The Ministry of Communications issued a statement saying: "After the bidding for the postal sector concession was completed, and after the offers were opened on 12/7/2023, only one bidder submitted a proposal, which is the coalition between Merit Invest and Colis Privé France, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group." The statement added: "After reviewing the submitted documents, it was found that they comply with the specifications document and its related documents; thus, the only bidder is the temporarily winning bidder." The statement continued: "It is noted that Minister of Communications Johnny Qarm issued decision number 405/A dated 13/7/2023, which is necessary and referred to as the freezing decision based on the Public Procurement Law."