Provision of Workplace Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions at UNON
About This Opportunity
UN Secretariat - Request for information
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, construction and civil works, architecture and engineering, legal services and energy and power sectors. Located in Kenya, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 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 services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
Agency: UN Secretariat | Reference: RFIUNON24579 | Type: Request for information
The United Nations office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking information related to available electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to support a pilot insitutional/ workplace charging project at the UN Gigiri complex.
The pilot will initially comprise a smaller number of charging points for UN personnel and authorized users, and preferably, subject to demand, also have the potential for future expansion.
UNON is specifically interested in a selection of workplace-suitable EV charging solutions for both shorter and longer-duration half or full day parking, including smart chargers with appropriate charging speeds, user authentication, remote monitoring, energy reporting, and potential billing or cost-recovery functionality.
UNON invites suppliers, installers, service providers, and operators with experience in Kenya or East Africa to share locally available options, including supply and installation, operation and maintenance, leasing, managed services and or other proven models suitable for outdoor uncovered institutional/ workplace car parks.
UNON is also specifically interested in gathering information related to both basic and smart electric vehicle charging options, and with preference for contracting a potential full-service solution covering supply, certified installation, electrical or civil works, safety systems, commissioning, support, maintenance, warranties, spare parts, as well as potential post-installation operation, monitoring and management.
To support this information gathering exercise, suppliers, installers, service providers and operators with experience in Kenya or East Africa are requested to submit the following information on their available solutions:
1.
Technical Information and Supporting Documents
A.
Vendor Experience and Capability
Vendors are requested to submit:
a) a company profile outlining experience in EV charging products/services in Kenya and/or East Africa
b) a list of relevant projects, including client type (e.g. corporate, public sector, etc.)
d) a description of products/services offered for EV charging (e.g. supply, installation, operation, managed services)
B.
Technical Specifications of Equipment
Vendors are requested to provide:
a) technical datasheets for proposed institutional/workplace related charger models, including:
b) supported connector types
c) charging capacity (kW range)
d) number of charging outputs per unit
Identification of:
a) models suitable for basic institutional/workplace charging
b) models supporting smart charging and remote monitoring for institutional/workplace charging
Manufacturer documentation confirming:
a) product specifications
b) compatibility standards
C.
Software, User Management, and Functionality
Vendors are requested to submit:
a) a description of the software/platform solution, including:
b) user authentication and access control features
c) system architecture (cloud-based/on-premise)
Sample reports or screenshots demonstrating:
a) usage tracking
b) energy consumption monitoring
c) cost or billing reports
Documentation describing:
a) supported payment or billing options
b) integration capability (if applicable)
D.
Installation, Compliance, and Warranties
Vendors are requested to provide:
a) technical solutions suitable for outdoor/uncovered environments, with supporting specifications
b) evidence of compliance with electrical, environmental, and safety standards applicable in Kenya
Copies of:
a) product certifications
b) installers’ qualifications or licenses
Details of:
a) warranty terms for equipment
b) warranty terms for installation works
E.
Operations, Maintenance, and Support
Vendors are requested to submit:
a) a description of the proposed preventive maintenance plan, including scope and frequency
b) a service level description, including response times for corrective maintenance
Evidence of local support capability, including:
a) availability of spare parts in Kenya
b) service presence (local office or partner)
2.
Commercial Information and Supporting Documents
A.
Commercial and Contracting Models
Vendors are requested to provide:
a) a description of available commercial models, including outright purchase, leasing and or hosting/ managed service or charging as a service
b) a comparison of models, including key features, obligations, and responsibilities
c) any standard terms and conditions or commercial frameworks (indicative only)
B.
Pricing Structure and Cost Breakdown
Vendors are requested to submit indicative, non-binding cost estimates, clearly broken down into:
a) equipment supply (unit prices)
b) installation and civil/electrical works
c) commissioning costs
d) annual maintenance and support costs
e) operation/management costs (if/ as applicable)
All pricing should be based on stated assumptions, clearly distinguishing one-time vs recurring costs
C.
Software Licensing and Recurring Fees
Vendors are requested to provide:
a) details of any software licensing fees, including annual or s
CONTACT:
• Email: jackson.kimani1@un.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UN Secretariat in Kenya. 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 Information & Communication Technology 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 Kenya. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 8, 2026. You have 2 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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