The 440/138kV Piracicaba substation is a small facility situated in the inland region of Piracicaba in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is designed to connect 440kV high-voltage transmission lines that run through the state to the local grid. The project's entry into service was delayed due to permitting issues and, as a result, the Project Company submitted a request to extend the contract duration to take into account these delays. The Procuring Authority did not to grant an extension. The less complex contract led the Procuring Authority to recognise that smaller and less complex contracts could offer advantages in simplifying contract management.