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Hiring of a specialized company for the execution of geophysical studies aimed at hydrogeological characterization and the identification of potential areas for groundwater abstraction in indigenous communities of the Upper Rio Purus DSEI

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

Published
15 Oct 2026
Closes
22 Oct 2026, 03:00 UTC
Value
USD 25,000
Reference
BR-T1666
Location
Brazil
Sector
Financial & Professional Services

At a glance

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Brazil has published a call for expressions of interest in financial & professional services: “Hiring of a specialized company for the execution of geophysical studies aimed at hydrogeological characterization and the identification of potential areas for groundwater abstraction in indigenous communities of the Upper Rio Purus DSEI”. Submissions close on 22 October 2026, 7 days from today. The stated value is USD 25,000. Quote reference BR-T1666 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 90 notices from this buyer since 2026, 21 of them currently open. There are 1,045 open financial & professional services notices in Brazil on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank), not through FreeTender.

Details

The Inter-American Development Bank invites consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest to carry out geophysical studies using the electrical resistivity method in indigenous communities of the Alto Rio Purus Special Indigenous Health District (DSEI/ARP), Brazil. The objective is to characterize hydrogeological conditions and identify potential areas for groundwater harvesting through deep tube wells.

1. Planning and execution of geophysical studies

Coordinate field campaigns with the IDB, SESAI, DSEI/ARP and the technical consultant in Geology. Execute 10 geophysical surveys in five indigenous villages, including preliminary reconnaissance and data acquisition.

2. Hydrogeological processing and interpretation

Generate two-dimensional models of electrical resistivity, identify anomalies associated with saturated areas, fractures and aquifers, and integrate the results with geological, hydrogeological and topographic information.

3. Identification of priority areas and deliverables

Prepare technical reports with maps, interpretive profiles and recommendations of priority locations for future drilling. Deliver original data, models, parameters and complete documentation of the processing. The contract does not include drilling, construction, testing or installation of wells. Interested companies should carefully review the registration requirements on the relevant IDB portal and ensure that all requested information is completed before submitting their Statement of Interest (EOI).

Executing unit: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

IDB project: BR-T1666

Contact: [contact details removed]

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

Context for bidders

We hold 90 notices from Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), going back to August 2026 — 21 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Water & Environment and IT & Telecom. There are 1,045 open Financial & Professional Services tenders in Brazil. This one closes in 7 days.

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