PPA tenders sought

That is according to an invitation published in the media, which said that bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietor, partnerships or organisations with at least 75% interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

The projects up for tender include a construction of a back-up area and pier extension at the Port Basco in Batanes with a budget worth P101.1m.

A P121.3m expansion at the Port of San Jose and construction of a back-up area and ro-ro ramp at the Port of Benoni in Camigui, allotted P55.5m are also up for tender.

Terms of reference can be purchased for a non-refundable fee from PPA. Deadlines for submissions of interest are 22 October for the first two projects and 23 October for the Benoni project. A pre-bid conference is due to place next week in Manila.

PPA has being pushing to privatise its ports since 2010 as a means of attracting private sector investment in infrastructure projects.