Metro Ethernet Internet Access for UNDP Headquarters
INVITATION TO BID
SECTION 1: LETTER OF INVITATION
United Nations Development Programme, hereinafter referred to as UNDP hereby invites prospective bidders 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).
To enable you to submit a bid, please read the following attached documents carefully.
Section 1: This Letter of Invitation
Section 2: Instructions to Bidders
Section 3: Data Sheet
Section 4: Evaluation Criteria
Section 5: Schedule of Requirements
Section 6: Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms
Section 7: Bidding Forms
· Form A: Bid Confirmation
· Form B: Checklist
· Form C: Bid Submission
· Form D: Bidder Information
· Form E: Joint Venture/Consortium/Association Information
· Form F: Eligibility and Qualification
· Form G: Technical Bid
· Form H: Price Schedule
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 this document and in the supplier portal. .
Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.
We look forward to receiving your bid.
Sustainable Procurement practices integrate requirements, specifications, and criteria that are compatible and in favour of the protection of the environment, the social progress and in support of economic development. These practices seek resource efficiency, improve the quality of products and services, and ultimately optimize costs (HLCM Procurement Network). Sustainable Procurement is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (goals 12 and 12.7), and it also contributes to the achievement of all SDGs. This procurement opportunity is considered sustainable as it incorporates at least three sustainability considerations, in accordance with the HLCM Procurement Network's Sustainable Procurement Working Group - Sustainability Indicators Framework. To learn more about which considerations are included in this procurement opportunity, please see below for a specific description. For more information, contact the procurement official or author of this procurement opportunity.
The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
Examples:
Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting sustainability through the entire supply chain.
Examples:
Sustainability requirements for tier 2 suppliers, identification and approval of subcontractors.
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting the sustainable use of resources.
Examples:
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.
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https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=TUW16eK6qsD94MNMxQHIMoYCOHny7FmchTkUtHzaSPPiBPK%2Bm9wox%2BgHjA%3D%3D | Supplier Registration | |
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=31501 | UNDP Procurement Notices Ad | |
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/sharepoint/login.cfm | Please click on this link before accessing the Negotiation Document(s) link | |
https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-HQ-01546,2 | Negotiation Document(s) | |
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation_dlink.cfm?nego_id=31501 | Direct link to Quantum Negotiation |