Open tendering, deadline 2nd May, 2002 for the preliminary design of a subsea by-pass and ancillary works in the port of Muggia, Trieste province. The overall cost of the subsea tunnels is estimated at €38.6 million. Visit http://ted.eur-op.eu.int/ojs/en/frame.htm, OJ S 59, document 46171-2002 or contact the Muggia municipality, fax +39 040273372. E-mail llppmuggia@tin.it. Further details in E-News Weekly # 11. To subscribe, visit www.tunnelbuilder.com/enewsform.htm 14/02.A jv of Geodata, Cowi, Studio Sergio Caracoglia, Architects Giulio Marini, S.G. Studio Gambirasio, Steam, Elpidio Caroni, and Comar Engineers has been appointed to carry out the preliminary design studies for the Muggia immersed tunnel. Geodata already undertook the feasibility study. Construction cost will be €41 million. Muggia is a coastal city near Trieste. Visit www.geodata.it and www.comunemuggia.org. See E-News Weekly # 11. 25/02.