STF-608- Provide professional services in the execution and monitoring of prospecting actions; location; and immediate recovery of bodies of Missing Persons in places - UBPD-CD-474-2026
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThe Search Unit for Missing Persons (Unidad de Búsqueda de Personas Desaparecidas - UBPD) is seeking professional services for the execution and follow-up of actions related to the prospecting, location, and immediate recovery of bodies of missing persons. These actions will take place in forensic interest sites as part of humanitarian investigations. The contract duration is 180 days and falls under a direct contracting modality. The objective is to contribute to the UBPD's mandate of searching for and locating missing persons, providing answers to families, and addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by enforced disappearances. The professional will play a critical role in forensic field operations, ensuring that these sensitive tasks are carried out with professionalism, respect, and adherence to international humanitarian law. The services will be provided in Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá.
This is a services contract in the humanitarian aid and legal services sectors, with a focus on Search Rescue and Legal Aid. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 48.5 million.
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 humanitarian aid 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 SpanishSTF-608- Provide professional services in the execution and monitoring of prospecting, location, and immediate recovery actions of bodies of Missing Persons in places of forensic interest, within the framework of the humanitarian investigation.
Contracting entity: Unidad de Busqueda de Personas Desaparecidas
Location: Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá
Contract type: Service provision
Modality: Direct contracting
Reference: UBPD-CD-474-2026
Duration: 180 day(s)
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) and was originally published on January 29, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Unidad de Busqueda de Personas Desaparecidas
Unidad de Busqueda de Personas Desaparecidas has issued 110 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 73 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Humanitarian & Emergency Response. All notices are published for Colombia. Notices are distributed via SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) and SECOP II Colombia. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Unidad de Busqueda de Personas Desaparecidas 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 Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is COP 48,475,333 - COP 48,475,333. 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 YEISON SANTIAGO DIAZ GUTIERREZ. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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