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Contract for the operation of Banedanmark's sleeper factory
Kontrakt om drift af Banedanmarks svellefabrik — original title
Your path to submission
- Deadline for requests to participate: 3 November at 14:00 — 2 days left. Two-stage procedure: by this deadline you submit a request to participate (proof of eligibility). Only shortlisted firms are then invited to submit a tender.
- The submission point is stated in the notice (link on this page).
- Offer and evidence in: Danish, English.
- Collect your evidence — use the eligibility analysis on this page: it lists the requirements and, for known certificates, how to get them.
What the buyer is looking for
Banedanmark wishes to enter into a contract with an operating supplier who can manage the day-to-day running of Banedanmark's sleeper factory located at Vejlbyvej 1, 7000 Fredericia and thus, using the sleeper factory's production equipment, produce and deliver concrete sleepers in the form of line sleepers and switch sleepers, including sleepers for special track constructions such as rail pull-outs at bridges, in prestressed concrete for use in Banedanmark's task as railway infrastructure manager. Production is carried out according to the long line method. In doing so, the operator shall, inter alia: - Maintain a rational and economically sound production and delivery of concrete sleepers of the types Stretch sleepers and Traction sleepers in accordance with the terms of the contract, - At least meet the requirements of DS/EN ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard for quality…
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… management system, cf. Annex 5 - Forestå quality assurance of sleeper production, - Ongoing cooperation with Banedanmark on the organisation of the operation of the Svellefabrikken, including participation in cooperation meetings, - At its own expense procure the necessary raw materials and materials that are part of the production, to the extent that these are not under the contract client deliveries, which Banedanmark provides, - Provide the necessary technical and administrative expertise for the operation of the Svellefabrikken, including advising Banedanmark on the development and adaptation of production, - Assist Banedanmark in connection with changes to the Svellefabrikken, - Contribute to the proper organisation and implementation of the collection of sleepers from the factory, including the loading of sleepers in connection with the transport of finished sleepers from Svellefabrikken. For information on the historical production of sleepers, see Annex 17 to the contract. The operator is expected to take over responsibility for the operation of the sleeper factory on 1.1.2028. The period from 1.9.2027 to 31.1.2028 is considered an establishment period. During this period, the parties will cooperate closely to establish as soon as possible the basis for a stable and efficient operation of Svellefabrikken in accordance with the terms of the contract. Reference is also made to Annex 6, timetable for establishment. The day-to-day management of Svellefabrikken shall be carried out by a factory manager. The factory manager must be employed by the Operations Supplier (Banedanmark's contracting party). Communication between the Operations Supplier's assumed factory manager and Banedanmark must be in Danish. The contract does not prevent Banedanmark from purchasing sleepers from third parties. Banedanmark is entitled to resell sleepers to third parties. Consolidated Act No 710 of 20.8.2002 on the legal position of employees in connection with the transfer of undertakings, as amended (the Transfer of Undertakings Act) shall apply in connection with the Operations Supplier's assumption of responsibility for the operation of Svellefabrikken. Details of this can be found in the tender documents. Candidates who are prequalified will have the opportunity to participate in 2 screenings of the sleeper factory. The specific dates are set out in the timetable set out in point 3 of the specifications.
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Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- 28% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (960 awards since 2017, spread over 147 companies). That is well above the sector norm (7%) — newcomers have a harder time here than elsewhere.n = 960 awards since 2017
- The median procedure drew 2 bids (770 procedures with a bid count); 24% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 5 bids.n = 770
- 26% of the bids received came from small and medium-sized enterprises (26 procedures with a bid mix). Sector: 64%.n = 26
- 24% of awards went to companies from abroad (960 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 9%.n = 960
- The award came in at a median 64% of the estimated value (40 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually too high here. Sector: 82%.n = 40
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 01/11/2026.
What you must prove — eligibility criteria
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Banedanmark vil opfordre fem (5) prækvalificerede ansøgere til at afgive tilbud. Såfremt der modtages flere end fem (5) konditionsmæssige ansøgninger, udvælger Banedanmark de fem (5) ansøgere, som vurderes som bedst egnede til at levere de ydelser, som er omfa… read in fullcollapse
Tender documents — direct download
Who has won at this buyer so far
Across all contract types of this buyer — not just this sector. A city buys software and fire engines through the same purchasing office.
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| FORSTAS A/S | 66 | 2024–2026 |
| AARSLEFF RAIL A/S | 32 | 2023–2026 |
| SYSTRA Danmark A/S | 24 | 2023–2026 |
| HedeDanmark A/S | 14 | 2024–2025 |
| Sweco Danmark A/S | 12 | 2024–2026 |
Tactics
When contracts were awarded in this country and sector, usually 5 or more bids came in. Many compete here — price and references decide. (Based on 454 completed awards — not a statement about this procedure.)
This procedure allows 30 days between publication and deadline — typical in this country is 32 (median of 309 procedures). A normal window for this market.
Foreign bidders
In Denmark · Business services, 42 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 501 recorded awards) — mostly from Germany, Italy, Ireland.
Submission language: Danish, English.
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