OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO GUARANTEE THE NUTRITION OF THE CREW AND ASSISTANT PERSONNEL ABOARD THE VESSEL BENKOS BIOHO; INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF SUITABLE PERSONNEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS - HLAP-CD-174-2026

The Hospital Municipal Luis Ablanque de la Plata Empresa Social del Estado is seeking operational assistance to ensure the provision of food for the crew and assistant personnel aboard the vessel Benkos Bioho. This tender, reference HLAP-CD-174-2026, falls under a special contracting regime. The scope includes providing qualified personnel to carry out this catering service. This initiative is part of the implementation of coastal and fluvial healthcare services for the Pacific region, as outlined by Resolution 2651 of 2025, modified by Resolution 344 of 2026, issued by the Ministry of Health. The objective is to guarantee the well-being and operational readiness of the personnel working on the vessel by ensuring adequate and timely meals. This contract is crucial for the successful execution of the hospital's expanded healthcare service delivery model in remote or hard-to-reach areas.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Health Workforce and Maritime. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 300.0 million.

Published through SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered), 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 health and medical services 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.