Bogota Metro Line 2 Bid Declared Unsuccessful
- The Mayor of Bogotá, carlos Fernando Galán, announced that the tender for the second metro line has been declared void.
- From February 2026, a public international tender will be opened to continue with the project.
- Read more: Registrations open to participate in the construction rights auction in Bogotá
The Mayor of Bogotá, carlos Fernando Galán, announced that the tender for the second metro line has been declared void.
From February 2026, a public international tender will be opened to continue with the project.
Read more: Registrations open to participate in the construction rights auction in Bogotá
“No proposals were received from the consortia that were enabled and pre-qualified to do so. The Metro company did not receive proposals,” said Mayor Galán at a press conference.
Despite this, the capital’s leader affirmed that it does not mean that the second line of the Bogotá metro will not advance
The second line of the Bogotá metro will continue, according to Galán
“The second line of the metro continues, in fact, we are going to open an international public tender in February. we have the support of multilateral banks, the credits and the support of the co-financing agreements,” added Galán.
The mayor highlighted that currently there is “a much more mature process compared to what it was a few years ago when it was opened.”
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Therefore, he emphasized that “now there is much more information, clarity and elements that
## Bogotá Metro Line 2 Tender Declared Deserted
The tender for the second line of the Bogotá Metro has been declared deserted, as announced by Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán on January 20, 2026. According to Galán, the withdrawal of one of the participating companies, Acciona, made it impossible to proceed with the bidding process. A new public international tender will be opened in February 2026 to continue the project.
## Carlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá
Carlos fernando Galán, the current Mayor of Bogotá, announced the failed tender and the plan to launch a new international bidding process. He stated that Acciona’s withdrawal was the primary reason for declaring the tender deserted.@CarlosFGalan posted about the announcement on his Twitter account.
## Acciona’s Withdrawal and Project Implications
The withdrawal of Acciona from the consortium bidding for the construction of the second line of the Bogotá Metro was the key factor leading to the tender being declared deserted. Galán explained that Acciona’s departure “made it impossible to file a proposal.” The project, a notable infrastructure undertaking for the city, will now be subject to a new international bidding process starting in February 2026.
## Future Tendering Process
A new public international tender for the construction of the second line of the Bogotá Metro is scheduled to open in February 2026. This process aims to attract new bidders and ensure the continuation of this vital infrastructure project for Bogotá. No further details regarding the specifics of the new tender were promptly available.