Travel Service for UN in Papua New Guinea

To whom it may concern,

The total annual volume of air tickets procured by the 8 UN Agencies in 2010 is estimated to reach USD 2,800,000. The ticketing volume in the years to come is expected to remain at the similar level or even higher.

With the aims of minimizing costs and streamlining work processes, The United Nations Agencies in Papua New Guinea, including but not limited to UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, UNAIDS, OCHA, UNOHCHR, are hereby undertaking a solicitation of bid proposals from travel agencies who are interested to provide comprehensive travel services.

In that respect, travel agencies are invited by the United Nations Operations Committee in Papua New Guinea to participate in the competitive bidding for the provision of the above mentioned travel services.

The proposals should be sent to UN Resident Coordinator’s Office no later than close of business, 14 March 2011.

The complete Terms of Reference can be downloaded from Procurement Updates at http://www.undp.org.pg/jobs.html.

Should you have any questions concerning the documents and the process described above, you may send your inquiry in writing by mail or fax before 28 February 2011 to:

UN Operations Manager

United Nations Development Programme

P O Box 1041, Port Moresby.

Fax No: 675-3211224.

We will respond to you in writing within a week.  Any inquiry by phone or visit will not be answered.

United Nations Operations Committee

Papua New Guinea