PROVISION OF GSM AND GATEWAY SERVICES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI (UNON)

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 GSM AND GATEWAY SERVICES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI (UNON)

Date of this EOI: 27 July 2026 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 10 August 2026

EOI Number: EOIUNON24585

Beneficiary Country/Territory: Kenya

Commodity/Service category: Communication Services

Address EOI response by fax or e-mail to the Attention of: Isaac Leon Odongo

Fax Number: N/A

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

UNSPSC Code:

43223101 - 2G GSM mobile core network equipment and components 43223102 - 2G GSM wireless access network equipment and components 43223113 - GSM UMT LAN antenna 81161700 - Telecommunication Services DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) invites suitably qualified firms to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the upcoming competitive bidding exercise for the provision of GSM and Gateway Services for the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) intends to establish a long-term contract for the provision of comprehensive, secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective GSM and Gateway Services to support the communication requirements of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and other United Nations entities served by UNON. The services are intended to support more than 5,000 personnel through reliable national and international mobile communication services, gateway connectivity, centralized billing and reporting, technical support, and continuous service improvement.

Purpose of the Requirement:

The objective of this requirement is to ensure the continuous availability of secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective GSM and Gateway Services that: • Provide uninterrupted mobile voice, SMS, data, and gateway communication services to support UNON operations within Kenya and internationally; • Ensure extensive national GSM network coverage and reliable international roaming services to facilitate seamless communication for UN personnel on official duty; • Support secure, resilient, and high-availability communication services for mission-critical business operations and business continuity requirements; • Enhance organizational productivity through flexible, scalable, and innovative communication solutions that respond to evolving operational needs; • Strengthen the safety and security of United Nations personnel by providing dependable communication …

Commodity group: Communication Services

Issued: 27 Jul 2026

Expression of Interest issued by the United Nations Procurement Division.