In the largest military infrastructure push in modern Norwegian history, Forsvarsbygg has awarded 1.3bn NOK in building contracts to tackle years of neglect.
Norway’s defence construction agency Forsvarsbygg has awarded framework contracts worth approximately 1.3 billion Norwegian kroner (excluding VAT) to building contractors, as part of a major push to reduce the maintenance backlog across the defence sector’s property portfolio.
The contracts cover regions from Midt-Troms and Sortland/Andøya in the north to areas stretching from Dombås down to Vestfold and Østfold in the south. All contracts run for up to five years, with similar agreements for Vestland and Bodø expected later this year.
“These contracts are a key part of delivering the Defence Boost, the largest investment in military infrastructure in Norway in modern times,” said Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik.
“Strengthening maintenance of critical infrastructure matters for our national defence capability and Norway’s ability to receive and support allied forces.”
Contractors must meet strict requirements on sustainability, including the use of eco-certified products where available. At least 50 percent of working hours must be carried out by qualified tradespeople, and a minimum of 80 percent of the work must be performed by permanently employed staff.
Contractors are also required to participate in apprenticeship schemes and to contribute to emergency preparedness exercises.
Here are the contractors awarded contracts:
- Midt-Troms – Bygg-Tema AS – 270 million NOK
- Sortland og Andøya – SE-Byggservice AS – 50 million
- Elverum, Løten og Hamar – Th. Johansen & Sønner AS – 100 million
- Dombås og Jørstadmoen – ØMF Evensen & Evensen AS – 100 million
- Oslo/Bærum – J.I. Bygg AS – 264 million
- Østfold/Frogn – J.I. Bygg AS – 200 million
- Romerike – Rett Bygg AS – 200 million
- Vestfold/Buskerud – Helge Klyve AS – 80 million
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