When the delivery date is the primary factor in making an award, it shall be so stated in the solicitation documents. Any submission that is not in compliance with the required delivery schedule shall be rejected. If all submissions are rejected, as stipulated in Financial Rule 105.15(c), and, if undertaking a new solicitation is not practical, it may be necessary to enter into direct negotiations with a vendor, in accordance with Financial Rule 105.16(b).

Alternate Delivery Points
When the solicitation documents specify an alternate delivery point, the Procurement Staff shall ascertain the transportation and related costs of the goods to the final destination from the UN designated freight forwarder or the UN/PD Cargo Movements Team.

Such transportation cost shall be added onto the Solicitation Abstract Sheet to establish the total cost to the Organisation of acquiring the goods for delivery at the alternate delivery point, so that the submissions can be compared on an equal basis.

If prices are given for more than one transportation option, e.g., FCA and DDU, the Procurement Officer/Assistant shall verify that the cost difference is acceptable, and select the option which represents Best Value for Money for the Organisation.