Procurement of a wheel loader

Simas Iks

Published: Aug 14, 2026

Updated: Aug 31, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Volvo Maskin AS — €3,318,350

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About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the mining and extractives sector. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 3.

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 mining and extractives sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Procurement of a wheel loader – SIMAS IKS SIMAS IKS shall enter into a contract for the delivery of one (1) complete wheel loader for operation at SIMAS ́ facility in Festingdalen, Kaupanger. The machine shall be delivered ready-made and ready for use when delivered, including naudsynt documentation in Norwegian, training operators as well as function testing and acceptance tests. The procurement comprises a wheeled loader in weight class approx. 18-20 tonnes, adapted to work with mass handling, compost production, loading waste and handling of containers and additional equipment. The functions, technical specifications, equipment and options are stated in Annex 1 - Requirement Specifications (Excel). All the technical and functional requirements in Annex 1 are binding minimum requirements if not listed. Tenderers shall offer a complete machine ready for operation, including training at SIMAS, documented service and maintenance and guarantee in accordance with the requirements in Annex 1. The host has set response time requirements for fault handling and service. The delivery shall be carried out in DDP (Incoterms 2010) to SIMAS ́ facility in Kaupanger. The competition was held as an open tender contest for negotiations in accordance with the Public Procurement Act (LOA) and the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) part III (above the EEA threshold). All communication and delivery of tenderers shall occur via KGV (Artifik). The qualification requirement shall be documented by ESPD in kgv and it comprises legal establishment, economic and financial capacity, as well as technical and professional capacity, including relevant references and documented works stage in Vestland. The contract will be awarded based on the financially most advantageous tender, based on the following criteria: Price (50%), Environment (20%), Quality and provision (20%) and Service and uptime (10%). The contract will benefit DFØ ́s standard contract terms for the procurement of goods with or from assembly/installation, with any clarifications as stated in the tender documentation and annexes.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on August 14, 2026. Last refreshed 34 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Simas Iks

Simas Iks has issued 15 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Energy & Power, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and Doffin Norway. Most recent publication: September 24, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Volvo Maskin AS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

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

How much was the contract awarded for?

Volvo Maskin AS was awarded the contract for €3,318,350. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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.