WMO procurement

Principles

The purpose of the procurement activities within WMO is to achieve best value for money for the acquisition of goods and services in a manner that supports fairness, integrity and transparency, and is directed towards maximum economy and effectiveness within, and in accordance with, the objectives of the Organization.

The underlying principles of the procurement process are:

Full accountability and documentation;
Fair, open and international competition;
Selection of supplier on the basis of compliance with the technical requirements of the goods or services sought, and value for money, with due regard to quality and cost.

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Registration procedure

The Procurement and Travel Services Division of WMO maintains a database of suppliers from all over the world. In addition, the unit makes frequent use of the UN Global Marketplace database and a database of suppliers registered with the Association of Hydro-Meteorological Equipment Industry (HMEI).

New suppliers who offer goods and services of current interest are encouraged to send their catalogues and leaflets in order to be included in the list of potential suppliers.

Competitive bidding

Whenever practicable, procurement is effected on the basis of international competitive bidding. Prospective suppliers are selected from the above databases of companies.

For contracts with a value greater than CHF 100 000 or equivalent, prospective suppliers are sent an Invitation to Bid (ITB) (in the case of goods), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) (in the case of services). Bids must be submitted in an approved manner; technical and financial bids are submitted separately and in sealed envolopes. The technical bids are opend at a Public Bid Opening. Selection is made on the basis of conformity to specifications, technical acceptability, quality, delivery schedules and price.

Contact

For further information, please contact the Procurement and Travel Services Division, 7bis avenue de la Paix, Case Postale 2300, CH 1211 Genève 2, Switzerland (email: wmo[at]wmo.int) or through this form

Procurement Report for 2007

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