The Ministry of the Presidency by using the tender system hopes to hire one firm to carry out the both the construction work and equip the market after reviewing the results of the final designs and plans undertaken by the Central Markets Supply Company, Inc. (MERCASA).

The expected date for submitting bids is 13 June 2011.

Source: PanamaCompra.gob.pa

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