The government has pledged to avoid previous errors in contractor selection and problematic contracts for the Vasilikos terminal project, prioritising sound and feasible decisions over swift completion.
The government emphasised the need for correct legal and practical decisions, despite the urgency of completing the quay and land-based infrastructure. The current delay due to the entrapment of a floating unit in Shanghai provides a narrow window for decision-making.
During a high-profile Energy Committee meeting last Tuesday, it was indicated that the most likely approach involves employing foreign specialists experienced in completing unfinished energy infrastructure. These experts will oversee the Vasilikos project, assessing necessary work, time requirements, and costs.
With expert guidance, a call for expressions of interest from capable construction companies will be prepared and published. This step will follow a thorough evaluation and lead to tender announcements.
The government has not ruled out the possibility of using subcontractors previously employed by CPP, which terminated its contract last July. The legal and financial implications of collaborating with Multimarine and the Spanopoulos Group are under review.
The primary concern is avoiding delays associated with tender announcements, evaluations, and appeals to the Tenders Review Authority, which have historically disrupted government plans.
The government aims to make decisions based on expert advice, steering clear of legally and ethically questionable choices that could face judicial challenges.
