Contract regarding the purchase of a Banknote Destruction System

Danmarks Nationalbank

Published: Aug 14, 2026

Updated: Aug 16, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the trade and industry sector, with a focus on Manufacturing. Located in Denmark, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 560,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 8, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the trade and industry sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Customer is the central bank of Denmark and is an independent, self-governing institution established by law. One of the Customer's main objectives is promoting safe settlement of cash. This is done by issuing banknotes and coins and ensuring that payments can be settled between banks. The Customer has an exclusive right to issue Danish banknotes as legal tender within the territory of Denmark. The monetary unit in Denmark is the Danish krone. The current denominations of banknotes are 50 kroner, 100 kroner, 200 kroner and 500 kroner. In a strategic move announced during a press conference on November 30 2023, Danmarks Nationalbank revealed its initiatives to ensure the continued relevance of cash in Denmark, and it was decided that the latest 1000-krone banknote and several older banknotes would no longer be legal tender after 31 May 2025. The purpose of this tender is to establish a relation with one supplier that can supply a Banknote Destruction System corresponding to DIN 66399 standard, P5 or a similar standard, and to ensure a long-lasting partnership as regards maintenance and support of the system. The overall tasks of the new Banknote Destruction System are: • State of the art shredding or granulation banknotes in larger quantities • Robust and efficient The Banknote Destruction System shall be able to carry out the above-mentioned tasks with high scale number of banknotes.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on August 14, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Danmarks Nationalbank

Danmarks Nationalbank has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Finance & Banking, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Denmark. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €560,000 - €560,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Denmark. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 8, 2026. You have 20 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Danmarks Nationalbank in Denmark. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.