Webinar for Future Procurement of Electricity Supply - Market Engagement

WIPO

Published: Oct 5, 2026

Updated: Oct 5, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

WIPO - Pre-bid notice

This is a supplies contract in the energy and power sector, with a focus on Renewable Energy and Power Generation. Located in Switzerland, Europe, 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 the supply of goods in the energy and power sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: WIPO | Reference: PMS-26-02023-RFP | Type: Pre-bid notice WIPO, on behalf of the Common Procurement Activities Group (CPAG) and in its capacity as the lead agency for ten (10) other United Nations agencies based in Geneva, is conducting market engagement in preparation for a potential future procurement for the supply of electricity for the participating CPAG organizations. The potential future procurement is currently envisaged through a combination of long-term renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and market-based electricity indexed against European Energy Exchange (EEX) futures.The purpose of this webinar is to provide prospective suppliers with an overview of WIPO's and CPAG's anticipated requirements and to gain a better understanding of the current market, including available PPA structures, service models, capabilities, industry practices, and other relevant considerations.The webinar will also provide an opportunity for interested suppliers to ask questions and share information that may assist WIPO and CPAG in developing their future procurement approach and requirements.The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 14:00 Geneva time(GMT+1, Central European Time).Please note that Switzerland transitions from daylight saving time (CEST) to standard time (CET) on 25 October 2026; the time above already reflects this change.Interested suppliers are invited to register in order to attend the webinar using the following link:https://wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hB3AeFmURRCgHfYfSmXgwwThe webinar will be recorded, and the recording may be made available subsequently for prospective suppliers who are unable to attend the live session.Please note that this market engagement is for information-gathering and consultation purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, tender or request for proposals, and no proposal or offer is expected from suppliers at this stage. Participation in the market engagement will not create any commitment on the part of WIPO to launch a procurement or to invite any particular supplier to participate in a future solicitation. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • WIPO eSourcing user guide for suppliers.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=316851&documentId=2111871 • WIPO eSourcing manuel des utilisateurs pour fournisseurs.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=316851&documentId=2111872 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=316851 CONTACT: • Email: nicholas.lehmann@wipo.int

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on October 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About WIPO

WIPO has issued 50 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Law & Legal Services. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: October 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by WIPO in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Energy & Power 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 Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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.