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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's government raises R$ 60,000 with the auction of three port terminals

The Brazilian federal government raised just over R$ 60,000 through the auction of three port terminals despite low competition during the bidding process.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five indicted in scheme of fraud in rural school transportation in Uberaba

Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:12 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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

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
🇧🇷 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
🇪🇨 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
🇧🇷 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

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
🇧🇷 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
🇦🇷 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
🇩🇪 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇦🇷 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
🇦🇷 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

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
🇦🇷 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The president of Techint explained his position on the bidding for pipes for a Vaca Muerta gas pipeline

Paolo Rocca, president of Techint, outlined his stance on a bidding process his company lost to an Indian group, emphasizing the need for competitive practices in Argentina and noting significant investments over the past three years.

Feb 4 • 20:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The Port of Elefsina Is Coming Forward: Competition, Investments, and Geopolitical Game

The Elefsina port is set to be developed through a competitive bidding process, positioning itself as a crucial player in the geopolitical and economic competition in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 4 • 05:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends decision that annulled bidding estimated at R$ 131 million for security and technology system in São José

A court has suspended the annulment of the bidding process for a new security monitoring system in São José dos Campos, valued at approximately R$ 131 million.

Feb 3 • 13:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government announced a new call for bids for steel tubes and left a message for Techint

The Argentine government has announced a new bidding process for steel tubes and addressed Techint in light of previous tensions over a contract awarded to an Indian firm.

Feb 2 • 12:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The school transport contract that excludes rural taxi drivers from Aragón: more than half of the lots remain deserted

Rural taxi drivers in Aragón are protesting against new school transport contract guidelines that exclude them from the bidding process, threatening their economic viability in rural areas.

Jan 8 • 21:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Rich's Gas Power Plans: Still No Agreement with the EU Commission

The Federal Ministry of Economics led by Katherina Reiche is facing delays in the bidding process for new gas power plants due to the lack of agreement with the EU Commission.

Jan 8 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe will buy trains that can run at 350 kilometers per hour and will score the delivery time

Renfe is set to purchase high-speed trains capable of reaching 350 km/h, with an emphasis on delivery time in the bidding process.

Jan 3 • 04:15 UTC

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