Philippines Awards ₱6.3 Billion BCIB Supervision Contract to Yooshin Engineering

Introduction

The Philippines has awarded a major consulting services contract for the Bataan - Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) Project, a flagship infrastructure initiative aimed at improving regional connectivity across Manila Bay. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has selected Yooshin Engineering Corporation as the winning consultant, with the award confirmed on 4 December 2025 and published on 6 December 2025.

Contract Details

The contract was issued under Bid Reference No. 24CSZ105 following an International Competitive Bidding (ICB) process in accordance with ADB Procurement Guidelines.

• Contract value - PHP 6,297,171,740.00

• Contract duration - 84 months

• Scope = Consulting services for construction supervision of the Bataan - Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB)

• Procurement classification - Consulting Services

• Funding source - Asian Development Bank (ADB) under Loan No. 4432-PHI, supported by the General Appropriations Act

• Procuring entity - Department of Public Works and Highways

The supervision assignment will cover quality control, contract administration, safeguards compliance, and oversight throughout the long construction period of the bridge project.

Awarded Consultant

The contract was awarded to Yooshin Engineering Corporation, headquartered in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The firm was selected as the highest-ranked consultant, reflecting strong technical credentials and relevant experience in large-scale bridge and transport infrastructure projects across Asia.

Project Significance

The Bataan - Cavite Interlink Bridge is one of the Philippines’ most strategic transport projects, designed to drastically reduce travel time between Bataan and Cavite while decongesting Metro Manila road networks. Once completed, the bridge is expected to support logistics efficiency, regional trade, and long-term economic growth.

From a procurement standpoint, the award highlights the Philippines’ continued reliance on ADB-funded government contracts to deliver complex, high-value infrastructure with international technical oversight.

Conclusion

With the consulting supervision contract now awarded, the BCIB project moves into a critical implementation phase. Yooshin Engineering’s long-term engagement will be central to ensuring construction quality, risk management, and compliance over the seven-year period - underscoring the importance of experienced international consultants in delivering transformative public infrastructure.

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