To provide Inspection and Quality Assurance Services for UNICEF Bangladesh under Long-Term Arrangement (LTA) for a period of 24 months with possible extension of additional 24 + 12 months.
About This Opportunity
UNICEF - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the water and sanitation, education and training, health and medical services, architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors. Located in Bangladesh, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 20, 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 water and sanitation 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: UNICEF | Reference: LRPS-2026-9204660 | Type: Request for proposal
TitleQUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICESPurposeThe UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office (BCO) intends to procure Quality Assurance and Inspection Services of various goods and services to ensure that it achieve quality, cost effectivity and by eliminating/ mitigating the risks, while dealing with vendors/ suppliers/ service providers.
A system of organised and systematic third-party independent inspection is therefore put in place to reduce the risk of failure thus contributing to the improvement in product quality and client satisfaction.LocationMainly Dhaka, Bangladesh. Field visits will be required to inspect the goods at the manufacturing sites of the vendors outside Dhaka, for post-delivery inspection at the partners' site or beneficiaries' end.Estimated DurationEnter the number of months and estimated start date: 24 months with possible extension of additional 24 + 12 months subject to satisfactory performanceReporting to Technical Supervisor of this assignmentEnter the name, designation, and section.Chief, Supply & Logistics Section, UNICEF Bangladesh OfficeEstimated BudgetN/A.
Timebound LTAGrant Number & Expiry DateNumber: …………………… Expiry Date of Grant: ……………………A funding code will be provided by the requesting section as and when there is a needContract PlanEnter the reference number of the contract plan: standard services provided for all Programme and Operations SectionsToR Reference No.1.
Background: UNICEF is a global leader in essential supplies for children.
UNICEF Bangladesh Office is responsible for supplying essential supplies for the protection, development, and well-being of children and mothers.
In this regard, UNICEF works with government and non-government organizations and supports partners in achieving UNICEF’s priorities by purchasing supplies that meet high standards for quality and value and ensuring their timely delivery. The main programmes are Health, Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Water and Sanitation, etc.
On average, UNICEF Bangladesh procures goods and services around US$50 million every year.
Items procured include but are not limited to the following commodity groups: Different types of Kits, Medical Equipment/Accessories; Printed Materials; Books, School Supplies, General Items (Stationery, furniture, umbrella, bags, etc.), Electrical Items and Appliances; ICT and Office Equipment; Emergency and Relief Items; Construction Materials; Motor Cycles and Bi-Cycles, - for goods, and Media and Advertisement; Accounting and Auditing; Social Communication Campaign; Training, Study and Research; Office and Equipment Maintenance, Ancillary services (drivers, guards, messengers, etc.) and logistics - for services.To ensure this, UNICEF may engage the services of qualified third-party inspection agents and laboratories for the testing or inspection of suppliers' facilities or products.
The inspections are necessary and provide key inputs to assist in the office risk mitigation process to the improvement of product quality and client satisfaction.2.
Objectives, Purpose, and Expected ResultsThe UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office (BCO) intends to procure Quality Assurance and Inspection Services for various goods and services to ensure that it achieve quality, cost effectiveness by eliminating/ mitigating the risks, while dealing with vendors/ suppliers/ service providers.
A system of organized and systematic third-party independent inspection is therefore put in place to reduce the risk of failure thus contributing to improvement in product quality and client satisfaction.The range of services include Review of/ Develop/ Validate Specifications/ Design/ Drawings (of new products required by UNICEF), Sample Collection (to collect samples of different products for evaluation/ lab testing etc), Technical Evaluation (of products before award recommendation), First-Article Inspections (prior to volume production to verify that the product specifications are met), In-Process Inspections (to evaluate samples of products selected during manufacturing process to confirm quality), Pre/ Post-Delivery Inspections (to verify conformance of the finished goods to UNICEF specifications), Loading/ Unloading Supervision (to check general appearance of cargo and/ or packaging, verify number of packing cases, check for appropriate handling during loading and unloading operations/ stowing/ fastening/ wedging/ protection measures/ loading documents etc), Commissioning Tests, verification of manufacturers' workshop facilities & manufacturing techniques, handling & storage of materials etc).The most commonly used Quality Assurance and Inspection services required from Inspection Agencies will be pre-delivery inspections (PDI).
Other less frequently requested services will be sample evaluation and post-delivery inspections.
The full-service requirements are detailed in the Description of Assignment.3.
Description of AssignmentDescription of assignment: Quality Assurance And Inspection Serv
DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
• Bid LRPS-2026-9204660 PDI Quality Assurance Services for UNICEF Bangladesh.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=304997&documentId=2042269
• Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=304997
CONTACT:
• Email: nchowdhury@unicef.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on June 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UNICEF
UNICEF has issued 1,120 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 233 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. Tenders span 10 countries including El Salvador, Senegal, and Venezuela. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: June 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Water & Sanitation 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 Bangladesh. 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 July 20, 2026. You have 20 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNICEF in Bangladesh. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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