PROVISION OF MORTUARY AND HUMAN REMAINS REPATRIATION SERVICES FOR UNAMI IN IRAQ, ON AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS.

1.0 The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has a requirement for provision of Mortuary and Human Remains Repatriation Services in Iraq, on "as and when required" basis to be provided by a qualified and experienced Contractor in compliance with national legislation and international regulations and the provisions of this SOW. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend under the same prices, terms and conditions for additional two (2) years, one year at a time (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance, renewal of UNAMI’s mandate and availability of funds, in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, scope of work, general conditions, and other related documents: 1.1 The contract will be awarded to the bidder that clearly demonstrates through a written bid and references a high degree of experience, ability, competency and best-practice in these services and capability to execute this services for UNAMI. 1.2 The awarded contractor shall provide materials, labour and equipment in the required works to successfully complete the required services as outlined in the scope of works. Supplying materials shall include all required manpower, transportation and necessary incidentals to ensure proper unloading of requested materials at any UNAMI Iraq. 2.0 The solicitation will be based on detailed Statement of Works (SOW), Bill of Quantities (BOQ), UN General Conditions of Contracts and other related documents which will be provided by UNAMI to all companies who respond to this EOI and qualify for this tender. 3.0 The requirements will include, but not limited to the following: All necessary tools, equipment, materials, personnel, supervision and other items necessary to perform the works. 4.0 For this purpose, UNAMI will undertake a competitive bidding exercise shortly, accordingly would issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to those companies who would express their interest and provide initial relevant information as to their ability to fulfill UNAMI's requirement. 5.0 In addition, the interested companies (New Vendors Only) are requested to complete their registration on the United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org). 6.0 Please note on the following: a) This EOI is not an invitation for submission of a bid/proposal. b) UNAMI reserves the right in selecting the invitees for the competitive bidding based on substantial and proven records of performance in the subject field of activities and mere expressing an interest would not automatically warrant for tender document. c) UNAMI reserves the right to reject EOIs received after the above deadline.