The European Commission has authorised Metropolitano de Lisboa to move forward with awarding the contract for the construction and design of the Lisbon 'Violet' metro line, subject to conditions under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), following a change by the consortium that avoids any distortion caused by foreign subsidies. Metropolitano de Lisboa, as the contracting entity, can now award the contract to the bidder that submitted the most economically advantageous offer. The list of bidders includes a consortium led by Mota-Engil, provided that all commitments by this consortium outlined in the Commission's decision are fully adhered to.
The decision follows an FSR investigation into a notification submitted by a consortium led by Mota-Engil, which partnered with subcontractors including Portugal CRRC Tangshan Rolling Stock Unipessoal. This consortium participated in the tender process launched in April 2025 by Metropolitano de Lisboa, the underground railway company of Lisbon, for a contract to design, construct and maintain the new “Violet” Line.
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