DEADLINE: 22ND JUNE, 2026
WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR INCLUSION IN THE WFP’S VENDOR ROSTER
REF. WFP-SC-ABJ-EOI-2026-002
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), hereinafter referred to as “WFP,” is the world’s largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. Headquartered at Via C.G. Viola 68/70, 00148 Rome, Italy, WFP leads global efforts to save and change lives by delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. The organization assists nearly 100 million people in approximately 83 countries each year.
BACKGROUND
As part of its humanitarian assistance activities in Nigeria and the wider region, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) hereby invites reputable suppliers and service providers to participate in the diversification of its vendor roster under two (2) broad categories: Category A (Food Commodities Suppliers) and Category B (Goods and Services Vendors).
CATEGORY A-SUPPLY OF FOOD COMMODITIES
The World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria is in the process of updating the roster of food suppliers. Interested companies/suppliers are invited to express their interest in supplying food commodities mentioned below.
(1) Sorghum
(2) Pulses/Beans
(3) Vegetable Oil (Fortified)
(4) Lipid Nutrient Supplement (LNS)
(5) lodized Salt
Information on food specifications is available at WFP Food Quality and Safety Management website https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000169145/download/. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with practical application of the national standards for target commodities mentioned in this EOI.
CATEGORY B: GOODS AND/OR SERVICES VENDOR CATEGORIES Interested companies are invited to express interest in any of the following goods and services categories.
Goods and/or Services Vendor Categories
SN Vendor Categories 1 Aviation Equipment and Services 2 Biometric Solutions Providers 3 Catering Services (Maiduguri, Damaturu) 4 Construction Management Services companies (Design, Document Preparationand Project Monitoring) 5 DSTV Retailer services 6 Electronics and Electrical Appliances 7 Emergency Medical Preparedness Equipment (ETB bags, First Aid kits, Automated external defibrillators). 8 Facilitator Services (Soft-skill training, Workshop Facilitation, Team Building etc.) 9 Fire systems, fire detection, fire suppression, and life safety systems. 10 Fuel Testing Lab Equipment 11 Fumigation and Pest Control services 12 Generator Maintenance, Parts and Consumables 13 Grain and Cereal Processing Equipment and Agricultural Services (Including supply of Drier-Gas or Solar, Dehuller, Roaster Electric or Gas, Mill – Hummer/Roller, Heat sealing machine -Continuous or single, Flour packaging-Semi-automatic sachet filler, Grain mixer, Food vacuum sealer, Barcode machine, Handheld Inkjet Printer, Stainless steel worktables, Screw vertical conveyor with hopper, etc.) 14 Graphics Designer 15 Human Resources Background screening and vetting services 16 Human resources -Capacity-Building, Training, and Facilitation Services 17 Insurance Services (Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance and Third-Party Insurance) 18 Mobile Phone & Accessories Supplies 19 Office Space Rentals 20 Perimeter gardening services; armored doors, safe rooms, etc. 21 Provision of portable field-testing and laboratory equipment for food quality, safety, and fortification analysis, including fortified rice testing kits (such as the Magic Fortification Testing Kit [MFTK] and iCheck devices), rapid water testing kits, rapid/field test kits for aflatoxin detection and moist ure content measurement, as well as laboratory testing equipment, reagents, and related consumables. 22 Provision of security and safety equipment, supplies, and related services, including personal protective equipment (PPE); access control systems; closed-circuit television (CCTV); intrusion detection and alarm systems; X-ray screening machines; handheld and walkthrough metal detectors; explosive detection solutions (including bomb detection devices and K-9 services); radio communication systems; GPS tracking solutions; anti-intrusion systems; and blast mitigation and protective services. 23 Software Developer 24 Supply of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) 25 Third-Party Monitoring Services (Monitoring C Evaluation) 26 Training Services (IT/Soft Skills) 27 Travel Agency 28 Unarmed Guarding services (static, mobile patrols, and rapid response). 29 Vehicle Maintenance Services (Armoured/ Light-skin)
Interested candidates must indicate services as subject of the application; Expression of Interest reference WFP-SC-ABJ-EOI- 2026-002-Category A (Insert Food Commodity) and B (Insert Vendor Category).
Interested firms should request for the link to the EOI Questionnaire, Registration Forms and list of pre-qualification requirements for Categories A or B by writing to nigeria.eoi@wfp.org not later than 29 May, 2026 (1200hrs local time). (Please note that already registered firms are also required to express their interest and provide updated documentation)
Firms are advised to thoroughly review the instructions along with the annexed documents and complete the online form with the relevant documents.
Completed registration forms, duly signed, and stamped, along with the requested supporting documents must reach WFP, not later than 22 June, 2026 (1200 hours local time), through an online link which will be shared on request.
All requested documentation will only be accepted online, through the relevant platform, hard copies will not be accepted including those sent by courier service.
Firms can apply for registration under more than one category, subject to the profile compliance with food items, goods and/or services of the relevant category(ies).
No application will be entertained without receipt of duly signed and stamped soft copies, via the provided link, of the requested documents by 22 June, 2026 (1200 hours local time). Incomplete applications will also be rejected.
This EOI does not constitute a solicitation. We do not require proposals and prices at this stage; we merely seek your expression of interest in working with WFP as a potential supplier.
Due to the high volume of communication, WFP will not issue confirmation of receipt of the EOI and no further details of the planned tender(s) can be made available for vendors prior to issuance of the formal solicitation documents.
A response to this Request for Expression of Interest does not constitute inclusion in the WFP vendor roster or shortlisting for a tender.
WFP reserves the right to change or cancel the EOI at any time. WFP may be contacted for any queries related to this EOI process only via nigeria.eoi@wfp.org .
QUALIFIED WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD) ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
