Procurement of Common Internet Facility (CIF) for EU-GEPP & SHIELD Project Teams

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The United Nations (UN) has adopted theBusiness Operations Strategy (BOS)as a results-based framework to streamline joint business operations, eliminate duplication, and maximize economies of scale across UN agencies. BOS enhances cost-effectiveness and quality in operational support services, includingInformation and Communications Technology (ICT). In line with this strategy, the UN Country Team in the Philippines is implementing shared services to optimize resources and improve efficiency.As part of BOS implementation in the Philippines, aCommon Internet Facility (CIF)will be established atthe EU-PH GEP and SHIELD Project Team Offices, located atRockwell Business Center (RBC) Sheridan, North Tower, 16thFloor, Mandaluyong City. This CIF will providecost-effective, high-quality internet connectivityshared among projects operating within the premises.Specifically, the CIF will support the connectivity requirements of two major initiatives:EU–PH Green Economy Partnership (EU–PH GEP) – Specific Objective 2: Green LGUs, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP Philippines in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities against Disasters and Climate Change (SHIELD) Program, supported by the Australian Government and implemented by UNDP Philippines with key government and civil society partners.To ensurereliable and dedicated connectivityfor these projects, the CIF will deploytwo separate Internet links:Line 1for EU–PH GEP SO2 (Green LGUs)Line 2for SHIELD ProgramEach line will be provided by adifferent Internet Service Provider (ISP)to guarantee redundancy and minimize downtime. This setup will enable both project teams to conduct critical operations such as virtual meetings, data exchange, and collaboration with government agencies, local stakeholders, and international partners.The procurement of these services aligns with the UN’s commitment toefficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality service delivery, ensuring that both projects have the robust connectivity required to achieve their objectives.Interested suppliers must submit their offer directly in the system as instructed in the solicitation document, following the instructions in the available user guide.In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in the UNDP website:https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.

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