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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Transportation Bidding in Campinas: Consortia Submit Proposals

Five consortia have submitted proposals for a public transportation bidding process in Campinas, Brazil, estimated at R$ 11 billion over 15 years.

Feb 25 • 15:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Neuss family, owners of Havanna, and Newsan seek to acquire a strategic business

The Neuss family and Newsan are participating in the bidding for a significant stake in Transener, a major power transmission company in Argentina, with expectations of reaching $200 million.

Feb 25 • 15:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus bidding process in Greater Recife is once again postponed by the government of PE; process has dragged on since 2013

The bidding for bus operations in Greater Recife has been postponed again, leaving the system without formal contracts since 2013.

Feb 25 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation to combat bidding fraud, corruption, and money laundering

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Vassalos to tackle a criminal organization accused of fraud in public bidding, corruption, and money laundering involving public officials.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport bidding in Campinas has 'D' day with envelope delivery this Wednesday; understand

This Wednesday, companies interested in the public transport bidding for Campinas will deliver their documentation and financial guarantees at the São Paulo Stock Exchange after a long delay in the bidding process.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Paramount increases bid for Warner Bros

Paramount Skydance has raised its bid for Warner Bros Discovery to $31 per share, intensifying the bidding competition for the Hollywood giant.

Feb 24 • 22:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rural school transport company in Uberaba suspended due to signs of fraud in bidding

The rural school transport company Gathi Gestão, Transportes e Serviços Ltda has been suspended following a court ruling due to alleged irregularities in the bidding process, though classes and transportation are set to continue without disruption.

Feb 24 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police conducts operation to investigate fraud in bidding in the municipality of Timbiras using federal resources

The Federal Police launched an operation in Brazil to investigate bidding fraud by the Timbiras City Hall using federal resources.

Feb 24 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas holds the first municipal auction of 2026 with 600 vehicles

The Municipal Patio of Campinas, Brazil, is set to host its first vehicle auction of 2026 on March 4 and 5, featuring around 600 vehicles available for bidding.

Feb 23 • 22:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

South American country to privatize 3,900 kilometers of roads

Argentina's government has initiated a public bidding process to privatize over 3,900 kilometers of national roads as part of President Javier Milei's plan to withdraw the state from the management of Corredores Viales S.A.

Feb 23 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Duplication of the ring road in MT enters bidding process worth R$ 75.2 million

The duplication of a 16-kilometer section of the Conrado Salles de Brito Ring Road in Rondonópolis has entered a bidding process with an estimated investment of R$ 75.2 million.

Feb 23 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government continues with the concession of national routes: authorized the bidding for more than 3,900 kilometers

The Argentine government has authorized a public bidding for the concession of over 3,900 kilometers of national roads across 11 provinces as part of the final phase of its Federal Concessions Network.

Feb 23 • 12:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bidding Rate 98%... Citizens' Group Raises Allegations of Price Collusion in Gwangju School Uniform Bidding

A citizens' group in Gwangju has raised allegations of price collusion among school uniform suppliers after examining recent bidding data.

Feb 23 • 02:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Goal Rome 2040, from Abodi to Malagò: “A possible dream”

The idea of Rome bidding for the 2040 Summer Olympics has become a serious topic of discussion in political and sports circles following the success of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Have ₹14,931 in your pocket? You can become a profit partner of this company, opportunity for 2 days

The Gaudium IVF IPO offers an investment opportunity for retail investors to participate in the company's profits with a minimum investment of ₹15,000, open for bidding on February 23 and closing on February 24.

Feb 22 • 02:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bauru City Hall reopens bidding for the construction of a municipal hospital

The Bauru City Hall has reopened the bidding process for the construction of a new municipal hospital to manage healthcare more effectively for lower and medium complexity cases.

Feb 21 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bidding for the Metropolitan Hospital construction in Campinas should only occur in the second semester

The construction of the Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas is delayed with public bidding now expected in the second half of the year.

