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Request for Quotation 40-foot Steel Containers

Issued by UNDP · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace

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Published
13 Nov 2026
Closes
27 Nov 2026
Reference
UNDP-JAM-00229
Location
Jamaica
Sector
Manufacturing & Supply

At a glance

UNDP in Jamaica has published a request for quotations in manufacturing & supply: “Request for Quotation 40-foot Steel Containers”. Submissions close on 27 November 2026, 13 days from today. Quote reference UNDP-JAM-00229 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 3,404 notices from this buyer since 2024, 500 of them currently open. There are 3 open manufacturing & supply notices in Jamaica on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

To bid on UN Global Marketplace

UN agencies expect suppliers to be registered on UNGM; the response itself goes through the agency's e-tendering system named in the notice.

Details

UNDP seeks to procure five (5) 40-foot steel containers in excellent condition for conversion into office spaces. The contractor shall supply and deliver structurally sound, weatherproof containers free from significant defects, excessive corrosion, or damage that could affect their suitability for retrofit. The containers must be suitable for modification to accommodate office layouts, electrical installations, air-conditioning systems, and other related office amenities. All containers shall comply with applicable quality and safety standards and be delivered to the designated location within the agreed timeframe.

Interested suppliers must submit their offer directly in the system as instructed in the solicitation document, following the instructions in the available user guide. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in the UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders . Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.

UNDP Jamaica MCO Procurement Unit

Context for bidders

We hold 3,404 notices from UNDP, going back to May 2024 — 500 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, IT & Telecom and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 3 open Manufacturing & Supply tenders in Jamaica. This one closes in 13 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this manufacturing & supply 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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