2026 Argentina Martín García Channel Dredging Project Bidding Opens, Three Companies Compete

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The River Plate Administrative Commission (Comisión Administradora del Río de la Plata, CARP) held the opening of International Public Tender No. 1/2026 at its Buenos Aires office on Monday (1st) to select a contractor for the dredging, maintenance, widening, and improvement works of the Martín García Channel.

The scope of works covered by this tender extends from kilometer 39 of the Uruguay River (Barra del Farallón) to kilometer 0, with a contract duration of five years and an option to renew for an additional five years. The project aims to ensure continuous navigability conditions and advance strategic improvements.

Three companies with extensive international experience submitted bids: Boskalis International from the Netherlands, Jan De Nul NV from Belgium, and CHEC Dredging from China.

CARP stated that this bid opening is a key step in ensuring the navigational safety of the Martín García Channel, a vital infrastructure for regional trade and connectivity. The project is expected to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the River Plate navigation system.

Following the bid opening, CARP will initiate a technical evaluation phase, expected to last one month, followed by an analysis of economic proposals in accordance with the tender documents.

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