UNDP Procurement

Assisting UNDP Country Offices with the procurement of electoral materials ahead of voter registration in Burundi, procuring for the establishment of blood transfusion centers in Yemen and procuring for tents and emergency kits in Pakistan after crisis. These are just some of the examples of the procurement functions that UNDP’s Procurement Support Office (PSO) undertakes.  

Based in New York with teams around the world, PSO is responsible for securing goods and services needed to realise UNDP’s vision to empower lives and build resilient nations. UNDP is one of the largest procurers in the UN system spending almost $3 billion annually on over 3,500 different categories of goods and services.  Driven by the growth of programme areas, procurement has become increasingly central to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals, having grown in volume by 240% over the past 8 years.

UNDP Procurement Trend, 2005-2010 (Million USD)

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This section is specifically designed to assist vendors who are looking for business opportunities with UNDP. It displays information about our projects, our frequently procured goods and services and our procurement methods. Information on our current procurement notices and recently awarded contracts is equally available.

LATEST PROCUREMENT NOTICES

UNDP Practice Guides

Environmental Procurement

"Sustainable" or "green" procurement is rooted in the principle of pollution prevention, which strives to eliminate or to reduce risks to human health and the environment. In order to do so, UNDP staff should evaluate purchases based on a variety of criteria, ranging from the necessity of the purchase, resource consumption, waste generation, environmental impact and health of the users.

Shipping and Incoterms

Transport is the essential link between supplier and receiver, and the "Shipping and Incoterms" practice guide offers an overview of the different modes of shipment available to determine appropriate logistical arrangements, insure goods, use Incoterms, prevent loss, clear customs and consider risks.