Invitation to Bid for the provision of various workshop equipment, tools and supplies to the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC, Brindisi)

The United Nations Global Service Centre hereby invites qualified vendors to submit their expression of interest for the establishment of a Long-Term Contract (3+1+1 years) for the Provision of Various Workshop Equipment, Tools and Supplies on an “as required basis” to the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), Brindisi, Italy. This requirement includes: • Category I – Hand Tools (i.e., cutting tools, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring, layout and dispensing tools, etc.). • Category II – Miscellaneous (i.e., tool kits, tool bags, tool chests, workbenches, trolleys, adhesives, vehicle servicing equipment, road barriers, grinding and polishing materials, etc.). • Category III – Lashing (i.e., ropes and cargo slings, buckles lifting equipment, etc.). • Category IV – Tools (i.e., power tools and batteries). • Category V – Warehouse Equipment (i.e., compressors, cleaning equipment, pallet trucks, floor machines and accessories). GENERAL NOTES All the offered products must be fully compliant with EU standards (European Union standards) or equivalent and marked with CE (Conformité Européenne) or EN markings or equivalent, with current safety rules and regulations, including applicable European Union legislation, such as Directive 2009/104/EC, as well as other relevant EU directives and standards and related updated versions. At the tender stage, Bidders will be requested to provide evidence of having supplied similar warehouse equipment, tools and supplies during the last five (5) years. Contractor/s must deliver the materials ordered within twenty (20) working days for items listed in Category from I to IV and forty (40) working days for Category V, upon receipt of the Purchase Order. All items supplied must carry the standard manufacturer’s warranty, with a minimum coverage period of one (1) year from the date of delivery and acceptance by the UN. Additionally, an extended warranty period of a minimum of two (2) years shall be provided for items in Category V. The delivery terms for all the materials included in the above listed categories is: Delivery At Place (DAP) United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) Piazza del Vento, 1 72100 Brindisi – Italy The UNGSC reserves the right to award multiple contracts through a split award process if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Organization Vendors possessing the following attributes are strongly encouraged to submit an EOI: - Disability-Inclusive Organizations: Actively promoting inclusivity for people with disabilities. - Commitment to Gender Equality: Demonstrated efforts to achieve gender parity. - Woman-Owned Businesses: Recognized status as a business owned by women. - Entities from developing countries, economies in transition, or least developed countries. Further technical specifications will be shared as part of the upcoming Invitation to Bid (ITB). Bidders will receive a detailed Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Technical Evaluation Matrix to support their understanding of the technical and evaluation criteria. For clarity, no documentation is required at this stage. Bidders are simply required to indicate their interest in this opportunity, if your company is well-suited and intends to participate in the upcoming solicitation. Interested and suitable vendors are encouraged to express their interest in participating in this procurement activity by submitting the electronic Vendor Response Form as instructed below. The procurement exercise will be conducted in accordance with the UN Procurement Manual. Vendors should review the UN General Conditions of Contract for goods and services at the following website: UN General Conditions (https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/about-us/conditions-contract). Specific Requirements/Information To express interest and participate in the tender, vendors must be registered with the UN Secretariat via the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) at a minimum of the Basic Level. However, in order to be awarded the resulting Contract/s, vendors will be requested to upgrade their level of UNGM registration to LEVEL 1 or LEVEL 2, depending on the awarded Contract amount. The UNGSC will provide the full technical specifications and administrative instructions, along with a solicitation document to be issued at a later stage after the closing of this EOI. The Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) does not constitute a solicitation. The UNGSC reserves the right to change or cancel the requirements during the REOI and solicitation process. Thus, submitting a reply to this REOI does not automatically guarantee that your company will be considered for receipt of the solicitation documents when issued