In order to understand the complexity of this project, it is important to realise that the project has two Procuring Authorities. The first Procuring Authority is De Lijn, which is responsible for the rail infrastructure and the exploitation of public transport within Antwerp and Flanders in general. The other Procuring Authority is the Flemish Road Agency, which is responsible for the provincial infrastructure connecting the different municipalities in Flanders. The final relevant government body is the City of Antwerp, which is responsible for the infrastructure of the city (streets and pavements).
During the tender process, De Lijn took the lead. In combination with the Flemish Road Agency and the City of Antwerp, a steering board was created to represent their joint interests during the construction phase. De Lijn also became involved in the Project Company as an equity investor with 24% of the Project Company's shareholding.