The news source reported that the two French companies have obtained the pre-requisite documentation to respond to the bid appeals. Japan-based Itochu and nuclear power group Atomic Energy Canada are also expected to launch their bid processes.

The Turkish government has reportedly set September 24, 2008, as the deadline to receive applications for the bid. The nuclear plant is planned for construction in Akkuyu, Turkey, and is expected to have a generation capacity of 4,000MW, according to the news source.