Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski expressed surprise regarding the recent cancellation of the tender process for the supplying of new buses. Speaking on the Click Plus program on TV21, Gjorgjievski conveyed his hope that a third attempt at the procurement procedure will prove successful. He was careful to delineate the administrative responsibilities, clarifying that the overall management of this initiative does not fall under the jurisdiction of the City of Skopje.
Instead, he stated that the process is overseen by the Ministry of Transport and Connections, operating through the government structure. “It was surprising,” Gjorgjievski stated, noting that while he typically maintains high accuracy regarding deadlines for all projects led by the City of Skopje, this particular bus procurement was managed externally. He emphasized that his usual guarantee of timely execution applied only to City-managed endeavors.
Gjorgjievski confirmed that the details concerning the cancellation and the subsequent steps were conveyed to him by ministry officials. His comments served to manage public expectations by distinguishing between the municipal operations under his direct authority and the larger, inter-governmental process required for the acquisition of public transport vehicles. The Mayor reiterated his commitment to ensuring the continuity of public transit services through the successful completion of the required procurement steps.
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It is concerning that the bus procurement process has been canceled twice already.
What are the potential reasons for the cancellation of the bus supply tender?