Best Bid to Manage Panamanian Metro is Spanish

The consortium composed of Barcelona's Metro, Ayesa and Inelectra obtained the best score for their offer to manage Panama's Metro Project.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

In addition to the TMB-AYESA-INELECTRA consortium bid, the proposals presented by TYPSA and the METROPAN consortium also met the minimum tender requirements.

However, according to the bid evaluation report Barcelona's Metro consortium, Ayesa e Inelectra, submitted the best offer combining the lowest price with its technical specification.

The remaining participants have until 27 August to present any observations they wish to make to the Evaluating Committee.

The consortium awarded the contract will be responsible for managing the construction of Panama's first metro line and will also offer technical assistence during the initial stages of operation and maintenance.

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