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In the context of the portfolio of strategic projects linked to port development and strengthening connectivity in the extreme south of the country, Empresa Portuaria Austral (Epaustral) reported that 35 companies, both national and international, have expressed interest in being part of the initiative "Improvement of the Berthing Capacity of the José de los Santos Mardones Dock".
"This process aims to pre-select companies that will be eligible to participate in the future tender for the works, safeguarding high technical standards and ensuring the correct execution of a highly complex infrastructure," the state-owned company communicated.
"To date, 35 companies have requested background information (29 national and 6 international), which demonstrates the interest the project has generated in the specialized industry. Likewise, more than 40 inquiries have been received, strengthening the transparency and rigor of the process," it added.
Regarding the next stages of the process, after the formation of the Special Register of Contractors, the delivery of technical background information to the pre-selected companies will begin, leading to the preparation of their technical and economic offers.
Subsequently, the opening and evaluation of the proposals will take place. "This process will culminate with the management and signing of the contract, with the awarding of the works projected for the second half of 2026," Epaustral specified.
"This advance represents a key step towards the future materialization of an infrastructure that will close historical gaps and strengthen the logistical capacity of Patagonia's main cargo transfer terminal," it added.
Financing
In parallel to the process that will lead to the formation of the Special Register of Contractors, Epaustral is moving forward with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in obtaining a long-term loan. This operation, backed by the guarantee of the State of Chile, will be funded by ordinary capital from the IDB and its Green Climate Fund.
This would be a "key mechanism to make a structural investment for the region and the country viable, and which recognizes the strategic and sustainable nature of this infrastructure," the state-owned company stated.
Source: portalportuario
