Spanish Government has US$809.37 million of road project tenders

The Spanish government through its Ministry of Works has at least ten road construction projects worth a combined value of US$809.37 million (€600mn) ready for tendering. The investment is widely reported as being much-needed at a time when the sector is undergoing hardship due to the downturn in awarded work, and the sharp fall in tendering levels in 2012. Around five of the projects are said to be ready for immediate tendering. The biggest tender in terms of budget is worth €230 million and involves two p
January 31, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Spanish government through its Ministry of Works has at least ten road construction projects worth a combined value of US$809.37 million (€600mn) ready for tendering.

The investment is widely reported as being much-needed at a time when the sector is undergoing hardship due to the downturn in awarded work, and the sharp fall in tendering levels in 2012. Around five of the projects are said to be ready for immediate tendering. The biggest tender in terms of budget is worth €230 million and involves two projects for works on the Coastal Belt and the National-II between Girona and the French border.

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