bidding or other anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar conduct, in relation to:
a. the preparation or submission of Proposals;

b. the clarification of Proposals; and
c. the conduct and content of negotiations, including final contract negotiations,
in respect of this RFP or procurement process, or any other procurement process being conducted by the
UN in respect of any of its requirements.
For the purposes of this clause, collusive bidding, other anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar
conduct may include, among other things, the disclosure to, exchange or clarification with, any other
proposer, person or entity, of information (in any form), whether or not such information is commercial
information confidential to the UN, any other proposer, person or entity in order to alter the results of
a solicitation exercise in such a way that would lead to an outcome other than that which would have been
obtained through a competitive process.
In addition to any other remedies available to it, the UN may, at is sole discretion, immediately reject any
Proposal submitted by a proposer that, in the UN’s sole opinion, has engaged in any collusive bidding,
other anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar conduct with any other proposer, person or entity in
relation to the preparation or lodgement of Proposals, whether in respect of this RFP or procurement
process, or any other procurement process being conducted by the UN in respect of any of its
Requirements.
Improper Assistance
Proposals that, in the sole opinion of the UN, have been compiled:
a. with the assistance of current or former employees of the UN, or current or former
contractors of the UN in violation of confidentiality obligations or by using information not
otherwise available to the general public or which would provide a non-competitive benefit;
b. with the utilization of confidential and/or internal UN information not made available to the
public;
c. in breach of an obligation of confidentiality to the UN; or
d. contrary to these terms and conditions for submission of a Proposal,
shall be excluded from further consideration.
Use of former UN employee in the preparation of Proposals and process
Without limiting the operation of the above clause, a proposer must not, in the absence of prior written
approval from the UN, permit a person to contribute to, or participate in, any process relating to the
preparation of a Proposal or the procurement process, if the person:


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a. at any time during the six months immediately preceding the date of issue of this RFP was an
official, agent, servant or employee of, or otherwise engaged by, the UN;
b. at any time during the 12 months immediately preceding the date of issue of this RFP was an
employee of the UN personally engaged, directly or indirectly, in the planning or
performance of the requirement, project or activity to which the RFP relates; or
c. at any time, was an employee of the UN involved, directly or indirectly, in the preparation of
this RFP including any earlier versions or the management of this procurement process.
Corrupt Practices
All UN vendors shall adhere to the highest ethical standards, both during the procurement process and
throughout the performance of a contract.
Conflict of Interest
A proposer must not, and must ensure that its employees, officers, advisers, agents or sub-contractors do
not, place themselves in a position that may, or does, give rise to an actual, potential or perceived conflict
of interest between the interests of the UN and the proposer’s interests during the procurement process.
If during any stage of the procurement process or performance of any UN contract a conflict of interest
arises, or appears likely to arise, the proposer must notify the UN immediately in writing, setting out all
relevant details of the situation, including those cases in which the interests of the proposer conflict with
the interests of the UN, or cases in which any UN official, employee or person under contract with the
UN may have, or appear to have, an interest of any kind in the proposer’s business or any kind of
economic ties with the proposer. The proposer must take such steps as the UN may reasonably require to
resolve or otherwise deal with the conflict to the satisfaction of the UN.
Vendor Registration
UN vendors shall keep current the information required for them to be registered as a UN vendor via the
UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) at www.ungm.org by means of electronic updates. UN vendors shall
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inform the UN immediately and in writing, setting out all relevant details, about any material change in
the information provided to the UN in their vendor application, including, but not limited to, change of
name due to merger, acquisition or otherwise; change of address; material claims against the vendor, or
any litigation or arbitration in which the vendor is a party; any investigation or inquiry by any
governmental regulatory, licensing or other authority into the conduct of the vendor or any officer or
employee thereof that could materially adversely affect the financial or other standing of the vendor, or
the ability of the vendor to provide to the UN any goods or services the subject of this RFP; criminal
convictions of any employee, officer, adviser or agent of the vendor; civil judgments; the most recent
financial statements or financial standing of the vendor including any filing for bankruptcy, or entry into
receivership, by the vendor; abusive, unethical or unprofessional conduct of the vendor including corrupt
practices and submission of false information; any assignment of assets by the vendor or other financial
acts, and any acts of financial impropriety committed or suffered by the vendor; any of the
aforementioned factors in relation to a holding, parent, subsidiary, or affiliated company of the vendor
which could materially adversely affect the financial or other standing of the vendor, or the ability of the
vendor to provide to the UN any goods or services the subject of this RFP. The submission, which may be
in the form of a letter, fax or other electronic means, shall include all relevant documentation with regard
to the changes. Upon receipt of such information, the UN will make an assessment and determine whether


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the changes require a re-evaluation of the vendor’s status as a registered UN vendor. Vendors which fail
to so inform the UN about such material changes or fail to submit their latest financial statements may
risk suspension or removal from the UN vendor database.
Rights of the UN
If the UN determines that a vendor has engaged in collusive bidding, has received improper assistance,
engaged in corrupt practices, or conflict of interest situations, then notwithstanding any other legal rights
or remedies it may have, the UN reserves the right, at its sole option, to:
i. reject any proposal or recommendation to award a contract to such vendor; and/or
ii. declare a company or firm ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, to
become a UN registered vendor; and/or
iii. terminate any contract entered into with such vendor.
Contract
All firms responding to this RFP shall acknowledge in their Proposal that the UN’s General Conditions
on Contract (Annex E) are acceptable. In addition, all firms responding to this RFP are required to
acknowledge in their Proposal, by submission of Annex B-1, that the above terms and conditions are
acceptable. However, if any of the UN’s General Conditions of Contract or any of the above terms and
conditions is not acceptable, the proposer is required to indicate in the Proposal with specificity any
reservation(s) it has in respect of any of them and must provide alternative language to the particular
clause. Please note, however, that such reservation(s) or deviation(s) will be taken into account, in the
sole discretion of the UN, in the evaluation of the Proposal, including the comparative evaluation with
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Annex B-1
Declaration by Proposer and Disclosure Requirement
The undersigned represents to the UN as follows (check as appropriate) 2: 1F
1. Proposer accepts the Terms and Conditions in Annex B and agrees to do all acts required in
Annex B.
2. Proposals. Proposer also acknowledges that Proposals may be partially awarded between different
proposers, in accordance with Annex B.
3. Proposer shall submit a performance bond as stated in Annex B if required in the RFP.
4. Proposer, if awarded a contract, may be liable for liquidated damages if provided for in this RFP
or the contract.
5. Proposer is aware that the UN is not committed to award a contract, or to reimburse any costs
incurred by the proposer in connection with the RFP process, as stated in Annex B.
6. Proposer is aware that neither the RFP, nor any of its annexes, including this Annex B-1,
constitutes any agreement or contractual relationship between the UN, or any of its entities, and
the proposer. Proposer acknowledges that the sole purpose of the RFP and its annexes is to enable
vendors to submit a proposal; proposer will not regard or seek to rely upon the RFP or any of its
annexes as an offer on the part of the UN capable of acceptance by the proposer.
7. Proposer acknowledges that Proposals are evaluated according to the UN Financial Regulations
and Rules and the evaluation criteria specified in Annex D.
8. Proposer is familiar with and accepts the payment terms in Annex B.
9. In the event the proposer is a U.S. entity, proposer will indicate in its Proposal whether or not the
prices specified therein are currently subject to GSA Federal Supply pricing and state the GSA
Contract Number and Expiration Date.
10. Proposer’s Proposal will be valid for the period stipulated in Annex B.
11. Proposer is familiar with and accepts the UN’s conditions for the withdrawal and modification of
Proposals and the UN’s rules governing errors in Proposals and public opening of Proposals.
12. Proposer accepts the Confidentiality terms stated in Annex B; and is aware that in the event the
UN requires proposers to execute a non-disclosure agreement, as stated in Annex B, and proposer
refuses to sign, proposer will not be invited to participate further in the RFP.
13. Proposer accepts the Collusive Biding and other Anti-competitive Conduct terms stated in Annex
B and represents that the Proposal has been compiled without the improper assistance of
employees or former employees of the UN, in accordance with Annex B.
14. Proposer has not, and is not, engaged in any corrupt practices.
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Terms used in this declaration shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Terms and Conditions in
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15. Proposer is not aware of any existing or potential conflict of interest as specified in Annex B. If
during the procurement process a conflict of interest arises, or appears likely to arise, proposer
will notify the UN immediately in accordance with Annex B.
16. Proposer agrees to immediately update its vendor profile in UNGM (www.ungm.org) with new
information in accordance with Annex B.
17. Proposer acknowledges that any costs it may incur in connection with the submission of
a Proposal to the UN are at the sole expense of the proposer.
18. Proposer shall promptly inform the UN in writing of any proposal submitted, or likely to be
submitted, by a holding, parent, subsidiary, or affiliated company of the proposer in response to
this RFP of which it is aware, or ought reasonably to be aware.
19. Proposer shall submit a bid bond as stated in Annex B if required in the RFP.
REGISTERED OFFICE POSTAL ADDRESS:

