UAB Merko Statyba, part of the AS Merko Ehitus group, and the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence signed two separate public-private partnership (PPP) contracts for the design and construction of Parts B and C of the Rūdninkai Defence Force Campus, as well as maintenance services during the contract period. 

UAB Merko Statyba, operating via its appointed project companies UAB VPSP B and UAB VPSP C, will be responsible for the design and construction of infrastructure for Parts B and C of the Rūdninkai Defence Force Campus, in line with procurement requirements. The works will cover external engineering networks, roads, training zones, administrative buildings, storage, maintenance and sports facilities, along with other related engineering structures across the site. 

The total nominal value of Part B is approximately EUR 325 million (US$377 million), excluding VAT, of which the construction works amount to approximately EUR 175 million (US$203 million), excluding VAT. The total nominal value of Part C is approximately EUR 375 million (US$435 million), excluding VAT, of which the construction works amount to approximately EUR 199 million (US$231 million), excluding VAT.