Acquisition of PPE kits - protective clothing and tools for forest fires

This tender, identified by Process Code SIE-CARCHI-2025-074-2481, concerns the acquisition of essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, specifically protective clothing and tools designated for combating forest fires. The contracting entity is the GOBIERNO AUTONOMO DESCENTRALIZADO DE LA PROVINCIA DEL CARCHI (Decentralized Autonomous Government of the Province of Carchi).

The primary item required under this procurement process is the "UNIFORME DE BOMBERO MASCULINO" (Men's Firefighter Uniform). The specified quantity for this item is 70 units, with an estimated value of USD 109,650.00. While the description focuses on this specific uniform, the broader tender title indicates that other protective gear and tools relevant to forest fire fighting may also be included or are part of the overall requirement.

The procurement modality selected for this tender is "Subasta Inversa Electrónica" (Electronic Reverse Auction). This method typically involves suppliers competing by progressively lowering their bids for the specified goods or services. This process aims to ensure the most competitive pricing for the required firefighter uniforms and associated equipment. The GOBIERNO AUTONOMO DESCENTRALIZADO DE LA PROVINCIA DEL CARCHI is seeking reliable suppliers capable of meeting the quality and quantity demands for these critical safety items, essential for the protection of personnel engaged in forest fire suppression efforts within the province.

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 109,650.

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.