CAAF issues €238,000 tender for water network leak detection service

The Water Supply Consortium of Fuerteventura (CAAF) has opened the procurement process for a Leak Detection and Localization Service on the island’s water‑supply network. The aim is to boost the efficiency of the hydraulic system that serves residents and visitors.

The tender will be conducted through an open procedure to attract specialized companies capable of delivering innovative and cost‑effective water‑management solutions.

• Contract duration: initial two‑year period, with an optional one‑year extension.
• Estimated value: €238,336, potentially rising to €357,544 if extended (IGIC excluded).

The primary objective of the service is to reduce unregistered water volumes, thereby enhancing system sustainability, cutting costs, and improving service quality for the public.

“This contract responds to a strategic priority for the island, focused on moving towards a more efficient, sustainable and resilient water‑management model, minimizing losses and guaranteeing a quality supply,” said the President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.

To achieve this, the awarded company must implement a systematic inspection, control, and analysis program for the network, paying special attention to sections where flow deviations are detected, enabling early intervention on potential leaks.

The project also calls for the integration of advanced detection technologies, aligning with the public sector’s digitalisation and modernisation efforts to improve network performance and reduce losses.

“This initiative is part of the roadmap to transform water management in Fuerteventura, betting on innovation, efficiency and sustainability to provide a better service,” highlighted Adargoma Hernández, CAAF’s Chief Executive Officer.

The contract includes continuous coordination with CAAF’s technical staff, as well as mechanisms for reporting incidents, detecting faults, and preventing possible fraud, thereby strengthening overall network control.

The service will cover a supply network exceeding 1,600 kilometres, featuring diverse characteristics that will require qualified technical teams and appropriate resources to meet the system’s needs.