UN Global Auction and Disposal Services
UN Global Auction and Disposal Services
UNGDS helps organizations plan, sell, document and close surplus-asset disposals through public, online, sealed-bid and hybrid sales – maximizing cost recovery, reducing workload and supporting transparent, auditable disposal.
Why UN organizations use UNGDS
The UN system manages a large global asset base, including a combined fleet of around 30,000 light vehicles. Disposing of these assets requires market knowledge, transparent procedures, documentation control, buyer management, payment follow-up and timely closure.
UNGDS provides a mature, standardized, and ready-to-use disposal service for UN organizations and humanitarian partners. By using one shared disposal model, organizations avoid duplicating local disposal capacity, reduce operational burden, improve transparency, and recover value that can be redirected to programmes.
Our services have been recognized under the UN Efficiency Agenda and are listed by the Business Operations Strategy (BOS) as a High-impact common Service and a prioritized global shared service for the UN system.
How we deliver our services
When vehicles and other assets are no longer needed or reach the end of their operational life, UNGDS supports the full disposal process: from disposal strategy and sales-channel selection to auction execution, asset insurance, bid management, payment collection, asset release and documentation closure.
Depending on the country context, asset type, market conditions and operational risk, UNGDS can support public auctions, online auctions, sealed-bid sales, hybrid auctions or auctioneer-supported disposals through a global network of disposal experts as well as contracted auctioneers in over 70+ countries.
Our offering covers:
- Multiple sales channels:
Public | online | sealed-bid | hybrid - Operational support:
Preparation | advertising | field support | logistics | security | asset insurance - Controls and closure:
Bid management | payment collection | documentation | reporting
Why work with us
Discover when and where we're hosting our next auctions. Click on the country of your choice to request more information.
Note: the option to sell items through UNGDS is limited to UN organizations and NGOs. Participation as a potential buyer, however, is open to all.
International boundary
Armistice or international administrative line
Other line of separation
No auction planned in your country or region? We would be pleased to organize one, please contact [email protected]
Note: This offer is open to UN organizations and NGOs only.
A trusted asset disposal service
With over 12 years of experience, UNGDS helps organizations reduce financial, operational, staff exposure, and audit risks while tailoring each disposal to the local context.
Our services are currently trusted by more than 28 UN organizations and 15 NGOs. We support compliance with local requirements, help safeguard client organizations from financial and legal risks, and address the specific needs of each organization.
4.6/5
Overall client satisfaction rating
"Everything went well with complete transparency and strict compliance with procedures."
Logistics and Assets Assistant, UN OCHA | Democratic Republic of Congo
"Thank you for your hard work on the last auction, we are keen to join you again for the next one."
Global Fleet Manager, Plan Intl. | Kenya
"We wish to acknowledge the excellent facilitating roles played by your team."
International Operation Manager, UNFPA | Sudan
"Well done all! What an impressive job, especially considering the current context in Haiti and such a number of old items."
Country Director, WFP | Haiti
"Without GDS, we would have no capacity for disposal, and we would be donating our vehicles without generating any revenue back."
Programme Manager (Fleet), WHO | Switzerland
A growing shared service
Demand for structured asset disposal continues to grow. UNGDS helps organizations convert surplus assets into recovered value that can be reinvested to operations and programmes.
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Reduce environmental impact
Timely disposal reduces storage costs, avoids deterioration and gives surplus assets a second life through resale and reuse.
UNGDS reduces duplication across agencies, supports the UN’s 2030 Agenda, UN80 reform and Sustainable Development Goals, and promotes circular economy principles by helping organizations recover value from assets at the right time.
