November, Start Date for the Second Phase of the Rehabilitation of Portocolom Docks

Ports de les Illes Balears (PortsIB) has announced the commencement of the tender process for the award and execution of the project to rehabilitate and repair cracks and underpinnings in several docks located in the port of Portocolom, Phase 2.

This initiative aims to ensure the safety and operability of port services, addressing urgent needs arising from the detected deteriorations and issues in various docks of the port.

The project has a bidding budget of 1,143,389.92 euros (excluding VAT), with a total amount of 1,383,501.80 euros (including VAT). This amount includes a specific allocation for waste management, costing 8,164.51 euros (excluding VAT) and 8,980.96 euros (including VAT). The funding for this work will come from the Ports IB budget.

The contract execution period is six months, with the work scheduled to begin in November 2024. This timeline has been planned considering the complexity of the rehabilitation tasks and the need to minimize interference with daily port activities.

The project will be awarded through a simplified open procedure. Additionally, this contract is not co-financed with European funds. The credit reservation certificate for this work was issued on July 2, 2024, ensuring the availability of the necessary funds for the project's execution.

This project falls within the executive competencies of Ports de les Illes Balears, which is tasked with the management and maintenance of the regional port infrastructure. The rehabilitation of the Portocolom docks is a priority to ensure the continuity of port operations under optimal safety and efficiency conditions.

The rehabilitation represents a significant investment in the port infrastructure of the Balearic Islands, demonstrating the Govern's commitment to the safety, operability, and modernization of port facilities.