Swedish Municipality Awards SEK 10.8 Million Audit Advisory Contract to Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers
14 Aug 2026
Standfirst Halmstad Municipality in Sweden has selected Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB to provide expert assistance to the municipality's elected auditors and lay auditors of municipal companies. The procurement, valued at SEK 10.8 million excluding VAT, attracted three tenders and was evaluated entirely on quality, with competence, implementation and training forming the stated quality criteria. Introduction Municipal auditing plays an important role in reviewing the activities of public bodies and ensuring that municipal boards and committees are subject to appropriate oversight. In Halmstad, Sweden, the municipality has procured specialist audit assistance to support its elected auditors in reviewing municipal committees and boards as well as lay auditors working with municipal companies. Halmstads kommun selected Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB as the winner of the procurement for Sakkunnigt biträde till revisionen, meaning expert assistance to the audit function. The award notice identifies the contract as a services procurement under CPV code 79212000, Auditing services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and received three tenders. Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB was selected as the winner of the single lot, with the contract concluded on 5 June 2026. Why This Contract Matters The procurement is significant because it covers specialist support for the municipality's elected auditors across both municipal committees and boards and municipal companies. The successful provider is expected to work in accordance with the Swedish Local Government Act, Halmstad Municipality's audit regulations and the publication God revisionssed i kommunal verksamhet, while also assisting lay auditors of municipal companies in accordance with the Swedish Companies Act. The estimated value of the procurement is SEK 10.8 million excluding VAT. The same amount is recorded as both the maximum value and approximate value of the framework agreement. The procurement attracted three tenders. The notice identifies Ernst & Young Aktiebolag and Azets Revision & Rådgivning as non-winning tenderers, alongside the successful Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB. Contract Timeline Procurement title: Sakkunnigt biträde till revisionen. 5 June 2026: Winner selected. 5 June 2026: Contract concluded with Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB. 13 August 2026: Award notice dispatched. 14 August 2026: Notice published in OJ S issue 156/2026. Contract Overview BuyerHALMSTADS KOMMUN ContractExpert assistance to the audit function WinnerÖhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB LotLOT-0001 CountrySweden RegionHallands län (SE231) CPV79212000 – Auditing services Estimated value excluding VATSEK 10,800,000 Maximum framework valueSEK 10,800,000 Approximate framework valueSEK 10,800,000 ProcedureOpen procedure Tenders received3 Award basis100% quality Quality criteriaCompetence, implementation and training Maximum renewals1 Framework modelFramework agreement without reopening of competition EU fundingNo GPA coverageYes Project Scope The procurement covers the assignment of providing expert assistance to Halmstad Municipality's elected auditors for the auditing of the municipality's committees and boards. The provider must work in accordance with the Swedish Local Government Act, Halmstad Municipality's audit regulations and the Swedish guidance publication God revisionssed i kommunal verksamhet. The scope also includes assisting lay auditors in municipal companies in accordance with the Swedish Companies Act. This means the procurement extends beyond the municipality's committees and boards to include audit support connected with municipal companies. The procurement consists of one lot, LOT-0001. The main CPV classification is 79212000, Auditing services. The place of performance is Hallands län, Sweden. About the Contracting Authority HALMSTADS KOMMUN Halmstads kommun is the contracting authority and buyer. The notice classifies the buyer as a body governed by public law, with general public services identified as the activity of the contracting authority. The municipality is located in Halmstad in Hallands län, Sweden. The municipality also provided additional information about the procurement procedure. The award notice identifies Halmstads kommun as both the buyer and the organisation responsible for additional procurement information. About the Successful Supplier Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB is the successful tenderer and winner of LOT-0001. The notice classifies the economic operator as large. Its registered address is Torsgatan 21, Stockholm, Sweden. The tender identifier associated with the winning bid is 3446320. The contract identifier is also 3446320 and the notice records 5 June 2026 as both the date on which the winner was chosen and the date on which the contract was concluded. The notice records subcontracting as "Not yet known" and states that the winning tender was not a variant tender. Other Tenderers Ernst & Young Aktiebolag Ernst & Young Aktiebolag submitted a non-winning tender identified by tender number 3446319. The tender related to LOT-0001 and was not identified as a variant. Subcontracting was recorded as not yet known. Azets Revision & Rådgivning Azets Revision & Rådgivning was another non-winning tenderer. Its tender identifier was 3446318 and it also submitted for LOT-0001. The notice records that its tender was not a variant and that subcontracting was not yet known. Procurement Analysis The procurement used an open procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU. The notice confirms that the procedure was not accelerated. One of the most important features of this procurement is the evaluation model. The