Provision of High Risk Labor (HRL) in Support of UNMAS Global Operations

Tender summary

The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD), on behalf of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified vendors for the provision of personnel for high-risk environments related to mine action, explosive ordnance disposal and explosive ordnance risk mitigations operations listed below. The contract, with an expected duration of three (3) years plus two (2) optional extension periods of one (1) year each, may include, but is not limited to, provision of high-risk labor (HRL) to locations such as South Sudan, Syria, Abyei, Central African Republic, Libya, Lebanon, Western Sahara, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ethiopia. This initiative also aims to inform interested parties about the forthcoming formal procurement process, known as the Request for Proposals (RFP), for the provision of these services. Specific Requirements/Information The scope of work for Technical Mine Action (MA) & EO Threat Mitigation Personnel may include, but is not limited to, the following profiles: -Mine Action Operations/Quality Assurance Personnel: The MA OPS/QA personnel ensures the effective implementation of mine clearance activities by overseeing operational planning, safety compliance, technical standards adherence, and quality assurance to safeguard personnel and maximize the impact of demining efforts. Some certifications depending on the role may be: IMAS EOD Level 2, 3, 3+, IEDD, Mine Detection Dog and Mechanical Demining Machines) -Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialists/Mentors: The EOD Specialist is responsible for the safe identification, clearance, and disposal of explosive hazards, ensuring operational safety, risk mitigation, and compliance with technical standards in mine action and security operations. (IMAS EOD Level 2, 3, or 3+ depending on the requirements) -Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO Certification): The ATO is responsible for the safe storage, inspection, maintenance, and disposal of ammunition and explosives, ensuring compliance with technical regulations and operational safety standards. In most circumstances the ATO deploys in support of a Weapons and Ammunition Management project, working closely with Troop Contributing Country (TCC) personnel, or national counterparts. -Improvise Explosive Device Disposal Specialists/Mentors (IEDD Certification): The IEDD Specialist is responsible for detecting, analyzing, and neutralizing IED threats, ensuring operational safety, mitigating risks, and developing counter-IED strategies in high-threat environments. In most UN contexts this specialist works in support of TCC personnel or national counterparts. -High Risk Search Specialist: The HRS specialist is responsible for advising and instructing personnel in advanced search techniques for detecting explosive threats, ensuring operational readiness, safety, and compliance with counter-IED and mine action protocols. An HRS Certification may be required. -Dual Sensor Detector Trainers: The DS Detector Trainer is responsible for instructing personnel in the effective use of advanced detection technologies, combining ground-penetrating radar and metal detection to enhance mine clearance operations and ensure operational safety. -Electronic Counter Measure Technicians: The ECM Technician is responsible for deploying, maintaining, and calibrating electronic systems designed to detect, disrupt, and neutralize remote-controlled explosive threats, ensuring operational security and force protection in high-risk environments. -Remote Operating Vehicle Technicians (Subject specific certification): The ROV Technician is responsible for maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting remotely controlled robotic systems used for explosive ordnance disposal, surveillance, and hazardous environment operations to ensure mission effectiveness and safety. -Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Specialists: The EORE Specialist is responsible for design

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• Issued by UN Secretariat.
• Located in Multiple countries.
• Source notice EOIUNPD24497 on UNGM.
• Notice published 17 Jun 2026; Tenqual indexed it 17 Jun 2026.
• Deadline listed as 31 Jul 2026.
• Source documents portal identified.
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