Acquisition of Communications Equipment

This contract award pertains to the "Integrating Innovation for Rural Competitiveness in Honduras - COMRURAL II" project, specifically under reference number HN-SAG-373466-GO-RFB. The procurement was conducted using the Request for Bids (RFB) method. The scope of the contract involves the acquisition of communications equipment intended for use in both the Central Offices and Regional Offices of the COMRURAL II Project. The notification of the award was issued on November 25, 2024, with a contract duration of 45 days. The awarded bidder is COMPAÑÍA CENTROAMERICANA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES, S. DE R.L. (COCATEL), located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The bid price at opening, the evaluated bid price, and the signed contract price all stand at HNL 1077223.61. This procurement is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing rural competitiveness in Honduras through innovation, supported by IDA-64480 funding.

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security and finance and banking sectors. Located in Honduras, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.1 million.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security 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.