award criteria were based entirely on quality, with the notice stating "100% quality". The specified quality criteria were competence, implementation and training. This means that price was not identified as an award criterion in the notice's stated evaluation framework. Instead, the buyer placed the complete evaluation emphasis on the quality-related aspects of the proposed service. The procurement was established as a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The notice also confirms that no dynamic purchasing system was used.22 Quality-Driven Evaluation The 100 percent quality evaluation provides a particularly clear procurement signal. The three stated components were: Competence: The expertise relevant to the audit support assignment. Implementation: The proposed approach to carrying out the assignment. Training: The training component associated with the service. The notice does not provide individual percentage weightings for these three components. It only states that quality represented 100 percent of the evaluation and identifies competence, implementation and training as the quality criteria. Framework Agreement Structure The procurement uses a framework agreement without reopening of competition. This structure means the notice does not describe a later competitive reopening among framework suppliers. No dynamic purchasing system was used. The maximum value of the framework agreement is SEK 10.8 million, while the approximate value is also recorded at SEK 10.8 million. The same value is recorded for the lot's maximum and re-estimated framework value. The lot permits a maximum of one renewal. The notice does not provide a separate financial value for a potential renewal. Market & Industry Perspective The procurement demonstrates a quality-focused approach to public sector audit services. With three tenders received and 100 percent of the award methodology based on quality, suppliers were competing primarily on their ability to demonstrate competence, implementation capability and training. The presence of three established audit and advisory providers in the tendering process indicates competition for specialist municipal audit support. The successful supplier was Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB, while Ernst & Young Aktiebolag and Azets Revision & Rådgivning were recorded as non-winning tenderers. For suppliers, the procurement highlights the importance of presenting a clearly defined service methodology where quality is the sole stated award basis. Technical and professional competence, execution methodology and training can become decisive factors in comparable public audit procurements. Economic Significance The framework carries a maximum value of SEK 10.8 million excluding VAT. This represents a substantial public-sector services procurement for specialist audit assistance, although the notice does not provide a breakdown of spending by service category or individual assignment. The same SEK 10.8 million figure appears as the approximate framework value and the maximum framework value. The lot result also records SEK 10.8 million as both the maximum and re-estimated value of the framework agreement. The possibility of one renewal creates potential for continuation beyond the initial arrangement. However, the award notice does not establish that the renewal will necessarily be exercised. Governance and Compliance Requirements The assignment is closely connected with Swedish municipal governance requirements. The supplier must provide assistance in accordance with the Swedish Local Government Act and Halmstad Municipality's own audit regulations. The notice also references God revisionssed i kommunal verksamhet, described in the procurement as guidance for good auditing practice in municipal activities. For municipal companies, the assignment includes support to lay auditors in accordance with the Swedish Companies Act. This creates a dual governance context covering municipal administration and municipal companies. Additional Procurement Facts The procurement contains one lot, LOT-0001. The main CPV code is 79212000 – Auditing services. The place of performance is Hallands län, Sweden. The estimated value excluding VAT is SEK 10.8 million. The framework maximum value is SEK 10.8 million. The procurement is not financed with EU funds. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). No strategic procurement objective is identified in the notice. The procurement uses a framework agreement without reopening of competition. No dynamic purchasing system was used. The maximum number of renewals is one. Future Procurement Opportunities The procurement provides an indication of future opportunities in Sweden for firms specialising in public-sector auditing and audit advisory services. The framework includes a maximum of one renewal, creating a potential future continuation point. Suppliers should also monitor future audit procurements from Swedish municipalities where requirements involve assistance to elected auditors, municipal committees, boards and municipal companies. The quality-only evaluation approach is another important signal. Firms competing for comparable contracts should pay close attention to requirements relating to professional competence, delivery methodology and training because these areas were explicitly identified in this procurement. Opportunities for Suppliers Audit and advisory firms can monitor Swedish municipal procurement for specialist audit assistance. Suppliers should demonstrate relevant professional competence when quality is the primary evaluation basis. Implementation methodology can be an important differentiator in public-sector audit assignments. Training capabilities should be highlighted where training forms part of the evaluation criteria. Firms should monitor municipal audit requirements covering both public bodies and municipal companies. Suppliers should track framework renewals and future procurement