Andorra la Vella Approves Revised Tender for Pouets Parking Site Concession

Andorra la Vella's local council has approved a revised national tender for the concession of the former Pouets parking facility, aiming to attract private investment and generate economic, social, and cultural activity at the site. The tender bases will appear in the Official Bulletin of the Principality of Andorra (BOPA) on Wednesday.

This follows a 2025 process that drew no offers. In response, council officials spent recent months consulting companies that downloaded the original documents, pinpointing barriers to participation. Those discussions led to key updates, such as a new topographic survey of the building to aid technical reviews and proposal development. Cònsol Major Sergi González described this as "important listening and adaptation work" to align the project with market conditions and create real opportunities for private firms. He noted ongoing contacts with several interested operators, reinforcing the push for public-private partnerships.

The updated tender removes restrictions on usage, allowing bidders to propose varied or mixed activities—particularly cultural, sports, or social ones—to energize the neighborhood. The winning operator will handle project design, construction, adaptation, maintenance, and operations, with concessions up to 50 years. Offering a shorter term can boost a bid's score.

Bids must include a minimum monthly canon of €4,000, with no costs to the council. Proposals will be assessed on technical merit, financial terms, social and environmental impacts, and overall quality and viability.

Council leaders expect the changes to make the tender more appealing, breathing new life into the Pouets site and supporting parish growth through such collaborations.