SELECTION PROCESS VIA ELECTRONIC REVERSE AUCTION (Offer Submission)

The Ministry of National Education (MEN) is initiating a selection process for the supply of clothing and footwear for administrative and teaching staff in official educational institutions within the Department of La Guajira, the District of Riohacha, and the municipalities of Maicao and Uribia. This tender is structured as an abbreviated selection process utilizing an electronic reverse auction, with the reference number AT-SASIE-001-2021 for the offer submission phase. The contract type is for supplies, and the duration is specified as 255 days. The contracting entity, the Ministry of National Education, is based in Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá. This procurement aims to ensure that educational personnel in the specified regions are adequately equipped with the necessary attire and footwear to perform their duties effectively. The electronic reverse auction modality suggests a competitive bidding process where suppliers will have the opportunity to lower their prices electronically to win the contract. Key requirements will likely focus on the quality, durability, and specifications of the clothing and footwear, as well as timely delivery to the designated educational institutions across La Guajira, Riohacha, Maicao, and Uribia. Interested parties are invited to submit their offers through the electronic platform as per the tender guidelines.

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and education and training sectors, with a focus on Uniforms and General Supplies. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 1.0 billion.

Published through SECOP II Colombia, 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.