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Provision of Food and Beverage Services across UNECA Headquarters, including Cafeteria, Conference Catering, Café/Bistro and Delegate Hospitality Outlets

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

Published
29 Sept 2026
Closes
12 Oct 2026, 23:59 UTC
Reference
EOIUNECA24747
Sector
Agriculture & Food

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 Food and Beverage Services across UNECA Headquarters, including Cafeteria, Conference Catering, Café/Bistro and Delegate Hospitality Outlets

Date of this EOI: 29 September 2026 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 12 October 2026

EOI Number: EOIUNECA24747

Beneficiary Country/Territory: Ethiopia

Commodity/Service category: Catering services

Address EOI response by fax or e-mail to the Attention of: Ms. Etsegenet Teka And Ms. Rachael Chironga

Fax Number:

E-mail Address: [contact details removed]

UNSPSC Code:

25191540 - Catering Service Unit 90000000 - Travel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment Services 90100000 - Restaurants and catering 90101600 - Banquet and catering services 90101603 - Catering services 90101604 - Construction or work site catering services DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS This Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to identify qualified and experienced food and beverage service operators that may be interested in participating in a future competitive solicitation process. The purpose of this REOI is to assess the availability, interest, qualifications, and capabilities of the market to provide a range of food and beverage services at UNECA Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Submission of an Expression of Interest does not automatically qualify a vendor for participation in any future solicitation. Technical requirements and evaluation criteria will be defined in any subsequent solicitation documents. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Headquarters in Addis Ababa hosts a diverse international community comprising UN staff, delegates, diplomats, visitors, contractors, and conference participants. UNECA regularly supports major regional and international meetings, conferences, summits, and special events throughout the year. UNECA is exploring future food and beverage service arrangements that may include cafeteria operations, conference and event catering, café services, bistro-style dining, and other related hospitality services across multiple locations within its premises. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION (IF ANY) NOTE Information on tendering for the UN Procurement System is available free of charge at the following

address: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice

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Commodity group: Catering services

Issued: 29 Sep 2026

Expression of Interest issued by the United Nations Procurement Division.

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