Purchase of 24-Foot Banana Boats for Polio Outbreak Response

WHO

Published: Aug 10, 2026

Updated: Aug 10, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

WHO - Invitation to bid

This is a works contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Vaccines. Located in Papua New Guinea, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 13, 2026.

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Description

Agency: WHO | Reference: WPRO/DAF/SAO/SUP/P/0009434 | Type: Invitation to bid The World Health Organization (WHO) Papua New Guinea Country Office invites your company to submit a bid for the supply of 24-foot fiberglass banana boats in support of the National Department of Health (NDoH) and Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) for Polio Outbreak Response, Routine Immunization, and Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) surveillance activities in Papua New Guinea. Requirement Summary Item: 24-Foot Fiberglass Banana Boat Quantity: 8 to 9 units Configuration: Enclosed storage capacity of 160 liters for vaccines Seating capacity of 8 persons Life vests and basic safety features/accessories Trailer included Appropriate HP outboard motor Option 1: Tiller-type outboard motor Option 2: Steering type Delivery Requirements Delivery within 2–3 months after contract signature Delivery term: DAP Delivery locations: Morobe, Madang, East Sepik, West Sepik, Milne Bay, Northern, Western, Gulf, and ARoB, Papua New Guinea. Important Dates Activity Date & TimeITB Issued 10 August 2026 Deadline for Letter of Intent 11 August 2026 Deadline for Requests for Clarification 11 August 2026 Bid Submission Deadline 13 August 2026, 5:00 PM (Port Moresby Time, UTC+10) Submission Requirements Please submit the completed bid documents, including: Form B – Self-Declaration Form Form C – Bidder Information Form Form D – Technical Bid Form Form E – Financial Offer Form F – Confidentiality Undertaking Other supporting documents required under the ITB. Bids may be submitted through the UNGM In-Tend portal or by email to wppngpro@who.int and wproungm@who.int. Requests for clarification may be directed to wproungm@who.int and wppngpro@who.int. Please find the attached ITB document for complete details and submission requirements. We look forward to receiving your competitive offer. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • ITB 2026-07-008-PNG Rev 1. - 24-Foot Fiberglass Banana Boat.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=310301&documentId=2074505 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=310301 CONTACT: • Email: wppngpro@who.int

Data provenance

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WHO has issued 381 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 35 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Finance & Banking. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, Senegal, and Japan. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 13, 2026. You have 2 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by WHO in Papua New Guinea. 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 Health & Medical 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 Papua New Guinea. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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