Prešov Hospital Construction Proceeds Under 259 Million Euro Contract Awarded Without Public Tender

A new consortium has been directly awarded a 259 million euro contract for the construction of a hospital in Prešov, Slovakia's third-largest city, without undergoing a public procurement process. The contract represents one of the largest healthcare infrastructure investments in the eastern Slovak region. The direct award of such a substantial public contract bypasses the standard competitive bidding process typically required for major government projects, raising questions about transparency and compliance with public procurement regulations.