DOTC extends pre-qualification for Mactan Cebu Airport terminal project

Philippines' Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) announced (18-Feb-2013) the schedule for submission of pre-qualification documents for the new passenger terminal project at Mactan Cebu International Airport was extended from 27-Feb-2013 to 22-Mar-2013, following requests by prospective bidders. DOTC said eleven companies bought invitation documents for the project as of 18-Feb-2013, comprising Metro Pacific Investments, JG Summit Holdings, AboitizLand, Filinvest Development, Macroasia, San Miguel, Prime Power Holdings, Megawide, GMR Infrastructure, First Philippine Holdings and Premier Airport Group. DOTC also outlined the scope of the project, which includes construction of the terminal and aircraft apron, renovation and expansion of the existing terminal, installation of IT and other operational systems and operation of both passenger terminals during the concession period. DOTC plans to sign the concession agreement on 30-Oct-2013. [more - original PR]