ACQUISITION OF ANIONIC POLYELECTROLYTE

This tender concerns the direct acquisition of anionic polyelectrolyte by the Servicio de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Lima (SEDAPAL), the water supply and sanitation service of Lima. The procurement process is classified as Directa-Proc-2-2017-SEDAPAL/B-1, indicating a direct contracting method.

SEDAPAL, located in the Lima department, is seeking to procure this chemical substance, which is essential for water treatment processes. Anionic polyelectrolytes are commonly used as flocculants or coagulants in the clarification of drinking water and the treatment of wastewater. They work by neutralizing the negative charges on suspended particles, causing them to aggregate and settle out more easily.

The direct contracting method suggests that SEDAPAL has identified a specific supplier or situation that warrants bypassing the standard competitive bidding process, possibly due to specialized requirements, urgency, or existing contractual arrangements.

This acquisition is crucial for SEDAPAL's operations in maintaining the quality of potable water supplied to the population of Lima and for the effective treatment of sewage. The tender falls under the water and sanitation sector, a critical area for public health and environmental protection in urban environments. Further details regarding the specific quantity, quality standards, delivery timelines, and any technical specifications for the anionic polyelectrolyte would typically be found in the full tender documentation, which is not provided in this excerpt.

This is a supplies contract in the water and sanitation sector, with a focus on Water Supply. Located in Peru, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of PEN 102,041.

Published through Peru SEACE, 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 water and sanitation 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.