Transport services Buss Grenland 2027 II
About This Opportunity
Norway contract award (transport & logistics): Transport services Buss Grenland 2027 II. By Telemark fylkeskommune. Awarded to Vy Buss AS (NOK 3.2B, Mar 2026).
This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Road Transport. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of NOK 3.4 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
Telemark county hereby invites tenderers to participate in a competition for a Contract for the procurement of transport services by bus in Grenland «Transport services Buss Grenland 2027 II». The competition has one route area for all of Grenland. The route offer builds on recommendations given in the Grenland bus traffic plan (strategic route plan, May 2023) with an additional note from May 2025. The route offer is adapted to the expected available financial framework for the Contract entered into after this tender contest. The route offer that will form the basis for this competition is mainly the same as that put into production in July 2025 in connection with the start of the current two year contract for transport services Buss Grenland 2025 – 2027. The contract shall be valid from when the contract is signed and with an operational period of 6 or 12 years. C.f. political decision, case 70/25 in the County Council of Telemark County, 19.06.2025. In this Contract there are requirements for fossil free buses in accordance with the regulations §3 letter d) and e) already from the start-up 01.07.2027. The exception for buses using biogas, c.f. the regulations §4 letter c, can be used. The Contracting Authority juxtaposes buses that use biogas and buses defined as emission free in accordance with the regulations § 3 d) and e).
See the tender documentation for further information on the procurement.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 26, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Telemark fylkeskommune
Telemark fylkeskommune has issued 38 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via Doffin Norway and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Telemark 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 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?
Vy Buss AS was awarded the contract for NOK 3,177,700,000. 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.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Vy Buss AS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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