Radiometric Dating Services for Accessory Minerals and Whole-Rock Isotopes

This tender seeks to contract services for radiometric dating of accessory minerals and whole-rock isotopes. The contracting entity is the Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Institute (INGEMMET), located in Lima, Peru. The procurement process is identified as INTER-PROC-3-2026-INGEMMET/OA-UL-1, utilizing international contracting methods. This service is crucial for geological research, resource exploration, and understanding the Earth's history. Radiometric dating provides precise age constraints for rock formations and mineral samples, which is fundamental for stratigraphic correlation, tectonic studies, and assessing the timing of geological events. The scope of work likely involves sample preparation, isotopic analysis using advanced techniques such as mass spectrometry, and the interpretation of results to determine the age of geological materials. INGEMMET, as a leading geological institution in Peru, relies on such specialized services to advance its scientific understanding and support national mineral and energy resource management. The international contracting method suggests that bids from qualified international service providers are being solicited, indicating a need for specialized expertise and potentially advanced technological capabilities in radiometric dating. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver high-quality, reliable dating results that meet rigorous scientific standards, contributing significantly to Peru's geological knowledge base and resource potential assessment.

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Peru, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of PEN 145,475.

Published through Peru SEACE, 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 governance and public administration 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.