OR OTHER ADDRESS
OF PROPOSER:
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS: FACSIMILE NUMBERS:
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Signature of authorized official of proposer or person otherwise authorized to sign the proposal on
behalf of the proposer.
SIGNATURE: DATE OF SIGNATURE:

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NAME (Block Letters): POSITION HELD:
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ANNEX C
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER
Dear Sir,
Subject: [subject]
We, the undersigned, acknowledge receipt of your Request for Proposal (RFP) No. RFP-XXX dated
[date] and hereby confirm that we:
[ ]INTEND [ ] DO NOT INTEND
to submit a proposal to the United Nations by the deadline date of [date and hours] (New York Time) and that
we:
[ ]INTEND [ ] DO NOT INTEND
to send one (1) authorized representative to observe the public opening procedure.
We acknowledge that this RFP is confidential and proprietary to the United Nations, and contains
privileged information. Upon request, we will return this RFP or any part thereof, and all copies
thereof, to the United Nations.
Name & Title of Authorized Representative: __________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
Company Name and Address: __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Telephone No.: ___________________________ Facsimile No.: ____________________________
IMPORTANT. In order for your company to remain as a registered vendor, you must return this
acknowledgement letter even i f you do not intend to submit a proposal at this time.
If you do not intend to submit a proposal to the United Nations, please indicate the reason:
[ ] We do not have the capacity to submit a proposal at this
[ ] We cannot meet the technical requirement for this RFP.
[ ] We do not think we can make a competitive offer at this
[ ] Others: (Please specify
Kindly return this acknowledgement immediately via fax (212) 963-1140

United Nations
Attention: Bid Opening Official
NOTE: Due to the current security arrangements, your authorized representative must present
a completed copy of this letter in order to observe the public opening procedure.


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Annex D
Evaluation Criteria and Special
Instructions
1. Evaluation Factors for Award include:
(a) Price
(b) Technical compliance
(c) Relative capability of the offer or
(d) Ability to meet urgent and demanding
delivery schedules
(e) Company experience on similar projects
2. While price is an important factor, however, it shall not be the primary consideration in evaluating responses to
this RFP.
3. Special Instructions:
a) The United Nations intends to award a one-year Requirements type contract, with the option to extend
the contract for two 1-year periods. The estimates of GENSETS as set forth in Annex A is not
a representation to an offer or that the estimated quantities will be required or ordered.
b) Delivery: Please note that delivery of GENSETS will be considered incomplete if all quantity of spare
parts package as per purchase order is not supplied with the GENSETS.
c) Offer or shall provide the following information with their commercial proposal:
i) Payment terms;
ii) Discount offered;
iii) Delivery point and terms;
iv) Shipping mode;
v) Delivery date (after receipt of order); and
vi) Currency (preferred currency is US$).


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ANNEX E
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CONTRACTS
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Annex F
Performance Bond Form
Know all men by these presents, that we, .......... a company incorporated in and under the laws of ............,
the principal shareholders of which are ....................................................... .................................................................
as Principal (hereinafter called “the Supplier”) and the .................. a corporation organized under the laws of
.................... and duly organized to transact business in .............. as Surety (hereinafter called “the Surety”) are held
and firmly bound unto the United Nations, an international intergovernmental organization with its headquarters at
New York, New York, USA, as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Employer”) in the amount of ----------------- (USD),
for the payment whereof which sum, well and truly to be made, the Supplier and the Surety bind themselves, their
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Whereas the Supplier has entered into a written contract with the Employer dated the ............. day of
.............., 19..... for the ..................... said Contract being by reference made part hereof and hereinafter referred to as
“the Contract”.
Now, therefore, for valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the Surety, the
Surety hereby irrevocably undertakes to, whenever Supplier shall be declared by Employer to be in default under the
Contract, without any objection, opposition or recourse, promptly pay the Employer the amount required by
Employer to remedy the default and complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, any amount
up to a total not exceeding the amount of the Bond.
The Surety shall not be liable for a greater sum than the specified penalty of the Bond.
The Condition of this obligation is such that if the Employer shall notify the Surety in writing that the
Supplier has promptly and faithfully performed the said Contract (including any amendment thereto) then this
obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect until the Employer shall by written
instrument declare the obligation discharged, except that the obligation shall continue for at least three months
following termination of the Contract.
This Bond shall be enforceable without the need to have recourse to any judicial or arbitral proceedings.
No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other than the
Employer named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors of the Employer.
Nothing herein or related hereto shall be deemed a waiver or an agreement to waive any of the privileges or
immunities of the United Nations.
Signed on Signed on
on behalf of on behalf of
by by
in the capacity of in the capacity of
in the presence of in the presence of


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Appendix A
THE GLOBAL COMPACT

The United Nations strongly encourages all vendors to actively participate in the Global Compact. The Global
Compact is a voluntary international corporate citizenship network initiated to support the participation of both the
private sector and other social actors to advance responsible corporate citizenship and universal social and
environmental principles to meet the challenges of globalization.
1. Sends a letter from the Chief Executive Officer (and where possible, endorsed by the board) to the Secretary-
General expressing support for the Global Compact and its principles
Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General
United Nations
New York, NY 10017
2. Sets in motion changes to business operations so that the Global Compact and its principles become part of
strategy, culture and day-to-day operations;
3. Is expected to publicly advocate the Global Compact and its principles via communications vehicles such as press
releases, speeches etc.; and
4. Is expected to publish in its annual report (Or similar corporate report) a description of the ways in which it is
supporting the Global Compact and its ten principles. This “Communication on Progress” is an important tool to
demonstrate implementation through public accountability.
• Dialogues: Action-oriented meetings that focus on specific issues related to corporate citizenship, globalization
and sustainable development.
• Information Sharing and Learning Events: Local information sharing and learning events whereby participants
share experiences and lessons related to Global Compact issues. Companies are also invited to develop and
share examples of good corporate practices and lessons learned on the Global Compact website.
• Partnership Projects: The Global Compact encourages participants to engage in partnership projects with UN
agencies and civil society organizations in support of global development goals.


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The Global Compact’s ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption enjoy
universal consensus and are derived from:
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The Global Compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of core
values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti-corruption:
Human Rights
Labour
bargaining;
Environment
Principle 7: The implementation of a precautionary and effective program to environmental issues;
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: The promotion and adoption of initiatives to counter all forms of corruption, including
extortion and bribery.
Vendors interested in participating in the Global Compact are encouraged to visit the Global Compact website at
www.unglobalcompact.org for further information.

