Provision of ICT Hardware and Accessories

The secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change hereby solicits your expression of interest for the above project and is hereby announcing its intent to issue an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2016-007) to interested and qualified vendors who can provide computer hardware and related accessories, ICT accessories and related services.

Date of this EOI:                               25 February 2016

Closing Date for Receipt of EOI:         11 March 2016

Address EOI for the Attention of:        Chief Procurement Officer

E-Mail Address:                                quotation@unfccc.int

Description of Requirement:

The secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is seeking to establish a long-term agreement with a qualified vendor who can provide computer hardware and related accessories, ICT accessories and related services (UNSPSC codes 43200000 and 43210000).

The scope of required information and communications technology includes, but is not limited to:

1. Computer hardware and related accessories – laptops, TFT screens, docking stations, servers;
2. ICT accessories – data carriers, virtual conference equipment, beamers, network switches, keyboards, webcams, cables, routers, splitters, laptop locks, carrying cases;
3. Related services – installation, support and maintenance.

Detailed specifications will be provided as part of the Invitation to Bid, which will be issued after the closing date of this request for EOI.

The EOI should include a description of the company profile, details of relevant experience and your UNGM number. Descriptions should be limited to 1-2 pages length (max. 5MB). Please do not include copies of certifications at this stage. We kindly request vendors who are interested in responding to this EOI but have not yet registered as a supplier with the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) to complete the online vendor registration form which can be accessed at https://www.ungm.org. EOIs that do not contain the information requested for evaluation by UNFCCC may be rejected.

This notice is posted for information only and does not constitute an invitation to bid or submit a proposal. The UNFCCC reserves the right to change or cancel these requirements at any time in the EOI and/or solicitation process. The UNFCCC Procurement and General Services Unit consider a vendor’s qualifications and experience in the particular commodity/service area, and previous performance, when preparing a list of invitees. Thus submitting an EOI does not automatically guarantee a vendor will be considered for receipt of the solicitation when issued.