Nepal
Procurement
How we do business
UNDP procurement is based on the principles of:
- Best Value for Money
- Fairness, Integrity and Transparency
- Effective International Competition
- Interest of UNDP (economy, efficiency, equal opportunity to compete, transparency in the procurement process)
UNDP Procurement is governed by an Internal Control Framework as well as the norms contained in the Financial Disclosure and Declaration of Interest, and Impartiality Statements (FDP). In order to provide a faster procurement process and delivery of goods and/or services, UNDP observes the local and international market, negotiates and maintains local Long Term Agreements (LTA) for goods and services that are frequently used by Business Units and development partners.
The UNDP Nepal Procurement Units in Kathmandu aims to providing quality service and effective delivery. Apart from locally negotiated contracts and long term agreements, the Country Office has access to contracts that have been signed at the corporate level trough the headquarters located in New York and Copenhagen.
The Procurement Unit Kathmandu manages goods and services by liaising with project personnel on specifications, delivery/payment terms and funds availability for procurement planning; identifying the appropriate procurement methods, submitting procurement information and requests to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP); ensuring access to favourable prices, reliable delivery terms, insurance, impartial advice and recognition of environmental and safety considerations. In addition, the Procurement Unit manages the engagement of individual contractors, maintains and updates the roster of suppliers, and conduct surveys of the local market.
For more details about Procurement Methods and for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), refer to UNDP Procurement (Updated February 2020)
Vendor Protest
UNDP’s vendor protest procedure provides an opportunity for appeal to those persons or firms not awarded a purchase order or contract through a competitive procurement process. In the event that a Proposer believes that it was not treated fairly, the following link provides further details regarding UNDP vendor protest procedures. Please consult UNDP Policy against Fraud and other Corrupt Practices.
Procurement notices
Gender Responsive Procurement
UNDP has initiated gender repsonsive procurements through following process:
- During the evaluation process ensure that the organization Institutions, businesses, and organizations have a GESI policy or strategy, and a code of conduct or policy on the prevention of sexual exploitation, sexual exploitation, and harassment
- Women-owned businesses and businesses owned by persons with disability are given extra points
- UNDP provides orientation on gender mainstreaming for procurement to the external vendor
- For Individual consultant/personnel under proposed human resources (for Women, Madhesi men, Dalit men, Religious minority men, Disadvantaged Janajati men, Persons with disability) additional point are given.
CALL FOR PROPOSAL
Enhancing the capacity and advocacy of government representatives and OPDs for
development and implementation of disability inclusive systems
All experienced and interested OPDs registered and operational in Nepal as specified in the Terms of Reference having work experiences in the field of disability advocacy and strengthening of Organizations Person with Disabilities (OPDs) are requested to submit their Proposal through email at: registry.np@undp.org to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN House, Pulchowk, Nepal by 27 October 2024, 5:00 pm mentioning the subject line as "Proposal for Enhancing the capacity and advocacy of the government representatives and OPDs for development and implementation of disability inclusive systems” for the service.
The proposal should be sent to the following email: registry.np@undp.org
PROPOSAL AND TOR
CALL FOR PROPOSAL
Strengthening Disability Inclusive Policies
All experienced and interested OPDs registered and operational in Nepal as specified in the Terms of Reference having work experiences in the field of disability advocacy, research, policy, and disability inclusion are requested to submit their Proposal through email at: registry.np@undp.org to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN House, Pulchowk, Nepal by 29 October 2024, 11:59 pm mentioning the subject line as "Proposal for Strengthening Disability Inclusive Policy Frameworks and Rights in Nepal” for the service.
The proposal should be sent to the following email: registry.np@undp.org