ITB TO ESTABLISH A LONG-TERM AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF NON-FOOD ITEMS AND HYGIENE KITS FOR IOM BURUNDI
**OPEN ONLY TO VENDORS BASED IN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY**
International Organization for Migration, hereinafter referred to as IOM, hereby invites prospective bidders based in EAC to submit a bid in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract and the Schedule of Requirements as set out in this Invitation to Bid (ITB) for provision of Non-food items (NFI) and Hygiene kits for IOM Burundi.
If you are interested in submitting a bid in response to this ITB, please prepare your bid in accordance with the requirements and procedure as set out in this ITB and submit it by the deadline for submission of bids set out in Section 3: Data Sheet.
Please acknowledge receipt of this ITB by completing and returning the attached Form A: Bid Confirmation by email to iomtendersburundi@iom.int no later than 21 August 2024, indicating whether you intend to submit a bid or not. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate with the contact person/s identified in Section 3: Data Sheet as the focal point for queries on this ITB.
We look forward to receiving your bid.
Regards,
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Energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reporting and emission offsetting.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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Sustainability requirements for tier 2 suppliers, identification and approval of subcontractors.
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Energy-saving measures, recycling, take-back programmes and responsible end-of-life management
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting vendors' participation to the UN Global Compact.