This article examines the ongoing legal dispute between Elecnor and LTG Infra regarding additional costs for a public infrastructure project.
Background of the Dispute
The legal contention arises from a contract signed in 2019 between Elecnor and Instalaciones Inabensa, and LTG Infra, valued at €363 million excluding VAT. The contract involves the construction of a 363 km contact network for the Vilnius-Klaipeda railway, part of the larger Rail Baltica project. Recently, Elecnor and Instalaciones Inabensa filed a claim for €895,000 in costs associated with additional works, along with €16,000 in penalties and annual interest of 10.15%. They assert that changes to the Kretinga traction substation project necessitated these additional works, which they believe should be compensated.
LTG Infra’s Position
In response, LTG Infra has contested the claims made by the Spanish companies, arguing that the request for additional payment lacks sufficient contractual and legal grounds. The company maintains that the original agreement did not account for the changes that Elecnor and Instalaciones Inabensa are now seeking to be reimbursed for. This disagreement not only highlights the complexities of public procurement contracts but also raises questions about the clarity of terms concerning additional works and cost adjustments.
Upcoming Court Proceedings
The Vilnius District Court is scheduled to hear the case on September 7, 2026. This hearing will address the claims for additional funds as well as the broader issues surrounding the contract’s price indexation, which has been a point of contention since the contract’s signing. In a related case, the Lithuanian Supreme Court has previously sided with LTG Infra regarding the indexation but has not yet ruled on the overall debt claims exceeding €15 million that Elecnor and Instalaciones Inabensa have also raised. The outcomes of these proceedings could have significant implications for future public procurement practices in Lithuania.
IN NUMBERS
As this case unfolds, it underscores the importance of clear contractual terms in public procurement, particularly concerning additional works and cost adjustments.
Reported from 15min.lt, 2026-08-18. The Tender Wire is published by Otnox.