Feb 21 • 21:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Disagreement on Dental Care Competition in Helsinki: Mehiläinen Submitted an Appeal

Mehiläinen has filed an appeal against Helsinki's decision regarding a public procurement competitive bidding for non-urgent dental care.

Feb 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's Government Expands Funding and Communication Actions of the Security Secretariat

Tarcísio de Freitas' administration has opened bidding for R$ 18.2 million to enhance communication in the Security Secretariat, significantly increasing funding from the previous contract of R$ 6.7 million.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"Furs are the hottest trend" – Kirsti Paakkanen collected valuable fashion, and now it is being auctioned

Art expert Helena Laakso showcases Kirsti Paakkanen's fashion creations in an auction house in Helsinki, where a significant collection from the Marimekko legend is up for bidding.

Feb 21 • 08:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall republishes public transport bidding document in Juiz de Fora

The Juiz de Fora City Hall has republished the public transport bidding document with new changes, aiming for envelopes from interested companies to be opened on March 26.

Feb 19 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court of Justice acquits former mayor of Campos do Jordão for Christmas decoration without bidding

The Court of Justice of São Paulo acquitted former mayor Ana Cristina and former secretary of Tourism Tércio Laurelli over charges for allowing a company to install Christmas decorations without a bidding process during their time in office.

Feb 19 • 16:21 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The fallen prince arrested and bidding on the real estate market increases

Former prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on allegations of leaking business secrets, coinciding with an increase in real estate bidding in Iceland.

Feb 19 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 430 thousand per day: Sorocaba city hall renews contract of R$ 157 million for garbage collection

The city of Sorocaba has renewed a major garbage collection contract worth R$ 157 million for another year, despite previous irregularities identified in the bidding process.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Warner Bros Discovery weighs new sale talks after fresh Paramount offer

Warner Bros Discovery is considering reopening negotiations with Paramount Skydance, who are pursuing a $108.4 billion takeover while trying to disrupt an existing agreement WBD has with Netflix.

Feb 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Warner Bros is considering reopening sale negotiations with Paramount

Warner Bros is contemplating reinitiating discussions for a potential sale to Paramount, which may lead to renewed bidding wars with Netflix.

Feb 16 • 08:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cost of logistics: the Hidrovía and a critical bidding process for our future

Argentina's commodity producers are grappling with the international pricing of their products and the logistical challenges that diminish their competitiveness.

Feb 16 • 03:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prudente City Hall authorizes bidding for a project to present a definitive solution against flooding in the Parque do Povo

The City Hall of Presidente Prudente has opened a bidding process to contract a specialized company for an infrastructure project aimed at solving flooding issues in the Parque do Povo area.

Feb 13 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank auctions more than 100 properties starting from R$ 57.7 thousand in Goiás

Santander Bank is auctioning over 100 properties in Goiás, Brazil, with bidding starting at R$ 57.7 thousand on March 3rd.

Feb 13 • 10:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expansion of Wind Power: Millions Contract Without Tender

The district of Fürstenfeldbruck is committed to expanding wind power despite the Bavarian government's shift away from climate neutrality by 2040, recently awarding a multi-million contract for the construction of multiple wind turbines without a competitive bidding process.

Feb 13 • 09:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Aichi Prefecture's Yatomi City Director Suspected of Leaking Bidding Amounts; Contractor to Be Sent Documents as Well

The construction director of Yatomi City in Aichi Prefecture has been arrested for allegedly leaking tender amounts related to public works projects, resulting in undisclosed implications for local bidding fairness.

Feb 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU identifies flaws in R$ 750 million advertising bidding for Banco do Brasil

The Brazilian Court of Accounts (TCU) found significant transparency issues in a R$ 750 million advertising bid by Banco do Brasil.

Feb 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gaeco operation targets million-dollar contracts without bidding in Coxim city hall

Gaeco conducted search and seizure operations in Coxim related to million-dollar contracts awarded without bidding by the city to a law firm.

