Module 6: The Solicitation Process

Procurement Manual

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		UN General Conditions of Contract

The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) has promulgated specific versions of the UN General Conditions of Contract (UNGCC). These are:

			Contracts for the purchase of goods only

			Contracts for acquisition of services

			Contracts for mixed goods and services

			De minimus field Contracts

			Other specific versions (e.g., air charters)

Indication of acceptance and the possible result on non-acceptance of UNGCC
Vendors should be reminded that they have indicated as part of the registration process and as part of any submission, that they have accessed, read, understood and accepted the UNGCC, unless they state their reservations or non-acceptance clearly. Solicitation documents shall also indicate that reservations to or non-acceptance of any of the terms of the UNGCC may lead to a rejection of, or to higher risk rating of the vendor's submission.

Seeking amendments to the UNGCC after an award has been issued
Vendors may not seek amendments to the UNGCC after an award has been issued. In most cases, the UN will not agree to any modifications to, or deletions of, the provisions of the UNGCC. Should the UN choose to negotiate with the vendor, under these circumstances, negotiations should normally be conducted with the assistance of OLA in order to ensure that the interests of the Organisation are adequately protected.

In the alternative, the award may be withdrawn and given to another vendor after renewed evaluations of all submissions, provided the submissions from the other vendor meets the applicable standard under the FRR for selection.

Resources:
UN General Conditions of Contract (provision of goods) (Annex D-9)
UN General Conditions of Contract (provision of services) (Annex D-10)
UN General Conditions of Contract for Purchase of Goods and Services (Annex D-11)
UN General Conditions of Contract De Minimus Field Contracts (Annex D-12)
Long-Term Air Charter Agreement (fixed wings) (Annex D-18D)

Click the Online PM to read about exceptions to use of formal methods of solicitation.

UN General Conditions of Contract (UNGCC)

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