Helicopter stand-by in North Norway
Original notice title
Norway – Air transport services – Helicopter stand-by in North Norway
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
Failure to meet the 1-hour response time requirement could result in contract penalties or termination.
The turnover requirement (2x annual value) may exclude smaller capable operators.
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Overview
Strong opportunityKey Facts
- NOK 400M estimated value
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Duration 3 YEAR
- Helicopter emergency preparedness services 24/7/365
- Maximum 1-hour response time from activation
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The Norwegian Police Shared Services is procuring helicopter emergency preparedness services for Northern Norway. The contract requires a helicopter available 24/7 with a maximum 1-hour response time, year-round, for transporting police personnel and equipment, including weapons and ammunition. The service also includes search and rescue and potential use of avalanche transceivers. The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend up to 4 additional years. The estimated value is 400,000,000 NOK. The procedure is negotiated with prior call for competition, and only three qualified tenderers will be invited to submit final tenders.
Risks
Failure to meet the 1-hour response time requirement could result in contract penalties or termination.
The turnover requirement (2x annual value) may exclude smaller capable operators.
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- 24/7 availability year-round
- 1-hour maximum response time
Certifications
- Valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under EASA Part CAT
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Location
JAREN, NOR
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Identifier
974761157
Activity
Public order and safety
Lots (1)
LOT-0000
Helicopter stand-by in North Norway
Helicopter emergency preparedness services for the Police in Northern Norway, including 24/7 availability, 1-hour response time, transportation of personnel with equipment, weapons, ammunition, search and rescue, and avalanche transceiver use. Primarily serves Troms police district, but also supports Nordland and Finnmark.
EUR 35.6M
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Original TED description
Helicopter emergency preparedness services for the Police in Northern Norway, including helicopter transportation of police personnel with equipment, weapons, and ammunition. The service primarily includes helicopter capacity, which is available 24 hours a day, with a maximum response time of one hour, year round, for transportation of personnel from the police with weapons and equipment over the mainland area, both day and night. Other helicopter services may also be required, including planned and general missions, basic search and rescue operations carried out in support of police purposes, as well as the possible use of avalanche transceivers. Please also refer to the tender documentation for a more detailed description of the scope of services.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 06 Jul 2026
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 466227-2026
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
Failure to meet the 1-hour response time requirement could result in contract penalties or termination.
The turnover requirement (2x annual value) may exclude smaller capable operators.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications