United Nations Secretariat
Procurement Division
Vendor Registration Overview
Presented by:
Ms. Natalia Nedel
Operations Officer
United Nations Procurement Division
The United Nations Global Marketplace
(UNGM)
Why Register?
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On-line registration
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Free of charge
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Up-to-date Information on
UN Procurement System
Activities
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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Estimated contract award up to US $200, 000
Registration Criteria – Level 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/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?