activity from Swedish municipalities. What Businesses Should Watch The potential renewal associated with the Halmstad framework. Future Swedish municipal audit and advisory procurements. Quality-focused tender evaluations where price is not an award criterion. Procurements requiring expertise in municipal governance and auditing. Assignments involving both municipal authorities and municipally owned companies. SwedenTenders.com Procurement Intelligence The Halmstad audit services award provides a clear example of a public procurement where quality completely determines the stated award methodology. With 100 percent quality weighting, the procurement moves away from a conventional price-versus-quality competition and instead focuses the assessment on competence, implementation and training. The competitive field consisted of three tenderers: Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB, Ernst & Young Aktiebolag and Azets Revision & Rådgivning. Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB secured the contract, while the other two organisations were recorded as non-winning tenderers. The procurement also demonstrates how public audit requirements can cover multiple layers of governance. The assignment concerns the municipality's committees and boards while also providing assistance to lay auditors of municipal companies. Suppliers therefore need to understand the specific governance environment in which the services will be delivered. For procurement intelligence purposes, the SEK 10.8 million framework value, one possible renewal and quality-only evaluation model make this an important reference point for companies targeting Swedish municipal audit opportunities. Supplier Takeaways Halmstads kommun awarded the audit assistance framework to Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB. The contract value is SEK 10.8 million excluding VAT. Three tenders were received. The procurement was evaluated on 100 percent quality. The stated quality criteria were competence, implementation and training. The assignment covers the municipality's committees and boards. The scope also includes assistance to lay auditors of municipal companies. The contract was concluded on 5 June 2026. The framework permits a maximum of one renewal. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The framework operates without reopening of competition. No dynamic purchasing system was used. Key Takeaways Halmstads kommun is the contracting authority. Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB is the winning supplier. The procurement concerns expert assistance to the municipality's audit function. The CPV classification is 79212000 – Auditing services. The estimated and maximum framework value is SEK 10.8 million. Three tenders were submitted. Quality accounted for 100 percent of the stated award methodology. Competence, implementation and training were the specified quality criteria. The framework allows one renewal. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement was not financed with EU funds. The procurement is covered by the GPA. Conclusion Halmstad Municipality's SEK 10.8 million audit assistance framework highlights the importance of specialist professional services in Swedish local government procurement. The assignment extends across municipal committees and boards and includes support for lay auditors of municipal companies. The procurement attracted three tenders, with Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB selected as the winner. The most distinctive feature of the competition was its quality-only evaluation model: competence, implementation and training collectively formed the stated 100 percent quality basis. For audit and advisory firms, the award demonstrates that public-sector procurement can place complete emphasis on service quality rather than price. Companies seeking similar opportunities in Sweden should therefore focus on demonstrating professional competence, a credible implementation approach and the ability to provide relevant training. With a maximum framework value of SEK 10.8 million and one possible renewal, the procurement also provides a useful indicator of the scale and structure of specialist audit service opportunities available within Swedish municipal procurement. Source: Tenders Electronic Daily (TED), Contract Award Notice 564978-2026, Official Journal of the European Union, OJ S 156/2026, published on 14 August 2026.
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Four Providers Split Sweden's 211 Million Kronor Career Guidance Contract
13 Aug 2026
Standfirst Arbetsförmedlingen, Sweden's Public Employment Service, has awarded career guidance services worth 211.3 million kronor across 21 regional delivery areas to just four providers. AB Ability Coaching led with 11 areas, followed by Clustera Sverige with seven. Introduction Job seekers navigating career changes, retraining or re-entry into the workforce often need more than a job listing, they need structured, professional guidance grounded in established counselling methods. Sweden's Public Employment Service delivers this kind of support through career guidance services procured from private providers across the country. Arbetsförmedlingen has just renewed this national service for 2026, splitting the country into 21 regional delivery areas and appointing providers to each. Why This Contract Matters Career guidance is officially classified as a labour market policy measure in Sweden, a preparatory intervention meant to help job seekers move toward work, education or other employment agency programmes. The service is delivered by qualified, examined study and career counsellors using scientifically grounded guidance methods. With just four providers covering all 21 regional delivery areas, this award concentrates a nationally significant employment support service in a small number of hands, making these providers central to how career guidance actually reaches job