INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION SERVICE

The Servicio Local de Educación Pública del Elqui is seeking to contract internet connectivity services for 105 sites, encompassing 104 educational establishments within the communes of La Serena, Vicuña, Paihuano, and La Higuera. This tender also includes an internet link for rural schools with their own infrastructure. The contract is structured into three distinct lines based on technological typology: Line 1 for dedicated fiber optic links, Line 2 for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) connections, and Line 3 for satellite links. Each line has a separate budget allocated for the 24-month contract duration. The procurement is funded by the Public Budget Law (P02). The specific services requested include dedicated fiber optic links for educational establishments in La Serena and Vicuña, general fiber optic links for educational establishments in La Serena, La Higuera, and Vicuña, and satellite links for educational establishments in La Higuera, Paihuano, La Serena, and Vicuña. This initiative falls under the Information Technology Services category, specifically focusing on internet services. The overall objective is to ensure reliable and robust internet infrastructure for educational institutions in the Coquimbo Region, supporting digital learning and administrative functions.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, education and training and legal services sectors, with a focus on education technology, Network Infrastructure and Internet. Located in Chile, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CLP 428.4 million.

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 services in the information and communication technology 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.