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LTA for Provision of Training Programme: Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) Testing, Calibration, Maintenance and Certification

FAO

Published: Aug 10, 2026

Updated: Aug 10, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

FAO - Invitation to bid

This is a works contract in the education and training, agriculture and food security and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Quality Standards. Located in Italy, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 8, 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 civil works in the education and training sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: FAO | Reference: 2026/CSAPC/NSAHD/137503 | Type: Invitation to bid The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites bidders to submit offers for the establishment of one or more global Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) for the provision of Training Programmes on Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) Testing, Calibration, Maintenance, and Certification. The procurement is structured into six (6) geographical Lots covering multiple countries, with services potentially required across all FAO Member Countries. The scope of work includes the design and delivery of training programmes, as well as the supply and delivery of all equipment, tools necessary for the training. This ITB aims to identify one or more qualified companies for award of the LTA(s). Instructions on how to access FAO tender documents through UNGM are attached to the present Notice under the “DOCUMENTS” tab; please follow these instructions when submitting your bid. OFFERS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF SUBMITTED THROUGH THE UNGM PORTAL. OFFERS NOT SUBMITTED THROUGH THE UNGM PORTAL WILL BE INVALIDATED. Many thanks and best regards, FAO PROCUREMENT SERVICE DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • UNGM_Bidders_Instructions_EN-FR-ES__2026.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=310348&documentId=2074667 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=310348 CONTACT: • Email: cslp-contracts-group@fao.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About FAO

FAO has issued 2,025 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 136 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 10 countries including El Salvador, Senegal, and Venezuela. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Italy. 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 September 8, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by FAO in Italy. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.