PAHO Procurement: Become a Vendor

PAHO's procurement process is a comprehensive system that ensures efficient, transparent, and accountable procurement activities. It follows a structured approach to identify needs, solicit proposals, evaluate submissions, select suppliers, manage contracts, and conduct reviews. The process adheres to our key principles of competitiveness, transparency, accountability, and value for money, upholding PAHO's commitment to ethical and effective procurement practices, as well as incorporation of sustainability in its processes whenever possible.

We are excited to share that we have integrated Workday Strategic Sourcing to boost transparency, streamline operations, and drive efficiency in our procurement processes.

How we Buy

A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is an informal invitation to submit a quotation, used for goods or services with a value between USD 5,000 and USD 150,000. Depending on the complexity of the requirement, vendors will be given a minimum of one week and maximum of one month to respond to an RFQ.

An Invitation to Bid (ITB) is a formal invitation to submit a bid, with an estimated procurement value greater than USD 150,00.. An award is granted when all qualifications requirements and technical criteria are met. Vendors will normally be given 3 to 6 weeks to respond, depending on the complexity of the requirement.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a formal request to submit a proposal usually associated with requirements for services, where more than one solution exists, with an estimated procurement greater than USD 5,000. Vendors are normally given between 3 to 6 weeks to respond to an RFP. In some cases, vendors may be required to conduct product/services demonstration, attend a bidder’s conference or walkthrough.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
CONTRACTS FOR GOODS AND/OR SERVICES (PDF)

Why Join Us?

Working with PAHO is not just a collaboration; it's a chance to be part of something bigger, to be a key player in promoting health and well-being on a regional scale.

UNGM Registration

To embark on this exciting journey, simply click on the registration link below and follow the easy steps to become a PAHO vendor:

Register as a supplier on UNGM

UNGM is the procurement portal of the UN System and a website where suppliers can register. By registering with UNGM, suppliers will have access to PAHO tenders and those published by all other UN agencies.

If you have any questions or need assistance during the registration process, our dedicated support team is ready to help. Feel free to reach out to proitsupport@paho.org.

Vendor Pre-qualification

As a public organization, we are committed to upholding standards in vendor selection. We invite you to explore this informative resource, which empowers vendors to participate confidently in our procurement opportunities.

All suppliers associated with PAHO are required to comply with the  UN Supplier Code of Conduct

• WHO Prequalification and Standards
• WHO Prequalification of Medicines
• WHO Prequalification of Vaccines
• WHO Prequalified devices and equipment