The projects were worth 1.1 billion lei (about EUR254 million). One of the participants in the auction, constructor Delta ACM 93, contested the decision.
Financing needed to carry out works through PNDI is ensured by constructors and the ministry refunds the money owed in tranches between 2013 and 2020.
Ministry representatives said auction procedures have been cancelled as none of the four bids submitted observed requirements.
Delta ACM 93 general manager Stefan Ioan told MEDIAFAX he contested the ministry’s decision with Romania’s settlement body CNSC.
Bids to upgrade 533.82 km of road in counties Arges and Olt were submitted by consortia Delta ACM 93/Euro Grup DG Transport/Zalex DG Cons/Axela Construcții/Modul Proiect/Expert Proiect 2002/C&D Special Trade and Straco Grup/ProMS Concept Group/Irimat Cons.
The project was estimated at RON556.8 million lei, VAT excluded.
Consortia Delta ACM 93/Euro Grup DG Transport/Zalex DG Cons/Axela Construcții/Modul Proiect/Expert Proiect 2002/C&D Special Trade and SC Ktisis International Constructiones SRL/SC Gecor SRL submitted offers to upgrade 513 km of road in counties Dolj and Gorj.
The project was estimated at RON553.2 million, VAT excluded. (EUR1=RON4.3274)