| Introduction : The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the auspices of the UN Joint Saameynta Programme implemented by UNDP, UN-Habitat, and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), intends to implement a digital platform to create space for stakeholder consultations on financing of investment to support sustainable city development, social and economic integration of displacement-affected communities (DACs) with special attention to needs of women. It is envisioned that the virtual digital platform shall make voices of the affected communities heard in the budgeting process and by extension, increase efficiency, accountability and transparency in the budgeting process and enhanced public service delivery to the affected Baidoa communities. Within this context, UNDP invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced companies for award of contract for provision of fibre-optic internet services to the Baidoa Municipality in accordance with these Terms of Reference (TOR). Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration. Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document. Procurement Unit, UNDP Somalia Country Office | 
