Procurement of Emergency Medicines for Pharmaceutical Items LTA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hereby seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced vendors for the Procurement of Emergency Medicines for Pharmaceutical Items LTA. Interested firms will be invited to the tender by an "Invitation To Bid" (ITB) at a later stage. This tender envisages a selection-capable bidding firm for the Procurement of Emergency Medicines for Pharmaceutical Items LTA. The United Nations Healthcare Center (UNHCC) looks to procure unavailable essential emergency medicines from pharmaceutical wholesalers and community pharmacies. The initiative aims in this procurement include prevent stockouts and ensure the continuous provision of high quality healthcare services to UNHCC beneficiaries. The continuous availability of essential emergency medicines by establishing contracts is: To minimize stockouts and ensure the steady availability of essential medicines. To enhance the responsiveness of the pharmacy unit to the needs of healthcare providers. To improve overall healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction among staff. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: • Must be legally registered and licensed to operate as a pharmaceutical wholesaler, or community pharmacy. • Must possess all necessary licenses, permits, and registrations required by the relevant national drug regulatory authority. • Must ensure that all supplied medicines & Medical supplies are legally imported or manufactured, with all required documentation (e.g., import licenses, certificates of origin) provided upon request. Quality Assurance: • The vendor must maintain high standards of quality control and assurance throughout their supply chain. Medicines must meet all relevant quality standards and specifications set by the local regulatory authority. • Must have a proven track record of supplying high-quality, authentic, and safe medications. Capacity and Reliability: • The vendor must demonstrate the capacity to consistently supply the required medicines in the quantities and timeframe specified by the UNHCC. • Must demonstrate a reliable and consistent supply chain to ensure uninterrupted availability of medications. • Must maintain adequate stock levels to meet the UNHCC's anticipated demand. • The vendor should provide information on their stock levels and supply chain capabilities. Please note that the ECA is precluded from entering into contract with a firm that is not registered with ECA. Those interested in responding to this EOI but not currently registered as vendors with ECA, are encouraged to register before submission of the EOI in the United Nations Global Market Place (UNGM). Further details may be obtained by visiting https://www.ungm.org/Vendor/Registration. In order to be eligible for UNGM registration, please make sure to declare in writing the prerequisite for eligibility criteria itemized from A-F as included in EOI instructions attached.