seekers across Sweden. Contract Timeline The notice recording these awards was dispatched on 11 August 2026 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 13 August 2026, under OJ S issue 155/2026. Contract Overview Arbetsförmedlingen ran this as an other single stage procedure under the light touch regime for services, applying Directive 2014/24/EU, classified under CPV code 80500000, Training services. The overall estimated value was 211,324,760.00 SEK excluding VAT. The procurement is structured across 23 lots. The first two are administrative, a general terms lot and a bidder confirmation lot, carrying no monetary value. The remaining 21 lots each correspond to a named regional delivery area, and summing their individual estimated values reproduces the overall 211.3 million kronor figure exactly. Each lot operates as a framework agreement without reopening of competition, meaning the appointed provider serves that delivery area directly for the contract term. Key Contract Details Contracting AuthorityArbetsförmedlingen Contract TitleKarriärvägledning 2026 (Career Guidance 2026) Procedure TypeOther single stage procedure, light regime Legal BasisDirective 2014/24/EU CPV Code80500000 Training services Total Delivery Area Lots21 (plus 2 administrative lots with no value) Combined Estimated Value (excl VAT)211,324,760.00 SEK Framework StructureFramework agreement without reopening of competition, per lot Distinct Winning Suppliers4 EU FundingNot financed with EU funds, all lots Review OrganisationFörvaltningsrätten (Administrative Court, jurisdiction per lot) Project Scope The service covers preparatory, individually tailored guidance, orientation and rehabilitative interventions designed to prepare job seekers for work, study or participation in other Arbetsförmedlingen programmes. Delivery must come from examined study and career counsellors applying academic guidance models, methods and approaches grounded in scientific evidence. Each of the 21 delivery area lots covers a specific Swedish town or region, ranging from smaller areas like Motala and Värnamo to larger centres including Uppsala, Halmstad and Helsingborg. About the Contracting Authority Arbetsförmedlingen Arbetsförmedlingen is Sweden's Public Employment Service, the national government agency responsible for labour market policy delivery, including job matching, employment programmes and preparatory support services like career guidance. Its procurement decisions shape which private providers deliver these services to job seekers nationwide. About the Organisations Involved AB Ability Coaching AB Ability Coaching, based in Umeå and classified as a small enterprise, was the largest winner, securing 11 of the 21 delivery area lots, spanning Gislaved, Halmstad, Helsingborg, Katrineholm, Klippan, Landskrona, Mora, Nässjö, Varberg, Värnamo and Ystad. Clustera Sverige AB Clustera Sverige AB, based in Södertälje and classified as a medium sized enterprise, won seven delivery area lots: Haninge, Kristianstad, Lund, Norrköping, Södertälje, Tumba and Uppsala. AKG Sverige AB AKG Sverige AB, based in Solna and classified as a medium sized enterprise, won two delivery area lots: Karlstad and Örebro. Folkuniversitetet Stift Kursverksamheten Vid Stockholms Universitet Folkuniversitetet, based in Stockholm and classified as a large enterprise, won a single delivery area lot: Motala. Folkuniversitetet is a well established Swedish adult education foundation with a long history in training and educational services. Procurement Analysis Despite the service being delivered across 21 geographically distinct areas, only four providers won any lots at all, with AB Ability Coaching and Clustera Sverige together accounting for 18 of the 21 delivery areas. This concentration suggests either limited competitive interest from smaller regional providers, or that these two firms in particular built the scale and cross regional delivery capability to bid successfully across many areas simultaneously. Each lot operates as a framework agreement without reopening of competition, meaning the appointed provider in each area holds that position directly for the contract term rather than facing further competitive rounds. Additional Procurement Facts None of the 21 lots are financed with EU funds. Review matters are handled through Sweden's regional administrative courts, Förvaltningsrätten, with jurisdiction determined by each specific lot and provider location. Market and Industry Perspective The dominance of AB Ability Coaching, a small enterprise, and Clustera Sverige, a medium sized enterprise, across the bulk of these delivery areas reflects how specialised career guidance providers can scale nationally within Sweden's labour market services sector, competing successfully against larger, more established players like Folkuniversitetet in all but one of the 21 regions. Economic Significance At a combined 211.3 million kronor, this is a substantial national investment in labour market support services. For AB Ability Coaching in particular, winning 11 of 21 delivery areas represents a major expansion of its national footprint in career guidance provision. Future Procurement Opportunities Given the annual naming convention in this contract's title, Karriärvägledning 2026, Arbetsförmedlingen is likely to run a similar tender cycle in future years, offering renewed opportunities for both incumbent and new providers to compete for individual delivery areas. Opportunities for Suppliers Career guidance and employment support providers not represented among this year's four winners should note that competition appears concentrated among a small number of scaled providers, suggesting new entrants may need to build cross regional delivery capacity to compete effectively in future tender cycles. What Businesses Should Watch Providers in Sweden's labour market services sector should watch for the next annual cycle of this career guidance tender, and should monitor whether