Fresh Carrasco tender planned

(27-Jun-2003) - After yesterday?s attempt to tender the master concession at Montevideo Carrasco airport attracted no bids, the Uruguayan government has announced that it will make another attempt on August 27, and would reconsider the tender conditions that many considered unrealistic given the economic situation.

(8-Aug-2003) - The Uruguayan government has issued a decree making several changes to the master tender to manage and operate Montevideo Carrasco International airport, now set for August 27 after a previous attempt failed to raise interest.

(26-Jun-2003) - Today's auction for the master concession at Montevideo Carrasco airport attracted no bidders, forcing the Uruguayan government to rethink the terms of the contract before attempting to relaunch the process.

(1-Jul-2002) - URUGUAY. As the Uruguayan government prepares to launch an open tender to manage and operate Montevideo Carrasco airport, the duty-free tender won last December by local operator Neutral has been declared void.

(12-Jul-2002) - URUGUAY. The Uruguayan government has announced an open tender for the management contract at Montevideo Carrasco airport. Although conditions have yet to be finalised, the contract is understood to cover ground services and commercial activities. Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 has already expressed interest in the auction, according to local reports.