Ten bidders shortlisted in second subway line tender

Ten construction companies have filed documents for participation in the preliminary selection phase of the tender for building the second line of the Sofia underground transport. The local company Geotechnim has submitted a separate offer, while two other Bulgarian firms bid in cooperation with foreign companies. Sofia’s municipal firm Metropoliten, which runs the subway transport system in the capital city Sofia, should appoint the final winner by December. The length of the line is estimated at 6.5km and will be serviced by 7 stations. Construction works are expected to start next year and to end up in 2011.