Bids opened for big sea defence projects

Bids were opened yesterday for sea defence works in several regions while the opening of bids for other projects was deferred.

The Ministry of Public Works has made amendments to a contract for rehabilitation works and construction of roads in Region 4, postponing the tender opening date to September 3rd to also allow for additional bidders.

At yesterday’s tender opening session at the National Tender Procurement and Administration Board (NPTAB), contractors who bid were informed by a representative of the Ministry of Public Works that bids would not be opened because of late adjustments made.

“Due to the late discovery of scope changes we have extended the closing date of this