United Nations Secretariat Tender

1. The Un Procurement Division Is Seeking Expressions Of Interest From Qualified Manufacturers, [manufacturers'] Trading Subsidiaries Or, Should The Manufacturer Or Trading Subsidiary Be Unable To Bid, Manufacturers' Authorized, Capable Agents (normally Distributors Or Dealers) For The Supply And Delivery Of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (hev) And Their Logistic Support Services (spare Parts, Warranty, Training, Etc) Throughout The Vehicles' Entire Life, To The United Nations Secretariat Entities In The Middle East, The Balkans, Africa, The Caribbean And Europe. 2. By Hev, The Un Means Vehicles That Combine A Conventional Internal Combustion Engine (diesel Or Petrol) With An Electric Propulsion System In The Following Categories: A. Hybrid Electric Sedans - Medium Size - That Can Be Used For Transportation Of Up To Four Passengers Plus Driver In 2 Rows Of Seats, With 4 Side Doors (2 On Each Side For Passenger Access) And Cargo Area; And B. Hybrid Electric Sport Utility Vehicles - Medium Size - Station Wagon Or Hatchback Type, Upright Seating Position With High Outward Visibility, Spacious Interior And Flexible Cargo Capacity, Smotth Drive Quality And Excellent Fuel Economy. Eoi Respondents Should Be Able To Provide Any Or All The Vehicle Categories Listed Above. 3. The Un Expects The Successful Vendor To Supply Brand New Hevs, Including After-sales Support Services (e.g. Spare Parts, Warranty, Tools, Training, Etc.) Throughout The Whole Life Cycle Of The Equipment, Estimated To Be 8 Years. The Resulting Contract(s) Will Be On "as And When" Required Basis, And Will Be For An Initial Period Of Three (3) Years With Option To Extend At The Un's Discretion For Two (2) Additional Periods Of One (1) Year Each. 4. Please Note That This Request For Expression Of Interest Is Not For Refurbished Vehicles. 5. It Is The United Nations Preference To Enter Into A Contract(s) With Hev Manufacturers Or Their Trading Subsidiaries. However, Should The Manufacturer Appoint A Third Party (normally A Distributor Or Dealer) To Respond To The Solicitation And/or To Enter Into A Contract With The Un, It Is Mandatory That: I. Such Authorized Agent Has An Adequate Support Structure, Evidenced By Dedicated Resources, And Experience In The Provision Of After Sales Support Services; And Ii. Any Resulting Contract Will Be Co-signed By The Manufacturer. A Vendor Who Is Not A Manufacturer Or Trading Subsidiary And Who Wants To Respond To The Solicitation Shall Provide Evidence That The Manufacture Authorizes [the Vendor] To Participate In The Soliciation And Also Agrees To Co-sign Any Resulting Contract(s). 6. Further To Paragraph 5 Above, Hev Manufacturers May Propose Only One Third Party Representative Who Is Able To Fulfill Multiple Orders And Provide Adequate After-sales Support Services, From Several Un Secretariat Entities Worldwide, The Majority Being In Africa, Middle East, And Asia. 7. Detailed Technical Specifications, Quantities And Support Requirements Shall Be Provided To Vendors In The Solicitation Document.