Revisions to the Federal Road Concessions Bidding Process

Analysis of Resolution 57/2025 – Secretariat of Transport

What does the new regulation establish?

Resolution 57/2025 approves the incorporation of Amendment Circular No. 4 into the bidding documents for National and International Public Tender 504-0007-LPU25.

This tender is part of the first stage of the Federal Highway Concessions Network, an ambitious project through which private or mixed companies may build, maintain, and operate sections of national highways under the toll concession system.

The resolution does not launch a new process but rather adjusts and clarifies the existing rules so that interested companies have greater certainty when preparing their bids.

What does it mean in practice?

More clarity for bidders:
Amendment Circular No. 4 introduces corrections, additions, and clarifications to the bidding terms and contracts, aiming to remove ambiguities and improve the transparency of the process.

Confirmation of the timeline:

  • Deadline for bid submission: October 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

  • Opening of envelopes: October 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., through the official CONTRAT.AR platform.

National and international dissemination:
The regulation requires that information about the tender be published not only in the Official Gazette and on the Secretariat of Transport’s website but also on international platforms such as dgMarket, thereby broadening competition and encouraging foreign participation.

What does it mean for the private sector?

  • Investment opportunity: Companies will be able to compete for long-term contracts to build and operate national highways.

  • Business model: Financing will come mainly from toll collection, with the possibility of developing complementary operations (e.g., service stations, traveler service facilities, advertising spaces) to generate additional revenue.

  • Open competition: Both local and international companies may participate under equal conditions.

What impact could it have on users?

  • Improved infrastructure: better maintenance, expansion, and modernization of highways is expected.

  • More roadside services: with complementary operations, additional facilities for travelers could be incorporated.

  • New costs: since the model is financed by tolls, this could mean new toll stations or adjustments to existing rates.

In summary

Resolution 57/2025 does not create a new system but refines the ongoing tender rules for toll-based highway concessions.

It represents another step in the strategy to modernize the national road network through private investment, offering greater legal and operational certainty for bidders while strengthening the attraction of both domestic and international capital.