Institutional Service for Quality Improvement in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) and Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) in Madhesh Provinces
Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings from UNICEF Supply Unit !
We would like to inform you that tender notice “LRPS_2026_ 9203888 -Study on Institutional Service for Quality Improvement in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) and Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) in Madhesh Provinces has been published on the UNICEF Procurement site for your kind information and action.
This link can be accessed under the specific tender notice on the UNICEF Procurement site.
Please visit UNICEF Procurement Site : https://www.unicef.org/nepal/procurement
Any queries or requests for information related to this RFP should be sent to nepalsupply@unicef.org and please always quote the respective RFP number in the email subject. The deadline for receipt of any questions is 72 hrs before the bid closing deadline
The virtual Prebid meeting will be held on 22nd May 2026.
Please register for the Pre-Bid meeting on link below
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The submission subject line should have the bid number and name. UNICEF will only accept bid submitted via email.
UNICEF Nepal reserves the right to reject any/all proposals without assigning any reasons whatsoever.
Only successful bidder(s) will be contacted.
Offers with samples MUST be received before midnight 24:00hrs (Nepal Time) on 8th June 2026.
Best regards,
Supply Unit
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