The Centro Nacional de Abastecimiento de Recursos Estratégicos en Salud (CENARES) in Peru initiated a formal market consultation process for the procurement of parenteral nutrition pharmaceutical products for premature newborns, according to public procurement notices released in July 2026. The agency issued an open call for pharmaceutical suppliers to submit technical and economic proposals by July 30, 2026.
Procurement Scope and Market Consultation Details
According to documentation issued by CENARES through its Market Research Unit (Unidad de Investigación de Mercado), the procurement initiative operates under Ley Nº 32069, the General Law of Public Procurement, and its corresponding regulations. The agency seeks to acquire specialized pharmaceutical products for parenteral nutrition (Nutrición Parenteral – NPT) tailored specifically for premature infants. Luis Antonio Guevara Bravo, representing the Market Research Unit within the Procurement Directorate (Dirección de Adquisiciones), stated that the market consultation aims to enhance transparency in public procurement, achieve higher levels of efficiency and effectiveness, safeguard public resources, and fulfill institutional objectives.
The market research phase requires participating vendors to submit comprehensive proposals detailing technical, logistical, and commercial aspects. CENARES specified that submissions must be directed to the designated institutional email address, uim-especialista56.da@cenares.gob.pe, no later than 4:00 PM on July 30, 2026. The agency noted that the collected market data will be used strictly for analytical purposes to support decision-making under the principle of value for money, and does not constitute a direct contracting commitment or binding obligation for any participating party.
Evaluation Criteria and Technical Requirements
As part of the ongoing market inquiry, CENARES requested that potential providers specify whether they meet optional evaluation factors outlined in the attached bidding formats and reference terms (términos de referencia). These technical documents cover specialized clinical inputs, including calcium gluconate and dextrose formulations, alongside comprehensive pediatric parenteral nutrition requirements. The consultation allows the health agency to evaluate commercial viability and supply chain readiness before finalizing the formal public bidding documents for neonatal care resources nationwide.
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