Annex D-20: Examples of timelines for various procurements
Examples of timelines for various procurement activities
This table shows typical timelines for various procurement activities, using
estimated working days for each activity:
Activity RFQ ITB RFP

Identification of the Need 1-5 1-5 1-5
Development of the requirement 5-10 5-10 5-60
Distribution of the Requisition to UN/PS 1 1 1
Analysis of the requirement(s) 1-3 1-5 1-10
Development of Solicitation Documents 1-5 20-30 20-40
Submission time for Vendors 10-25 30 30-60
Opening of submissions 1 1 1
Evaluation of submissions (technical and commercial) 5-10 5-10 10-30
Request for Best and Final Offers, if appropriate 5-10
Evaluation by the HCC and issuance of minutes N/A 10 15-20
Issuance of Award (subject to conclusion of contract) 1 1 1
Preparation of Contractual instrument 1-5 5-10 10-30
Input/assistance by OLA/GLD (if required) N/A 20-60 20-60
Discussion/negotiation with the prospective Vendor 1-5 5-35 10-60
Final internal approval; HCC review and issuance of minutes
1-10 3-10 15-20
(if necessary)
TOTAL 29-81 108-218 145-408

Annex D-21: Form of Bid Bond OLA Version 2005

UNITED NATIONS – FORM OF BID BOND – PAGE 1 OF 2
FORM OF BID BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, _____________________ [insert name of Surety]
a _______________________ [specify type of entity] organized under the laws of ______________
[insert relevant jurisdiction] and duly licensed or authorized to transact business in ______________
[insert relevant jurisdiction] as surety (hereinafter referred to as the “Surety”) are held and firmly bound
unto the United Nations, an international intergovernmental organization, established by its Member
States pursuant to the Charter of the United Nations, signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945, and having
its Headquarters in New York, New York 10017, U.S.A., as Obligee (hereinafter referred to as the
“United Nations”), in the amount of _________________ [insert relevant amount both alphabetically and
numerically, together with the applicable currency] (hereinafter referred to as the “Bond Value”), for the
payment whereof which sum, well and truly to be made, the Surety bind itself, its successors, permitted
assigns, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, in response to a [insert form of solicitation, e.g. RFP, ITB] by the United Nations for the
provision of ________________ [specify purpose of the requirement] (“Tender”), and pursuant to the
solicitation documents issued by the United Nations in connection with the Tender (“Solicitation
Documents”), ___________________ [insert name of Bidder] a _______________________ [specify
type of entity] organized under the laws of ______________ [insert relevant jurisdiction], as principal
(hereinafter referred to as, the “Principal” or “Bidder”) has submitted a written [insert form of
submission, e.g. proposal, bid] to the United Nations, dated the ____ day of ___________, 20____ [insert
applicable date information], (hereinafter referred to as the “Bid”).
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency whereof is hereby
acknowledged by the Surety, the Surety irrevocably undertakes the following:
1. (a) The condition of this Bid Bond is such that if the Principal:
(i) withdraws its Bid, without the consent of the United Nations, during the period
of Bid validity specified in Article 1 (b), below (“Bid Bond Validity Period”); or
(ii) having been notified of the acceptance of its Bid by the United Nations during
the Bid Bond Validity Period, (a) unreasonably fails, delays or refuses, when
required, in accordance with the terms specified in the Solicitation Documents, to
execute the contract, or (b) fails, delays or refuses to furnish the Performance
Bond or Labour and Materials Bond or any other bond in accordance with the
terms specified in the Solicitation Documents;
then the Surety undertakes to immediately pay to the United Nations the Bond Value, upon first
written demand by the United Nations, provided that in its demand the United Nations states that
the demand arises from the occurrence of any of the above events, specifying which event(s) has
occurred. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Surety’s obligations under this Article 1
shall be enforceable without the need to have recourse to any judicial or arbitral proceedings and
the Surety’s obligation to pay the United Nations shall be fulfilled by the Surety without any
objection, opposition or recourse. The Surety and the Principal acknowledge and agree that the

Annex D-21 Form of Bid Bond OLA Version 2005

UNITED NATIONS – FORM OF BID BOND – PAGE 2 OF 2
terms and conditions of the Bid Bond shall remain unchanged for the duration of the Bid Bond
Validity Period.
(b) The Surety hereby agrees that its obligation under the Bid Bond shall remain in full force
and effect until such time as the United Nations notifies the Principal in writing that all of its
obligations in relation to the Tender, as specified in the Solicitation Documents, have been
fulfilled. Without prejudice to the foregoing, or limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Bid
Bond shall remain in full force and effect for at least [30 days] following the expiration of the Bid
Bond Validity Period specified in the Solicitation Documents (or any extensions thereof) or,
otherwise, until such time that the United Nations has notified the Principal that the Bid Bond is
no longer required and the United Nations has confirmed this fact in writing to the Surety upon
request therefore. The Principal and the Surety acknowledge and agree that the United Nations
may, at its sole discretion, extend the Bid Bond Validity Period prior to its expiration, notice of
which extension(s) to the Surety being hereby waived.
2. The parties acknowledge and agree that neither this Bid Bond nor any obligations hereunder are
transferable or assignable. No right of action shall accrue on this Bid Bond to or for the use of any person
or corporation other than the United Nations.
3. Nothing in or relating to this Bid Bond shall be deemed a waiver, express or implied, of any of
the privileges or immunities of the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs.
4. All notices required or contemplated under this Bid Bond shall be in writing and shall be
delivered either by: (i) personal delivery; (ii) recognized overnight delivery service; and (iii) first-class,
certified mail, return-receipt requested, and postage prepaid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the parties have indicated their agreement to be
firmly bound by these presents by having signed below on the date first written above:
For the Surety:
by: ______________________
[signature on line]
[insert name]
in the capacity of:
______________________
[insert title]
in the presence of:
______________________
[signature on line]
[insert witness name]

Annex D-22A: Form of Performance Bond
FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND
Know all men by these presents, that we, .......... a company incorporated in and under the laws
of ............, the principal shareholders of which are .........................................
................................................................. as Principal (hereinafter called “the Supplier”) and the
.................. a corporation organized under the laws of .................... and duly organized to transact
business in .............. as Surety (hereinafter called “the Surety”) are held and firmly bound unto the United
Nations, an international intergovernmental organization with its headquarters at New York, New York,
USA, as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Employer”) in the amount of ---------------- (USD), for the
payment whereof which sum, well and truly to be made, the Supplier and the Surety bind themselves,
their successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Whereas the Supplier has entered into a written contract with the Employer dated the .............
day of ............... 20 ..... for the ..................... said Contract being by reference made part hereof and
hereinafter referred to as “the Contract”.
Now, therefore, for valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the
Surety, the Surety hereby irrevocably undertakes to, whenever Supplier shall be declared by Employer to
be in default under the Contract, without any objection, opposition or recourse, promptly pay the
Employer the amount required by Employer to remedy the default and complete the Contract in
accordance with its terms and conditions, any amount up to a total not exceeding the amount of the Bond.
The Surety shall not be liable for a greater sum than the specified penalty of the Bond.
The Condition of this obligation is such that if the Employer shall notify the Surety in writing
that the Supplier has promptly and faithfully performed the said Contract (including any amendment
thereto) then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect until
the Employer shall by written instrument declare the obligation discharged, except that the obligation
shall continue for at least three months following either termination or expiration of the Contract.
This Bond shall be enforceable without the need to have recourse to any judicial or arbitral
proceedings.
No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other
than the Employer named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors of the Employer.
Nothing herein or related hereto shall be deemed a waiver or an agreement to waive any of the
privileges or immunities of the United Nations.
Signed on Signed on
on behalf of on behalf of
by by
in the capacity of in the capacity of
in the presence of in the presence of
PM Rev. 05 Annex D-22A June 2008

