In Brief: TP Farmers' bid; Wielkopolska Highway; Przyjaźń coke deal

The second bidder was Crowley Data Poland. However, TPSA is regarded as a sure winner after presenting a cheaper offer to KRUS, whose only criterion is price. (Puls Biznesu p.1,10) ... Today Wielkopolska Highway (AW), a concession-holder for the A-2 highway, releases a 50 km long stretch from Poznań to Nowy Tomyśl. AW charges very high toll for the road, however, it has assured drivers it will reduce prices if the state lowers the zł. 450-500 billion taxes and duties that the company has to pay a year. (Puls Biznesu p.10) ... Przyjaźń coke processing plant is expected to sign a deal by the end of the month to supply 550 thousand tons of coke a year to international iron-works concern Arcelor. The agreement will run until 2010, with a possibility of extending the contract till 2016. (Puls Biznesu p.12, Parkiet p.1) M.G.