[Pharmaceutical and Bio News] SK Bioscience signs contract for contract manufacturing of MSD Ebola vaccine
SK Bioscience announced a partnership with global pharmaceutical company MSD to participate in the development project for an Ebola vaccine supported by CEPI.
NCoS warns public against fraudulent offers, clarifies contract rules
The Nigerian Correctional Service has warned the public about fraudulent documents being circulated to scam individuals regarding government contracts.
Sercop detects regulatory non-compliances in communication contract process of the Prefecture of Guayas
The National Public Procurement Service (Sercop) in Ecuador has identified regulatory non-compliances in a communication contract process associated with the Prefecture of Guayas.
Bribery in Multimillion-Dollar Construction Project: What's Next?
A Lithuanian company is under investigation for allegedly bribing a public servant in connection with a million-euro construction contract.
Contract between Água Comprida City Hall and law office suspended due to lack of bidding
A court decision has suspended a no-bid contract between the city hall of Água Comprida and a law office, citing procedural violations.
City Hall of SP says it will act to reverse court decision in favor of Enel
The São Paulo City Hall plans to take measures to reverse a court decision that suspended an administrative process potentially leading to the termination of Enel's concession contract in the metropolitan region.
MP-MA recommends termination of the contract between the City Hall and the Via SL consortium that operates public transport in São Luís
The Maranhão Public Ministry has recommended that the São Luís City Hall terminate its contract with the Via SL consortium due to consistent failures in public transport services.
Consortium wins bidding to finalize sewage treatment and manage sewage system for 30 years in Bauru
The 'Bauru Sanitation Consortium' has been awarded a 30-year contract to manage the sewage system in Bauru, Brazil, and to complete the paused sewage treatment plant project.
Promised for 2023, BRT in ABC is only 58% complete and Tarcísio threatens to break contract
The BRT system in ABC Paulista, promised for operation in 2023, is only 58% complete, prompting Governor Tarcísio de Freitas to consider contract termination due to delays.
The largest highway contract may face complications. Objections have also been raised in the second competition for the Turany – Hubová section
Complications arise in the awarding of the Turany – Hubová highway construction contract due to new objections against the tender conditions.
The Education and Youth Agency is purchasing travel organization services for millions
The Estonian Education and Youth Agency is seeking to contract travel services for both domestic and international trips, with the aim of facilitating various travel-related needs.
A Kaunas Resident Was Shocked to See the Prices in the School Canteen - The Contract Shows Something Else
A parent expressed concern over the pricing discrepancies in the canteen of Juozo Dobkevičius Progymnasium in Kaunas, as it appears to mismatch the contract terms.
After an emergency contract of R$ 196 million, company wins a R$ 4 billion public transport tender in Palmas
The city of Palmas has awarded a R$ 4 billion public transport contract to Sancetur, following a previous emergency deal worth R$ 196 million.
The viaduct above the A2 road will be renovated: traffic restrictions reported
The renovation of a viaduct on the A2 highway in Lithuania will start in late March 2024, funded by a public contract, and is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
Public employees contract, negotiations for the renewal 2025-2027 begin. Increases from 120 to 208 euros per month
Negotiations for renewing the public employees' contract in Italy for the period of 2025-2027 have begun, with proposed monthly salary increases ranging from 120 to 208 euros.
RJ government signs contract with new operator of urban trains
The government of Rio de Janeiro has signed a contract with a new operator for the urban train system in the Metropolitan Region, involving significant investments over the next five years.
Estimated at over R$ 1 billion, see the main points of the public transportation bidding notice for Rio Branco
The bidding notice for a new public transportation company in Rio Branco has been published, with an estimated total value of over R$ 1 billion for a 10-year contract.
Conflicts of Interest: When the Norm is Not Enough
A recent public debate in Argentina has arisen over a government contract awarded to a company run by a minister's wife, raising concerns about impartiality in public procurement.
Bus companies in Campinas accumulate R$ 2.2 million in outstanding contractual fines since 2021
Bus operators in Campinas, Brazil, have accrued R$ 2.2 million in outstanding contractual fines since 2021 due to violations of public transport concession agreements.
Local Governments Increase Purchases of Electric Buses from China
Białystok signs a major contract to purchase 60 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong to enhance its eco-friendly public transport system.
The Ministry of the Environment awarded an IT contract to an entrepreneur prosecuted in the VZP case
The Czech Ministry of the Environment has awarded an IT contract to a businessman facing prosecution, raising concerns over the bidding process's transparency.
Accusations Against the Minority for Cheap Politics Ahead of Elections
The mayor of Kópavogur, Ásdís Kristjánsdóttir, addresses criticisms regarding a rental contract for a new culture center in response to public demand for a new library.
Austriacard Holdings: Contract worth 1.536 million euros for the production of smart tachograph cards in Greece
Austriacard Holdings has announced a contract valued at €1.536 million with Greece's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for the production of smart tachograph cards.
Earlier Recognition of Contract Periods for Work Experience. Is It Possible?
A new legal amendment in Poland will allow recognition of contract work periods towards work experience for public sector employees starting January 2026 and for the private sector from May 2026.
New contract for Quirón in Madrid: the company is set to manage a laboratory where fears of layoffs abound
Quirónsalud is poised to win a public contract in Madrid valued at 140 million euros to manage a laboratory serving nearly 1.4 million residents, sparking concerns over potential job losses.
