CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, SPARE PARTS, AND SUPPLIES FOR EQUIPMENT: TAG HERZOG FLASH POINT, HERZOG CLOSED CUP FLASH POINT, HERZOG DISTILLATION APPARATUS, ISL-PAC FREEZING POINT, WAUKESHA BENCH OCTANEMETERS, AND STANHOPE-SETA VISCOMETER

This tender, identified by process code SIE-CONTROLHIDROCARBUROS-2025-008-1216828, is issued by the AGENCIA DE REGULACIÓN Y CONTROL HIDROCARBUROS (Hydrocarbons Regulation and Control Agency) for the provision of corrective and preventive maintenance services, along with spare parts and supplies. The services are specifically required for a range of specialized laboratory equipment used in hydrocarbon analysis. This includes equipment for determining TAG Flash Point, Closed Cup Flash Point (both Herzog models), distillation processes (Herzog), freezing point (ISL-PAC), bench octanemeters (Waukesha), and viscosity measurements (Stanhope-Seta).

The scope of work encompasses ensuring the optimal operational status of these critical analytical instruments through regular preventive maintenance schedules and prompt corrective repairs when necessary. The procurement also includes the supply of essential spare parts and consumables required for the ongoing operation and maintenance of this equipment. The contracting entity is seeking a comprehensive service solution to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the data generated by these instruments, which are vital for hydrocarbon quality control and regulatory compliance.

The procurement method is Electronic Reverse Auction. The tender includes a single item lot for 'INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS' with a specified quantity of 1 Unit and an estimated value of USD 117,458.00. This tender is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of the agency's hydrocarbon analysis capabilities.

This is a supplies 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 117,458.

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 the supply of goods in the governance and public administration 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.