Annex D-22B: Sample Letter of Credit
[ON THE LETTER HEADING OF THE ISSUING BANK]
ISSUE DATE:
BENEFICIARY: United Nations, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY
APPLICANT: [insert contractor’s name and address]
IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NUMBER: S-________________
1. We, [insert full name of issuing bank], hereby issue our confirmed [delete if not
applicable] irrevocable Letter of Credit No. __________________ in your favour,
effective [insert relevant date], for the account of [insert name of Applicant] for one or
more drawings for an amount not to exceed in the aggregate US Dollar [insert amount in
words and in figures] (US $ figures) (hereinafter the “Credit”).
2. The Credit is issued to secure your rights in relation to a Contract No. [contract
number] between [name of contractor] and yourselves dated [insert date] (hereinafter the
“Contract”).
3. This Credit is payable at [name of bank] [and if any, name of confirming financial
institution] offices at [insert full address] and shall expire on [dd/mm/yy] at [insert time],
unless you notify us, at your sole discretion, that this Credit shall terminate at an earlier
time. Such notice shall be given no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the
following dates: [dd/mm/yy or dd/mm/yy] by registered mail, return receipt requested,
hand delivery or courier [hereinafter the “Expiration Date”]. At the time you notify us,
we agree to inform the confirming financial institution by the same means of delivery
[delete if not applicable].
4. We hereby undertake to honour any number of your sight drafts drawn on us or, the
confirming financial institution [delete, if not applicable], for all or any part of this
Credit, subject to the aggregate amount of [currency if other than USD] [insert amount]
____________, if presented with a copy of this Credit and a statement in the format as set
forth in paragraph 5 hereof (hereinafter the “Statement”), duly signed by one of your
authorized officers at the offices specified in paragraph 3 hereof on or before the
Expiration Date. If payment is requested by you, payment under this Credit shall be made
in same days funds and shall be transferred to the account designated by yourselves in
paragraph 5 hereof.
5. For purposes of the Statement as referred to in paragraph 4 hereof, the following

format shall be used:
We hereby demand USD ________________________________ [specify amount of
claim (words and figures) under Credit No. S-___________________ dated
____________________ [year] issued by the [name of bank, location]. Please make
payment to: [insert details of receiving account] and effect such payment in same day
funds.

Annex D-22B: Sample Letter of Credit
6. Your rights under this Credit shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms
of this Credit, irrespective of any lack of validity or unenforceability of the Contract, or
the existence of any claim, set-off, defence or any other rights which the Applicant may
have against yourselves. Any obligations hereunder shall be fulfilled by us without any
objection, opposition or recourse.
7. This Credit is not transferable or assignable in any respect or by any means

whatsoever.
8. (a) This Letter of Credit is subject to the Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP) for
Documentary Credits (1993 revision), International Chamber of Commerce Publication
No. 500 and any revisions thereof to the extent that the same are not inconsistent with the
terms and conditions of this Credit.
(b) If this Credit expires during an interruption of our business as described in Article
17 of the UCP, we agree to honour any such number of sight drafts drawn on us, subject
to the aggregate amount of USD within thirty (30) days after the resumption of our
business.
For and on behalf of:
[Name of Bank]
By: Authorized Signatories
Name:
Title:

Annex D-23: Sample List of Invitees
Invitation to Bid
ITBG-XXXX
REQUIREMENT: [insert description of requirement] (RQSN-XXXXXXX/ Buyer Initials)
DATE & TIME OF OPENING OF [date] [time]

INVITATION TO BID:
PROCUREMENT OFFICER:
List of Invitees
Response (Y or N)
Name of Invitee Country of Origin
(For SSS use only)
_________________________________________
Name & Signature of Authorized Bid Official
__________________________________________
Name & Signature of Witnessing Staff

Annex D-23: Sample List of Invitees

Annex D-24: Sample Solicitation Abstract Sheet
PM Rev. 05
[Date]
ITBG-XXXX
Opening Date: [insert date] Time: [insert time] Buyer: [insert name]
Vendor A Vendor B Vendor C Vendor D Vendor E Vendor F Vendor G

[insert
1 description of
requirement]
[insert
2 description of
requirement]
Total
Annex D-24
__________________________ ___________________________
Name of Bid Opening Official Name of Bid Opening Official
__________________________ ___________________________
Signature Signature
___________________________________
Signature of Procurement Officer/Assistant
June 2008
Annex D-25A: Advance Notice of Award
FACSIMILE COVER SHEET
Attn.: From:
Fax: Date:
Tel:
Subject:
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS PAGE:
With reference to your revised proposal of [date], and subsequent discussion here at the
United Nations Headquarters, the United Nations is pleased to inform you that it is considering an
award of the contract on the subject services to your company.
This contract award will be subject to both parties agreeing to mutually acceptable terms and
conditions. Please note that no legal obligation exists until the contract is finalized and signed by
both parties.
The UN anticipates forwarding the aforementioned contract shortly.
Please confirm receipt by return fax for the attention of [insert name of procurement officer].
Your cooperation is much appreciated.
Authorized by: _____________________________________________________

[Name]
[Title]
United Nations Procurement Division
If transmission is not received in good order, please call Tel. No.:
This facsimile transmission contains United Nations Proprietary information that is strictly confidential and/or legally privileged, and
is intended strictly for the use by the official of the United Nations and/or the named recipient hereof ANY UNAUTHORIZED
DISCLOSURE, COPYING DISTRIBUTION OR OTHER USE OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
If you have erroneously received this facsimile transmission, please notify the United Nations immediately. Thank you.

D-25B: Notice of Award for Contract
Attn.: From:
Fax: Date:
Tel:
Subject: Notice of Award ITB/RFP xxx – Contract for Signature

With reference to your proposal of [date], the United Nations is pleased to inform you
that it is considering an award of the contract on the subject [goods/services] to your company.
This contract award will be subject to both parties agreeing to mutually acceptable terms
and conditions. Please note that no legal obligation exists until the contract is finalized and
signed by both parties. The rights and obligations of the UN and you under the contract shall be
governed solely by the terms and conditions of the UN contract, including the United Nations
General Conditions of Contract. No additional or inconsistent provisions proposed by you shall
bind the United Nations unless agreed to in writing by a duly authorized official of the United
Nations. Any actions taken in expectation of the signature of a contract or the receipt of
a purchase order are at your own risk and will not create any obligations on the part of the UN.
Attached herewith are two copies of a contract document for the signature of an
authorized representative of your company and immediate return to the United Nations. Upon
receipt of both signed copies, we will sign them and forward one signed copy to your attention.
Together with the signed contract you are required to send us a Performance Bond in the
exact same format as the one contained as an Annex to our Invitation to Bid/Request for
Proposal. The Performance Bond or a similar guarantee acceptable to the UN, shall be issued no
later than ten (10) days following the effective Date of the Contract, or a similar guarantee
acceptable to the UN, in the amount of $[amount]. If you fail to deliver the Performance Bond to
the UN within the time limit specified herein, the UN shall, without prejudice to any other rights
or remedies, be entitled to withhold payment from any one or more invoices submitted by you up
to the required amount of the Performance Bond. The Performance Bond shall be issued by
a prime commercial and accredited bank acceptable to the UN 1. 0F
1
Internal Note to the user: This paragraph must be included in all those
cases where a Performance Bond from the vendor is required.

D-25B: Notice of Award for Contract
Together with the signed contract you are required to send us certified true copies of all
the required insurance policies which have been effected in compliance with the contract, which
must have the United Nations as a named additional insured.
Please find below a summary of the special conditions/instructions of this contract.

Please note that this list is only included for illustrative purposes:
Please confirm receipt by return fax for the attention of [Name of procurement officer].
Authorized by: _____________________________________________________

[Name]
[Title]
Accepted by: _____________________________________________________

[Name]
[Title]
TO BE SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE & SEND BACK TO THE UN PROCUREMENT DIVISION FAX: +1 (212) 963-XXXX
This facsimile transmission contains United Nations Proprietary information that is strictly confidential and/or legally privileged,
and is intended strictly for the use by the official of the United Nations and/or the named recipient hereof ANY
UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, COPYING DISTRIBUTION OR OTHER USE OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have erroneously received this facsimile transmission, please notify the United Nations
immediately. Thank you.

