The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
has announced a new procurement procedure for an international
cross-border maritime service connecting Trieste with Slovenia
and Croatia. The contract, set to last three years, will cover
the summer seasons from 2025 to 2027, with an option for
extension into 2028. This announcement was made by the Regional
Councilor for Infrastructure and Territory, Cristina Amirante,
who said, "with this new procurement procedure, we aim to
enhance the service to meet the needs of tourists and citizens
better."
According to the statement, the total budget for the three
years is 4.5 million euros, 1.5 million euros per year. The
service will depart and return to Trieste, with destinations
including Piran (Slovenia), Poreč, Rovinj, and Mali Lošinj
(Croatia). The service is scheduled to commence on June 26,
2025, and there may be opportunities to extend the service
within the parameters of the enhanced offer.
The maritime service will be operated by passenger vessels
that meet specific minimum requirements during the following
operational periods: June 26 to September 1, 2025; June 25 to
August 31, 2026; and June 24 to August 30, 2027. Key criteria
for the enhanced technical offer include the age of the vessels,
passenger capacity, vessel speed, bike storage availability,
service period extension, and the promotion and enhancement of
the service.
The tender also outlines two weekly connections for each of
the following routes: Trieste to Piran to Poreč, Trieste to
Rovinj to Mali Lošinj, Trieste to Poreč to Piran, and Trieste to
Piran to Rovinj. The procurement process is being managed
digitally through the eAppalti FVG platform. The deadline for
submitting offers is set for noon on February 4, 2025.
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