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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER/VENDOR WITH UN ORGANIZATIONS IN MALAWI
UNICEF
Request for Expression of Interest to register as a supplier/vendor with UN Organizations in Malawi.
Reference: Market Survey- Malawi
Beneficiary countries: Malawi
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 16th September 2024
Deadline on: 7th October 2024 06:00pm South Africa time.
Description
Request for Expression of Interest to register as a supplier/vendor with UN Organizations in Malawi
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malawi on behalf of all UN organizations (including all funds, programs, and specialized agencies) in Malawi is currently conducting a comprehensive market assessment to develop a supplier database. This database will be referred to for future supply chain management and procurement practices in the coming years. The assessment will support the strategic shift to the development of Long-term Arrangements for the procurement of goods and services to be utilized in programming and emergency response. Identifying the range of available goods and services will enable UN agencies in Malawi to define their needs better and develop appropriate supply chain strategies for the delivery of goods to beneficiaries.
As part of this assessment, we are inviting all types of organizations based in Malawi to express their interest in registering as a suppliers/vendors/contractors under relevant goods and services categories that form part of UN organizations in Malawi requirements for the coming years. We are inviting organizations to show their interest and register under the following categories:
1.1. Commodities / Goods:
Office Supplies: office furniture and fixtures, stationery, electrical supplies, and equipment.
Information Technology and Communication Supplies and Services: computer accessories and related peripherals (computers, laptops, modems, projectors, VCD/VCR/DVD, cameras etc.), communication equipment, camera equipment, etc.
Education Supplies: classroom supplies, educational kits and equipment (blackboards, chalk, stationery, exercise books, ballpoint pens, etc.), school furniture, recreation kits (sports and indoor recreation materials/equipment) and other learning materials.
Printing and Promotional: printing (including offset printing and digital printing) of publication materials, brochures, posters, banners, stickers, folders, billboards, signage, reports, registration books, booklets, T-shirts, caps, wrist brands, exhibition stands, etc. This should include printing in Braille.
Health and Nutrition Supplies: auto-disable syringes, safety boxes (for disposal of injection equipment), pharmaceuticals, micronutrients and therapeutic foods, and other food items.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Supplies: drilling rigs, generator sets and spare parts, hand pumps and submersible pumps and spare parts, centrifugal pumps with pipes, solar submersible pumps and accessories, electric motors, UPVC pipes, casings and fittings, steel pipes, GI pipes, water storage tanks (different capacities), water treatment chemicals, collapsible and rigid jerry cans (10lt & 20lt), plastic buckets (20lt) capacity, hygiene and sanitation supplies, such as bar soaps, water treatment chemicals, hygiene and dignity kits
Emergency Non-food Items (NFI) Supplies: tents, tarpaulins, blankets, plastic sheets, sleeping mats, emergency relief shelter and household supplies (cooking sets, plastic sheets, tents, etc.), clothing materials, textiles blankets (fleece and wool), roofing sheets, etc.
Logistics/Transport Equipment and Spare Parts: vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, ambulances, trucks (water tankers), boat rental, tyres, camping equipment, warehousing equipment, storage containers, fuel bladders, and relevant supplies/spare parts
Assistive Technology Equipment: assistive equipment for adults and children with disabilities. Wheelchairs, dolphin screeners, braille voice recorders, braille printing suppliers, Magnifiers, folding sticks, other braille equipment.
COVID-19-related Supplies: personal protective equipment, diagnostics (testing kits, reagents, consumables, etc.), medical equipment (ventilators, oxygen concentrators and accessories, consumables, etc.), laboratory equipment, etc.
Other Miscellaneous Supplies: sports and indoor recreation materials/equipment, electrical supplies, voltage regulators, security enhancement, metal detectors, X-ray machines, CCTV cameras, digital doorway, first aid equipment, cholera beds, solar equipment and power systems, industrial equipment, PDA and chargers, Braille machines, trailers, bay bulk – filing cabinets, air-conditioners (installation and maintenance), hospital, medical and laboratory supplies and equipment, machinery, tools, generators and spare parts.
1.2 Institutional Services:
Administrative Services: office cleaning, messengers, security, travel management, hotel and conferencing facilities, car hire, hotels, catering, vehicle insurance, rental and maintenance including taxi services, etc.
Logistics Services: transport, customs clearing, forwarding, and warehousing/storage and management.
Construction Services: construction works, engineering services, borehole drilling, etc.
Professional Consultancy Services: different types of research, surveys, monitoring and evaluation, KAP study, feasibility studies, capacity assessments, development in health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation, child protection, social and behavioral change, communication for development sectors, software development, fundraising services, training and capacity development services, micro-Assessment Services and spot checks, Third Party Monitoring.
Professional human resources: companies that provide professional human resources for frequently used professional services for UNICEF (Nutrition monitors, WASH, office assistants, receptionists, security guards, ICT services)
Cash Transfer Services: assessment of financial institutions, Mobile Networks, and other related 3PL.
Other Services: graphic design, photography and video services, audio and services, website design, development and maintenance, writing, editing, design and layout, advertising agencies to support events and campaigns, events planning and management services, quality assurance including pre and post- delivery inspections, third party inspection, interpretation, translation and simultaneous translation/ equipment, financial auditing, generator maintenance, office renovation, events management.
Enrollment in the assessment:
UNGM Registration
Suppliers interested in providing supplies, services, and works to UNICEF should register in the UNGM at the Basic and Level 1 levels of registration at https://www.ungm.org/Account/Registration.
Organizations already registered and actively working with any UN organizations across Malawi must complete the survey form. After the submission of Forms, organizations will be evaluated to create a list of potential suppliers and service providers for each relevant category. Further evaluations, such as interviews and physical verifications, may also be conducted based on requirements.
Interested organizations are required to complete and submit the attached Supplier Profile form by no later than the 7th October 2024.
Submitting applications and deadline for submission
Late submissions will be rejected/not evaluated.
All applications should be submitted in English.
Request for additional information or clarification
Applicants may request additional information before 7th October 2024
Gender, Sustainability, and Disability Inclusion
UNICEF is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is committed to achieving sustainability and disability inclusion. Suppliers that produce and offer services sustainably and consider disability and inclusion are encouraged to apply and demonstrate how these are achieved.
Contacts
Abrehet Tesfamariam – atesfamariam@unicef.org
Email: atesfamariam@unicef.org
Tabinda Syed – tsyed@unicef.org.
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