UNITED NATIONS INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON

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UNITED NATIONS INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
Presented by Rana Istwani UNIFIL Procurement
SectionMay 2008
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Overview
UNIFIL

• UNIFIL was created by the Security Council in
  1978 under resolutions 425 and 426 to confirm
  Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, restore
  international peace and security and assist the
  Lebanese Government in restoring its effective
  authority in the area.
• Following the July/August 2006 crisis, the
  Council enhanced the Force under resolution 1701
  and decided that in addition to the original
  mandate, it would, among other things, monitor
  the cessation of hostilities accompany and
  support the Lebanese armed forces as they deploy
  throughout the south of Lebanon and extend its
  assistance to help ensure humanitarian access to
  civilian populations and the voluntary and safe
  return of displaced persons.

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Statistics
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Top Ten Countries Supplying goods and services to
UNIFIL during the period 2007/2008 (in US)
UNIFIL
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Major Services Procured by UNIFIL in 2008
UNIFIL
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Major Goods Procured by UNIFIL in 2008
UNIFIL
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Identifying Business Opportunities
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Characteristics of a Successful Vendor
UNIFIL

• Clear understanding of requirement for
  goods/services
• Market Knowledge- Experience in Business-
  Experience with United Nations organizations-
  Experience with governmental/military
  organizations
• Quality and Competence- References- National
  and International Standards of Quality-
  International Scope of Operations- Export
  Capability- Regional network of agents

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Characteristics of a Successful Vendor (continued)
UNIFIL

• Financial Credibility- Profit and Loss
  statement
• Languages- English, Arabic and French
• Competitive Prices/Quotations
• Performance Evaluation

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Researching Potential Vendors
UNIFIL

• UNIFIL Roster Database
• UNIFIL Public Website
• UN Global Market Place
• Expression of Interests.
• Market Research- World Wide Web-
  Newspapers/Magazines- Yellow Pages

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UNIFIL
Guidelines for UNIFIL Procurement

• Procurement activities and actions are guided by
  the following principles- Promotion of UN
  Objectives- Fairness, integrity and
  transparency, through competition- Economy and
  effectiveness- Best value for money

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UNIFIL
Procurement Strategy / Process

• Request for Quotation Up to 30,000 USD
• Invitation to Bid
• Request for Proposal
• Indirect Buy Options- Use Existing Long Term
  Agreements- Use Existing System Contracts

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Practical Tips for Vendors
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UNIFIL
Practical Tips for Vendors

• Register on UNIFIL Public Website-
  www.unifilonline.org
• Register on UNGM as well as other UN Agencies-
  www.ungm.org
• Monitor Expression of Interests available on the
  UNIFIL Procurement Website as well as UNPD
  website- www.unifilonline.org/procurement/default
  .aspx
• Monitor Publications posted on the newspapers and
  magazines.
• Always respond to a bid invitation- In case
  vendors are unable to offer a quotation, please
  advise in writing

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UNIFIL
Practical Tips for Vendors

• Carefully read bid instructions, line items,
  scope of work, specifications and general
  conditions of contract
• Always keep UNIFIL updated in case of any change
  in contact details, bank details or goods and
  services offered
• Attend bid openings and site visits when required

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UNIFIL
Registration on UNIFILs Website -
http//www.unifilonline.org/procurement/default.as
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UNIFIL
Vendors choose their own username/password
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Attached Documents
UNIFIL

• Certificate of Registration
• VAT Registration
• Financial Statement (Balance Sheet and Income
  Statement)
• Recommendation / Reference Letters (include
  government/public organizations if applicable)
• Quality Assurance Certificates (e.g.. ISO)
• Evidence of Export Capability

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UNIFIL
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UNIFIL
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Questions?