Italian builder Tierra Scavi was awarded the contract for the first section, of nearly 18 kilometers, for RON358.179 million (EUR76 million), net of VAT.
The second section, of nearly 42 km, split into two lots, was awarded for construction to Romanian consortium SA&PE Construct SRL-Spedition UMB SRL-Tehnostrade SRL-Consitrans SRL. The first lot, of 18.5 km, was awarded for RON661.452 million (EUR141 million), net of VAT, while the second lot, of 23.35 km, was awarded to the same consortium for RON795.189 million (EUR168 million), net of VAT.
The works should take 36 months and come with a 7-year guarantee, said Romania’s prime minister Viorica Dancila.
Procurement procedures for works on the third and fourth sections of the planned expressway are currently under litigation.