CONVENIO FOR HEARING AIDS (GES, NON-GES, AND SPECIAL) FOR ARAUCO HOSPITAL

The Servicio de Salud Arauco, specifically the Hospital de Arauco, is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision and maintenance of hearing aids. This procurement covers devices for patients eligible under the GES (Garantías Explícitas en Salud) program, non-GES patients, and special needs cases. The agreement is intended to span a period of 24 months.

Key details are outlined in the Technical Specifications and annexes accompanying this public tender. The scope of the tender includes hearing aids for individuals with physical disabilities, categorized under medical equipment and supplies, specifically aids for people with disabilities and communication assistance devices for the disabled. The tender specifies a quantity of 1.0 unit, implying a framework agreement for services rather than a single purchase.

The procurement is being managed by the Hospital de Arauco, located in the Biobío Region. Funding for this initiative will be sourced from the hospital's own funds (Fondos Propios). This initiative aims to ensure continued access to essential hearing assistive devices and associated maintenance services for the patient population served by the Hospital de Arauco, addressing a critical healthcare need within the region.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Medical Equipment and General Supplies. Located in Chile, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CLP 282.6 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 the supply of goods in the health and medical services 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.