EOI for Steel Warehousing Solutions for Global WFP Operations

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5 August 2026REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)HQ26NF249-EOI for Steel Warehousing Solutions for Global WFP OperationsClosing on 20th Augustat 16:00 hrs (Dubai Time)A.BackgroundThe United Nations World Food Programme hereinafter referred to as the “WFP”, with its Headquarters located in Via C.G. Viola, 68/70, 00148 Rome, Italy is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience by assisting almost 100 million people in around 83 countries each year. About 17,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.The WFP MSDT (HQ Engineering) seeks to satisfy the following procurement needs: Steel Warehousing Solutions for Humanitarian storage operations globally.To strengthen WFP’s logistics backbone and ensure rapid deployment of safe, durable, and cost‑efficient storage structuresWFP invites eligible suppliers to express their interest in providing the requested Goods.B.The purpose of this EOIThe purpose of this EOI is to gain a more detailed understanding of the supply market and existing solutions both to identify suppliers with experience in a particular area and to gain knowledge about Steel Warehousing solutions including their specific steel design capabilities.The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), through its HQ Engineering Unit (MSDT), is seeking information from suppliers capable of providingsteel warehousing solutionsfor humanitarian storage operations globally. WFP manages over600 warehouses worldwide, including emergency response hubs, country office storage facilities, and field‑level operational sites. To strengthen WFP’s logistics backbone and ensure rapid deployment of safe, durable, and cost‑efficient storage structures, MSDT intends to identify suppliers with proven experience in designing, manufacturing, and deliveringsteel warehouses, including prefabricated, modular, and rapid‑deployment structures. This EOI aims to map the market, understand available solutions, and identify qualified suppliers for a subsequentRequest for Proposal (RFP)leading toLong‑Term Agreements (LTAs).After the deadline for submission of responses has passed, WFP will evaluate responses received and will notify eligible participants of the outcome of the evaluation.C.How to prepare and submit your Expression of InterestIn order to participate in the pre-qualification exercise, companies are required to provide the following:The filled in EOI Response Form, which includes:Table 1. WFP RequirementsTable 2. Supplier Information;Table 3. Supplier Financial Status;Table 4. Supplier Relevant Experience;Signatory by the authorized company representative and company stamp.All supporting documentation listed above shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions provided and DUBAI.PROCUREMENT <dubai.procurement@wfp.org>.WFP will not consider incomplete or unsigned submissions. All responses and supporting documentation received will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be made available to the public.This request for EOI does not constitute a solicitation. WFP reserves the right to change or cancel this procurement process or any of its requirements at any time during the process; any such action will be communicated to all participants.Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at DUBAI.PROCUREMENT <dubai.procurement@wfp.org>.Yours sincerely,The United Nations World Food ProgrammeEOI RESPONSE FORMTABLE I. WFP REQUIREMENTSCompany / Organization’s competencies/ capacitiesList of requirements to satisfy WFP needsSupplier’s response1Ability to design, manufacture, and supply steel warehouses (modular, prefabricated, or conventional). Along with its drawings.2Experience supplying warehouses for humanitarian, military, industrial, or commercial use globally including to remote or emergency affected locations3Ability to supply warehouses in multiple sizes (500–5,000 m²) and configurations.4Ability to provide installation guidance, supervision, or full installation services.5Compliance with international building codes, wind load, snow load, and seismic standards6Ability to provide warranty and after‑sales support.7Ability to supply accessories (doors, ventilation, insulation, gutters, skylights, etc.).8Ability to meet WFP delivery timelines (standard + emergency).9Experience working with UN agencies or international NGOs (optional).10Confirmation of the number of years of relevant experience in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of steel warehouses11Provide photos and brief descriptions of completed similar projects12Provide company and factory profile13Provide product catalogue/brochure if availableTABLE II. SUPPLIER INFORMATIONCompany / Organization’s Background Information1Legal Name of Company/Organization:2Full address:3E-mail address:4Website address:4Telephone:Fax:5Contact person, title:Tel./E-mail of contact person:6Registration with UNGMYes  ☐   No  ☐UNGM No.7Type of Business☐ Corporate/ Limited☐ Partnership☐ Other (specify):8Goods / Services:9Company/Organization Business Registration Number:Date of Registration:10Additional company/organization background information: [If applicable, insert not more than 100 words]TABLE III. SUPPLIER FINANCIAL STATUSCompany / Organization’s Financial StatusItemValue USDGross Turnover [Insert year]Gross Turnover [Insert year]Gross Turnover [Insert year]Maximum contract value in relation to which your Company can be engaged:above USD 500,000Maximum “Bank Guarantee” amount available to the Company/OrganizationLast two years audited accounts or alternative assessed within WFP’s discretion are attached to prove the information stated aboveTABLE IV. SUPPLIER RELEVANT EXPERIENCEList at least 4 contracts in the last two years relevant to the supply of Steel Warehousing Solutions.Company / Organization’s Relevant ExperienceCommencedCompletedType of ContractTotal Value (USD)Client(Month / Year)(Month / Year)Provide CVs of senior staff (no more than three) [if applicable].TABLE V. SIGNATORY & ORGANIZATION STAMPSignatoryName of Company/Organization:Name of the authorized representative:Signature:Title:Date:

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