Procurement of Microsoft Campus Agreement Academic Licensing

This tender, identified by process code SIE-EPN-2025-032-45554, seeks to contract academic licensing for the Microsoft Campus Agreement. The procurement is being conducted by the ESCUELA POLITÉCNICA NACIONAL (National Polytechnic School).

The primary item required is a single unit of "SOFTWARE, PACKAGES AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS," with an estimated value of USD 102,587.66. This indicates a comprehensive need for Microsoft software licenses tailored for an academic environment, likely covering operating systems, productivity suites, development tools, and potentially specialized academic software.

The contracting modality is "Subasta Inversa Electrónica" (Electronic Reverse Auction). This method involves suppliers bidding downwards on their prices for the specified software licensing package. The entity will select the supplier offering the most economically advantageous bid.

This procurement is crucial for the ESCUELA POLITÉCNICA NACIONAL to ensure its students, faculty, and staff have access to up-to-date and legally compliant Microsoft software. The Campus Agreement typically offers unlimited installations of core Microsoft products across an institution's devices, facilitating seamless technology integration and supporting educational and research activities. The tender focuses specifically on academic licensing, suggesting terms and pricing suitable for educational institutions.

Key requirements will likely include the provision of all necessary licenses, proof of academic eligibility, and potentially support services related to the deployment and management of the software. The ESCUELA POLITÉCNICA NACIONAL aims to secure a cost-effective and comprehensive software solution through this competitive bidding process.

This is a services 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 102,588.

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 services in the governance and public administration 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.