Climate Risk Early Warning System (CREWS) Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Project
The World Meteorological Organization, hereinafter referred to as WMO hereby invites prospective proposers to submit a proposal in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract and the Terms of Reference as set out in this Request for Quotation (RFQ).
To enable you to submit a proposal, please read the following attached documents carefully.
- This Letter of Invitation
- Annex-A: Terms of Reference
- Annex-B: Qualification requirements and Evaluation Criteria
- Annex-C: WMO General Conditions of Contract
If you are interested in- submitting a proposal in response to this RFQ, please prepare your proposal in accordance with the requirements and procedures as set out in this RFQ and submit it by the deadline.
We look forward to receiving your proposal.
Sincerely.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Procurement and Contract Management Section
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