1.The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is seeking qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of construction materials on an "as-and-when-required" basis. These materials will support construction and maintenance activities, including welding, soldering, grinding, polishing and smoothing works, as well as the supply of structural components, basic shapes and concrete blocks. The materials will include among others the following: 1.1 Welding equipment and items 1.2 Ceramic cutting equipment and items 1.3 Metal cutting items 1.4 Wheelbarrows 1.5 Grinding equipment and items 1.6 Tape Measures 1.7 Wood cutting equipment and items 2. Submission of an expression of interest does not constitute an obligation by the United Nations to include your company in this specific procurement exercise, neither does it assure that a respective tender exercise will be undertaken in due course. 3. Vendors currently registered at basic level in the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) are encouraged to proceed and submit requirements for level 2 registration. 4. To be awarded a contract, a vendor must be registered with the UN Secretariat through the UNGM. 5. All EOI responses must be submitted electronically online. 6. Vendor Performance and Eligibility In line with the United Nations procurement principles of fairness, integrity and transparency, UNISFA reserves the right to assess the past performance of vendors participating in this EOI. Any vendor, supplier or contractor who has previously failed to deliver goods, services or works in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Contract or Purchase Order with UNISFA shall be considered non-performing. Such vendors will be disqualified from consideration under this EOI and will not be invited to participate in this specific procurement exercise. 7. Details of the requirement will be provided in the solicitation documents to the successfully invited companies.