CAAF issues €238,000 tender for two-year leak detection service
The goal is to reduce the volume of unregistered water, strengthening the sustainability of the island’s hydraulic system.
The Water Supply Consortium of Fuerteventura (CAAF) has announced the start of a procurement procedure for a Leak Detection and Localization Service on the island’s water supply networks, as part of its ongoing strategy to modernize and continuously improve hydraulic infrastructure.
The contract will be awarded through an open procedure aimed at attracting specialized firms that can provide innovative and efficient water‑management solutions.
- Initial duration: 2 years
- Estimated value: €238,336 (excluding indirect taxes)
- Possible extension: 1 additional year, raising the total potential amount to €357,544
“This contract addresses a strategic priority for Fuerteventura: moving toward a more efficient, sustainable and resilient water‑management model, minimizing losses and guaranteeing a quality supply for all citizens,” said the President of the Cabildo.
The successful contractor will be required to implement a systematic program of inspection, monitoring and acoustic testing of the supply network, with special focus on zones where average flow deviations are detected, enabling early and effective action on potential leaks.
The tender emphasizes the incorporation of advanced detection technologies, aligned with the public sector’s digitalisation and modernisation processes, to improve the hydraulic performance of the network and cut the volume of unregistered water.
“This tender is another step in the roadmap we have set to transform water management in Fuerteventura. We are betting on innovation, efficiency and sustainability as fundamental pillars of our government action, with the ultimate goal of offering a better service to citizens,” said Adargoma Hernández, CEO of CAAF.
Beyond monitoring and acoustic testing, the contract includes continuous coordination with CAAF technical staff, reporting incidents, anomalies and field‑work results, as well as detecting fraud, breakdowns or deficiencies in performed actions, thereby strengthening network control and supervision.
The service will cover an extensive and complex supply network exceeding 1,600 km in length, featuring heterogeneous materials and pipe diameters. Consequently, the project demands highly qualified technical teams and appropriate material resources capable of meeting the system’s needs effectively.