Questions raised over Carrasco bids

(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.

(15-Nov-2001) - URUGUAY. The four bidders for the duty-free concession at Montevideo Carrasco airport are awaiting a final decision by mid-December. Neutral, Operadora de Aero-Boutiques, Brasif and Aldeasa have submitted technical bids, now being analysed by a committee set up by the Uruguayan Ministry of Defence.

(7-Nov-2001) - URUGUAY. The Uruguayan Ministry of Defence has received four bids for the eight-year duty-free concession at Montevideo Carrasco airport. As DFNI went to press, the government was studying technical bids from local incumbent Neutral, Mexico?s Operadora de Aero-Boutiques, Brasif and Aldeasa. Financial bids?believed to be the clinching factor?are expected within a week.

(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.

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