Improvement and Replacement of Diego Aracena Airport Runway, Tarapacá
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the transport and logistics and construction and civil works sectors. Located in Chile, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 25, 2026.
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 civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Original language: SpanishThis tender, sourced from Chile via the chile_mercadopublico platform, concerns the improvement and repaving of the runway at Diego Aracena Airport in Tarapacá. This is a critical infrastructure project for air transport in the region. The contracting authority, likely a governmental body responsible for airport management or civil aviation, is seeking experienced contractors specialized in airport construction and maintenance. The scope of work typically involves surface preparation, repair of existing pavement, overlaying or complete repaving of the runway, ensuring compliance with international aviation standards (e.g., ICAO), and precise geometric alignment. Key requirements include the use of specialized materials and techniques suitable for high-stress airport environments, strict quality control measures, adherence to stringent safety protocols for both workers and ongoing airport operations, and minimizing disruption to air traffic. Bidders must possess proven expertise in airport runway construction and maintenance. The tender documents will provide detailed technical specifications, engineering plans, environmental impact assessments, safety requirements, and the evaluation criteria, likely focusing on technical capability, relevant experience, proposed methodology, and cost.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Chile Mercado Publico and was originally published on July 27, 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.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. You have 59 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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