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Provision of Financial and Foreign Exchange Services Within UNECA Compound

Issued by United Nations Procurement Division · via UN Procurement Division — Solicitations

Published
24 Aug 2026
Closes
2 Sept 2026, 23:59 UTC
Reference
EOIUNECA24649
Location
Ethiopia
Sector
Social Development & Inclusion

Details

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

Title of the EOI:

Provision of Financial and Foreign Exchange Services Within UNECA Compound

Date of this EOI: 24 August 2026 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 2 September 2026

EOI Number: EOIUNECA24649

Beneficiary Country/Territory: Ethiopia

Commodity/Service category: Financial Services

Address EOI response by fax or e-mail to the Attention of: Mr. Daniel Y Woldeyesus / Ms. Rachael Chironga

Fax Number:

E-mail Address: [contact details removed]

UNSPSC Code:

84121603 - Currency exchange services DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS Provision of Financial and Foreign Exchange Services Within UNECA Compound

1. Background

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) intends to enhance access to financial services within its compound by inviting qualified and licensed financial institutions and Bureau de Change operators to establish service points on-site. The objective is to increase competition in the provision of foreign exchange and other financial services, thereby enabling more competitive exchange rates, improved service quality, and enhanced financial convenience for staff.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to:

  • Solicit the interest of licensed financial institutions and Bureau de Change operators.
  • Attract providers offering competitive and transparent foreign exchange rates.
  • Improve accessibility to foreign exchange services for staff within the UNECA compound.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and licensing requirements.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION (IF ANY) In case of technical challenges in submitting your interest, you are advised to contact the above mentioned email addresses. 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) Vendors must be registered in UNGM under the UNSPSC code 81121600, in order to participate in the solicitation for this requirement. 3) Local businesses, women-owned businesses and businesses owned by persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

4) 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 …

Commodity group: Financial Services

Issued: 24 Aug 2026

Expression of Interest issued by the United Nations Procurement Division.

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