Provision of Accommodation and Conferencing Services in Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).

OSCM/REOI v2023-01 [EN] United Nations Office at Nairobi REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) This notice is placed by UNON. The accuracy, reliability and completeness of the contents of furnished information is the responsibility of United Nations Office at Nairobi. You are therefore requested to direct all queries regarding this EOI to United Nations Office at Nairobi using the fax number or e-mail address provided below.

Title of the EOI:

Provision of Accommodation and Conferencing Services in Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).

Date of this EOI: 22 July 2026 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 17 August 2026

EOI Number: EOIUNON24570

Beneficiary Country/Territory: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Commodity/Service category: Conference & Office Support Services

Address EOI response by fax or e-mail to the Attention of: Caroline Minayo with a copy to unon- procurement-rfx@un.org

Fax Number: N/a

E-mail Address: caroline.minayo@un.org; unon-procurement-rfx@un.org

UNSPSC Code:

90110000 - Hotels and lodging and meeting facilities 90111800 - Hotel rooms 90111600 - Meeting facilities 80141902 - Meetings events DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), on behalf of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), seeks to establish non-exclusive contract(s) with qualified hotels for the provision of dependable, efficient, and cost-effective conference services in Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), for a period of up to three (3) years. UNEP is the leading global environmental authority within the United Nations system, providing leadership, fostering partnerships, and promoting science-based policies and actions to address environmental challenges and support sustainable development. In carrying out its mandate, UNEP regularly convenes regional and national meetings, workshops, consultations, capacity-building programmes, technical training sessions, and stakeholder engagement events involving government representatives, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector. To facilitate the successful delivery of these events, UNEP requires access to high-quality conference facilities and related services that meet United Nations operational standards. The establishment of non- exclusive contracts with qualified hotels in Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) will provide a flexible and reliable mechanism for organizing conferences and meetings of varying sizes while ensuring efficiency, value for money, and consistent service delivery throughout the contract period. The Scope of Required Services shall include:

1. Venue and Facilities

Air-conditioned with accessibility for persons with disabilities, adequate emergency exits and safety measures, a reliable power supply with backup generator, breakout rooms, and capacity to accommodate varying event sizes (e.g. 50–150 participants).

2.Catering Services: …

Commodity group: Conference & Office Support Services

Issued: 22 Jul 2026

Expression of Interest issued by the United Nations Procurement Division.