UN Seeks Light Truck Suppliers for Global Operations

Reference: EOIUNPD24225 1. The UN Procurement Division is seeking expressions of interest from qualified manufactures or their authorized companies for the supply and delivery of Light Truck, i.e.

general purpose light type truck vehicles with payload range of 1,000-2,000 kg available in various body configurations, excellent ground clearance and wading depth, including the provision of spare parts and after-sales services to the United Nations Secretariat Entities worldwide.

The requirement includes the provision of the following vehicle: Single Cabin Drop side Double Cabin Drop side Panel Van Single Cabin Tipper / Cargo Bed Ambulance Single Cabin Box Van / Cargo Body Flat Bed Cargo with Crane Domestic Fire / Rescue Truck 2. Vendors may bid on the entire range of required light trucks or any range of the listed above. 3.

This Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Detailed technical specifications, estimated quantities, and after-sales support requirements will be provided in the RFP. 4.

Vendors are encouraged to carefully review the following mandatory criteria that is requested in the RFP and assess capacity in meeting the criteria before responding to this REOI: - Bid Bond in the amount of USD 25,000 - Manufacturer's certificate (if a manufacturer) - Manufacturer's authorization (if an authorized dealer or distributor for a manufacturer) - ISO 9001 certification or equivalent internationally recognized standard (whether a manufacturer or authorized dealer).

- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in supplying required Light Trucks. - Logistics capacity and after -sales support ( spare parts supply and inventory management, maintenance, training, and ability to deploy technical experts to support UN operations globally 5.

It should be noted that the RFP will specify the UN's preference for receiving proposals directly from manufacturers, or alternatively, from one company designated by the manufacturer as their authorized distributor/dealer, provided that the manufacturer agrees to co-sign the contract. 6.

The UN requires the successful vendor(s) to supply brand new light trucks, including after-sales support services (e.g., technical support, training, spare parts, tools, warranty, etc.) throughout the entire life cycle for the equipment.

The resulting contract(s) will be on a non-exclusive, as-and-when-required basis and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, with an option to extend at the UN's discretion for two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each. After-sales support services shall be provided by the contractor(s) for the entire life cycle of the light truck, estimated at eight (8) years. 7.

This REOI is not for the use of refurbished light trucks, and neither is it for unauthorized traders, brokers, or grey market dealers. 8. Interested and qualified manufacturers and authorized distributors who wish to participate in the upcoming RFP should express their interest in response to this REOI electronically as instructed under Vendor Response below, by not later than 31 March 2026. 9.

If your company is not yet registered with the United Nations Procurement Division, please register through the United Nations Global Market Place at www.ungm.org following the EOI Instructions below. In registering, please make sure that "UN Secretariat" is selected under "Select Agencies." 10.

While vendors can participate in the RFP exercise after completion of registration at the Basic Level in UNGM, vendors will be required to register at Level 2 prior to contract award, and it is recommended that Level 2 registration be completed as soon as possible. 11.

The UN reserves the right to reject Expressions of Interest that are incomplete or received after the stated deadline, and under no obligation to invite all companies that have expressed interest through this Request for Expression of Interest (REOI).