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Two public infrastructure contracts with a combined estimated value of €302,400 excluding VAT are now under evaluation following the closure of bidding on Tuesday, with works planned at the former Amiantos Mine and long-term maintenance of wastewater facilities at Troodos Camp.
The tenders were issued by the Department of Forests and the Water Development Department. The submission deadline expired at 10am on October 27, with the relevant authorities now expected to assess the offers before deciding which contractors will be awarded the contracts.
The projects involve two distinct requirements: managing water runoff at the former mining site and ensuring the continued operation of wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities at the military camp.
Drainage works planned at former asbestos mine
The Department of Forests has allocated an estimated €71,400, excluding VAT, for the construction of a 96-metre open drainage channel and two stilling basins at the former Amiantos Mine.
The infrastructure is intended to help manage water runoff in the area. The contract specifies a one-month period for completing the construction works.
The project forms part of infrastructure activity at a site with a long history of asbestos mining. Similar drainage channels and stilling basins have been the subject of public tenders at the former mine in previous years.
The latest contract is relatively small in financial terms, but its focus on runoff management makes the nature and execution of the works relevant to the site's ongoing infrastructure needs.
Eight-year commitment for Troodos Camp facilities
The second contract accounts for €231,000 of the total estimated expenditure and covers the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and irrigation system at Troodos Camp, together with corrective works when required.
Issued by the Water Development Department, the agreement will run for eight years, providing for the long-term upkeep of both systems.
The tender specifies the lowest price as the award criterion. The outcome will determine which contractor is selected to undertake the work over the contract period.
Long-term maintenance is central to the agreement, as wastewater treatment and irrigation systems require continued operation and servicing to remain functional. However, the tender information does not specify whether the facilities currently face operational problems or require urgent repairs.
Award decisions still pending
The two contracts carry a combined estimated value of €302,400, excluding VAT, with the wastewater facilities agreement accounting for most of the planned expenditure.
The authorities have not yet confirmed how many bids were submitted or announced the successful contractors. The final costs and the identities of the companies selected will become clear once the evaluation and award procedures have been completed.
The next stage will establish how the public funds are allocated and when the respective works and services are due to proceed.
