Gradska plinara Zagreb-Opskrba (GPZO) will no longer supply natural gas to public institutions in Zagreb, marking another setback after losing its position as the primary household gas supplier last year.
Following an extensive evaluation of bids for a public procurement contract valued at 14.5 million euros, a new supplier has been chosen. The contract was awarded to MET Croatia Energy Trade, whose offer totaled just over 12 million euros including VAT.
Although GPZO submitted a lower bid of 11.69 million euros, the final decision favored MET Croatia. A third competitor, Medjimurje Plin, submitted a bid of 12.78 million euros excluding VAT. The evaluation process lasted over two months after the tender closed in mid-April.
The awarded contract will last 18 months, with the new supply arrangement set to begin on July 1. Until now, GPZO had been responsible for providing this service.
The contract covers the supply of natural gas to various public and municipal facilities owned by the City of Zagreb, including those operated by Zagreb Electric Tram (ZET), city institutions, the Zagreb Holding’s property management division, and other municipal entities. It also includes fuel supply for ZET’s gas-powered vehicles at city refueling stations.
Facilities covered under the new contract include kindergartens, schools, museums, theaters, elder care homes, sports halls, student dormitories, cemeteries, and healthcare centers throughout the city.