D-25C: Notice of Award for Purchase Order
Attn.: From:
Fax: Date:
Tel:
Subject: Notice of Award ITB/RFP xxx – Purchase Order

With reference to your proposal of [date], the United Nations is pleased to inform you
that it is considering issuing a purchase order on the subject [goods/services] to your company.
This purchase order may only be accepted by you by signing and returning an
acknowledgement copy of it or by timely delivery of the goods as specified in the respective
purchase order. Please note that no legal obligation exists until the purchase order is issued and
accepted by you as per above. The rights and obligations of the UN and you under the purchase
order shall be governed solely by the terms and conditions of the UN purchase order, including
the general conditions printed on the back of the purchase order. No additional or inconsistent
provisions proposed by you shall bind the United Nations unless agreed to in writing by a duly
authorized official of the United Nations. Any actions taken in expectation of the receipt of
a purchase order are at your own risk and will not create any obligations on the part of the UN.
Attached herewith is a signed copy of the purchase order for the signature of an
authorized representative of your company and immediate return to the United Nations.
Together with the signed copy you are required to send us a Performance Bond in the
exact same format as the one contained as an Annex to our Invitation to Bid/Request for
Proposal. The Performance Bond or a similar guarantee acceptable to the UN, shall be issued
no later than ten (10) days following the effective Date of the Contract, or a similar guarantee
acceptable to the UN, in the amount of $[amount]. If you fail to deliver the Performance Bond
to the UN within the time limit specified herein, the UN shall, without prejudice to any other
rights or remedies, be entitled to withhold payment from any one or more invoices submitted
by you up to the required amount of the Performance Bond. The Performance Bond shall be
issued by a prime commercial and accredited bank acceptable to the UN 1. 0F
1
Internal Note to the user: This paragraph must be included in all those
cases where a Performance Bond from the vendor is required.

D-25C: Notice of Award for Purchase Order
Together with the signed purchase order you are required to send us certified true copies
of all the required insurance policies which have been effected in compliance with the UN
requirement, which must have the United Nations as a named additional insured.
Please find below a summary of the special conditions/instructions of the purchase

order. Please note that this list is only included for illustrative purposes:
Please confirm receipt by return fax for the attention of [Name of procurement officer].
Authorized by: _____________________________________________________

[Name]
[Title]
Accepted by: _____________________________________________________

[Name]
[Title]
TO BE SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE & SEND BACK TO THE UN PROCUREMENT DIVISION FAX: +1 (212) 963-XXXX
This facsimile transmission contains United Nations Proprietary information that is strictly confidential and/or legally
privileged, and is intended strictly for the use by the official of the United Nations and/or the named recipient hereof ANY
UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE, COPYING DISTRIBUTION OR OTHER USE OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have erroneously received this facsimile transmission, please notify the United Nations
immediately. Thank you.

Annex D-26: Statement of Award
STATEMENT OF AWARD
PO or ICA No.: For use with amendments:

Contract No: , Amend. Previous Aggregate Obligation: $ 0.00
Date Issued: Proposed Increase: $ 0.00
PO or Contract value: USD $0.00 Revised Aggregate Obligation: $ 0.00
If not USD, Currency: If not USD, Currency: $0.00,
Rate: 1 USD = $0.00 Rate 1 USD = $0.00
Please check one:

Up to US $30,000 inclusive (additional explanation required in 105.16(x) below)
Over US $30,000 AFTER CALLING FOR BIDS OR PROPOSALS (FIN. RULE 105.14 & 105.15)
Over US $30,000 WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS OR PROPOSALS (FIN. RULE 105.16)
Basis of Award (please check one, and fill out additional information as applicable):
105.15 (a) Qualified Bidder whose Bid Substantially Conforms to the ITB (Lowest Cost Bid)
Qualified Bidder whose Bid Substantially Conforms to the ITB (Lowest Substantially
Conforming Bid)
Qualified Bidder whose Bid Substantially Conforms to the ITB (Sole Bid)
105.15 (b) Qualified, Most Responsive Proposal (Lowest Cost Proposal)
Qualified, Most Responsive Proposal
Qualified, Most Responsive Proposal (Sole Proposal)
105.15 (c) Interest of Organization best served by rejecting Bids/Proposals Received and
undertaking new solicitation;
Interest of Organization best served by rejecting Bids/Proposals Received and
entering into a negotiated contract;
Interest of Organization best served by suspending procurement action.
105.16 (a)(i) No competitive market place (monopoly exists)
No competitive market place (prices fixed by legislation or government regulation)
No competitive market place (proprietary product or service, provide price support in
additional explanation below)
105.16 (a)(ii) Purchase of Equipment/Services already Standardized, expiring
Need to Standardize the Equipment/Services
105.16 (a)(iii) Cooperation with other organizations of the UN system pursuant to Rule 105.17
(Common Procurement Action)
105.16 (a)(iv) Offers for identical products and services have been obtained competitively [within a
reasonable period] and prices and conditions offered remain competitive.
105.16 (a)(v) A formal solicitation conducted in (MM/yy) has not produced satisfactory
results
105.16 (a)(vi) Purchase or Lease of Real Property and market conditions do not allow effective
competition
105.16 (a)(vii) Exigency
105.16 (a)(viii) Services that cannot be evaluated objectively
105.16 (a)(ix) Formal solicitation will not give satisfactory results
105.16 (a)(x) Procurement Value is below established monetary threshold for formal solicitation
Lowest compliant offer
Proprietary, provide price support in additional explanation below
105.13 (b) Income to the Organisation
105.13 (b) Amendment (modification of a Contract Award Previously Reviewed by the
Committee

Annex D-26: Statement of Award
STATEMENT OF AWARD
Complete as appropriate:
Local Committee on Contract information
Meeting No: LCC/MISSION/yy/xx Case No: Date case reviewed:
Date approved by DOA/CAO/DMS/CMS:
NTE Approved by the DAO/CAO/DMS/CMS: 0.00
If not USD, Currency value: 0.00, Rate 1 USD =
Headquarters Committee on Contract information

Meeting No: HCC/yy/xx Case No: Date case reviewed:
Date approved by Controller:
NTE Approved by the Controller: 0.00
If not USD, Currency value: 0.00, Rate 1 USD =
Name of Vendor: , Vendor ID:

Period of recommended award: From: To:
Additional information:
Additional explanation for cases not requiring LCC/HCC review:
Prepared by: _________________________ Date:

Type your name OR N/A
<Click here to select title>
Reviewed by: _________________________ Date:

Type name of reviewer OR N/A
Reviewed by: _________________________ Date:

(if applicable) Type name of reviewer OR N/A
Approved by: _________________________ Date:

Type name of approver

Annex D-27: Sample Receipt & Inspection (R&I) Report
UNITED NATIONS
RECEIVING AND INSPECTION REPORT
PO #: Buyer: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
From: <Vendor name> Deliver to: <Requisitioner>
Centre: XXXX – <cost centre>, including Routing:

address
IMIS Account:
Line/Item#
& Dsc. Status Delivered Accepted Rejected In Inspection
0 <Description of deliverables> <QTY> <QTY> <QTY> <QTY>
Processed by: Receiver Signature:
PO Status:

Annex D-28: Sample Return to Vendor Form
New York
Return to Vendor
Date: _______________
Freight Account: _______________
Value of Material: _______________
[ ] UN Expense: _______________
Via: _______________
Gentlemen:
The following material on our Purchase Order No. ______________ is being returned
to you for reasons outlined below:
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL:
REASON FOR RETURN:
[ ] Non-adherence to the specifications of the Purchase Order
[ ] Overshipment
[ ] Duplicate Shipment
[ ] Not ordered
[ ] Other
REMARKS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Very truly yours,
[Name Buyer]

Annex D-29: Sale of Surplus Property
INVITATION TO BID
Opening Date: Date:
Time: Invitation No.:
SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Sealed Bids, in original only, for the purchase and removal of the item described herein,
will be received in Room [insert room no.], UN Procurement Division, [insert address].
All Bids received after the bid closing date given above will be returned to the applicable
bidder unopened.
The sale number ( / / ), hour and date of opening shall be indicated on
the face on the return bid envelope.
1. A deposit (Money Order or Certified Cheque for not less than 10% of the total
bid, made out to the United Nations) shall be submitted with the bid. The deposits
will be returned promptly to unsuccessful bidders and will be considered part
payment for successful bidders following the award. UN staff members are no
required to submit deposits.
2. Bidders are urged to inspect the items prior to submitting bids.
3. The items are located at the UN Headquarters, Secretariat Building, 42nd Street
and First Avenue, New York City and may be inspected between the hours of
on . For inspection please contact Room telephone .
4. The UN reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality
in bids received whenever such rejection is in the interest of the United Nations.
This invitation to bid does not commit the United Nations to award a contractual
instrument or to pay any costs incurred in, or in connection with, the preparation
or submission of bids.
5. The United Nations also reserves the right to withdraw any of the items prior to
award. The United Nations, in its sole discretion, also reserves the right to award
separate or multiple contracts for any portion or quantity of the item it may deem
appropriate.
6. Payment in full shall be made prior to removal of the property, and in any case
within five (5) business days of the award. Successful bidders shall remove the
property within five (5) business days of the full payment.
7. The items described are offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and without
recourse or warranties of any kind.
8. Upon payment of the purchase price in full, by Certified Cheque or Money Order
drawn payable to the United Nations, title to the material passes to the Purchaser
and all handling thereafter shall be at the expense and risk of the Purchaser.

