Diplomatic Pouch Transportation Services

The United Nations Volunteers Programme, on behalf of the UN Bonn organizations, is seeking a provider for secure international diplomatic pouch transportation, including shipment tracking, customs clearance, and delivery under an initial two-year agreement with a possible one-year extension.

United Nations > United Nations Development Programme > United Nations Volunteers Programme


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UNV-00682
Nov 05, 2026 05:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 04:00 AM
2 years base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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procurement@unv.org
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Description

The United Nations Volunteers Programme seeks a provider to transport diplomatic pouches to and from the United Nations Office in Bonn. Services include international airfreight or, for European destinations, air or road transport; collection and verification of pouch counts and weights; airline bookings and customs clearance; shipment monitoring and online tracking; and arrival and delivery confirmation. The provider must deliver shipments to Geneva and New York within four working days of collection and deliver incoming consignments from Cologne-Bonn Airport to the UN Bonn Campus on the day of receipt, including unloading and handover to the mail room. The scope also includes secure handling and chain-of-custody procedures, claims handling for loss or damage, a dedicated English-speaking account manager and replacement, monthly shipment statements and invoicing, and quotations for ad hoc special shipments. The solicitation requests a company profile, registration certificate, recent and ongoing project information, experience and capability responses, and completed quotation, declaration, and financial offer information. The agreement is for 24 months, with a possible extension of up to 12 months, for a maximum total term of 36 months.

Classification Codes
NAICS492110Couriers and Express Delivery Services
PSCV119Other Cargo and Freight Services
Smart Codes
diplomatic pouch transportationinternational freight forwardingcustoms clearance services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 30, 2026-Clarification Responses
Oct 31, 2026-Clarification Requests Due
Nov 05, 2026 05:00 PM-Quotation Submission Deadline
Dec 1, 2026-Expected Contract Award
Requirements
Required
  • Property and equipment insurance
  • Workers' compensation or employer's liability insurance
  • Liability insurance
Required
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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