Freight Forwarding and related Services for the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) procures various types of goods and services to address the requirements of the Member States in more than 130 countries under the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP). Through the TCP, the IAEA supports the Member States build, strengthen, and maintain capacities in the safe, peaceful, and secure use of nuclear technology to support sustainable socio-economic development.

To deliver the support under the TCP, the IAEA requires effective and efficient shipment of goods to and from destinations worldwide. The IAEA initiates approximately 2,200 shipments annually, and most of the goods are delivered by air. Typical goods include general cargo such as specialised electronic equipment and laboratory supplies; a minor part comprises dangerous goods and temperature-controlled perishables. In the past years, the IAEA has been spending on shipping services approximately €4,6 Mil annually. In 2020, the expenses reached €9 Mil because of the project by the IAEA to provide its assistance to the Member States in fighting the coronavirus disease pandemic.

The IAEA solicits bids for the provision of freight forwarding and related services.