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UNOPS YEMEN - Expression of Interest (EOI) Market Capacity Mapping, and Roster Development for Disability-Inclusive Suppliers in Yemen

UNOPS
Published: Sep 27, 2026
Updated: Sep 28, 2026
Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNOPS - Request for EOI

This is a services contract in the urban development and housing and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Market Development and Retail. Located in Yemen, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 urban development and housing 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: UNOPS | Reference: EOI-UNOPS-YEM-2026-001 | Type: Request for EOI UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR PROJECT SERVICES (UNOPS)EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)Reference: EOI-UNOPS-YEM-2026-001Title: Market Capacity Mapping, and Roster Development for Disability-Inclusive Suppliers in Yemen1. BACKGROUND & CONTEXT1.1 The Global Mandate: UNDISIn 2019, the United Nations Secretary-General launched the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) to drive sustainable and transformative progress on disability inclusion across all UN pillars. It mandates that UN entities mainstream the rights of persons with disabilities across operations, ensuring accessibility, inclusive procurement, and non-discrimination are embedded into project design and procurement processes.1.2 UNOPS Commitment: Sustainable ProcurementAs a central resource for procurement and infrastructure within the UN system, UNOPS leverages public spending as a powerful catalyst for positive social change. Under its Sustainable Procurement Framework, UNOPS Yemen is actively expanding and diversifying its vendor roster. We seek to partner with Disability-Inclusive Suppliers, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, and specialised service providers—businesses that are owned by are providing specific accommodations for persons with disabilities ,have technical experience in universal design principles or providing disability-inclusive services1.3The Yemen Context: Building Back BetterYemen faces one of the world's most complex crisis environments, with an estimated 4.5+ million people living with at least one disability. UNOPS Yemen is implementing critical urban and rural interventions across key infrastructure sectors: Health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Transport/Roads, and Renewable Energy.1.4 UN Definition of Persons with Disabilities"Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others." United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD, Article 1)2. Purpose of this CallUNOPS Yemen is issuing this EOI to map local national (Yemen) market capacity, verify technical, and build a pre-qualified database of "Inclusion-Ready" vendors and service providers.⚠️ Mandatory Administrative Requirement:All applicants must be registered on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) at Basic Level or higher (Registration is free at www.ungm.org).3. DISCLAIMER & SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSThis EOI does not constitute a formal solicitation. UNOPS reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel these requirements at any time during the process. Submitting a response does not guarantee that a firm will be contracted or automatically receive future solicitation documents (RFPs/ITBs). Contract awards will follow standard UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations.Deadline for submission is 10 October 2026Link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcp-P2DCLAFm-oLqgmyiZpFBt1bNSmaDpZP98glA3rbYXysA/viewform?usp=headerSupporting File Upload Format: Single merged PDF or ZIP file.Mandatory File Naming Protocol: EOI – UNOPS - 2026-001 – [Supplier Name]مكتب الأمم المتحدة لخدمات المشاريع (UNOPS)إبداء الاهتمام -  EOIالمرجع:  EOI-UNOPS-YEM-2026-001العنوان: حصرقدرات السوق وتطوير قائمة الموردين الشاملين للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في اليمنالخلفية والسياقالتكليف العالمي: إستراتيجية الأمم المتحدة لإدماج ذوي الإعاقة (UNDIS)في عام 2019، أطلق الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة إستراتيجية الأمم المتحدة لإدماج ذوي الإعاقة لتنفيذ تقدم مستدام وتحولي بشأن إدماج ذوي الإعاقة عبر جميع ركائز الأمم المتحدة. وتنص الإستراتيجية على أن تقوم كيانات الأمم المتحدة بإدمج حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في مختلف العمليات، وضمان تضمين إمكانية الوصول، والمشتريات الشاملة، وعدم التمييز في تصميم المشاريع وعمليات الشراء.التزام مكتب الأمم المتحدة لخدمات المشاريع: المشتريات المستدامةبصفته مورداً رئيسياً للمشتريات والبنية التحتية داخل منظومة الأمم المتحدة، يستغل مكتب الأمم المتحدة لخدمات المشاريع الإنفاق العام كمحفز قوي للتغيير الاجتماعي الإيجابي. وتحت إطار المشتريات المستدامة الخاص به، يعمل مكتب بونوبس (UNOPS) في اليمن بنشاط على توسيع وتنويع قائمة الموردين لديه. ونسعى للشراكة مع الموردين الشاملين للإعاقة، ومنظمات الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة، ومزودي الخدمات المتخصصين—وهم الشركات المملوكة لأشخاص ذوي إعاقة أو التي تقدم التسهيلات للعمالة من ذوي الإعاقة، ولديها خبرة فنية في مبادئ التصميم الشامل أو تقديم خدمات شاملة لذوي الإعاقة.السياق في اليمن: إعادة البناء بشكل أفضليواجه اليمن إحدى أكثر بيئات الأزمات تعقيداً في العالم، حيث يُقدر عدد الأشخاص الذين يعيشون مع إعاقة واحدة على الأقل بنحو 4.5+ مليون شخص. ينفذ مكتب بونوبس (UNOPS) في اليمن تدخلات حيوية في المناطق الحضرية والريفية عبر قطاعات البنية التحتية الرئيسية: الصحة، المياه والصرف الصحي والنظافة (WASH)، الطرق والنقل، والطاقة المتجددة.تعريف الأمم المتحدة للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة"يشمل الأشخاص ذوو الإعاقة كل من يعانون من إعاقات بدنية أو عقلية أو ذهنية أو حسية طويلة الأجل قد تمنعهم، عند التعامل مع مختلف الحواجز، من المشاركة الكاملة والفعالة في المجتمع CONTACT: • Email: ramzia@unops.org

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This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on September 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNOPS

UNOPS has issued 1,276 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 83 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Transport & Logistics, and Health & Medical. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, El Salvador, and Senegal. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: September 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNOPS in Yemen. 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 Urban Development & Housing 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 Yemen. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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