Bus services in Kristiansand and Vennesla 2028.
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
High financial capacity requirement (audited accounts for 3 years) may limit competition or disqualify bidders.
Requirement for at least 1 relevant assignment in last 3 years may exclude new entrants.
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Overview
Strong opportunityKey Facts
- NOK 2000M estimated value
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Public road transport services using buses and mini buses
- Operation of routes in Kristiansand and Vennesla municipalities
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Competitive negotiated procedure for public road transport services (buses and mini buses) in Kristiansand and Vennesla, Norway, with a 10-year contract starting 01.07.2028. Single lot with estimated value of 2,000,000,000 NOK. Award based solely on price. Submission deadline 29 May 2026, documents in Norwegian only. Strict eligibility criteria including tax clearance, company registration, financial capacity (3 years audited accounts), and relevant experience (1-5 assignments). Electronic submission required.
Risks
High financial capacity requirement (audited accounts for 3 years) may limit competition or disqualify bidders.
Requirement for at least 1 relevant assignment in last 3 years may exclude new entrants.
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
Certifications
- Tax and VAT certificate not older than 6 months
Administrative
- Electronic submission via eu-supply.com
- Language: Norwegian (NOR)
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Name
Agder kollektivtrafikk AS
Location
Kristiansand, NOR
Website
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Identifier
991 776 524
Lots (1)
LOT-0000
Bus services in Kristiansand and Vennesla 2028.
Public transport services using buses and mini buses in Kristiansand and Vennesla routes, including school transport. Contract starts 01.07.2028 for 10 years. Option for supplier's paint hall at depot in Dalane.
NOK 2B
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Original TED description
The procurement is for public transport services in the Kristiansand and Vennesla routes. The assignment shall be delivered by using buses and mini buses. The contract will start 01.07.2028. The assignment comprises parts of the politically adopted mobility offer that the Contracting Authority takes care of on behalf of the county and municipality and that are necessary for carrying out statutory assignments within, among other things, school transport. The contract shall contribute to achieving general objectives for the mobility offer in the route area with satisfied customers and effective and sustainable use of resources. ACT's vision is: "It shall be simple and attractive to travel collectively", and the Contracting Authority strives to have contracts that invite the Operator to take an active role in the development of tenders. The parties have a common goal of making public transport a natural first choice for travellers in the area.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 22 Apr 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 17
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0025
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 278516-2026
- Source notice ID
- 630e57b7-2e71-4a47-b848-b0d616c183db
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
High financial capacity requirement (audited accounts for 3 years) may limit competition or disqualify bidders.
Requirement for at least 1 relevant assignment in last 3 years may exclude new entrants.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications