The funding of the acquisition project is critical during the entire life cycle of the project in particular to prevent any disruption in the payment of invoices raised by the Vendor. Payment of undisputed invoice is a part of the contractual relationship between the Vendor and the Organisation.

The Requisitioner shall ensure that sufficient funding is available for the procurement prior to issuing the Requisition to the Procurement Office, unless otherwise agreed with the Procurement Office. If UN/PD or the CPO accepts later availability of funding, such funds must be secured prior to Contract award. If funding is not available when Contract award is imminent, the Procurement Office shall either suspend the award of the Contract until funding has been secured, or decide on another appropriate course of action.