CFR said it made this decision following multiple contestations and requests for clarification from potential bidders.
The deadlines for the submission and opening of bids were set for September 1, 2014 (the auction for subsections 2a and 2b) and September 4, 2014 for (the auction for subsections 2c and 3), respectively.
The projects target the rehabilitation of subsections Km 614 – Cap Y Barzava (44.7 km), Cap Y Barzava – Cap Y Ilteu (36.1 km), Cap Y Ilteu – Gurasada (19.7 km) and Gurasada – Simeria (40.8 km), in the counties of Arad and Hunedoara.
Works are estimated at RON3.8 billion for the first two sections and at RON4.4 billion, (VAT not included), for the other two sections.
Auction procedures had been previously canceled due to errors in project paperwork. The auctions had been organized in February and cancelled in April to avoid breaching the legislation, considering that subsequent contestations brought to light various errors and omissions in the auction announcement. Mid-June 2014, CFR said auction procedures to award the four contracts are scheduled for July 29.
Financing for the project is covered by EU funds through the EU-funded operational program for Transport for 2007-2013 and 2014-2020, and by state budget funds.