Feb 12 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 76 million bidding for school transportation in Teresina suspended by TCE

A R$ 76 million bidding process for school transportation in Teresina has been partially suspended by the Court of Accounts of Piauí due to allegations of unequal treatment in the bidding process.

Feb 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police selects from three options – now these cars are being ordered from Turkey

The Finnish police are acquiring 100 new Volkswagen Transporter vans through competitive bidding for various uses, including surveillance and patrol duties.

Feb 12 • 08:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Organizations and State Institutions: Public Procurement Reform Will Reduce Transparency in Public Funding Distribution

Latvia's proposed public procurement reform could significantly decrease transparency by allowing government agencies to spend large sums without public announcements or competitive bidding processes.

Feb 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia joins in big hockey, bidding farewell in luge. Thursday's Olympic events

Latvia is set to participate in the upcoming Olympic men's hockey tournament, while luge athletes bid farewell during a historic relay.

Feb 12 • 03:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Repsol Strengthens Its Position in Libya While Seeking Investors for Its Oil Business

Repsol, in consortium with Hungarian MOL and Turkish TPOC, has won a bidding round for oil and gas exploration blocks in Libya, marking its first bid in nearly two decades while also looking to attract investors to maximize its subsidiary's value.

Feb 11 • 16:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE suspends multimillion-dollar bidding in Teresópolis after notice appeared in the system for R$ 1.26

The TCE suspended a R$ 13 million bidding process by the Teresópolis City Hall due to irregularities, including a drastically incorrect published value of R$ 1.26.

Feb 11 • 15:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

5 Companies Win Licenses for Oil and Gas Exploration in Libya

Five international companies have been awarded licenses for oil and gas exploration in Libya, marking the country’s first bidding round in nearly two decades amid ongoing political division.

Feb 11 • 12:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government authorized the bidding for the concession of more than 2500 kilometers of national routes

The Argentine government has authorized a public bidding process for the concession of over 2500 kilometers of national roads as part of infrastructure modernization efforts.

Feb 11 • 04:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New Health Unit JD. Palmeira is a reality and is in the bidding phase

A new Family Health Unit is set to be built in Jardim Palmeira, Fazenda Rio Grande, as it enters the bidding phase for construction.

Feb 11 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Announcement of a new tender to concession over 2,500 kilometers of national routes: which segments are included

The Argentine government is set to announce a public bidding process for the construction and administration of over 2,500 kilometers of national highways to improve logistics and regional competitiveness.

Feb 11 • 02:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Want to buy a cheap vehicle? Online auction opens with bids starting at R$ 1,100

The Detran of Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an online auction for vehicles starting from R$ 1,162, with the event running until February 26.

Feb 10 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall postpones the opening of bids for public transport in Juiz de Fora

The City Hall of Juiz de Fora has postponed the opening of bids for public transport, initially scheduled for Wednesday, due to received queries from two interested companies.

Feb 10 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC politician targeted in two simultaneous operations against bidding fraud

Two simultaneous operations against bidding fraud involving a politician in South Santa Catarina were launched by the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco).

Feb 10 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Garbage collection suspended after TCE blocks bidding, residents face accumulation in Avaré

Residents in Avaré, Brazil, are facing garbage accumulation due to the suspension of a waste collection contract by the State Court of Accounts.

Feb 9 • 22:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stir in Córdoba over a bidding process for the purchase of drones that pits the government against the opposition

A bidding controversy in Córdoba involving drone purchases has created tension between the government and the opposition ahead of the electoral season.

Feb 9 • 21:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The little theater fell: Company fined 189 thousand pesos for lying in AIFA bids

A construction company was fined 189,170 pesos and banned for four months from public contracts for submitting false information in the bidding processes for the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).

Feb 6 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport bidding: TCE points out inconsistencies and Campinas postpones the deadline for envelope delivery by 15 days

The city of Campinas has postponed the deadline for submitting bids for public transport by 15 days after receiving notifications about inconsistencies from the State Court of Accounts.

Feb 6 • 20:34 UTC

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