Ferry operators that have submitted bids to run services between the UK mainland and the Channel Islands have not yet been contacted to be told if they are shortlisted.
The prospectus sent out by the States of Guernsey and the Government of Jersey stated shortlisted companies would be contacted by 22 July.
However, both of the islands' governments have declined to comment on the delay.
The successful ferry operator is due to run services from Guernsey and Jersey for 15 years, effective of March, 2025.
BBC News has more on the story, which understands Irish Ferries has also submitted a bid and that the Dublin based company has refused to comment.
The existing operator to the Channel Islands, Condor Ferries, as Afloat previously reported (which is partially owned by Brittany Ferries; see latest story), is bidding to retain its services on the contract linking south of England ports and the islands off Normandy.
Also in the running is the Danish-owned DFDS, which has confirmed they have bid for the contract, with both companies yet to be contacted about being shortlisted.
Another operator Stena Line withdrew its bid from the process in June, citing it had decided to focus on a new Spain-Morocco route with AML in north Africa, involving former Rosslare-Fishguard stalwart Stena Europe.
