Acquisition of fire extinguishing vehicles

Auto-translated from Spanish

Original title: Adquisición de vehículos de extinción de incendio

Published: Aug 14, 2026

Updated: Aug 14, 2026

Source: chile_mercadopublico

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense, legal services and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Anti Corruption and Protection. Located in Chile, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 14, 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 security and defense 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, ID 6148638, originating from Chile and available through mercadopublico.cl, is for the "Acquisition of Fire Extinguishing Vehicles". This is a significant capital expenditure procurement by a public sector entity, likely a fire department or civil protection agency within Chile. The requirement is for specialized vehicles designed for firefighting and rescue operations. The tender will detail specific technical specifications for these vehicles, which typically include chassis type, engine power, water and foam tank capacities, pump performance, equipment mounts, and safety features. Additionally, requirements often extend to the onboard firefighting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, ladders, rescue tools, and personal protective equipment for the crew. Bidders are expected to be reputable manufacturers or authorized dealers with a proven track record in supplying such specialized vehicles. Key evaluation criteria will include the technical compliance with the specifications, the overall cost, delivery lead times, warranty provisions, and after-sales support, including maintenance and spare parts availability. The contracting authority will seek robust and reliable vehicles capable of performing effectively in emergency situations.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Chile Mercado Publico and was originally published on August 14, 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

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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 14, 2026. You have 31 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 Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.