The public tender comprises the rights to supply football equipment and to acquire core sponsorship rights in the sports apparel product category, including both the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World CupsB.
The deadline for the submission of bids is 5pm CET, November 17, 2004.
FIFA will hold a Question & Answer session prior to this date to address questions from interested parties, and will provide additional information or clarification upon request.
Upon receipt and review of the submissions, FIFA will then draw up a confidential list of short-listed bidders, with the appointment expected to be announced in December 2004/January 2005.
Those parties interested in making a bid may obtain a copy of the invitation to tender document or obtain further information by sending a fax to +41(0)41 727 0011 or an e-mail to sportsequipment@fifa.org.
