Provision of a Duty Free - Post Exchange (PX) Commissary Services at UNFICYP HQ, Nicosia
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About This Opportunity
UN Secretariat - Request for EOI
This is a services contract in the gender and inclusion, general supplies, construction and civil works, security and defense and information and communication technology sectors. Located in CY, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 19, 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 gender and inclusion 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: UN Secretariat | Reference: EOIUNFICYP24440 | Type: Request for EOI
1. The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) intends to conduct a competitive solicitation exercise to identify a service provider to establish a Post Exchange (PX) Facility in the UNPA (United Nations Protected Area), located in Nicosia, Cyprus.
UNFICYP will provide the warehousing and outlet building (unfurnished space) at its Headquarters.
UNFICYP may also authorize additional satellite PX points in other UNFICYP locations on the island of Cyprus.
2. It is expected that all UNFICYP personnel will use the facility; however, only eligible international personnel (approximately 1,100) are entitled to purchase tax and duty-exempt merchandise.
The PX Contractor shall provide all the necessary equipment (shelving, refrigeration, and cash registers, etc.) to operate and manage the facility, be solely responsible for the shipment, importation and storage of the duty/tax-free goods, and shall ensure the uninterrupted supply of goods to customers.
3. The resulting Contract(s) shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend for two (2) additional terms of one (1) year each.
4. In this regard, UNFICYP would like to identify vendors that would be interested in participating in the competitive solicitation exercise.
Qualified vendors are requested to express their interest by submitting the Vendor Response Form of this EOI electronically (through the link provided below) before the closing date above.
Women-owned and disability-inclusive suppliers are strongly encouraged to express interest.
5. In case you have difficulties submitting your interest electronically, please contact Mr.
Panayiotis Savva via email to unficyp-procurement@un.org no later than Friday, 19 June 2026.
The Vendor Response Form is also available on our website www.unficyp.org.
6. UNFICYP reserves the right to select the invitees for the competitive bidding and mere expressing an interest does not automatically warrant participation in the competitive bidding exercise.
UNFICYP reserves the right to change or cancel any of these requirements at any time during the EOI and/or the solicitation process.
Please note that Vendors have to be registered at Level 2 at the time of the award.
7. The UNGM registration is mandatory for responding to this EOI.
Interested vendors are strongly recommended to submit the required documentation at the United Nations Global Marketplace at www.ungm.org for Level 2 registration.
Information on the prerequisites for Level 2 registration can be found at https://www.ungm.org/Public/Pages/RegistrationProcess.
CONTACT:
• Email: unficyp-procurement@un.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UN Secretariat
UN Secretariat has issued 383 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 52 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Chile, and Mozambique. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 19, 2026. Proposals must be received by the contracting authority before that date.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UN Secretariat in CY. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Gender & Inclusion 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 CY. 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.
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