CHARTER OF A VESSEL FOR THE STUDY OF SHORE BIAS IN THE HYDROACOUSTIC ASSESSMENT OF ANCHOVY AND COMMON SARDINE STOCKS IN THE ÑUBLE AND BIOBIO REGIONS

This tender concerns the charter of a vessel required for a critical study focused on evaluating the shore bias in the hydroacoustic assessment of anchovy and common sardine stocks. The study will be conducted within the Ñuble and Biobio Regions of Chile. This initiative is part of a larger project, Requisition No. 52665, titled "Hydroacoustic Assessment of Anchovy and Common Sardine Stocks between the Valparaíso and Los Lagos Regions, Year 2025 (Cruise 2026)". The technical counterpart for this requirement is Alvaro Saavedra G., and the procuring entity is the INSTITUTO DE FOMENTO PESQUERO (Fisheries Development Institute). The specific service requested is the charter of one commercial vessel. This service falls under the category of Vehicles and Equipment in General / Vessels / Commercial Vessels. The objective is to obtain accurate data on fish stocks by addressing and quantifying potential biases that may arise from the proximity of acoustic surveys to the coastline. This information is vital for effective fisheries management and conservation efforts in these important marine ecosystems. The tender specifically asks for the net value to be indicated. The scope of the broader project covers the regions from Valparaíso to Los Lagos, with this specific charter focusing on the Ñuble and Biobio areas for the 2025 season, with the cruise planned for 2026.

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, environment and climate and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Fisheries, Biodiversity and Coastal Marine. 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 agriculture and food security 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.