Regularization for equipment acquired through the agreement signed between IGSS and UNOPS

This tender concerns the regularization of equipment procured under a pre-existing agreement between the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The specific item listed for regularization is a "DESFIBRILADOR ALARMAS" (Defibrillator Alarms). The procurement method employed for this process falls under regulated procedures, specifically Article 44 of the Law on Public Contracting (LCE), which outlines exceptions to standard bidding processes. This indicates a specific circumstance or justification for utilizing a non-competitive or expedited procurement route. The contracting entity responsible for this regularization is the INSTITUTO GUATEMALTECO DE SEGURIDAD SOCIAL (IGSS), a key governmental institution in Guatemala responsible for social security services. The tender has reached the "Adjudicado" (Awarded) status, meaning a decision has been made regarding the successful bidder or the finalization of the regularization process. This implies that the necessary steps have been taken to formally recognize and integrate the acquired defibrillator alarm equipment into the IGSS's inventory or operational framework, likely to ensure compliance and proper accounting following its acquisition via the UNOPS agreement. The focus is on formalizing the acquisition rather than initiating a new competitive tender for the equipment itself.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Medical Equipment. Located in Guatemala, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Guatecompras, 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 health and medical services 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.