For suppliers

Supplier registration

As part of our procurement processes, suppliers and other counterparties are required to register online. The information provided will be used to conduct due diligence checks and to capture all relevant details for subsequent procurement transactions and payments.

Please register your company online via this link. 

Instructions for registering as a supplier for the Bank for International Settlements

Guidelines for Invoicing

Please follow the guidelines below to ensure that your invoice is properly registered and processed for payment:

  • Invoices must be sent exclusively by email to invoice@bis.org (please do not send invoices by post).
  • VAT Exemption: Please do not include VAT on your invoice. Your invoice, both the original and any copies, must include the note "VAT exempt" or "Exemption from VAT pursuant to Art. 144 VAT".
  • In accordance with the BIS Terms and Conditions, all invoices must include the purchase order (PO) number or, where applicable, the note "No PO", as well as the name of the relevant BIS contact person. Invoices without this information cannot be processed.

    • Please be advised that only the General Terms and Conditions of the BIS are applicable. 
  • Each invoice must be submitted as a separate PDF file. The first page of the file must be the invoice, followed by any supporting documentation (eg, work reports, payment slips), if applicable. Please ensure that no blank pages are included.

Credential Checking and Code of Conduct for Contractors

For security reasons and to ensure compliance with the required standards of conduct and confidentiality, all BIS contractors are required to sign the "Code of Conduct for Contractors" and complete the credential checking process before commencing their work.

Please download, complete, sign, and return the forms at least five working days prior to your first visit to records@bis.org. Please note that access to BIS premises may be denied if these requirements are not met.

Credential Checking
Code of Conduct for Contractors

Sustainability

The BIS fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility. We aim to establish business relationships with suppliers who share these values. Where necessary, we may request information from suppliers to better understand their values and practices and may ask them to address any concerns.

Our suppliers are required to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that govern their obligations toward the BIS. Additionally, we encourage our suppliers to promote environmentally friendly practices within their operations and to seek opportunities to reduce emissions, pollution, and waste in their activities for the BIS.