UN Procurement

Background

With an annual procurement volume of approximately USD 25.7 billion, the United Nations is one of the world's largest public procurement organizations. The 32 reporting UN organizations procure a wide range of goods and services, including medical technology, IT solutions, infrastructure, logistics, and consulting services. German companies of all sizes already benefit from the diverse business opportunities offered by the UN procurement market.

The UN Procurement Hubs: Copenhagen and New York

The UN organizations based in Copenhagen and New York account for the majority of the United Nations' procurement volume. From these two locations, the procurement activities of major UN organizations such as UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, and the UN Procurement Division are coordinated.

AHK Denmark and the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York support German companies in gaining access to the UN procurement market through services including market research, tender monitoring, individual consulting, and representation at bid openings.

Services

1. Market Research
   The German American Chamber of Commerce provides companies with general information on the UN procurement system. In addition, it offers individual consultations and identifies the UN procurement organizations that are most relevant to each company's products and services.
2. Participation in Bid Openings
   The German American Chamber of Commerce attends bid opening sessions at the UN locations in Copenhagen and New York on behalf of German companies, enabling them to obtain information on competitors' bid prices. 

The German Chambers of Commerce’s service brand DEinternational offers German companies consulting services and support with successfully establishing and expanding business activities abroad. The German Chambers of Commerce have a longstanding experience with international markets and support companies as a reliable partner when building business relationships. They act as bridges between markets and cultures; employees are always bilingual and are familiar with the risks and opportunities for your exporting business.