What we buy
WIPO purchases a large range of goods and services. More than two thirds of our procurement value is comprised of building-related, translation and consulting services. The percentage breakdown by value of purchases by category can be found in our purchase statistics 
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How we procure
WIPO acquires goods and services on the basis of a formal and informal contract award procedure following a competitive procurement process . WIPO does not promote, recommend or consider the engagement of outside consultants or intermediaries during any step of the procurement process. WIPO has a "zero tolerance" policy and expects suppliers not to offer any gift or offer of hospitality.
Conditions of contract
WIPO’s General Conditions are annexed to all tenders, and contract documents issued. WIPO reserves the right to modify and adapt, as necessary, its General Conditions, to meet the specific requirements of its procurement contracts.
Do I qualify as a potential supplier?
WIPO promotes the UN Supplier Code of Conduct and asks suppliers to embrace a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption in accordance with the UN Global Compact Initiative and sustainable procurement principles.
How to register as potential supplier?
Suppliers are invited to register with WIPO in the United Nations Global Marketplace, and, to participate in our tenders, in our e-tendering platform. Both systems provide registered companies with secure access to information enabling them to participate in WIPO tenders such as requests for quotation (RFQs), invitations to bid (ITBs), or requests for proposal (RFPs).
- Vendor registration
