Business Opportunities
How we buy
WMO advertises all its competitive procurement exercises are advertised on its website and on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM). Suppliers wishing to submit an offer are required to register in UNGM.
To promote ethical conduct in the supply chain, all WMO Suppliers are required to adhere to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct and are expected to abide by the principles of the UN Global Compact and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Procurement Thresholds
Projected expenditure amounts for informal tenders (RFQ) and for formal tenders (RFP and ITB) are up to CHF 40,000 and more than CHF 40,000 respectively.
WMO Main categories
In 2023, WMO procured goods and services for a total amount of CHF 11,025,250.72.
Most of the money was spent to procure services rather than goods in the amounts of CHF 9,333,096.96 and CHF 1,692,153.76 respectively, equivalent to 85% and 15% of the total. You can find more information on the Annual Statistical report on UN procurement
Bid Protest and Debriefing Procedure
Bidders that believe they were not treated fairly in connection with a WMO procurement action may submit a Letter of Protest and consult WMO Debriefing Procedures and Protest Procedures.