To connect with this buyer company, you need to log into the already connected account. It is advised that vendors use this resource before and during any solicitation process within the Ariba solution for the UN Secretariat.ġ) ISSUES WITH ARIBA NETWORK IDS (ANIDS): WHAT DOES THIS ERROR MESSAGE BELOW MEAN?Įrror message: “Your company has already connected with this buyer company using a different account and Ariba Network ID (ANID) than the one you are trying to log into. The purpose of this section is to provide vendors answers to frequently asked questions in relation to Ariba.

This will place on-line, effectively replacing the use of e-mail, fax or hand-delivery to be invited to and/or respond to tenders.Īn overview of the Awareness to Award steps for suppliers can be viewed here The E-tendering process starts from sending the invitation to participate up until the submission of responses by vendors. The UN Secretariat is managing solicitations through the Ariba E-tendering solution. The main objectives we are seeking to accomplish are efficiency gains, reduced printing and storage requirements, increased competition, anytime-anywhere participation in solicitations by our vendors, more time for vendors to prepare tenders, enhanced internal controls, process automation and advanced reporting. UNPD wants to take advantage of web-based technology and provide its vendors with the possibility to submit Bids and Proposals in a convenient and secure electronic manner. This is an integral part of the Procurement process.

The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) utilizes the Ariba E-tendering solution to facilitate the electronic submission of solicitations from its suppliers. UN Secretariat Ariba E-tendering Vendor Guidance

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