Romania confirms EUR 224 mln long-distance train contract with Polish PESA
<p>The Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) confirmed Polish company PESA as the winner of a RON 1.1 billion (EUR 224 million, VAT not included) contract for 20 long-distance trains after the Court of Appeal required the Authority to review the tender at the request of Alstom, <a href="https://www.economica.net/trenuri-electrice-noi-pesa_750944.html?mc_cid=2b193436ff&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Economica.net</a> reported.</p>

<p>The selection procedure was not repeated, but the offers were reviewed again.</p>

<p>Separately, PESA won another tender in Romania for 62 short-distance electric trains worth EUR 640 million, VAT not included.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This tender was also referred by Alstom to court, which also invalidated the results.&nbsp;It remains to be seen whether ARF will resume the selection procedure or simply review the bids once again.</p>

<p>The Romanian body specialised in addressing such objections related to public procurement procedures (CNSC) rejected Alstom’s objections on both contracts.&nbsp;However, according to Romanian regulations, CNSC’s rulings can be appealed to the Court of Appeal.</p>

<p>The two contracts are financed under the National Resilience Plan (PNRR); therefore, the delivery should be made by the end of 2026.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

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