Operation of the boat routes Espevær-Eidesvik, Austevoll, Reksteren-Våge-Os and Hellesøy-Hernar
About This Opportunity
Services contract awarded by Skyss (Norway): Operation of the boat routes Espevær-Eidesvik. transport & logistics. Awarded to GulenSkyss (NOK 1.1B, Nov 2025).
This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Maritime. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of NOK 1.1 billion.
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 transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The operator shall operate the four boat routes in accordance with the contract. One spare vessel shall be available. The operations period is from 01.01.2028 to 31.12.2042. The contract is a gross contract. The operator retains income from goods freight. Further requirements regarding the execution of the assignment, requirements for vessels, routes, energy and emissions, quays and infrastructure, remuneration and start-up preparations, see the tender documentation.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on December 10, 2025. Last refreshed 15 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Skyss
Skyss has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Media & Communications. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and Doffin Norway. Most recent publication: July 1, 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.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to GulenSkyss. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Skyss 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 Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
GulenSkyss was awarded the contract for NOK 1,140,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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