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Engaging a Company to provide digital totems for UNECA HQ, Africa Hall Visitor Center, Addis Ababa.

Issued by UN Secretariat · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace

Published
28 Oct 2026
Closes
10 Nov 2026
Reference
EOIUNECA24848
Location
Ethiopia
Sector
Social Development & Inclusion

At a glance

UN Secretariat in Ethiopia has published a call for expressions of interest in social development & inclusion: “Engaging a Company to provide digital totems for UNECA HQ, Africa Hall Visitor Center, Addis Ababa.”. Submissions close on 10 November 2026, 12 days from today. Quote reference EOIUNECA24848 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 284 notices from this buyer since 2026, 44 of them currently open. There are 30 open social development & inclusion notices in Ethiopia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.

Details

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) intends to procure digital totems to enhance communication and visitor engagement at the Africa Hall Visitor Center. This initiative aims to provide visitors with clear, accessible, and timely information through freestanding digital displays. The totems will serve as communication platforms for advertising information,interactive directories, and multimedia content for exhibition, content display at Africa Hall Visitor Center for an informative and engaging visitor experience. UNECA would like to use the standing digital totems to display multimedia content, including text, images, and videos, with interactive functionality where specified in the technical requirements. The solution should enable authorized UNECA personnel to manage, update, and schedule content centrally. The equipment and associated software should be suitable for the intended installation locations and support user-friendly, accessible, and multilingual communication.

Scope of Work

The selected supplier will be responsible for the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of the digital totems and associated content management solution.

Core Features and Specifications includes;

Description

. Resolution & Visuals: Available in Full HD (1080p) or high-clarity 4K resolution,

with options like direct-view LED (DV-LED) or commercial LCD panels. Brightness typically ranges from 500 nits upward for clear indoor visibility.

  • Interactivity: Equipped with 10-point capacitive or infrared touchscreens for

multi-touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom, tapping, and swiping.

  • Operating Systems: Commonly powered by built-in Android, Windows IoT, or

Linux media players.

  • Content Management: Supports remote content updates via a central Content

Management System (CMS), built-in apps, or quick USB plug-and-play.

  • Content Types: Capable of running high-resolution images, promotional videos,

live data feeds, interactive wayfinding maps, and digital catalogs.

  • Design Options: Built with a slim metal body, tempered safety glass, and

optional caster wheels for mobility, available in single-sided or double-sided panels.

Specific Requirements/Information Interested companies are invited to submit their EOIs online ONLY through the following link: https:/ungm.org/Public/Notice

In case of technical challenges in submitting your interest, you are advised to contact meron.gebreegziabher@un.org with copy to rachael.chironga@un.org

In addition to the information contained in this REOI, interested vendors should ensure the following minimum requirements are met:

1) Companies should be registered in UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) or should start their registration process immediately if not registered using the link https://www.ungm.org.

2) In order to participate, vendors are advised to be registered at the basic level in the UNGM

3) Vendors must be registered in UNGM under the UNSPSC code 43211514;20101600:43211900, in order to participate in the solicitation for this requirement.

5. Women-owned businesses and businesses owned by persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate.

Important Notice:

6) This REOI does not constitute a solicitation. UNECA reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the EOI or solicitation process. Thus, submitting a response to this REOI does not automatically guarantee that your company will be considered for receipt of the solicitation when issued.

7) UNECA also reserves the right to send the Solicitation Documents to companies who were identified through additional market research or other means to source the UN requirements.

Context for bidders

We hold 284 notices from UN Secretariat, going back to January 2026 — 44 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Supply and Transport & Logistics. There are 30 open Social Development & Inclusion tenders in Ethiopia. This one closes in 12 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this social development & inclusion opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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