Supply of Audiovisual Equipment for First-Level Care Facilities for Hearing Evaluation in Early Childhood Population

This contract award pertains to the "Growing up Healthy Together: Comprehensive Early Childhood Development in El Salvador" project, funded by IBRD Loan/Credit/TF Info: IBRD-90650. The procurement, identified by Bid/Contract Reference No: CSJ-206-MINSAL-GO-RFB BIS, utilized the Request for Bids (RFB) method. The scope of the contract involves the supply of audiovisual equipment, specifically Lot 5: Video Otoscope, for first-level care facilities to conduct hearing evaluations for young children. The notification of award was issued on February 19, 2026, with a contract duration of 120 days. The awarded bidder is S.T. MEDIC, S.A. DE C.V., located in El Salvador, with a signed contract price of USD 79,785.22. Another bidder, UDP APAMO-SERVIEQUIPOS, also from El Salvador, had an evaluated bid price of USD 79,017.26. INTERACOUSTICS SV-MX (APCA), also based in El Salvador, was rejected due to being non-responsive. This initiative is a crucial component of the broader early childhood development program in El Salvador, aiming to improve health outcomes for the youngest population through essential diagnostic equipment.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Medical Equipment and Laboratory. Located in El Salvador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 79,785.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries 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.