Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority says five leading dredgers took part in public tender for the reconstruction of approach channel and inland water approaches to the deep-water quays of Yuzhny seaport.
As of 24 March the following companies have submitted their proposals to participate in the tender: Boskalis International B. V. (Netherlands), China Harbor Engineering company Ltd. (China), Jan De Nul N. V. (Belgium), LTD Novadeal (a subsidiary of DEME Group, Belgium) and Van Oord Ukraine (Van Oord, Netherlands). Сontractor selection auction is scheduled for 3 May 2017.
Earlier, Ukrainian Seaports Authority (USPA) has held a meeting with dredging companies and presented a draft updated tender documentation for dredging works.
The draft documentation was developed in accordance with the best international practices by a working group consisting of USPA specialists jointly with of the EBRD experts and the law firm Arzinger.
The draft contract meets both the conditions of Ukrainian legislation and the requirements of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).