Arbetsförmedlingen's future lot structure continues to favour providers capable of covering multiple regional delivery areas simultaneously. SwedenTenders.com Procurement Intelligence This award shows how a seemingly decentralised, 21 region tender structure can still concentrate delivery among a small handful of scaled providers, with just four firms covering the entire country's career guidance needs. That outcome highlights the practical advantage of providers who can operate across multiple regions rather than specialising in a single local market. Suppliers eyeing future cycles of this recurring annual contract should recognise that building multi region delivery capacity, as AB Ability Coaching and Clustera Sverige have both done, appears to be the clearest path to winning a meaningful share of Sweden's national career guidance services market. Supplier Takeaways Just four providers won all 21 regional delivery area lots, with two firms accounting for 18 of them Each lot operates as a framework agreement without reopening of competition AB Ability Coaching, a small enterprise, was the single largest winner with 11 delivery areas This appears to be an annually recurring tender, based on its 2026 dated title Key Takeaways Arbetsförmedlingen has awarded career guidance services worth 211,324,760.00 SEK across 21 regional delivery areas AB Ability Coaching won 11 areas, Clustera Sverige AB won seven, AKG Sverige AB won two, and Folkuniversitetet won one None of the lots are EU funded The contract is classified under the light touch services regime Conclusion This award concentrates Sweden's national career guidance service delivery in the hands of four providers, led decisively by AB Ability Coaching and Clustera Sverige. For job seekers across 21 regions, the quality and consistency of this concentrated provider base will directly shape their access to professional career support in the year ahead. Source: Tenders Electronic Daily (TED), Contract Award Notice 560575-2026, Official Journal of the European Union, OJ S issue 155/2026, published on 13/08/2026.
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Sweden Opens SEK 100 Million Water Infrastructure Framework to Three Major Contractors
12 Aug 2026
Standfirst A SEK 100 million framework for water and sewage construction in Västernorrlands län has brought three major Swedish contractors into a reopening of competition model. Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB selected Skanska Sverige AB and NCC Sverige AB and Peab Anläggning AB after receiving eight tenders for the single lot. Introduction Water and sewage infrastructure rarely attracts attention until capacity or reliability becomes a public problem. Yet maintaining the networks that move drinking water and wastewater is a continuing capital requirement for local authorities and publicly controlled utilities. In northern Sweden and within Västernorrlands län the procurement by Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB creates a structured pool of contractors for water and sewage construction work. The framework has a maximum value of SEK 100 million and uses reopening of competition between appointed suppliers rather than automatically assigning all future work to one company. Why This Contract Matters The significance of the award lies less in a single construction project and more in the procurement structure. The buyer has created a framework agreement that can be used for future requirements within the defined water and sewage construction category. Three suppliers were selected for the single lot and eight tenders were received. That means the framework gives the buyer access to several qualified contractors while preserving competition when individual requirements are brought forward through the reopening of competition mechanism. For suppliers the structure is equally important. Appointment to the framework provides access to future competitions but does not by itself establish guaranteed revenue of SEK 100 million. The notice identifies SEK 100 million as the maximum and approximate framework value. Contract Timeline 23 January 2026: Skanska Sverige AB and NCC Sverige AB and Peab Anläggning AB were selected as winners for Lot 0001. The notice records the same date for conclusion of the contracts. 11 August 2026: The award notice was dispatched. 12 August 2026: Notice 558808 2026 was published in OJ S issue 154 2026. Contract Overview The procurement titled Entreprenadtjänster Mark VA covers works associated with water and sewage infrastructure. The contract is located in Västernorrlands län in Sweden and is classified primarily as construction work for water and sewage pipelines. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure under Directive 2014/25/EU. The estimated value excluding VAT was SEK 100 million. The procurement was not accelerated. Key Contract Details BuyerMiljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB Procurement titleEntreprenadtjänster Mark VA CountrySweden RegionVästernorrlands län LotLOT 0001 ProcedureOpen procedure Estimated value excluding VATSEK 100 million Maximum framework valueSEK 100 million Approximate framework valueSEK 100 million Framework modelFramework agreement with reopening of competition Number of tenders received8 Selected suppliersSkanska Sverige AB and NCC Sverige AB and Peab Anläggning AB Main CPV45231300 Construction work for water and sewage pipelines Additional CPV45232100 and 45232420 and 45332200 EU fundingNo EU funds GPA coverageYes Dynamic purchasing systemNo Maximum renewals0 The framework value should be read as the maximum value stated for the framework and not as guaranteed spending or guaranteed supplier revenue. Project Scope The procurement covers construction work for water and sewage pipelines under CPV code 45231300. The additional classifications cover ancillary works for water pipelines and sewage work and water plumbing work. Together these classifications indicate