Procurement of internet service provider UN Building Angola

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BackgroundUN Angola depends on the Internet to access business tools based in the headquarters in New York, Geneva, and other cities through cloud-based services. Reliable internet is therefore a critical requirement for the productivity of all staff of 9 UN agencies in Angola, namely UNDP, UNFPA, UNHCR, FAO, UNICEF, IOM, UNAIDS, WFP and UN Security and Radio communications.This ToR seeks to establish an LTA with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for primary and/or backup internet connectivity to access web-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) databases, cloud-based email services, Unified Communication voice and video traffic, and general internet browsing.Objectives & PurposeTheprimaryobjectivesofprocuringtheseinternetServicesare:üTosecurehigh-qualityandreliableinternetservicesfromtwoormoreISPsthatwillensureredundancy and failover mechanisms using fiber or other reliable technology.üTo improve internet connectivity speed,bandwidth, and security across all specializedagencies.üToensurecost-effectiveandcompetitivepricingforinternetservices.Purpose:The United Nations in Angola is looking for experienced local Internet Service Providers who will provide full TCP IP high speed fibre optic on Common LTA involving participating UN agencies.Period of the LTA:Successful bidders will enter into a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with UNDP for a duration of three (3) years. The initial six (6) months of the agreement will serve as a probationary period, during which UNDP reserves the right to terminate the contract should the providers performance be deemed unsatisfactory.Pre-bid conferencePre-bid conference will be conducted virtually via Teams; however, subject to bidders´ confirmation through email:etendering.ao@undp.orgLink Virtual meetingJoin the meeting nowMeeting ID: 373 198 209 327 77Passcode: YF9BV9fyTime and time zone: 10:30 AM UTC+01:00 (West Africa Time)Date: 03 December 2025Venue : UNDP Angola Office, 3º Floor (UN Building, Rua Direita da Samba, Condomínio RosalindaThe focal point for the arrangement is: Nelma PereiraE-mail: etendering.ao@undp.orgOffice Telephone: N/ADesignated Position (i.e Head of Procurement ): Procurement Associate- Team LeaderThe Pre-bid conference is:☐mandatory☒not mandatoryPROPOSAL SUBMISSIONProposals must be submitted directly in Quantum Supplier Portal following this link:http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.orgusing the profile you may have in the portal. Follow the instructions in the user guide to search for the tender using Negotiation ID in this document.Deadline for clarification: 11/12/2025In 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 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.UNDP OFFICE ANGOLAPROCUREMENT UNIT