DEADLINE: TUESDAY, 12, MAY 2026 4:00 PM UTC +1 HOUR
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LONGTERM AGREEMENT FOR PRINTING OF VISIBILITY MATERIALS FOR WHO NIGERIA
WHO OFFICE: ABUJA, NIGERIA
Section 1: Cover Letter
Dear Bidders,
The World Health Organization (WHO) hereby invites prospective bidders to submit a bid in accordance with the WHO General Terms and Conditions and the Schedule of Requirements as set out in this Invitation to Bid (ITB).
To enable you to submit a bid, please read the following attached documents carefully.
If you are interested in submitting a bid in response to this ITB:
(1) Please acknowledge receipt of this ITB by completing and returning the Letter of Intent in Annex A, indicating your intention to submit a bid or not, no later than Friday, 01 May, 2026.
(2) Please submit any requests for clarification no later than Monday, May 4, 2026
(3) Feedback to the requests for clarification will be provided by Tuesday, 05 May 2026 to all vendors who have expressed their interest through the Letter of Intent in Annex A as guided in (1) above.
(4) The email address for all communication related to the ITB is afwcongbids@who.int
(5) Please prepare your bid in accordance with the requirements and procedures outlined in this ITB and submit it no later than Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
All WHO vendors are required to comply with the United Nations Supplier Code of Conduct. We encourage all Proposers to join the United Nations Global Compact and support the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP).
For guidance on how to register as a supplier in UNGM and use WHO’s e-tendering system, please refer to the following resources: Instructions on how to register with WHO and access WHO tenders , UNGM Help Center and UNGM/In-Tend support.
We look forward to receiving your competitive bid.
SECTION 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
GENERAL
(1) About WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations. The objective of WHO (www.who.int) is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. “Health”, as defined in the WHO Constitution, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. WHO’s main function is to act as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work.
(2) Scope of ITB
Bidders are invited to submit a bid for the goods specified in Section 5: Schedule of Requirements, in accordance with this Invitation to Bid (ITB). A summary of the scope of the bid is included in Section 3: Data Sheet. Bidders shall adhere to all the requirements of this ITB, including any amendment made in writing by WHO.
(3) Interpretation of the ITB
This ITB is conducted in accordance with Policies and Procedures of WHO, a summary of which is accessible at WHO’s website: WHO Procurement: principles and processes
Any bid submitted will be regarded as an offer by the bidder and does not constitute or imply the acceptance of the bid WHO. WHO is under no obligation to award a contract to any bidder as a result of this ITB.
Bidders are expected to examine all instructions, forms, specifications, terms and conditions contained within this WHO solicitation document. Failure to comply with these documents shall be at the bidder’s risk and may affect the evaluation of the bids or may result in the rejection of the bid.
(4) Eligible bidders
Bidders shall have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with WHO.
All WHO suppliers must abide to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct, which is available at the following link: UN Supplier Code of Conduct
In addition, bidders shall submit a signed Self Declaration form, included in this ITB.
Bidders will be excluded if:
- They are bankrupt, undergoing court administration, have suspended business, are under creditor arrangements, or in similar situations under national law.
- They or individuals with decision-making power have been found guilty of fraud, corruption, involvement in criminal organizations, money laundering, terrorism-related offenses, child labor, or human trafficking.
- They or such individuals have been found guilty of financial irregularities.
- They misrepresent or fail to provide required information under this ITB or during evaluation.
- They have a conflict of interest, as determined solely by WHO. This includes associations with firms involved in preparing specifications for this procurement or any other conflicting situation.
- They appear on sanction or ineligibility lists, including the UN Security Council, UN Ineligibility List, World Bank’s non-responsible vendors list, or World Bank ineligible firms and individuals list.
WHO may decide to exclude bidders for other reasons.
