United Nations Secretariat Tender

1.0 The United Nations Assistance Mission In Iraq (unami) Has A Requirement For The Provision Of Translation Services To The Office Of The Un Resident Coordinator (rco) In Kuwait In Compliance With The Detailed Technical Specifications, Units Of Measure And Quantities As Specified In This Scope Of Work (sow). The Services Will Be Provided On As Required Basis Through The Contract Term. 2.0 Unami Intends To Enter Into A Contract For Provision Of The Requested Services For An Initial Period Of Three (3) Years With Two (2) Optional One Year Extension Periods For A Cumulative Five (5) Year Contract Subject To Satisfactory Performance By The Prospective Contractor And Continued Validity Of Service Requirement And Extension Of Mandate.. 3.0 Experience/capability: The Prospective Contractor/s Shall Have Experience (for At Least Two Contracts) In The Provision Of Translation Service To Un Agencies And/or International Organizations/companies During The Past 5 Years And Capable To Provide Services In Compliance With Local Legislation Including Full Adherence To Kuwait Laws .• The Prospective Contractor/s Must Provide A List Of Current And Previous Clients Including Email, Address, Contact Telephone Numbers To Whom Translation Services Contract Have Been Signed Or Translation Services Have Been Provided In The Past (at Least Two Contracts In The Last 5 Years). Unami/rco Reserve The Right To Do A Field Reference Check And Request Information On The Firm’s Responsiveness To Issues And Problems And The Quality Of The Services Performed. • Must Provide Past And Current Performance References With Telephone Numbers (minimum 2) • Provide Information About Company History • Provide Information About Company Work Plan, Site Organization And Quality Control Mechanisms The Prospective Contractor/s Warrants That: • Services Provided By Contractor Shall Be Of Merchantable Quality And Fit For Their Purpose. • It Shall Perform Its Obligations And Responsibilities With Reasonable Skill And Care, And In Accordance With Safety And Environmental Legislations. • It Shall Use Its Best Endeavors To Ensure That The Services Are Provided In A Timely Manner In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. • It Will Extend To Rco The Same Or Lower Prices, Terms And Conditions As To Other Un Organizations In Kuwait And Invoice Rco Directly. 4.0 Local Business Presence In Kuwait: The Prospective Contractor/s Should Have Reliable Business Presence And/or Local Partner/authorized Distributor In Kuwait To Ensure Successful Attendance Meetings And Delivery Of Translation. 5.0 This Eoi Is Not An Invitation For Submission Of A Bid/proposal. 6.0 Unami Reserves The Right In Selecting The Invitees For The Competitive Bidding Based On Substantial And Proven Records Of Performance In The Subject Field Of Activities And Mere Expressing An Interest Would Not Automatically Warrant For And Document. 7.0 Unami Reserves The Right To Reject Eois Received After The Above Deadline. Note: More Detailed Specifications Will Be Provided In The Bidding Process