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Acquisition of magnetotelluric (TM) equipment necessary for the identification of mineral evidence

Issued by Institute of Geological and Energy Research · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

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Published
4 Sept 2026
Closes
25 Jan 2027, 22:59 UTC
Reference
EC-L1257
Location
Ecuador
Sector
Mining & Metals

This notice was amended 3 times

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

  • Submission deadline changed from 26 Jan 2027, 04:59 UTC to 25 Jan 2027, 22:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 11 Nov 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 27 Oct 2026, 03:59 UTC to 26 Jan 2027, 04:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 10 Nov 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.
  • Submission deadline changed from 19 Sept 2026, 02:59 UTC to 27 Oct 2026, 03:59 UTC
    First seen by FreeTender on 16 Oct 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.

At a glance

Institute of Geological and Energy Research in Ecuador has published a call for expressions of interest in mining & metals: “Acquisition of magnetotelluric (TM) equipment necessary for the identification of mineral evidence”. Submissions close on 25 January 2027, 76 days from today. Quote reference EC-L1257 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 Ecuador has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Sustainable Management of Subsoil Resources and Associated Infrastructure project and will use part of the proceeds to finance this acquisition. The operation is EC-L1257 and the loan agreement is 4989/OC-EC-2.

The Institute of Geological and Energy Research (IIGE) invites eligible bidders to submit bids for the acquisition of magnetotelluric (MV) equipment for the identification of mineral indications, within the framework of the project aimed at the sustainable management of subsoil resources in Ecuador.

The procurement includes the supply of specialized equipment for geological research and exploration of mineral resources. Bidders must demonstrate general and specific experience, meet the invoicing requirements and submit the forms established in the bidding documents.

Contracting will be carried out through International Public Bidding (IPL), in accordance with the IDB's procurement policies, and will be open to bidders from eligible countries. A margin of preference will be granted to contractors or joint ventures, consortia or associations (APCA), according to the conditions established in the specifications.

Bidding documents will be available in Spanish through the official means of the IIGE. Bids must be physically submitted and accompanied by a Bid Maintenance Statement. Electronic submission will not be permitted.

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

Executing unit: Institute of Geological and Energy Research

IDB project: EC-L1257

Contact: [contact details removed] adquisiciones.bid@geoenergia.gob.ec

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

Context for bidders

There is 1 open Mining & Metals tender in Ecuador. This one closes in 76 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this mining & metals 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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