Madrid detects 'imminent risks' due to 942 repairs pending in public housing allocated to 'vulnerable groups'
The government of Madrid announces a 2.4 million euro emergency contract to address 942 unaddressed repairs in public housing for vulnerable groups due to the inaction of the contracted maintenance company.
More than 4 years under emergency contract in the capital, Ricco claims a loss of R$ 8 million in 2025
Ricco Transportes claims to face significant financial losses while seeking a new public bidding process due to the ongoing crisis in public transport in Rio Branco.
Judge suspends disqualification of company in dispute over Iapen food contract
A judge has temporarily halted the disqualification of Servi Gastronomia Industrial Ltda from a prison food supply contract in Amapá, Brazil, pending a review of their qualifications.
TCE points out irregularities in contract between Buri City Hall and paving company; former mayor was fined
The São Paulo State Court of Accounts found irregularities in a paving contract issued by Buri City Hall and fined the former mayor.
Boy Who Didn't Like Soccer Discovered in Public School and Signs Contract with Corinthians: 'Precious Stone,' Says Coach
A 10-year-old boy from Riolândia, São Paulo, who initially showed little interest in soccer, has signed with the Corinthians youth team after impressing coaches at a local public school soccer program.
Pampita would join Public TV and controversy erupted: 'The country is not in a position to pay her so much money'
Controversy arises as Pampita is rumored to return to Public TV for a lucrative contract amid economic concerns.
R$ 1.3 billion contract from the Government of AM suspended by the Court of Accounts due to indications of irregularities
The Amazonas State Court of Accounts has suspended a R$ 1.3 billion contract by the state government following allegations of irregularities in the non-bidding contracting process.
Former Mayor of Piquete Convicted of Fraud in IT Contract and Ideological Falsity
Ana Maria de Gouvêa, the former mayor of Piquete, has been convicted of fraud related to a public tender for IT services and ideological falsification, alongside four accomplices.
Natal maintains R$ 11 million per year contract for tree pruning with a company considered disqualified in bidding
Natal city continues to uphold an R$ 11 million annual contract for tree pruning with a company deemed technically disqualified, amidst ongoing legal disputes.
Ecoservice Will Continue to Manage Waste Collection in Šiauliai
Ecoservice has secured a four-year contract to manage waste collection in Šiauliai, which includes organizing waste collection, maintaining containers, and collaborating with residents and city institutions.
Bartłomiej Wachta: Problematic Deadline for Excluding Dishonest Entrepreneurs
The exclusion of the MIRBUD S.A. and TORPOL S.A. consortium from a major Rail Baltica contract has raised significant legal and procedural questions regarding the criteria for contractor disqualification.
Public Transport: Electrification of the Filzenexpress Can Start
The Bavarian Ministry of Transport has announced that financing for the electrification of the Filzenexpress train line between Ebersberg and Reitmehring has been secured with the signing of a contract with Deutsche Bahn.
The Public Security Secretariat of Paraná signed a contract worth R$ 438 million with Celepar one day before the government published a notice to privatize the company
The Public Security Secretariat of Paraná signed a significant contract with Celepar on the eve of the company's planned privatization.
Hidrovía: there were three proposals to take over the largest bidding process of the current government
Three companies, two from Belgium and one from Brazil, have proposed bids to manage the extensive public works contract for the Hidrovía, Argentina's key waterway.
Learn who is the president of the City Council arrested on suspicion of fraud in Bahia
The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, also known as "Cachoeira do Bolo," was arrested amidst an operation investigating public contract fraud in Bahia.
The National Court reduces the prison sentence imposed on Marjaliza by three years for the 'Púnica case'
The National Court of Spain has reduced the prison sentence of businessman David Marjaliza from eight years and two months to five years and one month in connection with the Púnica case involving public contract irregularities.
The discount in the auction of the new center will represent savings of R$ 2.2 billion
The winning bid from the auction for the New Administrative Center will save the state of São Paulo R$ 2.2 billion over the 30-year contract period.
Homeland security awarded $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm
The US Department of Homeland Security has engaged a Trump-affiliated consulting firm for a $250,000 public relations contract.
TCU summons the State of SP for explanations about the Santos-Guarujá tunnel contract
The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.
Auction for the construction of a new government headquarters in Downtown SP will be this Thursday; learn details of the project
The São Paulo government is set to auction the contract for building its new administrative center in the city center, a significant campaign promise of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.
Supreme Court Validates Law Requiring Technical Reports for Pavement Works in Piracicaba
The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that a law requiring technical reports for pavement works in Piracicaba is constitutional, enhancing contract oversight.
José Julio Neira asserts that Sercop detected irregularities in Segura EP contracts
José Julio Neira reported that audits of contracts by the municipal company Segura EP revealed several irregularities leading to the suspension of a security contract in Guayaquil.
Nova Friburgo signs new urban cleaning concession contract
The municipality of Nova Friburgo has signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services and waste management valued at R$ 1.6 billion and lasting 30 years.
Councilman arrested on suspicion of participating in fraud schemes in BA
The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, and six others were arrested for suspected involvement in public contract fraud during Operation Kit Dispensa.
Ábalos before the judge: "I never participated in any management related to the hiring of works"
Former minister José Luis Ábalos denied any involvement in the contract management during his tenure as Minister of Transport.