Potential bidders for the record-breaking Messina Bridge now have until 15 September to submit their applications. Stretto di Messina - the concessionaire for the design, construction, finance and management - has extended the deadline from the original 13 July in response to industry demand. 'We had many, many requests from very big and important companies in Italy and outside asking for more time to organise themselves,' said a spokesman for the company. Agreeing to the requests would help in Stretto di Messina's aim to maximise competition and attract the best companies, he said, adding that the new deadline will not delay the project's progress.
The suspension bridge over the Strait of Messina will have a record-breaking 3.3km central span and will carry both road and rail. It is expected to cost about US$5.3 billion, with price accounting for up to 45 of the 100 points used to score the tenders.
Italy's Astaldi and Impreglio are among the companies understood to be putting together international consortia to bid for the scheme.
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