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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.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
To provide technical assistance in strengthening disaster response capacity of communities through simulation exercises and awareness generation programmes at municipal level, and providing beekeeping support to 400 households and strengthening its market linkages
Location: Nalgad Municipality, Bheri Municipality and Barekot Rural Municipality of Jajarkot district, and Aathbiskot Municipality and Sanibheri Rural Municipality of Rukum West district
All experienced and interested International Non-governmental Organizations (INGOs) are requested to submit their RFI through email no later than Close of Business 5:30 PM, 23 May 2025.
The RFI should be sent to: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN House, Pulchowk, Nepal.
E-mail: registry.np@undp.org
RFI DOCUMENT
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
For potential partnership in delivering capacity development support under the Local Government Outreach Initiative of the Provincial and Local Governance Strengthening Programme (PLGSP)
UNDP, in collaboration with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), is providing technical assistance to the PLGSP—Nepal’s flagship programme to strengthen federal, provincial, and local governance. As part of Phase II of the programme, PLGSP is introducing a Local Government Outreach Initiative to design and implement innovative, contextualized models of capacity development using approaches such as coaching, mentoring, and peer learning.
This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify qualified firms, agencies, and universities who are interested in serving as technical partners for this initiative. Shortlisted entities will be eligible for further consideration through a competitive procurement process.
All interested and experienced organizations are invited to submit their RFI responses no later than Close of Business, 17 July 2025 at registry.np@undp.org mentioning the subject line as RFI Submission – Local Government Outreach under PLGSP.
An information session will be organized on 14 July 2025 from 11:30–13:00 hours at UN House, Pulchowk. Organizations interested in joining virtually may register here: Zoom link (Meeting ID: 836 2060 7659; Passcode: 064915)
RFI DOCUMENT
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
UNDP Nepal calls for REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Package I: Technical support for the Implementation of Human Wildlife Co-existence Insurance Schemes in the Buffer Zone Area of Bardia National Park of Nepal (Bardia District, Thakurbaba Municipality)
- Package II: Technical support for the Implementation of Human Wildlife Co-existence Insurance Schemes in the Jhapa Elephant Complex (Jhapa district, Mechinagar Municipality)
- Package III: Technical support for the Implementation of Human Wildlife Co-existence Insurance Schemes in the Mohana Laljhadi Forest Conservation Area (Kaiali district, Dhangadi Sub-metropolitan city)
All experienced and interested Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered within the proposed district or working within the proposed municipality are requested to submit their RFI via email by 5:30 PM on 30 July 2025. NGOs should apply for each package separately if they wish to apply for more than one package, by clearly mentioning the subject line specified in the RFI.
The RFI should be sent to United Nations Development Programme, Nepal, email: registry.np@undp.org.