Expression of interest to modernize air navigation in Ecuador

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Original title: Expresión de interés para modernizar la navegación aérea en Ecuador

CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean

Published: Aug 13, 2026

Updated: Aug 20, 2026

Source: CAF - Development Bank of Latin America

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training and governance and public administration sectors. Located in Ecuador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 26, 2026.

Published through CAF - Development Bank of Latin America, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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Project objective: Provide specialized technical assistance to review, validate, adjust, and consolidate the technical, economic, and supporting documentation necessary for the modernization of air navigation services and the technological strengthening of Ecuador's DGAC. The consultancy must ensure the technical consistency of the project, adapt its specifications, update its economic dimensioning through market research, and structure the necessary documentation for its presentation as an investment project for financing with multilateral banks. Project description: The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC), through the Directorate of Air Navigation Services, has identified the needs to strengthen and modernize Ecuador's air navigation services and has prepared preliminary technical specifications and an estimated budget for its execution. The project includes the renovation and modernization of essential systems for air navigation, including mobile and fixed telecommunications, visual and non-visual aids, radar surveillance, aeronautical meteorology, laboratory aircraft equipment for special missions, and aeronautical information systems. It also includes technology transfer, training of operational personnel, acquisition of spare parts, and technical assistance for air navigation systems. Reference budget: USD 400,000. The contract will be a lump sum, with partial payments associated with deliverables until the total amount of services is completed. Execution period: Seven (7) calendar months, counted from the date of signing the service contract. Submission of Expressions of Interest: Interested consulting firms must submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) in Spanish, along with the required forms and documentation. Deadline: August 26, 2026, at 23:59, Quito time, Ecuador. Email for sending proposals: dir@caf.com *The receipt of the Expression of Interest does not imply any commitment on the part of CAF. CAF reserves the right not to proceed with the contracting without this implying any responsibility. All information shared in this call is confidential and its use is subject to the provisions established by CAF.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and was originally published on August 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has issued 85 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Urban Development & Housing, and Environment & Climate. Tenders span 10 countries including El Salvador, Venezuela, and Chile. Notices are distributed via CAF - Development Bank of Latin America. Most recent publication: August 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CAF - Development Bank of Latin America to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Ecuador. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.