ACQUISITION OF ARUBA SWITCH OR TECHNICAL EQUIVALENT

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Original title: ADQUISICIÓN DE SWITCH ARUBA O EQUIVALENTE TÉCNICO

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: chile_mercadopublico

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Hardware, Network Infrastructure and IT support. Located in Chile, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 24, 2026.

Published through Chile Mercado Publico, 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 information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Spanish

This tender from Chile, facilitated by the chile_mercadopublico platform, calls for the acquisition of an Aruba switch or a technically equivalent product. The procurement focuses on networking hardware essential for establishing or upgrading an organization's network infrastructure. Bidders are required to propose network switches that meet specific technical performance requirements, potentially including port density, speed (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet), power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, management features (e.g., managed, unmanaged, smart-managed), and security functionalities. Compliance with industry standards and compatibility with existing network environments will be critical. Suppliers must provide detailed technical datasheets and confirm that their offered solution is a direct functional equivalent to the specified Aruba model if not offering the exact product. Evaluation will consider technical compliance, product reliability, warranty terms, vendor support, and delivery timelines. Pricing and the availability of technical support or maintenance services post-acquisition are also expected to be key factors. This tender is relevant for IT hardware suppliers specializing in networking solutions.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Chile Mercado Publico and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 24, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Chile. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Chile Mercado Publico to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.