Two consortia bid for Colombia airport concession

Colombia's government has received two economic bids for the US$160 million Ernesto Cortissoz airport concession in Barranquilla. Consortium Aeropuertos Colombia, comprising Valorcon, Equipo Universal and Inversiones Millenium Azipo and Consortium Estructura Plural Pavimentos Colombia y Graña y Montero which includes Pavimentos Colombia SAS and Graña y Montero (Perú), both bid US$27 million for the tender. Airport works include the refurbishment of the runway and taxiways; construction of a perimeter
December 1, 2014 Read time: 1 min
Colombia's government has received two economic bids for the US$160 million Ernesto Cortissoz airport concession in Barranquilla.

Consortium Aeropuertos Colombia, comprising Valorcon, Equipo Universal and Inversiones Millenium Azipo and Consortium Estructura Plural Pavimentos Colombia y Graña y Montero which includes Pavimentos Colombia SAS and Graña y Montero (Perú), both bid US$27 million for the tender.

Airport works include the refurbishment of the runway and taxiways; construction of a perimeter road, with fencing, lighting and security systems; the remodelling of the passenger terminal; and the construction of a fuel supply area.

The tender is due to be awarded on 30 December and works are expected to begin ten months after the initiation act is signed.

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