5 August 2026

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

HQ26NF249-EOI for Steel Warehousing Solutions for Global WFP Operations

Closing on 20th August at 16:00 hrs (Dubai Time)

A.Background

1. The United Nations World Food Programme hereinafter referred to as the “WFP”, with its Headquarters located in Via C.G. Viola, 68/70, 00148 Rome, Italy is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience by assisting almost 100 million people in around 83 countries each year. About 17,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.
2. The WFP MSDT (HQ Engineering) seeks to satisfy the following procurement needs: Steel Warehousing Solutions for Humanitarian storage operations globally.
3. To strengthen WFP’s logistics backbone and ensure rapid deployment of safe, durable, and cost‑efficient storage structures
4. WFP invites eligible suppliers to express their interest in providing the requested Goods.

B.The purpose of this EOI

1. The purpose of this EOI is to gain a more detailed understanding of the supply market and existing solutions both to identify suppliers with experience in a particular area and to gain knowledge about Steel Warehousing solutions including their specific steel design capabilities.
2. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), through its HQ Engineering Unit (MSDT), is seeking information from suppliers capable of providing steel warehousing solutions for humanitarian storage operations globally. WFP manages over 600 warehouses worldwide, including emergency response hubs, country office storage facilities, and field‑level operational sites. To strengthen WFP’s logistics backbone and ensure rapid deployment of safe, durable, and cost‑efficient storage structures, MSDT intends to identify suppliers with proven experience in designing, manufacturing, and delivering steel warehouses, including prefabricated, modular, and rapid‑deployment structures. This EOI aims to map the market, understand available solutions, and identify qualified suppliers for a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) leading to Long‑Term Agreements (LTAs).
3. After the deadline for submission of responses has passed, WFP will evaluate responses received and will notify eligible participants of the outcome of the evaluation.

C.How to prepare and submit your Expression of Interest

1. In order to participate in the pre-qualification exercise, companies are required to provide the following:

The filled in EOI Response Form, which includes:

• Table 1. WFP Requirements
• Table 2. Supplier Information;
• Table 3. Supplier Financial Status;
• Table 4. Supplier Relevant Experience;
• Signatory by the authorized company representative and company stamp.

1. All supporting documentation listed above shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions provided and DUBAI.PROCUREMENT <dubai.procurement@wfp.org>.
2. WFP will not consider incomplete or unsigned submissions. All responses and supporting documentation received will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be made available to the public.
3. This request for EOI does not constitute a solicitation. WFP reserves the right to change or cancel this procurement process or any of its requirements at any time during the process; any such action will be communicated to all participants.
4. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at DUBAI.PROCUREMENT <dubai.procurement@wfp.org>.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

                                                                   

 

The United Nations World Food Programme

 

 

 

 

EOI RESPONSE FORM

TABLE I. WFP REQUIREMENTS

1. Company / Organization’s competencies/ capacities

 

List of requirements to satisfy WFP needs

Supplier’s response

1

Ability to design, manufacture, and supply steel warehouses (modular, prefabricated, or conventional). Along with its drawings.

     

2

Experience supplying warehouses for humanitarian, military, industrial, or commercial use globally including to remote or emergency affected locations

     

3

Ability to supply warehouses in multiple sizes (500–5,000 m²) and configurations.

     

4

Ability to provide installation guidance, supervision, or full installation services.

     

5

Compliance with international building codes, wind load, snow load, and seismic standards

     

6

Ability to provide warranty and after‑sales support.

     

7

Ability to supply accessories (doors, ventilation, insulation, gutters, skylights, etc.).

     

8

Ability to meet WFP delivery timelines (standard + emergency).

     

9

Experience working with UN agencies or international NGOs (optional).

     

10

Confirmation of the number of years of relevant experience in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of steel warehouses

 

11

Provide photos and brief descriptions of completed similar projects

 

12

Provide company and factory profile

 

13

Provide product catalogue/brochure if available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE II. SUPPLIER INFORMATION

 

1. Company / Organization’s Background Information

1

Legal Name of Company/Organization:      

2

Full address:      

3

E-mail address:      

4

Website address:      

4

Telephone:      

Fax:     

5

Contact person, title:      

Tel./E-mail of contact person:      

6

Registration with UNGM

Yes  ☐   No  ☐ 

UNGM No.     

7

Type of Business

☐ Corporate/ Limited

☐ Partnership

☐ Other (specify):      

8

Goods / Services:      

9

Company/Organization Business Registration Number:      

Date of Registration:      

10

Additional company/organization background information: [If applicable, insert not more than 100 words]

 

 

 

TABLE III. SUPPLIER FINANCIAL STATUS

1. Company / Organization’s Financial Status

Item

Value USD

Gross Turnover [Insert year]

 

Gross Turnover [Insert year]

 

Gross Turnover [Insert year]

 

Maximum contract value in relation to which your Company can be engaged:

 

1.  

•  

1.  

•  

1.  

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above USD 500,000

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Maximum “Bank Guarantee” amount available to the Company/Organization

 

Last two years audited accounts or alternative assessed within WFP’s discretion are attached to prove the information stated above

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TABLE IV. SUPPLIER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

List at least 4 contracts in the last two years relevant to the supply of Steel Warehousing Solutions.

1. Company / Organization’s Relevant Experience

Commenced

Completed

Type of Contract

Total Value (USD)

Client

(Month / Year)

(Month / Year)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide CVs of senior staff (no more than three) [if applicable].

TABLE V. SIGNATORY & ORGANIZATION STAMP

1. Signatory

Name of Company/Organization:

Name of the authorized representative:

Signature:

Title:

Date: