FAQ1. My company registered last year as an approved supplier, but has not been invited to participate in a bid. What does this mean? Probably, the product or service category that you registered is rarely needed and we have had no requirement since your registration. 2. Who should I contact to participate in an invitation to bid?You may contact the Supply and Procurement Section, but please note that you will be required to register as an approved supplier before your company can participate in the tender process. 3. Will my tender bid be accepted if received after the closing date and time?No. 4. Does the lowest possible price always win the bid?No. UNICEF looks for the best value for money, which is not necessarily the cheapest price. A combination of price, quality, lead time, supplier’s resources, supplier’s capacity and other considerations determine the value of a bid. 5. To help my company win more contracts, can I invite or sponsor procurement officers to attend courses?No. Contracts are awarded through an open, honest and transparent tender process that guarantees fairness and equal opportunity to all bidders. 6. Does UNICEF receive gifts?No. UNICEF does not allow gifts of any nature and forbids suppliers from bringing gifts to UNICEF staff. 7. Does UNICEF pay taxes, VAT and custom duties?No. As part of the United Nations and pursuant to the 1946 convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, UNICEF is exempted from payment of taxes and customs duties. Also, in accordance with the Basic Cooperation Agreement with the Government of Bangladesh, UNICEF is exempt from payment of all forms of tax, VAT and custom duty. 8. We have a new product that we believe UNICEF BCO should know about. Whom should we talk to about it?You can email or write to the Supply and Procurement Section . 9. Does the Supply and Procurement Section of UNICEF in Bangladesh undertake procurement for other United Nations agencies or for UNICEF globally?No. The Supply and Procurement Section procures only for UNICEF in Bangladesh. See the United Nations Global Marketplace for global tenders. 10. What is the minimum requirement for fixed assets (net worth) to qualify as a supplier to UNICEF?This depends on the value of the products or services that your company is looking to supply. UNICEF encourages all suppliers confident of their ability to deliver goods or services to apply. 11. Does UNICEF require performance guarantees or bonds?UNICEF normally does not request performance guarantees or bonds. However, UNICEF may require a successful contractor to furnish performance bonds prior to a contract being awarded where this is industry standard. 12. How does UNICEF pay suppliers?UNICEF usually pays suppliers within 30 days, upon receipt of accurate invoices and duly certified delivery of goods or satisfactory performance of contractual services. UNICEF does not normally pay in advance for goods or services. However, advance payments or progress payments prior to delivery may be approved on an exceptional basis at the discretion of UNICEF, where such payments are normal commercial practice or considered to be in the best interest of UNICEF. 13. Does UNICEF impose liquidated damages for late delivery or substandard work?Yes. UNICEF may include a liquidated damage clause in contract documents. Please check all solicitation documents for details whenever participating in the tender process.
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