ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING RIVER FLOW RATES FOR THE RESEARCH PROJECT: “EVALUATION OF WATER VULNERABILITY THROUGH SWAT MODELING UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE SCENARIOS IN THE YASIPAN RIVER MICRO-BASIN” DI-ESPOCH.

This tender concerns the acquisition of specialized equipment for measuring river flow rates, essential for a significant research project. The project, titled “Evaluation of Water Vulnerability through SWAT Modeling under Climate Change Scenarios in the Yasipan River Micro-Basin,” is being undertaken by DI-ESPOCH (Dirección de Investigación - Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo). The primary objective is to procure two units of equipment specifically designed for measuring fluid flow, with an estimated individual unit cost of USD 11,340.00. This acquisition is crucial for the research's aim to assess water vulnerability by employing the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model, particularly under various climate change scenarios within the Yasipan River micro-basin. The contracting entity is the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo. The procurement process will follow an Electronic Reverse Auction modality, indicated by the process code SIE-ESPOCH-2025-17-53390. This method is expected to ensure competitive pricing and transparency in the selection of the supplier for this vital research equipment. The successful bidder will contribute directly to advancing scientific understanding and developing strategies for water resource management in the face of environmental changes.

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 11,340.

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.