TAP Launches Pre-Qualification for Construction from Albania to Italy

Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP) launched two pre-qualification contracts for the construction of the 105 km offshore pipeline section under the Adriatic Sea: one for Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation works for the offshore section of the 36 inch pipeline between Albania and southern Italy; the second for supply of offshore line pipes and coating.

“I am delighted to invite companies – including those from TAP’s host countries – to submit expressions of interest in line with the pre-qualification documentation now available on TED” Knut Steinar Kvindesland, Procurement Director at TAP, commented in a note released on Tuesday. 

TAP said it intends to issue the related Invitations to Tender (ITT) for offshore construction by May 2015.

The company also referred to the importance of living up to high environmental standards, as the protests in southern Italy hinged on safety issues.

“The selection of potential suppliers will remain rigorous, with particular emphasis on meeting Health, Safety and Environment standards and a proven commitment to TAP’s zero harm policy” said Kvindesland.