Hire and operation of an educational licence in aquaculture.

Troms Fylkeskommune

Published: Sep 8, 2026

Updated: Sep 10, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of NOK 10.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 12, 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 services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Background Troms county is the school owner responsible for providing sixth form education that is relevant for working life ́s competence needs. The aquaculture industry is an important industry in the region and has a continual need for qualified labour. The contracting authority would therefore like to strengthen recruitment to the industry through a comprehensive and practical training offer at Stangnes Rå sixth form college. For pupils in their education in nature use, it is decisive that education gives a good connection between joint subjects, programme subjects and vocational in-depth studies. The contracting authority sees a need for a significant part of the practical training to be carried out in real-world operational environments, so that pupils have experience with work assignments, equipment and framework terms that are representative of the aquaculture industry. The contracting authority would like to apply for a permit for the farming of fish and trout farming as a central instrument. If a licence is granted, it shall be rented out to and operated by the chosen tenderer on behalf of the Contracting Authority. The procurement shall allow the school from the school year 2026-2027 to offer training of high professional quality, relevant practice and close connection between school and work life. The contracting authority has overall responsibility for the pupils ́ training. To achieve the objective of the procurement, close interaction between the school and the tenderer is necessary, so that education, practice and operation are seen in connection with and support the current curriculum goals. Description of the assignment The procurement concerns the choice of tenderer who, if granted a teaching permit, shall hire and operate the educational permit for the farming of fish from salmon and trout on behalf of the Contracting Authority. At the same time, the tenderer shall contribute to implementing practical training for pupils at Stangnes Rå sixth form college. The assignment includes access to fish farming facilities, necessary equipment, relevant operational arenas and instructors with competence in aquaculture. The tenderer shall, in cooperation with the contracting authority, facilitate practical training that supports the current curriculum goals and the school ́s educational system. A close and binding cooperation shall be established between the tenderer and the Contracting Authority on planning, implementing and coordinating the training. The aim is to ensure general training where pupils ́ learning in schools and practice are seen in context, and where the training is carried out within proper professional and operative frameworks. The assignment initially includes assistance with training for Vg1 Nature use from the school year 2026-2027. In addition an option is included on equivalent assistance for Sixth Form College, provided that political clarification of the organisation of this tender is later clarified.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on September 8, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Troms Fylkeskommune

Troms Fylkeskommune has issued 89 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via Doffin Norway and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Norway. 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 October 12, 2026. You have 26 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Troms Fylkeskommune in Norway. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security 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 NOK 10,000,000 - NOK 10,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.