Tenders/Operation of an ice rink at Ingólfstorg, Reykjavík

Operation of an ice rink at Ingólfstorg, Reykjavík

Skrifstofa fjármálaþjónustu og ráðgjafar

Published: Oct 22, 2026

Updated: Oct 25, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage sector, with a focus on Sports and Events. Located in Iceland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 culture and heritage 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

The City of Reykjavík invites expressions of interest for the installation, operation, dismantling and reinstatement of an ice rink at Ingólfstorg, Reykjavík. The rink shall consist of real ice, with a surface area of at least 300 m² and no more than 420 m². The planned operating period is from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The operator shall provide all necessary equipment and be responsible for installation, staffing, daily operation, maintenance, safety, permits, dismantling and reinstatement of the site. Admission to the rink shall be free of charge. Skate hire may be offered at a reasonable price, and revenue may also be generated from hot chocolate and other food and beverage sales at the rink. The proposed arrangement is a service concession. The operator bears the operating risk. Participants may request a subsidy from the City of Reykjavík and shall state the amount separately in their financial plan. Participants must demonstrate relevant experience and submit realistic implementation, operating and financial plans. Among participants meeting the published minimum requirements, the operator requesting the lowest total subsidy from the City of Reykjavík will be selected. Expressions of interest and the subsequent submission of documentation are subject to separate deadlines specified in the procurement documents.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on October 22, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Skrifstofa fjármálaþjónustu og ráðgjafar

Skrifstofa fjármálaþjónustu og ráðgjafar has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. All notices are published for Iceland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Skrifstofa fjármálaþjónustu og ráðgjafar in Iceland. 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 Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Iceland. 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.