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Santos-Guarujá Tunnel Auction Attracts International Groups and Marks New Phase of Infrastructure in the São Paulo Coast
The competition for the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel, one of the largest infrastructure projects planned for the state of São Paulo, has taken on new forms with the confirmation of a consortium between the Italian construction company Webuild and the Brazilian Marquise Infraestrutura. The partnership between the two companies was formalized this Wednesday (14) and focuses on participating in the auction for the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel, scheduled for August 1st, at B3 in São Paulo.
Budgeted at R$ 5.96 billion, the project will be divided between public and private investments. The federal and state governments will contribute R$ 4.96 billion, while the remaining amount will be covered by the private sector through the New PAC (Growth Acceleration Program).
Italian Construction Company Webuild Enters the Competition for the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel Works
The entry of Webuild, one of the largest construction companies in Europe with experience in major infrastructure projects on various continents, represents a step forward in the internationalization of the consortia interested in the works of the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel.
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According to Renan Carvalho, CEO of Marquise Infraestrutura, the project is a strategic opportunity. “Webuild has international expertise and we have experience here in Brazil. This combination increases the chances of success in the auction,” he told Agência iNFRA.
The tunnel, which will connect the cities of Santos and Guarujá, is seen as essential for logistics on the São Paulo coast, reducing crossing time, alleviating the ferry system, and promoting greater economic integration in the Baixada Santista.
Santos-Guarujá Tunnel Works Mobilize National and International Consortiums
In addition to the consortium formed by Marquise and Webuild, other groups have already expressed interest in the project. According to CNN Brasil, at least four consortia are preparing their proposals for the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel auction:
- CCC/Mota-Engil;
- Acciona (Spain), responsible for the São Paulo Metro’s Line 6-Orange;
- OEC (Odebrecht Engenharia e Construção), which may form an alliance with EGTC (formerly Queiroz Galvão);
- An undisclosed group that may include Asian companies.
The scenario points to intense competition, featuring major players in the global construction industry, attracted by the visibility of the project and the new phase of the Federal Partnerships Investment Program (PPI).
Government Seeks Foreign Investors to Accelerate Tunnel Works
Last month, the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, went on an international mission promoting the project. Accompanied by the governor of São Paulo, Tarcisio de Freitas, the minister traveled through European countries in search of investors for the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel
During a visit to China, in the delegation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Silvio Costa Filho confirmed that Chinese companies have also shown interest in participating in the auction. “In the next 30 days, a group of Chinese companies will come to Brazil to join the formation of consortia,” the minister stated in a press conference.
This strategy is part of a broader movement to position the tunnel as a globally relevant project, capable of attracting foreign capital and international technical expertise to the country.
Santos-Guarujá Tunnel Auction Will Be a Milestone for National Infrastructure
Scheduled for August 1st, the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel auction promises to be one of the most significant in the sector in 2025. The structure will be subterranean and will allow the crossing of vehicles beneath the estuary channel that separates Santos and Guarujá, which are currently only connected by ferries.
The project is included in the New PAC and is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, in addition to boosting tourism, trade, and cargo flow at the Port of Santos, the largest in Latin America.
The high estimated cost of the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel works has required a coalition of forces among companies to ensure financial viability. OEC, for example, is studying a partnership with EGTC and another company to form a consortium with technical and financial capabilities in line with the demands of the bidding document.
Acciona, which already has a strong presence in the country, is considered one of the favorites. The consortium formed by Marquise and the Italian construction company Webuild gains strength with the international experience of the European company, which has a track record in complex projects such as tunnels, dams, and urban mobility systems.
Tecon Santos 10 Auction Also Moves the Logistics Sector
In addition to the tunnel, another significant competition for the port sector will be the auction of the Tecon Santos 10 mega-container terminal, scheduled for December. The process is still surrounded by uncertainties about who will be allowed to participate, especially companies already operating at the Port of Santos.
The ANTAQ (National Agency for Waterway Transport) will be responsible for the competitive analysis and will determine the rules to ensure the integrity of the process. The executive secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Mariana Pescatori, stated that the ministry will await the official positioning of the regulatory agency before making any decisions.
Conclusion: Santos-Guarujá Tunnel Works Attract Consortia and Reinforce São Paulo’s Strategic Role
The race for the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel marks a new moment in national infrastructure. The formation of consortia between Brazilian and foreign companies, such as the alliance between Marquise and the Italian construction company Webuild, demonstrates the high degree of complexity and importance of the project.
More than just an urban mobility project, the tunnel represents a logistical link between two strategic hubs on the São Paulo coast. Its construction could reduce crossing time, increase transport capacity, and strengthen the regional economy.
With the Santos-Guarujá Tunnel auction scheduled for August, investors, construction companies, and governments are closely watching the developments. Whether due to international competition or economic impacts, the project stands as one of the most anticipated of the decade in Brazil.
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