Provision for furniture systems for UNESCAP in Bangkok (Thailand), UNECA in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and UNON in Nairobi (Kenya)

UNON is a complex of reinforced concrete buildings which are scheduled for internal refurbishments to align with the United Nations Flexible Work Space Policy (FWS). The United Nations(UN) Gigiri complex in Nairobi, Kenya comprises approximately 146 acres and hosts approximately 50 UN agencies, funds and programs. The complex currently accommodates a population of roughly 3,500 staff in over 67,000 square meters of existing office, conference and common built space.

(2) The scope of work for programme, supply and instalation of furniture within the renovated space will include but not be limited to the following:

(a) Dismantle and dispose in an environmentally compliant way of the existing furniture prior to the commencement of renovation works.

(b) Dismantle furniture in off-site storage and refurbish existing furniture which will be reused in the Secretariat Building.

(c) Supply and install various types of furniture items in order to furnish a variety of modern office space environments – open work spaces, enclosed work spaces, meeting points, distribution points, collaborative areas, etc.

(d) Provide programming and reconfiguration of furniture as it pertains to office space as well as maintenance and inventory management services for a period of ten (10) years.

(3) The variety of loose furniture pieces shall potentially include, but are not limited to:

(a) Single desk/benching systems (adjustable height, sit and stand type) and/or L-shaped, paneling system and egonomic seating for workstations (available in mutiple sizes; S,M,L) and other complementary add on items such as office tool holders, trays, planters etc.

(b) Individual user office mobile pedestals with lockable drawers.

(c) Ergonomic seating and tables for meeting rooms (4pax, 6pax,12pax) with technology ready features (totem poles, cable management, etc).

(d) Sofas / armchairs and tables for informal breakout areas, coffee tables, low and high chairs/stools to be used at coffee counters and pantries.

(e) Seating for phone booths and touchdown working areas. (f) Acoustic panels and white board type space divider panels. (g) Filing cabinets in multiple height sizes.

(4) The furniture package shall have the variety and versatility to accommodate different types of work spaces including but not limited to activity based working and open office space environment, enclosed Director-level offices, enclosed meeting room spaces, collaborative spaces within the office space wings as well as collabortive spaces within lobby areas, expanded hallway areas, a business centre, (potentially) a nursing room, library, as well as temporary office space (swing space).

(5) The furniture provider shall install all necessary components to provide electrical power within the work points. All wiring and components of the electrical system and LAN shall be concealed and installed in conformance with the host country regulations.