Annex D-29: Sale of Surplus Property
9. The Purchaser agrees to remove the items awarded at his/her expense and without
damage to surrounding property, including buildings, and further offers and
agrees to reimburse the United Nations for any damage sustained as a result of
his/her removal of the item(s) purchased.
10. Please note that the United Nations is unable to provide any assistance either
mechanical or manpower for the removal of the item(s).
11. This invitation to bid contains no contractual offer of any kind. Any bid submitted
will be regarded as an offer by the bidder and not as an acceptance of the bidder
of any offer by the United Nations. No contractual relationship will exist pursuant
to a written contract document signed by an authorised official of the United
Nations and the successful bidder.
12. The successful bidder is responsible for payment of any New York State Sales
Tax, which may be due as a result of this sale.
13. Your bid shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of at least
days from the opening date.
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY AMOUNT

OFFERED
The following information shall be provided in the bid:
BIDDER:
ADDRESS:
BY:
TITLE: Date:
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE:
Bid Price: Amount to deposit: Phone No.: Fax No.:
PLEASE REFER AL INQUIRIES TO: , Room , Telephone No.:
BIDS TO BE OPENED IN ROOM [NO.]
PLEASE INDICATE YOU NAME, ADDRESS, BID NUMBER, DATE AND TIME OF
OPENING ON THE RETURN ENVELOPE.

Annex D-30: Sample Request for Technical Evaluation

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM MEMORANDUM INTERIEUR
TO: DATE:
A:
FROM:
DE:
SUBJECT: RFP-XXX Title of RFP

OBJET: Request for Technical Evaluation
1. The subject RFP received responses from (Number) vendors, and were
received by the designated date and time established for the opening of RFP – XXX
at (Time) hours on (Date). Technical proposals received from the vendors listed
below are enclosed:
ABC Company
XYZ Corporation
2. The Procurement Division (PD) would like to remind you that the technical
evaluation of the proposals is to be conducted in accordance with the criteria for
evaluation established and agreed upon prior to the issuance of the RFP. The
technical proposals must be kept in a secure place, and the contents must not be
discussed by the evaluation team with anyone who is not directly involved in the
evaluation. If the evaluation team finds that financial data has been incorporated
into the technical submission, this must be reported immediately to PS.
3. After the evaluation has been completed, the final Technical Evaluation
Report (TER) must be signed by all the evaluation team members and then
forwarded to PS. The TER must provide a comparative analysis (where applicable)
for each bidder. Upon receipt of the results of the technical evaluation, PS will
undertake a commercial evaluation and confer with your office as required in
making the recommendation of award.
4. Should you find it necessary to seek clarification on any of the proposals

received, please notify PS with a description of the issues that need to be clarified so
that PS can communicate same to the vendor(s) to ensure that the transparency and
integrity of the procurement process is preserved. Similarly, please inform PS of any
changes to your requirements, which might affect the pre-established criteria and
results of the technical evaluation, in order to enable PS to take the proper course of
action.
5. We look forward to receipt of your technical evaluation report in due course.
cc:

Annex D-31: Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
New York
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Title of the EOI:
Date of this EOI: Closing Date for Receipt of EOI at PD:
EOI Number: E-mail Address:
Address EOI response by fax for the Attention of:
Fax Number:
UNCCS Code:
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION (IF ANY)
Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process should complete

the Vendor Response Form of this EOI and fax it to United Nations Procurement
Division (UNPD) before the closing date set forth above.
Annex D-31: Request for Expression of Interest
VENDOR RESPONSE FORM
EOI NUMBER: 4H
TO: 5H
FAX:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
To be filled by the Vendor (All fields marked with an “*” are mandatory)
COMPANY INFORMATION
UN Vendor ID UNGM Vendor ID

Number**: Number*:
Company Name *:
Company Contact *:
Address *:
City *:
Country *:
Telephone Number *:
Fax Number *:
Email Address:
Company Website:
We declare that our company fully meets the prerequisites A, B, C, D and E, for eligibility to register with the
United Nations as outlined in the paragraph 1 of the EOI INSTRUCTIONS page.
Signature:_________________________________ Date:_______________________
Name and Title:_____________________________
** If not already registered with UN Procurement Division, please use the following URL to register at
United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM): www.ungm.org. Registration at UNGM is mandatory for
0H
responding to this EOI. The following information is available about the registration process.

Annex D-31: Request for Expression of Interest
EOI INSTRUCTIONS
1) Registering as a Vendor with the United Nations
Vendors interested in fulfilling the requirement described above must be registered with UN in order
to be eligible to participate in any solicitation. Information on the registration process can be found at
http://www.un.org/Depts/ptd.
1H
Prerequisites for Eligibility

In order to be eligible for UN registration, you must declare that:
A. Your company (both parent and/or subsidiaries, if applicable) is not on, or associated with a
company or individual on The 1267 List website
(www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml) and is not on the IIC Oil for Food List website
(www.iic-offp.org).
B. Your company (both parent and/or subsidiaries, if applicable) is not currently removed,
invalidated or suspended by the UN Headquarters, field missions or other UN organizations
(including the World Bank) and is not under investigation by a government or UN Member State.
C. You have no outstanding bankruptcy, judgment or pending legal action that could impair
operating as a going concern.
D. You currently do not employ, or anticipate employing, any person(s) who is or was recently
employed by the UN (in accordance with ST/SGB/2006/15, post-employment restrictions
(www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct_english.pdf).
E. Your subsidiaries, agents, intermediaries and principals agree to cooperate with the United
Nations Office of Internal Oversight Service during any investigative processes undertaken by them,
either before during or after execution of a contract, including providing all required documents,
company records, access to employees, officers and staff, as well as financial information.
For Registered Vendors: Vendors already registered must ensure that the information and
documentation (e.g. financial statements, address, contact name, etc.) provided in connection with
their registration are up to date in UNGM.
For Vendors Interested in Registration: Vendors not yet registered should apply for registration on
the United Nations Global Marketplace ( http://www.ungm.org); information on the registration
2H
process can be found at http://www.un.org/Depts/ptd. Vendors must complete the registration

3H
process within 90 days of the date of this REOI. Vendors who have not initiated and completed the
formal registration process with the Procurement Division within the 90 day-period will be
automatically removed from the vendor roster and will have to start again a new registration for
consideration in future EOI and tendering exercises.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Any false, incomplete or defective vendor registration may result in the
rejection of the application or cancellation of an already existing registration.
2) EOI Process
Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process should forward their expression
of interest (EOI) to the United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) by the closing date set forth in
this EOI. Due to the high volume of communications, UNPD is not in a position to issue confirmation
of receipt of EOIs.
Please note that no further details of the planned solicitation can be made available to the vendors
prior to issuance of the solicitation documents.
This EOI is issued subject to the conditions contained in the EOI introductory page on the UNPD
Website indicated above.

