PORTABLE EQUIPMENT FOR DRUG IDENTIFICATION

Auto-translated from Spanish

Original title: EQUIPOS PORTÁTILES PARA IDENTIFICACIÓN DE DROGAS

Published: Oct 20, 2026

Updated: Oct 20, 2026

Source: Chile Mercado Publico

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Police. Located in Chile, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Spanish

This tender, issued in Chile and accessible via the chile_mercadopublico platform, concerns the acquisition of portable equipment for drug identification. This procurement is aimed at equipping law enforcement, customs, or forensic agencies with tools to quickly and accurately detect the presence of illicit substances. The objective is to enhance operational capabilities in drug interdiction, border control, and investigations. The tender will specify the type and number of portable drug identification devices required. These devices typically employ various technologies, such as spectroscopic analysis (e.g., Raman, FTIR), chemical testing, or other rapid screening methods, to identify a wide range of narcotics, explosives, or controlled substances. Key requirements will include the portability, ease of use, speed of analysis, accuracy, and reliability of the equipment. The devices should ideally be able to provide presumptive or confirmatory identification in the field, reducing the need for immediate laboratory analysis. The tender may also specify requirements for software updates, calibration, maintenance, and training for personnel. Bidders must provide detailed technical specifications, performance data, certifications, and evidence of experience in supplying similar equipment to relevant authorities. Consideration will be given to the range of substances the equipment can detect, its operational endurance (e.g., battery life), and its ruggedness for field use. The contracting authority will evaluate proposals based on technical specifications, performance, reliability, ease of operation, and overall value for money.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Chile Mercado Publico and was originally published on October 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Chile. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Chile Mercado Publico to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.