United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division Vendor Registration Overview

United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division Vendor Registration Overview Higher Standards, Better Solutions

The United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) Why Register? § On-line registration § Free of charge § Up-to-date Information on UN Procurement System Activities § Immediate Access to over 19 UN Agencies

Register As a Supplier

Useful Publications Provides data on United Nations system procurement of goods and services by country of supply. Business guide for potential suppliers of goods and services. It describes the procurement needs of all organizations and indicates the dollar value of goods and services purchased during the year.

United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM)

Application Form o Steps marked with are required to be completed prior to submitting your application. Once all required information for a specific step is entered a will appear.

Step 1 – General Information

Step 2 - Select Agencies Suggestion! o o Research the buying profile of the various UN agencies. Select UN agencies whose buying profiles are a potential match to your company’s products and/or services.

Step 3 - Agency Questions

Prerequisite for Eligibility Disclosure Form

Mandatory Information o o o Select level of registration State name of country of origin of the company Indicate acceptance of UN “Net 30 days” payment terms Names of owners and principals of the company Names of intermediaries, agents, or consultants uses (if any)

Select a Level of Registration o o o Companies may select a level of registration according to their financial capabilities. Companies may upgrade to a higher level if a business opportunity arises that requires them to do so. The higher the level of registration the more documentation will be required.

Registration Criteria – Level 1 o Estimated contract award up to US $200, 000

Registration Criteria – Level 2 o o Estimated contract award from US $200, 000 to US $1 Million In addition to the requirements for Level 1 registration, the following documents are required for Level 2 registration

Registration Criteria – Level 3 o o Estimated contract award from US $1 Million to less than US $5 Million In addition to the requirements for Level 1 and 2, the following documents are required for Level 3 registration

Registration Criteria – Level 4 o o Estimated contract award US$5 Million and above. In addition to the requirements for Level 1, 2 and 3, the following documents are required for Level 4 registration

Step 4 – Address Information

Step 5 – Contact Information

Step 6 – Financial Information

Step 7 – Export Experience

Steps 8 -12 o o o Previous contracts with the UN Disputes you have with the UN Quality Assurance Certificates Trade Organization Memberships Subsidiaries, Associates and/or Overseas Representatives

Step 13 – Product Coding

Selecting UNCCS Codes

Final Steps o o o Step 14 – Submit your application Application review process varies from 6 -10 weeks Check UNGM and UN Secretariat procurement notices regularly for new business opportunities. Sign up for the UNGM Tender Alert Service – to receive automatic e-mail tender notices to your Inbox. There is a subscription fee of US $250 for this service payable directly to UNGM.

Tender Alert Service for Procurement Notices

Finding Business Opportunities UNGM http: //www. ungm. org/Notices. aspx

Finding Business Opportunities UN Secretariat Website http: //www. un. org/depts/ptd/eoi. htm

Sample Expression of Interest (EOI)

EOI Response Form

Questions?