The road company expects to pay 23.6 million lei (EUR5.3 million), net of VAT, and the contract is expected to run for 20 months. The project will be funded from the state budget.

The consultant will update the feasibility study for the highway section, will draft the contract award documents and will recommend the financial structure most prone to get competitive bids from the private sector.

The winning consultant will also be required to ensure technical, legal and financial assistance in preparing, launching and awarding the lease contract for the highway section.