Acquisition of 24 and 48-port switches, with and without POE, and transceivers to meet the needs of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

This tender concerns the acquisition of network equipment, specifically 24 and 48-port switches, available with and without Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, along with transceivers. These items are intended to fulfill the operational requirements of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul). The contracting authority is the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, with the procurement taking place in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. This is an electronic open bidding process, conducted under the modality of Pregão (electronic auction), following the principles of Law 14.133/2021, Article 28, I, which mandates this modality for the procurement of common goods and services. A Price Registration System (SRP) will be utilized. The estimated total value for this acquisition is R$ 8,311,818.80. The proposal submission period opens on February 26, 2026, at 08:00, and closes on March 12, 2026, at 09:00. Interested parties can access clarification and challenge responses via the provided link: https://cnetmobile.estaleiro.serpro.gov.br/comprasnet-web/public/landing?destino=quadro-informativo&compra=15311405901762026. This procurement process, identified by purchase number 90176 and process number 23078544348202572, is crucial for upgrading and maintaining the university's network infrastructure.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure, Hardware and General Supplies. Located in Brazil, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BRL 8.3 million.

Published through Brazil PNCP, 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.