Two or more submissions that are identical in price and terms are referred to as "tie bids". However, such situations are rare, as normally an element of one of the submissions will make it more favourable to the UN, in which case that submission shall be recommended for award, provided it is otherwise acceptable. Such a determination shall be explained to the vendors involved, and a written record of it shall be kept on file.

Process to be Followed When Tie Bids are Encountered
If truly tie bids are encountered, the Procurement Staff shall request a BAFO from the 'tie-bidders'. If the request for BAFOs is without result, and a split-award is not feasible, then the award shall be made through a public drawing, to which the vendors with tie bids shall be invited to attend. Such drawing shall, to the extent possible, be through mechanical means.

The Director, UN/PD or the CPO, or a designated representative shall conduct the drawing in the presence of two other procurement officials. A written record of the drawing and the result thereof shall be placed in the procurement case file.