a procurement centred on physical water and wastewater infrastructure rather than an equipment only purchase or a consulting assignment. The notice does not disclose individual construction locations or specific infrastructure projects that will necessarily be delivered under the framework. It identifies Västernorrlands län as the place of performance. The contracting authority has also stated that the procurement is not financed with EU funds. The framework has no planned renewals according to the notice. It also does not use a dynamic purchasing system. Future work under the framework is instead linked to reopening of competition among the framework participants when requirements arise.Part 2 — Procurement Structure, Competition and Winning Contractors Three Contractors Selected for the Framework The award outcome establishes a three-supplier framework for the water and sewage construction requirement. The selected companies are Skanska Sverige AB, NCC Sverige AB and Peab Anläggning AB. All three were identified as winners for LOT-0001, with the contracts concluded on 23 January 2026. The framework therefore does not represent a single company award. Instead, Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB has created a competitive supplier structure in which multiple contractors can participate in future requirements. The notice specifies that the framework agreement operates with reopening of competition. How the Framework Agreement Will Operate The procurement uses a framework agreement with reopening of competition. This model is significant because the initial award establishes the participating suppliers, while subsequent requirements can be competed among those framework participants. The notice does not state that the entire SEK 100 million framework value was awarded as a fixed amount to any one of the three contractors. Instead, SEK 100 million is recorded as both the maximum value and approximate value of the framework agreement. For the contracting entity, the model provides access to several suppliers for future water and sewage construction requirements. For the contractors, inclusion in the framework creates the opportunity to compete for subsequent work rather than guaranteeing the full framework value to each selected company. Eight Tenders Received The procurement attracted eight tenders for the single lot. The competition resulted in three suppliers being selected for the framework, while five other tenderers are identified in the notice as non-winning tenderers. The non-winning tenderers listed in the result section are VTG Entreprenad AB, Svevia AB, Norrböle Sten & Kross AB, Grus Schakt Umeå AB and Elias Westin Entreprenad AB. Their tender identifiers are also recorded in the award notice. Price and Quality Both Influenced the Award The award criteria provide an important indication of how the procurement was evaluated. The notice identifies two criteria: quality and price. The quality criterion is described as “Presentation”, while the price criterion is described as “Prislista”. The notice states that the method used where weighting could not be expressed by individual criteria was the best price-quality ratio. This means the procurement was not structured as a price-only competition. The submitted offers were assessed using both price and quality considerations. Winner Profile: Skanska Sverige AB Skanska Sverige AB was selected as one of the framework winners for LOT-0001. Its tender identifier was 3409833 and the contract identifier was also 3409833. The notice records 23 January 2026 as both the date on which the winner was chosen and the date of contract conclusion. The notice classifies Skanska Sverige AB as a large economic operator. Its organisation entry identifies it as a tenderer and records LOT-0001 as a lot for which it was selected as a winner. Winner Profile: NCC Sverige AB NCC Sverige AB was also selected for LOT-0001. Its tender identifier was 3409829 and its contract identifier was 3409829. The award and contract conclusion date recorded in the notice is 23 January 2026. NCC Sverige AB is identified in the notice as a large economic operator. Its organisation record also confirms that it was a tenderer and winner of LOT-0001. Winner Profile: Peab Anläggning AB Peab Anläggning AB completes the three-company framework. Its tender identifier and contract identifier were 3409831. As with the other selected suppliers, the winner selection and contract conclusion date was 23 January 2026. The organisation information classifies Peab Anläggning AB as a large economic operator. The company is recorded as a tenderer and as a winner of LOT-0001. Competitive Landscape The award results show a competitive field involving eight submitted tenders. Three companies progressed into the framework, while five companies were identified as non-winning tenderers. Company Outcome Tender ID Contract ID Skanska Sverige AB Winner 3409833 3409833 NCC Sverige AB Winner 3409829 3409829 Peab Anläggning AB Winner 3409831 3409831 VTG Entreprenad AB Non-winning tenderer 3405266 — Svevia AB Non-winning tenderer 3405264 — Norrböle Sten & Kross AB Non-winning tenderer 3405258 — Grus Schakt Umeå AB Non-winning tenderer 3405254 — Elias Westin Entreprenad AB Non-winning tenderer 3405252 — The notice confirms that eight tenders were received, while the result section identifies three winners and five non-winning tenderers. Procurement Signals for the Water Infrastructure Market Several procurement characteristics stand out. First, the buyer chose an open procedure, allowing the market to compete for the framework. Second, the framework uses reopening of competition, retaining competition after the initial supplier selection. Third, the award methodology incorporates both price and quality rather than relying exclusively on the lowest price. The contract is also covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), while the notice states that no EU funds are being used to finance