Annex D-32: Source Selection Plan Template
SOURCE SELECTION PLAN
Requisition Number: [insert number]
Solicitation Number: [insert number]
Date: [insert date]
Drafted by:
___________________________________________
Procurement Assistant / Officer Date
Cleared by:
___________________________________________
Requisitioner Date
Approved by:
___________________________________________
Team Leader / Section Chief Date

Annex D-32: Source Selection Plan (template)
Introduction
This Source Selection Plan provides guidance on the selected solicitation process,
establishes organisational responsibilities, defines technical evaluation criteria and
procedures for evaluating bids / quotations / proposals received in response to [insert
solicitation number] to award a contract for the duration of [insert duration] for [insert
description of the goods / services / works required].
This plan:
1. ensures that each participant has a clear understanding of the source selection and
evaluation process;
2. ensures impartial, comprehensive and timely evaluation of bids / quotations /
proposals to identify vendors whose expertise and capabilities satisfy the
requirement;
3. describes the responsibilities of the members of the Evaluation Committees;
4. specifies the criteria to be used in the evaluation process, together with the
applicable rating / scoring method;
5. establishes the procedures for conducting the evaluation of bids / quotations /
proposals;
6. provides an official record of the Sourcing process.
1. Definition of the Requirement
1.1 Details
a) Requisition number: _______________
b) Date Received: _______________
c) Date Required: _______________
d) Estimated value: USD ___________
e) Requisitioning department: ______________
1.2 Type of requirement: [check the appropriate box]
Goods
Services
Combination of goods and services
Works

1.3 Category of requirement
Core requirement (DPKO missions only)

Special requirement
Other (i.e. “normal” requirement)
1.4 Local Procurement Authority [Missions and OAH only]
a) Reason for requesting LPA:

Value > delegated authority
Special requirement
Not Applicable
b) Date requested: _______________
c) Date received: _______________
1.5 Specifications / Statement of Work / Terms of Reference
[Insert details or reference and elaborate on the generic nature of the

specifications]
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. Sourcing / identification of potential vendors
2.1 Sourcing method
Check all that apply:
Expression of Interest (EOI)

Request for Information (RFI)
UNGM database
UNPD vendor database
Internet research
other, _______________________________ (please specify)
Reason for not posting Request for Expression of Interest (if applicable):
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

2.2 Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
a. Date Posted _________________ Date Closed _________________
b. Copy of EOI in file: Yes / No
c. Number of responses received: _________
d. Justification for inclusion / exclusion of Vendors:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2.3 Potential Vendors
Number of vendors invited: _____________

Number of countries: _____________
Vendors by Country of origin:
• Developed Countries: _____________
• Developing Countries and Countries with Economies in Transition: ___
3. Solicitation Document Type
RFQ
ITB
RFP
3.1 Justification for type of solicitation
Estimated value:
< US$ 30,000

US$ 30,000 – US$ 200,000
> US$ 200,000
Complexity:
Standard deliverables with generic and firm specifications (clearly defined

or continuously used deliverables)
Statement of Work or Specifications of deliverables cannot be clearly
quantitatively or qualitatively expressed in sufficient detail
Outsourcing of non-core activities and services
Complex goods using a functional specification
Other:____________________________________ (please specify)

Other comments (risk, compliance, etc.): [relevant to the selection of type of

solicitation]
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
4. Basis of award
Lowest acceptable / substantially conforming bid (FRR 105.15 (a))

Most responsive proposal considering all factors (FRR 105.15 (b))
Other: __________________________________ (please specify)
5. Contract
5.1 Type of Contractual Instrument
Purchase Order
Blanket Purchase Order
Written Contract (customized based on Model Contract – see below)
Systems Contract
Institutional Contract Agreement (ICA)
Letter of Assist (LOA)
Inter-Agency Agreement
Model Contract to be used: __________________________
5.2 Contract duration:
One time purchase

Short Term Agreement (< 1 year): _________ (please specify)
Long Term Agreement (> 1 year): _________ (please specify)
other, _______________________________ (please specify)
5.3 Contract General Conditions
UN General Conditions for Goods

UN General Conditions for Services
UN General Conditions for Goods and Services
UN General Conditions for de minimis Mission Contracts
UN General Conditions for Air charter agreements
Other: __________________________________

6. Planning / Procurement Activity Schedule
[Example events listed below – add or delete as required]
Event Start Date End Date
EOI posted [Insert Date] [Insert Date]

Finalization of Requirement (SOW) [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Solicitation (RFQ/ITB/RFP) issued [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Submissions due from vendors / closing date [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Technical Evaluation [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Commercial Evaluation [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Best and Final Offer (BAFO) / Negotiations [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Recommendation of Award / HCC presentation [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
HCC Meeting [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Notification of Award [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
Contract Award [Insert Date] [Insert Date]
7. Evaluation Committee
• Commercial Evaluation Team / Procurement Officer:

______________________________________________________
• Technical Evaluation Team / Requisitioner:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
8. Evaluation Process
Provide details of technical and commercial evaluation process
9. Evaluation Criteria
9.1 Commercial Evaluation Criteria
Insert detailed commercial evaluation criteria, e.g.:
• Price
• Total Cost of Ownership components:
o Delivery costs
o Maintenance cost and spare parts
o Supplies or additional operating costs, e.g. use of toner
o Upgrades, support
o Storage costs / warehousing
o Insurance costs
o Disposal costs
• Acceptance of UN General Conditions

9.2 Technical Evaluation Criteria
Insert detailed technical evaluation criteria, e.g.:
• Technical merits of the goods, services or works being offered

• Compliance with the specifications, SOW, TOR
• Quality of the product / service being provided
• Timeliness of the supplier’s ability to deliver
• Relevant methods of assuring quality
• Compliance with international standards
• Competency, reliability and past performance of supplier
9.3 Minimum requirements
Insert details of, and justification for, minimum requirements and pass/fail criteria
and minimum score for technical qualification.
9.4 Weighting
Insert weighting criteria, if applicable, and justification.
Example: Commercial 40%

Technical 60%
10. Scoring / Rating system
Insert details of, and justification for, scoring / rating system.
11. Risk Factors
Insert details of risk factors to be considered during the evaluation and justification
for mitigation of risks.
Example: Logistical risks / risk of supply

Political risks
Financial risks
Currency risks
Legal risks
Other
12. Performance Indicators
Performance indicators can be included to ensure future vendor performance and

contract management.
Provide a list of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) here.

Annex D-33: Overview of Changes to Procurement Manual Rev. 05 – June 2008
Overview of changes – Procurement Manual Rev. 05 (June 2008)
Explanation of Terms and Abbreviations used in this Manual
New terms and abbreviations:

- CMP
- CMS
- Contract Administration
- Contract Management
- Damages
- DMS
- Evaluation Criteria
- Field Mission
- Liquidated damages
- PCMS
- PPS
- Procurement Office
- PRIT
- Source Selection Committee
- Sourcing
- Specifications
- UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
- UNGM
- UNON
- UNOV
- UN/PD
- Weighting
Revised terms and abbreviations:

- BAFO
- Evaluation Committee
- Market Survey
- RFI
- Registered Vendor
- Source Selection Plan
- Vendor
- Vendor Performance
Editorial changes made throughout the Procurement Manual
- Consistent use of upper case and lower case.

- References to other sections and Annexes updated when appropriate.
- Spelling mistakes.

Other changes made throughout the Procurement Manual
- Procurement Service (UN/PS) replaced by Procurement Division (UN/PD).

