Supply of 24-foot fiberglass banana boat in support of NDoH and PHA for Polio Outbreak Response activities
About This Opportunity
WHO - Invitation to bid
This is a works contract in the health and medical services, humanitarian aid, general supplies and Monitoring Evaluation sectors. Located in Papua New Guinea, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 7, 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 health and medical services 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: WHO | Reference: WPRO/DAF/SAO/SUP/P/0009377 | Type: Invitation to bid
Invitation to Bid (ITB) – Supply and Delivery of 24-Foot Fiberglass Banana Boats for Polio Outbreak Response in Papua New Guinea The World Health Organization (WHO), on behalf of the National Department of Health (NDoH) and Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) in Papua New Guinea, is pleased to invite your company to submit a bid for the Supply and Delivery of (12) units 24-Foot Fiberglass Banana Boats to support Polio Outbreak Response, Routine Immunization, and Vaccine-Preventable Disease (VPD) Surveillance activities across Papua New Guinea.
The procurement aims to strengthen the operational capacity of health teams serving remote, coastal, island, and hard-to-reach communities by providing reliable water transportation for the movement of health workers, vaccines, medical supplies, and outbreak response personnel.
Please find attached the Invitation to Bid (ITB) document containing the technical specifications, eligibility requirements, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Interested bidders are requested to review the ITB documents carefully and submit their bid in accordance with the instructions provided.
Bids must be received no later than [Insert Deadline Date and Time] (UTC +10).
Any request for clarification concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to wppngpro@who.int no later than 4 August 2026 at 1700H.
WHO looks forward to receiving your competitive offer and appreciates your interest in supporting public health emergency response efforts in Papua New Guinea.
DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
• ITB 2026-07-008-PNG - Boat.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=308975&documentId=2067364
• Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=308975
CONTACT:
• Email: wppngpro@who.int
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 29, 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 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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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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