the procurement. The procurement has no strategic procurement objective recorded in the notice. For the Swedish water and sewage construction market, the framework creates a procurement channel with a stated maximum value of SEK 100 million and three selected suppliers. However, the award notice does not provide a breakdown of future expenditure between the suppliers, so the eventual value received by each contractor cannot be established from the notice alone. About the Contracting Authority Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB is the buyer and the organisation responsible for the procurement. The notice identifies it as a public undertaking controlled by a local authority and states that its activity is related to water. It also provided additional information about the procurement procedure. The buyer's role is central to understanding the framework. Rather than procuring a single identified construction project the organisation has established a supplier structure for water and sewage construction requirements in Västernorrlands län. The notice does not disclose a detailed project list or individual future call off values. About the Organisations Involved Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB is the contracting organisation and buyer. It is responsible for the procurement and is also listed as the organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure. Skanska Sverige AB Skanska Sverige AB is one of three selected framework suppliers for LOT 0001. The notice identifies it as a large economic operator and confirms its status as a tenderer and winner of the lot. NCC Sverige AB NCC Sverige AB is another selected framework supplier for LOT 0001. The notice identifies it as a large economic operator and records it as both a tenderer and winner of the lot. Peab Anläggning AB Peab Anläggning AB is the third selected supplier for LOT 0001. It is identified as a large economic operator and is recorded as a tenderer and winner of the lot. Antirio AB Antirio AB is identified as the TED eSender in the notice. Its role is therefore connected with the electronic transmission of the procurement notice rather than the supply of construction services. Förvaltningsrätten i Härnösand Förvaltningsrätten i Härnösand is the review organisation named in the notice. It is also responsible for providing information concerning review procedures. Other Tenderers The procurement also involved VTG Entreprenad AB and Svevia AB and Norrböle Sten & Kross AB and Grus Schakt Umeå AB and Elias Westin Entreprenad AB. The notice identifies all five as non winning tenderers for LOT 0001. Procurement Analysis The use of an open procedure created a broad competitive entry point for the market. Eight tenders were received for the single lot and three suppliers were ultimately selected. This indicates that the buyer did not rely on a single contractor to cover the framework requirement. The evaluation structure is also notable. Quality and price were both included as award criteria and the notice describes the method as the best relationship between price and quality. The quality criterion was identified as Presentation and the price criterion as Prislista. For infrastructure contractors this matters because the procurement was not structured solely around the cheapest offer. The published criteria indicate that the buyer considered both commercial terms and quality related aspects when selecting framework participants. The framework agreement also uses reopening of competition. This preserves competitive pressure after the initial framework award and means that the three selected suppliers may have to compete again when specific requirements are brought forward. Additional Procurement Facts The main CPV code is 45231300 for construction work for water and sewage pipelines. Additional CPV classifications cover ancillary works for water pipelines and sewage work and water plumbing work. The procurement is governed by Directive 2014/25/EU. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The procurement is not financed with EU funds. No dynamic purchasing system is used. The notice records zero maximum renewals. Subcontracting information for the winning tenders is recorded as not yet known. No variant tender was submitted by the selected suppliers according to the notice. Market and Industry Perspective The procurement creates a competitive platform for established construction contractors in the Swedish water and sewage market. Three large economic operators were selected from an eight tender field and the framework gives the buyer access to multiple suppliers for future requirements. The procurement structure also shows the buyer's preference for maintaining competition beyond the initial selection. Reopening competition can allow the buyer to compare participating suppliers again when specific work is required rather than relying entirely on the initial framework ranking. The notice does not provide sufficient information to determine the expected number of individual projects or the precise mix of pipeline and sewage works that will be ordered. Those elements therefore remain important variables for suppliers monitoring the framework. Economic Significance The framework has a maximum value of SEK 100 million and an approximate value of SEK 100 million. These figures establish the scale of the procurement opportunity but should not be interpreted as SEK 100 million of guaranteed revenue for the three selected suppliers. Its economic relevance extends beyond the headline value because water and sewage construction supports essential public infrastructure. The procurement creates a mechanism through which the buyer can source construction capacity as requirements emerge within the specified area. Because no EU funds are involved the procurement is presented in the notice as a locally controlled public undertaking procurement rather than an EU funded infrastructure programme. Future