The auction for the conservation and consolidation works of the Poenari Fortress, a project estimated at 7.3 million RON, excluding VAT, for 19 months, was canceled by the evaluation committee because the only bid, submitted by the Italian company Apulia, was deemed unacceptable and/or non-compliant.
"Through the implementation of the project ‘Conservation and consolidation of the Poienari-Argeș Fortress’, the contracting authority aimed at the conservation, consolidation, and securing, and implicitly the enhancement of the heritage site to increase the attractiveness of the historical objective.
The beneficiary of the works is the Argeș County Council, and their financing will be provided from European funds – 85%, the national budget – 13% and the local budget – 2%.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the Poenari Fortress auction canceled?
The auction was canceled because the only bid submitted, by the Italian company Apulia, was found to be unacceptable or non-compliant by the evaluation committee.
What is the estimated value and duration of the project?
The project is estimated at 7.3 million RON (excluding VAT) and is scheduled to last for 19 months.
How is the Poenari Fortress restoration project funded?
The project is funded by European funds (85%), the national budget (13%), and the local budget (2%).