In the joint Rail Baltica project, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania decided to procure necessary materials together to achieve lower prices and attract serious suppliers. After several years of disputes over specifications, deadlines, and various other issues, the procurement processes have concluded. However, it was revealed that a company offering the lowest financial proposal was disqualified from the trackbed procurement for a relatively formal reason, according to the TV3 program 'Nekā personīga'.

In 2021, the joint venture 'RB Rail' announced consolidated tenders for various materials needed for the construction of Rail Baltica. By signing contracts for all three countries, the aim was to achieve lower costs and greater assurance regarding supply reliability. Approximately 200 million euros were planned for the procurement of trackbeds and their connections along the entire route. However, the procurement faced delays due to the war causing inflation, and four years later, 'RB Rail' published the initial results with significantly higher amounts than anticipated.

The disqualification raises important questions about the transparency and effectiveness of the procurement process, particularly as the final costs have escalated beyond initial estimates. Stakeholders and experts are likely to scrutinize the reasons behind this decision, considering the financial impact it has on the overall budget for such a critical infrastructure project. The implications could extend to public trust in the procurement systems and the management of international collaborative projects like Rail Baltica.