Emergency Food Rations
UNICEF is requesting Expressions of Interest from eligible suppliers in preparation for a solicitation exercise for Emergency Food Rations, which will be released in April/May 2018.
Description of Product:
The product must comply with the composition as described in the UNICEF specification for Emergency Food Rations. These are ready-to-eat fortified and cereal based dry compressed food, 1 carton with 24 units of 500g supplies 24 daily Emergency Food rations for adults. Each bar of around 50 grams provides approximately 250kcal/1047kJ. The product is to be eaten directly; or, as a porridge prepared by adding small amount of boiling water. Packaging should be robust enough to withstand airdrop delivery. Shelf life requirement is 5 years.
Product Uses:
Emergency Food rations are used in emergency scenarios, such as the following:
1. Quick on-set, natural or man-made disasters and before local foods can be prepared and/or distributed.
2. For use in Food Air-drops
3. Disaster preparedness/storage.
4. Supplementary feeding programmes (short term)
Other scenarios
As a food supplement for prevention/treatment of moderate malnutrition.
As a temporary measure for supplementary feeding when super cereals (Corn Soya Blends) are not available.
Description of Quality Requirements:
Suppliers with certification of their Quality Management System in conformity with at least one of the following standards are preferred:
- ISO 22000:2005 Food safety Management Systems
- ISO 22004:2005 Guidance on the Application of ISO 22000:2005
- ISO 9001:2000
- Or equivalent
Estimate Volumes:
The objective is to establish Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) with two suppliers for this product. LTA duration is 24 months, with the possibility of a further extension of 12 months. 30,000 packs of 24 x 500g supplies each are expected for a 24-month period.
Procedure for submission of EoI:
Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete the attached EoI form and return it to UNICEF by email to:
Anna Kistauri (akistauri@unicef.org) on or before 2 April, 2018.
Please note:
- Prices are not required at this stage;
- Questions about e.g. conformity of the supplier’s products will not be entertained;
- This REoI does not constitute a solicitation. Submitting an EoI does not automatically guarantee receipt of the solicitation document when issued;
- UNICEF reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final solicitation document.
- UNICEF reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the REoI and/or solicitation process.