Physical Infrastructure Design Unit - UNOPS

Operational excellence for results that matter
“We worked with UNOPS to create a master design
for prisons that could be implemented countrywide
and handed over to the Afghan government,
compliant with all rules and standards. In this close
collaboration we shared challenges, analyzed
problems and identified suitable solutions by
considering risks and possible impacts within the
Afghan context. It has been a remarkable experience
that could be replicated in other contexts in the
future.”
environments worldwide, including post-conflict and postdisaster
settings, and in tropical, sub-tropical, arid and
temperate climates.
To improve the speed, quality and sustainability of
infrastructure services that UNOPS delivers globally, joint
consulting and implementation partnerships have been
established with firms such as Arup, the global consultancy,
planning, design and engineering firm, and with professional
and educational institutions.
– Carla Ciavarella, Senior Criminal Justice Expert,
UNODC
“The Physical Infrastructure Design Unit has carried
out topographic survey and sewage water network
analysis in Bujumbura’s urban commune of Buyenzi,
in Burundi. The unit works in a professional manner.
The satisfaction of the clients is total, the feedback is
positive.”
– Céléus Ngowenubusa, National Project Manager,
UNDP-GEF Project on Lake Tanganyika
“PIDU was engaged to undertake the technical
review of the design documents for the construction
of a 100-bed, three-storied Tuberculosis Prison
Hospital in Vahadat District. All documents relating to
this special construction (bills of quantities, drawings
etc) were to international standards. UNDP has now
invited PIDU to review the tender evaluation report.
The team provided services in a highly professional
manner within the timeframe. We are fully satisfied by
the assistance provided.”
– Nurillo Nosirov, Procurement Associate, UNDP
Tajikistan
Transitional shelters constructed with technical advice from
PIDU to house Haitians affected by the earthquake
UNOPS infrastructure design services include:
• Pre-project design advice
• Feasibility studies
• Proposal and concept design
• Detailed design documents
• Project schedules and specifications
• Quantity surveying and bills of quantities
• Contract documents to the International Federation of
Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) standards
“One added advantage is that UNOPS and other
UN projects can engage the Physical Infrastructure
Design Unit without a complicated procurement
process. Pick up the phone, send an email. PIDU will
lead you through a simple standard procedure. It’s as
easy as that. ”
– Braye Sutherland, Global Practice Leader,
Infrastructure, UNOPS
UNOPS HQ
P.O Box 2695
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Tel: +45 3546 7000
Fax: +45 3546 7501
info@unops.org
www.unops.org