ACQUISITION OF ORAL LIQUID POLYMALTOSE FERRIC OXIDE COMPLEX FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA FOR GIRLS AND BOYS UNDER 24 MONTHS OF AGE - ZONAL COORDINATION 6

This tender, identified by process code SIE-CZ6S-2025-019-443199, concerns the acquisition of oral liquid polymaltose ferric oxide complex. The primary objective is the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in children under 24 months of age. The procurement is being managed by Zonal Coordination 6 - Health (COORDINACION ZONAL 6 - SALUD), a governmental health authority. The specific item required is mineral supplements, with a total quantity of 20,778 units, valued at USD 66,489.60. The contracting modality is Electronic Reverse Auction (Subasta Inversa Electrónica), indicating a competitive bidding process where suppliers will compete to offer the lowest price. This initiative is crucial for addressing a significant public health concern, particularly among vulnerable young children, by ensuring access to essential nutritional supplements. The tender emphasizes the need for a specific pharmaceutical formulation to effectively combat iron deficiency anemia, a widespread condition affecting child development. The geographical focus for this procurement is Zonal Coordination 6, suggesting a regional health program within Ecuador.

This is a supplies contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Ecuador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 66,490.

Published through SERCOP Ecuador, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the governance and public administration sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.