Comment on the Verslo Žinios article in Lithuania (Rudninkai Polygon Public Procurement)

Group 1 - UAB Merko Statyba, part of AS Merko Ehitus, has submitted the best bid for parts B and C in the public procurement for the development of military infrastructure at the Rūdninkai polygon through a public-private partnership [1] - The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has not yet officially published the decision on the selection of the best bidders or proposed contract conclusions, but is in the final verification process and expects to reach the contract conclusion phase within this year [2] - AS Merko Ehitus will announce the conclusion of partnership and construction agreements through the stock exchange [3] Group 2 - UAB Merko Statyba is a recognized Lithuanian construction company providing services in general construction, civil engineering, and residential construction [3] - AS Merko Ehitus operates in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, employing 605 people and generating revenue of EUR 539 million for the year 2024 [3]