- Chief of UN/PS replaced by the Director of UN/PD.
- Director of Administration (DOA) replaced by Director of Mission Support
(DMS) for Field Missions only.
- Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) replaced by Chief of Mission Support (CMS)
for Field Missions only.
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1. (2) New paragraph, referencing the UN Charter, administrative issuances

(SGB, AI), FRR, policies and procedures, as well as the authority to make
change.
1.1. (13) New paragraph added that explains (1) that references to UN officials
refers to them or their authorized delegate (OIC), and (2) that references to
particular offices or departments also refer to their successor offices or
departments.
1.3. (3) Revision: changes that the UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement of
Goods, Construction and Services “may be consulted” instead of “should
be consulted” in the event of “an absence of any specific guideline within
the FRR, SGBs or AIs”.
1.4. (1) Revision: specifies that Procurement Officers are required to be fully
familiar with the use of the computerized procurement management
software system(s) “used by their Procurement Office”, recognizing that
different Offices may use different IT systems.
1.5. (1) Revision: adds that not just UN/PD but also “all other stakeholders
involved in procurement activities” are responsible for ensuring that the
Best Value for Money principle is upheld.
Chapter 2 – Responsibilities of organizational units
2.2. (2) Revision regarding the change of governance structure: states that
“UN/PD will be headed by a Director at the D-2 level and two Chiefs at
the D-1 level”.
2.2.3. Revision: changes the organization of UN/PD from four into six sections:
the Procurement Reform Implementation Team (PRIT) and Planning
Compliance and Monitoring Section (PCMS) have been added. Deleted:
detailed description of the section’s responsibilities.
2.3.2. Revision: adds one member to the Headquarters Committee on Contracts:
the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO).

Chapter 3 – Authorized officials, approval and signature authority
3.2.3. (3) Revision: Procurement Authority of Director UN/PD has been changed to
“award of US $500,000 or less, without review by the HCC” and further
included a new paragraph for “awards of $5,000,000 or less in the case of
contract amendments relating to the Capital Master Plan (CMP) until the
completion of the CMP”.
Chapter 5 – United Nations Global Compact
5.1. (4) Revision: reference to UN Secretary General Kofi A. Annan, launch dates,
and conference dates removed.
Chapter 7 – Registration of potential recipients of Solicitation Documents
7 New note at the beginning of the Chapter, explaining a six-month pilot

project for vendor’s registering with UN/PD. During this pilot programme,
Vendors seeking to register with UN/PD will only be required to submit
their applications, including any required documentation, to UNGM
( www.ungm.org). In addition, all Vendors are required to sign the Pre-
0H
Requisites for Eligibility Form. Among the objectives of the revised

registration criteria are to improve the Vendor database; to increase
participation by Vendors from developing countries and countries with
economies in transition; and to address the specific circumstances of
procurement in start-up and other Field Missions.
7.1 (1) Revision: UNOPS took over from IAPSO the management of UNGM.
7.13 Renumbered: “Review by the Vendor Review Committee” was previously

included as 7.12.1.
7.14 Renumbered: “Criteria for suspension or removal” was previously

included as 7.12.2; Deleted: criterion “Lack of response or
acknowledgement to three invitations to submit a bid” has been removed.
Chapter 8 – Acquisition planning and definition of requirements and specifications
8 Revision of the title: “Acquisition Planning” has been completed with the
words “and definition of requirements and specifications”.
8.1 Revision: title “Responsibility” changed to “Acquisition Planning”.
8.1.1. (1) Revision: “Procurement planning” changed to “Acquisition planning,

including logistics, finance and other resources”.

8.2 Revision: title “Planning Phase/Market research” changed to “Definition

of requirements and specifications”.
8.2.1. (2) Revision and new paragraphs with further explanation and expansion on
the requirement to develop generic specifications have been added.
8.2.1. (3)–(4) Additional descriptions / guidelines for Specifications added.
8.2.1. (6) Additional paragraph added on the use of external consultant(s) during
drafting specifications and evaluation.
Chapter 9 – Preparation and issuance of Solicitation Documents
9.2. (1) Added: “All Requisitions must conform to the general principles of the
Financial Regulation 5.12 and, due consideration must be given to:
(a) Best value for money; (b) Fairness, integrity and transparency; (c)
Effective international competition; (d) The interest of the United
Nations.”
9.3. Revision: Part of title renamed from “Advertisement” to “Sourcing”.
9.3.1. (1) Explanation added of the term “Sourcing” in relation to achieving “Best
Value for Money”.
9.3.1. (5) Added: that in Field Missions, EOIs may not be practical, and that
Procurement Officers at such Field Missions should consider alternative
methods for identifying potential suppliers.
9.3.5. (1) Added: that in Field Missions, Procurement Officers may choose to post
an EOI on the website of the Field Mission and/or UN/PD.
9.3.5. (2)(a) Added: that a vendor may register with a Field Mission, not simply the
UN/PD.
9.4.2. (1) Added: the requirement that “The selection of the type of Solicitation
Document shall be justified in writing by the Procurement Officer and
made part of the Source Selection Plan.”
9.4.2. (2)(c) Revised: “best value evaluation” replaced by “weighted evaluation”
9.4.4. (1) Added: reference to Annexes D-9 through D-12 (the revised UNGCC).
9.9.1. (3) Added: that in developing Solicitation Documents, the overriding

consideration should be given to the Best Value for Money principle.

9.9.17. (1)(c) Revision: “using Best Value Source Selection” replaced with “may choose
to use the Best and Final Offer procedure (see section 11.10)” in
describing how the UN may award a contract.
9.9.26 (1) Reference to Annex D-35 added.
Chapter 11 – Evaluation – Source Selection
11.2. (1) Added: expansion on the description of the Source Selection Plan.
11.2. (2) Added: list of elements that may be included in the Source Selection Plan.
11.2. (4) Adds the principle that “the Source Selection Plan shall not unduly
disqualify Vendors from developing countries and countries with
economies in transition, based on the principles of fairness and equity”.
11.3. New section added, describing the Source Selection Committee and the
Evaluation Committee, required for large acquisition projects.
11.4 New section added, describing Evaluation Criteria.
11.5. New section added, termed “Rating system and weighting” describes how
the evaluation criteria shall be weighted and used to select a vendor.
11.9.6. (2) Revised: section describing the responsibilities of the Procurement Officer
has been reformatted.
11.9.7. Adds to the description of technical and commercial evaluation.
11.9.7. (6) Revised: “best value decision” replaced by “recommendation for award”.
11.10 Changes some of the requirements, actions, and circumstances in

performing BAFO procedures.
11.12. (4), “Best value evaluation” is changed to “weighted evaluation”.
11.22. (2) “Best value evaluation” is changed to “weighted evaluation”.
11.27 New section on “Risk Evaluation” is added.
Chapter 12 – Contract Award
12.1.1. (2)(a)–(b) Changes the “HCC threshold” from $200,000 to $500,000.
12.1.3. (1) Adds that “for procurement actions from the Logistics and Transport
Section or the Peacekeeping Procurement Section requiring HCC

consideration, the Chief, Field Procurement Service, or a duly designated

representative, shall sign each such presentation and submit it to the
HCC”.
Chapter 13 – Contractual instruments
13.1. (3) Revised: the descriptions of the Annexes changed to reflect the revised
General Conditions of Contract issued in 2008.
13.6.1. (3) Removed: the “Best Value Source Selection” technique from the
techniques that require special provisions in the solicitations which will
then be carried forward into the contract document.
13.6.3. (3)(a) Removed: the qualifier “especially when best value source selection is
used” from the description of “Statement of Work”.
Chapter 15 – Contract Management and Contract Administration
15 Redefines Contract Management and Contract Administration. Includes

Vendor Performance Management, Dispute resolution, and Remedies.
Part D – Annexes and Forms
New:
D-4 List of OAH, UN Peacekeeping and Political Missions – new
D-5A Vendor Prerequisites and Criteria for Registration (pilot) – new
D-5C List of products and services procured by UN/PD – new
D-31 Request for Expression of Interest – new
D-32 Template for Source Selection Plan – new
D-33 Overview of Changes to Procurement Manual Rev.05
Revised:
D-2 UN/PD Organization chart updated
D-5B Vendor Registration Application – renamed (previously Vendor Roster
Application)
D-7A Request for Acquisition Plan – renamed (previously: Guidelines on
Acquisition Plan)
D-9 UNGCC for Goods – revised (2008) version
D-10 UNGCC for Services – revised (2008) version
D-11 UNGCC for Goods and Services – revised (2008) version
D-12 UNGCC for De Minimis Field Contracts – new (2008) version

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PART C. – REMOVED (INTEGRATED WITH PART B – THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS)

PART D. – ANNEXES AND FORMS

D-1 United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations relevant to Procurement

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D-8B Sample Requisition for DESA Projects

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