Procurement Opportunities The clearest future opportunity is the reopening of competition under the framework. The three selected suppliers can potentially compete for subsequent requirements within the scope of the framework agreement. The notice does not specify individual call off projects or future procurement dates. Suppliers should therefore avoid treating the SEK 100 million ceiling as a confirmed pipeline and instead monitor subsequent competitions and procurement information from the buyer. Opportunities for Suppliers For companies that were not selected the result still provides useful market intelligence. The procurement attracted eight tenders and established three framework suppliers. This identifies the competitive field for future comparable requirements in the region. For framework participants the immediate commercial priority is different. The reopening of competition means that framework appointment is only the first stage of the commercial process. Suppliers will need to compete again when specific requirements are presented if the framework mechanism is used as stated in the notice. Contractors outside the framework can also use the award as a signal about the types of companies competing in this market. However the notice does not disclose the individual scoring or price differences between tenderers and therefore does not establish why one supplier outperformed another. What Businesses Should Watch Future competitions conducted under the framework agreement. The scale and frequency of individual water and sewage requirements issued by the buyer. The commercial terms used when competition is reopened among framework suppliers. Whether future requirements remain focused on the CPV categories included in this procurement. Any disclosed information concerning subcontractors and delivery arrangements. New procurement notices from Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB related to water and sewage infrastructure. SwedenTenders.com Procurement Intelligence This award represents a broader procurement trend toward using multi supplier frameworks to secure construction capacity while retaining competition for individual requirements. For the buyer the structure combines supplier availability with the ability to reopen competition rather than committing the entire framework value to one contractor. The strategic importance for suppliers is therefore different from a conventional single contract award. Winning framework status provides market access but does not eliminate competitive pressure. The three selected companies must still position themselves for future competitions if and when the buyer reopens competition. The eight tender submissions also provide an important signal about market participation. Five companies were not selected while three large economic operators entered the framework. The notice does not disclose individual evaluation scores so suppliers should not infer specific weaknesses among the non winning bidders from the award alone. For relevant contractors the practical lesson is to prepare for two procurement stages. The first is qualification and selection for the framework. The second is the commercial competition for individual requirements. Companies seeking future opportunities in this market should monitor the buyer and the regional procurement pipeline rather than focusing only on large standalone project notices. Future contracting under this framework could evolve around the buyer's specific operational requirements within water pipelines and sewage works and related plumbing and ancillary activities. The notice itself does not disclose the volume or timing of those future requirements so the actual market opportunity will depend on subsequent call offs and reopened competitions. Supplier Takeaways Framework appointment does not equal guaranteed revenue. Three suppliers were selected for the single lot from eight submitted tenders. Future competition can be reopened among framework participants. Price and quality were both used as award criteria. The stated maximum framework value is SEK 100 million. The notice does not disclose individual tender scores or price rankings. Subcontracting arrangements for the winning tenders were not yet known at the time of the award notice. Suppliers should monitor subsequent competitions rather than treating the framework ceiling as confirmed expenditure. Key Takeaways Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB established a framework for water and sewage construction work in Västernorrlands län. Skanska Sverige AB and NCC Sverige AB and Peab Anläggning AB were selected for LOT 0001. Eight tenders were received for the procurement. The framework has a maximum and approximate value of SEK 100 million. The framework uses reopening of competition. The procurement considered both price and quality. The procurement is not financed with EU funds and is covered by the GPA. No dynamic purchasing system or framework renewal is specified. Conclusion The SEK 100 million water and sewage framework in Västernorrlands län is less about a single construction award than about how a public water undertaking is organising access to construction capacity. By selecting three suppliers after eight tenders and retaining reopening of competition the buyer has created a structure designed to preserve choice for future requirements. For the market the result provides a clear view of the selected supplier group and the competitive environment surrounding the procurement. For suppliers the central message is equally clear: framework status creates an opportunity but not a guaranteed order book. The commercial contest can continue when individual requirements are reopened to competition. Source Source: Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) Contract Award Notice 558808-2026 Official Journal of the European Union OJ S 154 2026 published on 12 August 2026.
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