The provision of translation, typing and proofreading services into Russian of United Nations documents Services
1. Description of Requirement
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) seeks expression of interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced companies for the provision of translation, typing and proofreading services.
Expressions of interest are requested for translation into Russian from English, French, Spanish and Chinese of United Nations documentation, including parliamentary documentation, publications and reports, on a wide variety of subjects. Expressions of interest are also requested for proofreading in Russian for the preparation and establishment of final edited texts for publication.
United Nations specifications concerning the format and layout of typed translations must be strictly complied with. The United Nations editing and proofreading standards, policy and practice must be strictly complied with.
The United Nations' annual requirement for translation into Russian and related typing services by a contractor is estimated at approximately 3 million words. The United Nations' annual requirement for proofreading in Russian by a contractor is estimated at approximately 3 million words.
In order to be considered, interested companies should have:
- Broad-based experience in translation and proofreading (at least 10 years).
- Proven experience in translating and proofreading UN documents.
- Capacity to produce quality documents in a timely manner.
- This request for Expression of Interest does not constitute a solicitation.
2. Please submit your response by email to tenders@unog.ch. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 hours Central European Time on 31 March 2011. All responses will be kept strictly confidential.
3. United Nations Global Market
Please indicate your UNGM registration number.
4. United Nations Office at Geneva
Please also indicate your five-digit UNOG Vendor registration number.
5. Please indicate the title and the reference number RFPS-166/SPH in your response.