The tender process for the renovation and expansion of the Gran Canaria Stadium, one of the official venues for the 2030 World Cup, has faced a significant hurdle. No company submitted a bid for this ambitious project, with the deadline for offers closing last Tuesday. The base tender budget was 174.7 million euros.
Sources from the Instituto Insular de Deportes (Island Institute of Sports), the body promoting the tender, have confirmed the lack of bids. The Cabildo of Gran Canaria is currently analyzing the situation to determine the next steps and find solutions that will attract corporate interest.
The project includes a comprehensive intervention with an estimated execution period of 36 months, which would place the completion of the works in 2029, one year before the World Cup. The renovation aims to increase the current capacity from 32,400 spectators to 41,854, in addition to equipping the stadium with greater functionality and state-of-the-art technology.
The works will cover structure, envelope, installations, and finishes, with a focus on safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, sustainability, and intelligent operation. A new 'bicycle wheel' type roof and a facade featuring the pattern of Canarian pintaderas, an island identity element, will be incorporated.
The intervention has been planned in phases to allow for partial continuous use of the stadium during construction. Regarding mobility, the parking system will be reorganized, creating 597 spaces (expandable to 623) and connecting to an adjacent parking facility with 3,500 spaces for large events. The venue will be designed as a multifunctional facility, and its sustainability will be enhanced with renewable energy.
