Complaints From Local Industry Reach New Heights In Turkey As Medtech Tender Gets Fourth Postponement
Executive Summary
The planned $10bn medical device tender in Turkey, closely watched by multinational and local companies alike, has been postponed, again, until April 16. Local Turkish device companies are objecting strongly to the government’s approach to the tender, arguing that it is adding more pressure on local industry as it is already under serious financial distress.
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