UNITED NATIONS
PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY
FORUM
with
The United Nations Procurement
Division
September 9, 2014
UN Procurement
By: Dmitri Dovgopoly
Director
UN Secretariat Procurement Division
September 2014
Principles for UN Procurement
Procurement activities of the UN system are based on the
following principles:
 The objectives/needs of the UN Organization
 Fairness, integrity & transparency
 Effective international competition
 Best value for money
These principles cover procurement stages from sourcing
to execution of a procurement contract.
The United Nations Secretariat - Area of operation
NYC
• UN Peacekeeping Missions
• UN Economic and Social Commissions (OAH)
• International Criminal Tribunal
Useful General Addresses
www.iaea.org
www.ilo.org
www.intracen.org
www.unesco.org
www.unfpa.org
www.unhcr.ch
www.unicef.org
www.unido.org
www.unops.org
www.undp.org
International Atomic Energy Agency
International Labour Organisation
International Trade Centre
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UN Populations Fund
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
UN Children’s Fund
UN Industrial Development Organisation
UN Office for Project Services
UN Development Program
www.un.org
UN Secretariat
www.unrwa.org
www.wfp.org
www.wipo.int
www.fao.org
www.itu.int
www.ifad.org
www.uneca.org
UN Relief and Works Agency
World Food Programme
World Intellectual Property Organisation
Food and Agricultural Organization
International Telecommunications Union
International Fund for Agricultural Development
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Total UN Procurement of Goods and Services (UN System) 2009-2013
Total procurement volume by organizations (Top 10)
Procurement Trend - USA
Major Items procured by the UN procurement system
Goods
Services
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Food
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Air Charter Services
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Pharmaceutical Supplies
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Security Services
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Vehicles
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Engineering Services
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Computers and Software
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Construction
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Shelter and Housing
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Freight Services
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Telecommunications Equipment
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Consultancy Services
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Laboratory Equipment
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Telecommunication Services
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Chemicals (POL)
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Building Materials
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Security Equipment
Procurement Trend (UN Secretariat)
Business Placed with USA Suppliers by UN Secretariat
No. of US Vendors by State and Business Placed by UNPD in 2013
Procurement Value by State in 2013
(in USD Million)
Registered US Vendors by State
NY
1774
NJ
503
NY
439.75
NJ
32.43
28.21
CA
249
VA
VA
243
MD
12.06
MA
171
DC
11.93
MD
155
MA
11.21
FL
139
IL
11.12
PA
133
MI
8.61
IL
131
FL
8.10
TX
123
TX
6.58
Others
Others
913
0
500
1000
1500
2000
20.74
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100.00
200.00
300.00
400.00
500.00
Registration is Mandatory
Identify Relevant Agencies
Annual Statistical Report on United Nations Procurement
General Business Guide
Practical Tips
http://www.ungm.org/Info/Publications.aspx
The UN Global Compact
Ten Principles:
1.
Business should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human
right; and
2. Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses;
3. Business should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the
right to collective bargaining;
4. The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
5. The effective abolition of child labour;
6. The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation;
7. Business should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
8. Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility;
9. Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies;
10. Business should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.
www.unglobalcompact.org
www.un.org/depts/ptd
UN Procurement Mobile App for iOS and Android
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Real-Time access to business opportunities such as EOIs.
Procurement Statistics.
Convenient sharing and contact functionality.
Mobile access to resources such as the Procurement Manual.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.UN.PD.MobileApp
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/un-procurement/id473333632
Any Questions ?