Supply and Delivery of Agriculture Sleeves

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) No.  EOI-UACO-2026-15 Supply and Delivery of Agriculture Sleeves  Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 18:00 hrs (Kyiv time) Who We Are The United Nations World Food Programme (hereinafter referred to as “WFP”), with its Headquarters located at Via C.G. Viola, 68/70, 00148 Rome, Italy, is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives. WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience, assisting nearly 100 million people in approximately 83 countries each year. WFP employs around 17,000 staff, most of whom work in challenging environments directly serving the world’s vulnerable populations. The WFP Ukraine Country Office is seeking qualified and experienced suppliers to Supply and Delivery of Agriculture Sleeves to support WFP operations in Ukraine.   Requirements for WFP Ukraine Interested suppliers must demonstrate their capability to supply Supply and Delivery in Ukraine on DAP terms Agriculture Sleeves meeting the following minimum requirements: Agriculture Sleeves are hermetically sealed multilayer polymer bags designed for the temporary storage of cereals, pulses, and oilseed crops without the use of permanent grain storage facilities. The technology is based on the creation of a natural anaerobic environment inside the sealed bag, which helps preserve grain quality while minimizing storage losses. Key Technical Characteristics of Agriculture Sleeves Intended use: Temporary hermetic storage of cereals, pulses, oilseed crops, and animal feed. Purpose/Significance: Alternative to permanent grain storage facilities. Material: Multilayer polyethylene (LLDPE/LDPE), typically 3-5 layers. Purpose/Significance: Provides high mechanical strength, flexibility, and durability. Film thickness: 200-250 μm (most commonly 235-250 μm). Purpose/Significance: Protects against mechanical damage and punctures. Colour: White outer layer with black inner layer. Purpose/Significance: Reduces solar heating and prevents light penetration. UV stabilisation: 12-24 months. Purpose/Significance: Ensures resistance to ultraviolet radiation during outdoor storage. Gas permeability: Low (high gas barrier properties). Purpose/Significance: Promotes the formation of a natural anaerobic environment inside the bag. Moisture resistance: Complete moisture barrier. Purpose/Significance: Protects grain from rain, condensation, and atmospheric moisture. Tear resistance: High. Purpose/Significance: Enables safe long-term storage and handling. Puncture resistance: High. Purpose/Significance: Minimizes the risk of damage during filling, storage, and unloading operations. Operating temperature range: -30°C to +60°C. Purpose/Significance: Suitable for use under diverse climatic conditions. Recommended grain storage period: Up to 12 months*. Purpose/Significance: Allows long-term preservation of grain quality when recommended storage practices are followed. Shelf life prior to use: 18-24 months. Purpose/Significance: Depends on the manufacturer and storage conditions before deployment.   Standard Dimensions of Grain Storage Bags 2.44 m (8 ft) diameter × 60 m length Approximate grain capacity: 170-200 tonnes Typical application: Small-scale farms 2.74 m (9 ft) diameter × 60 m length Approximate grain capacity: 180-220 tonnes Typical application: Most commonly used size 2.74 m (9 ft) diameter × 75 m length Approximate grain capacity: 220-260 tonnes Typical application: Medium-sized farms 3.05 m (10 ft) diameter × 60 m length Approximate grain capacity: 250-300 tonnes Typical application: Large agricultural enterprises