The Agency states that the limited deadlines for various events and the inability to plan in advance is conditioned by the fact that in order to assess the fulfillment of the obligations under the investment agreement, it is necessary to acquire knowledge and experience based on the best international practice within the shortest possible time.

It seems that international consulting companies Dechert Georgia (hereinafter MG Law Office Ltd.), White & Case, Port Consultants Rotterdam, Maritime & Transport Business Solutions B.V. still remain in the project. The cooperation with them will continue in 2022 as well.

"Since we do not have one specific procurement object and it is impossible to pre-identify, plan and procure them by electronic tender, the procurement object depends on different factors, therefore, what specific research or circumstance will be evaluated - in what angle and volume, cannot be known in advance for reasons independent of the procuring organization within the timeframe set for the reasonable conduct of the tender procedures,” - the documentation submitted to the Procurement Agency reads. 

It is also unknown when the new expressions of interest regarding the Anaklia Port are expected.