Provision of representation services - cd-191-2026
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThe National Agency for Legal Defense of the State is seeking professional representation services for the defense of the State in a case initiated against Colombia by Continental Gold Inc. (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/25). The contract is for a duration of 323 days and will be awarded through direct contracting. The objective is to secure expert legal representation to effectively defend the interests of the Colombian State in international arbitration proceedings. This involves providing legal counsel, developing defense strategies, and representing the State before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The successful bidder will play a crucial role in managing this significant international legal matter for Colombia.
This is a services contract in the legal services and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on International Law and Arbitration. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 5.3 billion.
Published through SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the legal services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from SpanishProvision of professional representation services for the defense of the State in the case initiated against Colombia by Continental Gold Inc. (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/25).
Contracting entity: NATIONAL AGENCY FOR LEGAL DEFENSE OF THE STATE
Location: Undefined, Capital District of Bogotá
Contract type: Service provision
Modality: Direct contracting
Reference: CD-191-2026
Duration: 323 day(s)
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) and was originally published on January 29, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About AGENCIA NACIONAL DE DEFENSA JURÍDICA DEL ESTADO
AGENCIA NACIONAL DE DEFENSA JURÍDICA DEL ESTADO has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 36 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Security, Defense & Justice, and Law & Legal Services. All notices are published for Colombia. Notices are distributed via SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) and SECOP II Colombia. Most recent publication: July 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is COP 5,329,117,500 - COP 5,329,117,500. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Colombia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to HUGHES HUBBARD & REED LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by AGENCIA NACIONAL DE DEFENSA JURÍDICA DEL ESTADO in Colombia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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