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We have a new product/service that we think º£½ÇÉçÇø should know about. Who should we contact?

Please register at  and inform the Procurement Officer accordingly.

How does º£½ÇÉçÇø pay its vendors?

All vendors supplying goods and services to º£½ÇÉçÇø are required to submit a Vendor Form indicating the company profile and bank account details. º£½ÇÉçÇø pays all vendors via bank transfer.

Are purchases by º£½ÇÉçÇø tax/duty free?

Yes, º£½ÇÉçÇø is exempt from taxes under the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 13 February 1946.

How can I learn more about º£½ÇÉçÇø procurement policies and procedures?

Please consult the "Related Files" above. If this information still does not answer your question, get in touch with one of the listed contacts.

How can I register as a vendor with º£½ÇÉçÇø?

Vendors interested in doing business with º£½ÇÉçÇø are requested to log in to the  to register as a UN supplier. Please inform the º£½ÇÉçÇø Procurement Officer when your registration has been completed.

Does º£½ÇÉçÇø Centre in Tokyo handle purchases for the whole º£½ÇÉçÇø system?

The day-to-day procurement activities at º£½ÇÉçÇø offices are handled by the respective office in each location. Higher levels of procurement (those exceeding US$75,000) are reviewed by the º£½ÇÉçÇø Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Does this mean that I have to individually contact each º£½ÇÉçÇø unit to register as a vendor?

Vendors should register on the  and inform each local office accordingly.

Where can I find information on requests for quotations/proposals?

Vendors slected to receive a Request for Quotation (RFQ) are sourced informally through º£½ÇÉçÇø's existing database or commercial directories, the Internet, etc. Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations to Bid (ITB) are always advertised on the  and º£½ÇÉçÇø websites.

I¡¯d like to participate in a bidding process that I've heard is currently underway. Who should I contact?

º£½ÇÉçÇø will advertise Request for Expression of Interest and/or formal biddings on the websites of  and º£½ÇÉçÇø as well as publishing them in newspaper, journals, etc (if applicable). If the vendor missed the advertisement and would like to participate in the bid that is underway, please contact º£½ÇÉçÇø for further information.

How can I find out who is in charge of purchases of a specific product/service?

Please contact the º£½ÇÉçÇø Procurement Officer.