International companies participating in a GEL 416 million tram project tender in Tbilisi have asked Tbilisi City Hall to extend the submission deadline, mentioning unresolved technical and financial issues. The project’s goal is to build a 7.5-kilometer tram line connecting the Didi Digomi district to the Didube metro station, along with the construction of a tram depot. Bidders say the tender documentation lacks essential geological and hydrological data, making it difficult to properly assess engineering risks and prepare accurate proposals. Companies say the engineering challenges related to this location require further clarification. They have therefore urged Tbilisi City Hall to extend the tender deadline by at least two months, allowing additional time for clarifications and technical preparation.

Source: International New York Times March 16, 2026 16:23 UTC