The Chilean Ministry of Public Works has published the tender for the construction of a cable car in the city of Valparaíso.

The project aims to connect the Placilla hills with the city center of Valparaíso. The route is planned to be 9.8 kilometers long and include seven stations.

The total project is expected to require an investment of up to 1.34 billion US dollars.

According to the tender, a consulting firm with extensive experience in pre-investment studies for passenger cable car projects will be commissioned to develop a route alignment and review the technical, economic, and financial prerequisites for implementation.

Deadlines

The question and answer period is set to begin on September 8 and will end on September 24. The technical and economic bid opening is planned for December, and the official award of the tender is scheduled to take place on February 17.

To be considered for the award, bidding companies must present comprehensive studies covering a range of critical areas. These include engineering, demand and social impact assessment, expropriations, urban and spatial planning incorporating citizen participation, indigenous affairs, environmental impact, business model viability, and legal compliance.