Daily procurement news · 27 October 2026 · Episode 28
Czechia clears a CZK71.32bn PPP as battery auctions reopen in Portugal
A big Czech motorway contract moved a step closer while Portugal reopened grid capacity auctions for batteries. Elsewhere, suppliers got fresh signals on rail, health supply chains, oversight and project delivery risk.
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Czech cabinet clears CZK71.32bn D35 PPP motorway deal
The Czech government approved the concession contract for the D35 completion between Opatovec and Mohelnice. More than 35 km will be built and then maintained by the ViaAlliance35 consortium under a PPP, with construction expected to start this year if parliament moves quickly.
Portugal launches battery grid capacity auction
Portugal launched auctions to allocate 1,050 MVA of grid connection capacity for batteries, the first such contests since 2021. Municipalities are set to receive 30% to 70% of auction revenues plus annual compensation, which gives storage developers a concrete route back into the market.
VA adds new features to its electronic health records
The US Department of Veterans Affairs added new and updated features to its electronic health records system. The source says clinicians can now see vital signs, documentation, orders and key events on one streamlined timeline, a sign of continuing system rollout and optimisation work.
Mexico backs audit probe into INE contracts
Mexico's electoral authority leadership backed an audit investigation into alleged irregularities in INE contracts. The presidency said each file must be reviewed in context and that no procurement process, public servant or supplier is above the law, which raises compliance risk around affected vendors.
Ghana prices a four-year health supply chain plan
Ghana says it needs GHS759m to implement its 2025 to 2029 health sector supply chain master plan. With some foreign aid being withdrawn, the government is turning to domestic resources, a practical funding signal for medicine and medical supply chain providers.
Victoria funds more AI fire detection cameras
Victoria is expanding its AI bushfire detection camera network with ongoing funding. The source says a 24-hour fire lookout will continue in parts of the state, pointing to continued public demand for camera, analytics and monitoring support.
Papua New Guinea launches small-scale agriculture project
Papua New Guinea officially launched the ASSA project for adaptation of small-scale agriculture and improved food security. The launch marks a live programme stage that can lead to procurement for project delivery, equipment and implementation support as details emerge.
Swiss defence buyer gives SBB a CHF60m direct award
Switzerland's armasuisse awarded a CHF60m contract to SBB without a public tender. The source says the federal armaments office argues only one railway is suitable, but also notes competition exists in some affected areas, making this a notable direct award for rail and defence suppliers to watch.
Tanzania sets 2029 target for Tabora to Kigoma SGR
Tanzania says the Standard Gauge Railway line from Tabora to Kigoma is expected to be completed in 2029. For rail suppliers, that confirms a multi-year delivery horizon on a major corridor rather than a near-term finish.
Bogotá's Calle 13 BRT project has failed three tenders
Three tenders to build Bogotá's Calle 13 TransMilenio trunk have failed, according to the report. For contractors, that means a major urban transport scheme remains delayed and any eventual relaunch may come with changed conditions or packaging.
Romania tenders rail works for Mureș metro train route
CFR Infrastructură Brașov launched a tender for works worth more than RON500m to remove speed restrictions on the Reghin to Târgu Mureș to Luduș rail section. The works are described as necessary for the later development of the Mureș Metropolitan Train project.