Future of retail at Carrasco in the balance as Neutral win is annulled

(1-Jul-2002) - 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.

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(15-Jan-2002) - URUGUAY. Incumbent operator Neutral has won the eight-year contract to operate duty-free at Montevideo Carrasco airport, sources close to the bidding told DFNI. Victory in the bid was crucial for Neutral, whose operation at Carrasco is the cornerstone of the business. Spanish company Aldeasa came closest to matching Neutral?s bid, offering $13.55m. By John Rimmer and Desmond Begg

(3-May-2003) - URUGUAY. Roberto Yavarone, sub Secretary of State at Uruguay?s Ministry of Defence, has confirmed that the tender to manage and operate Montevideo?s Carrasco International airport has been postponed for a second time.

(28-Jun-2003) - URUGUAY. The government?s failed attempt to tender the master concession at Montevideo Carrasco airport has forced a rethink of the bid conditions for the contract.