Bids on the engineering, procurement and construction contract were opened Wednesday from five players, with an offer from Perforaciones Maritimas Mexicanas/Permaducto in second place with an offer of $20.8 million.

Mexican player Diavaz bid $22.9 million, Hoc Offshore offered $23.9 million and Swiber brought up the rear proposing a plan of $55.4 million.

Pemex will evaluate the bids over the coming days and is set to announce a decision on 27 June.

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