Establish sustainable O&M services for solar PV systems in 200 facilities
About This Opportunity
UNDP - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering, information and communication technology, legal services, energy and power and trade and industry sectors. Located in Afghanistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 27, 2026.
Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for services in the architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-AFG-00842,1 | Type: Request for proposal
Pre-proposal conferenceWill be conductedPre-proposal conference will be held via TeamsDate: 15 July 2026Time: 10:30 am, Kabul time (GMT+5)Venue: Virtual/OnlineTeam meeting link:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/38038605938652?p=Hl2PPUEa9OdG5xD437Meeting ID:380 386 059 386 52Passcode:bh6Bu67NJoin on a video conferencing deviceTenant key:teams@undp.onpexip.comVideo ID:127 163 918 3More infoThe UNDP focal point for the arrangement isprocurement.af@undp.orgWe kindly request you to submit your Proposal forEstablish sustainable O&M services for solar PV systems in 200 facilities through women-owned renewable energy enterprises in Afghanistan.Please be guided by the form attached hereto as Annexes, in preparing your Proposal. Proposals may be submitted on or before the deadline indicated in the system directly in the portal. It is your responsibility to ensure that your quotation is submitted before the deadline.
Offers received after the submissiondeadline outside the online portal, for whatever reason, will not be considered for evaluation.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system.
This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements.
Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system.
Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link:http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.orgusing the profile you may have in the portal.
In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website:https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one.
Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Services proposed shall be reviewed and evaluated based on completeness and compliance of the Proposal and responsiveness with the requirements of the RFP and all other annexes providing details of UNDP requirements. The Proposal that complies with all of the requirements, meets all the evaluation criteria and offers the best value for money shall be selected and awarded the contract. Any offer that does not meet the requirements shall be rejected.Any discrepancy between the unit price and the total price shall be re-computed by UNDP, and the unit price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the Service Provider does not accept the final price based on UNDP’s re-computation and correction of errors, its Proposal will be rejected.No price variation due to escalation, inflation, fluctuation in exchange rates, or any other market factors shall be accepted by UNDP after it has received the Proposal.At the time of Award of Contract or Purchase Order, UNDP reserves the right to vary (increase or decrease) the quantity of services and/or goods, by up to a maximum twenty-five per cent (25%) of the total offer, without any change in the unit price or other terms and conditions.Any Contract or Purchase Order that will be issued as a result of this RFP shall be subject to the General Terms and Conditions attached hereto. The mere act of submission of a Proposal implies that the Service Provider accepts without question the General Terms and Conditions of UNDP, herein attached as Annex 3.Please be advised that UNDP is not bound to accept any Proposal, nor award a contract or Purchase Order, nor be responsible for any costs associated with a Service Providers preparation and submission of a Proposal, regardless of the outcome or the manner of conducting the selection process.UNDP’s vendor protest procedure is intended to afford an opportunity to appeal for persons or firms not awarded a Purchase Order or Contract in a competitive procurement process.In the event thatyou believe you have not been fairly treated, you can find detailed information about vendor protest procedures in the following link:http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/procurement/business/protest-and-sanctions.htmlUNDP encourages every prospective supplier toprevent and avoid conflicts of interest, by disclosing to UNDP if you, or any of your affiliates or personnel, were involved in the preparation of the requirements, design, cost estimates, and other information used in this RFP.UNDP implements a zero tolerance on fraud and other proscribed practices, and is committed to preventing, identifying and addressing all such acts and practices against UNDP, as well as third parties involved in UNDP activities. UNDP expects its Service Providers to adhere to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct found in this link :https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/sites/www.un.org.Depts.ptd/files/files/attachment/page/pdf/unscc/conduct_english.pdfThank you and we look forward to receiving your proposal.UND
DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
• https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/sites/www.un.org.Depts.ptd/files/files/attachment/page/pdf/unscc/conduct_english.pdf: https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/sites/www.un.org.Depts.ptd/files/files/attachment/page/pdf/unscc/conduct_english.pdf
CONTACT:
• Email: teams@undp.onpexip.comVideo
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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UNDP has issued 4,869 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 508 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, El Salvador, and Senegal. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Afghanistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 27, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNDP in Afghanistan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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