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We have a new product/service that we think ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ should know about. Who should we contact?

Please register at  and inform the Procurement Officer accordingly.

How does ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ pay its vendors?

All vendors supplying goods and services to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ are required to submit a Vendor Form indicating the company profile and bank account details. ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ pays all vendors via bank transfer.

Are purchases by ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ tax/duty free?

Yes, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ 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 ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ 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 ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ?

Vendors interested in doing business with ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ are requested to log in to the  to register as a UN supplier. Please inform the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Procurement Officer when your registration has been completed.

Does ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Centre in Tokyo handle purchases for the whole ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ system?

The day-to-day procurement activities at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ offices are handled by the respective office in each location. Higher levels of procurement (those exceeding US$75,000) are reviewed by the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Does this mean that I have to individually contact each ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ 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 ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ's existing database or commercial directories, the Internet, etc. Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations to Bid (ITB) are always advertised on the  and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ websites.

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

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will advertise Request for Expression of Interest and/or formal biddings on the websites of  and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ 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 ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ for further information.

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

Please contact the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Procurement Officer.