ACQUISITION OF STAINLESS STEEL MATERIALS FOR POTABLE WATER REPAIR 2025

This tender, identified by Process Code SIE-EPMAPS-2025-042-258814, concerns the acquisition of stainless steel materials specifically for potable water repair activities planned for 2025. The contracting entity is the Empresa Pública Metropolitana de Agua Potable y Saneamiento (Metropolitan Public Company for Potable Water and Sanitation). The procurement method specified is Electronic Reverse Auction (Subasta Inversa Electrónica), a process designed to achieve competitive pricing. The primary item required under this tender is stainless steel pipe nozzles, with a total quantity of 2081 units. The estimated value for this specific item is USD 58,105.72. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining and repairing the potable water infrastructure managed by the Empresa Pública Metropolitana de Agua Potable y Saneamiento, ensuring the continued supply of safe and reliable drinking water to the metropolitan area. The focus on stainless steel indicates a need for durable, corrosion-resistant materials suitable for water systems. Potential bidders are expected to provide high-quality stainless steel nozzles that meet the technical specifications outlined by the contracting entity. The Electronic Reverse Auction modality suggests that suppliers will compete by progressively lowering their bids to secure the contract, emphasizing cost-effectiveness while meeting quality standards.

This is a works 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 58,106.

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 civil works in the governance and public administration sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.