CHARTER OF A VESSEL FOR THE STUDY OF SHORE BIAS IN THE HYDROACOUSTIC ASSESSMENT OF ANCHOVY AND COMMON SARDINE STOCKS IN THE ARAUCANÍA AND LOS RÍOS REGIONS

The Fisheries Development Institute (INSTITUTO DE FOMENTO PESQUERO) is seeking to charter a vessel for a critical study focused on shore bias in the hydroacoustic assessment of anchovy and common sardine stocks. This research will be conducted in the Araucanía and Los Ríos regions of Chile, with the survey cruise planned for the year 2026. The internal requisition number for this procurement is 52666, with the overall project reference being P-682133 Lagos, Year 2025 (Crucero 2026). The technical counterpart for this service is Alvaro Saavedra G.

The service specifically requires the charter of a vessel suitable for conducting hydroacoustic surveys. The primary objective is to accurately assess the populations of anchovy and common sardine by mitigating or understanding the impact of shore bias, which can affect the reliability of sonar-based stock estimations. This is a crucial undertaking for sustainable fisheries management in the specified regions.

This tender falls under the category of Vehicles and Equipment in General / Vessels / Commercial Vessels. The requirement is for one (1.0) unit, which refers to the charter service for the duration of the survey. Interested parties are requested to indicate their net value for the service. The procurement is being managed by the Fisheries Development Institute, a key organization in Chilean fisheries research and development. The study's findings will contribute significantly to the understanding and management of these important commercial fish stocks.

This is a services contract in the Monitoring Evaluation, agriculture and food security and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Fisheries and Data Collection. Located in Chile, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CLP 18.8 million.

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 services in the Monitoring Evaluation sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.