The UNDP Quality Assurance Policy for health products procured by the organisation is developed in line with WHO norms and standards for health products. The objective of UNDP QA Policy is to ensure sourcing of high-quality medicines and medical products from a reliable source, efficient utilization of public funds at the best interest of the patients, to obtain the best health care outcomes. The ITP summarizes UNDP’ technical and regulatory requirements for the Finished Pharmaceutical Product (FPP) used to prevent HIV infection. The products are procured according to the UNDP QA Policy for Health Products, which is aligned with QA policies from other UN organizations and The Global Fund. UNDP is taking a careful approach on selecting manufacturers through the ITP listed evaluation stages. This approach is expected to address the general requirements for completeness of application submission forms; the products prequalification status (WHO, SRA or ERP); experience in supplying pharmaceuticals at international level; as well as the documented policies, standards and procedures required to ensure consistency.  General Information on Invitation To Prequalification  Clarification, request for additional information and exchange of information  Applicants requiring any clarification of prequalification documents and procedure may send written request for clarification to the following e-mail address: [email protected] and cc to  [email protected]       In response to a clarification request UNDP publishes all the received questions and answers (without indicating the source of query) on Quantum Supplier Portal.   UNDP may make the amendments to the document, at any time but not later than 5 calendar days prior the deadline for submission, that will be published and accessible by the Applicants.  Deadline for submission of Applications  Applications 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, follow Supplier Portal Registration Link  to register a profile in the system. 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. Follow the instructions in the guide to search the tender, subscribe, and submit response. Note that system time zone is EDT time zone (NY time).  PLEASE NOTE: Date and time visible on the main screen of event (on Quantum Supplier Portal) will be final and prevail over any other closing time indicated elsewhere in case they are different. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure applications are submitted within this deadline. UNDP will not accept any applications that is not submitted directly in the system. Submit your application a day prior or well before the closing time.  Do not wait until last minute. If you face any issue submitting your application at the last minute, UNDP may not be able to assist. The Applications shall be written in English language. Any documents originated in any other language can be attached to the Application so long as they accompanied by English translation.  Submission files §  Format: PDF, word, excel files only. §  File names must be maximum 60 characters long and must not contain any letter or special character other than from Latin alphabet/keyboard. All files must be free of viruses and not corrupted. Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that any and all files sent to UNDP are readable, that is, uncorrupted, in the indicated electronic format, and free from viruses and malware. Failure to provide readable files will result in the bid being rejected Please acknowledge receipt of this Invitation to Prequalification process by sending an email to [email protected] and cc to [email protected], indicating whether you intend to submit a application or otherwise. Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that any and all files sent to UNDP are readable, that is, uncorrupted, in the indicated electronic format. Failure to provide readable files might result in the Application being rejected. The Applicants shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the Application. Period of validity of Applications Applications must remain valid for a period of at least 12 months after the deadline for submission of applications. Any Application valid for a shorter period might be rejected. In exceptional circumstances, prior to the expiration of the Application validity period, UNDP may request Applicants to extend the period of validity of their applications. The request and the responses shall be made in writing.