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Zato-based Interoperability Bus Development, Support and Maintenance Service – Period 2027-2029

Issued by National Authority for Government Innovation · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

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Published
8 Aug 2026
Closes
16 Dec 2026, 04:59 UTC
Reference
PN-L1171
Location
Panama
Sector
Transport & Logistics

This notice was amended 3 times

Details changed after publication. Re-check the official notice before bidding.

  • Submission deadline changed from 22 Sept 2026, 02:59 UTC to 16 Dec 2026, 04:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 27 Oct 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 16 Sept 2026, 02:59 UTC to 22 Sept 2026, 02:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 18 Sept 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 1 Sept 2026, 02:59 UTC to 16 Sept 2026, 02:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 20 Aug 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.

At a glance

National Authority for Government Innovation in Panama has published a call for expressions of interest in transport & logistics: “Zato-based Interoperability Bus Development, Support and Maintenance Service – Period 2027-2029”. Submissions close on 16 December 2026, 35 days from today. Quote reference PN-L1171 in any correspondence with the buyer. Bids are submitted to the buyer through IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank), not through FreeTender.

Details

The Republic of Panama has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Panama Digital project and will use part of the proceeds to finance this contract. The operation is PN-L1171 and the loan agreement is 5501/OC-PN.

The National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG) invites eligible bidders to submit bids for the contracting of development, support and maintenance services of the interoperability bus based on Zato, during the period 2027-2029, within the framework of the Panama Digital project.

Contracting will be carried out through International Public Bidding (IPL), in accordance with IDB policies. The specific technical, financial and experience qualification requirements are detailed in the bidding documents. No margin of preference will be granted to contractors or national associations.

Bidding documents will be available free of charge in the Panama Compra electronic system. Bids may be submitted electronically and must be accompanied by a Bid Maintenance Statement.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.

Executing unit: National Authority for Government Innovation

IDB project: PN-L1171

Contact: [contact details removed] bid_panamadigital@aig.gob.pa

Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Context for bidders

There is 1 open Transport & Logistics tender in Panama. This one closes in 35 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this transport & logistics opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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