Norway – Construction work – Design and build contract E39 Lyngdal - Blørstad

The contract work comprises a design and build for engineering design, construction and guarantee responsibility for the new E39 between Blørstad and Lyngdal. The contract consists of approx. 16 km of four lane road, several large cuttings and large fillings, several constructions, including a bridge over Audna, tunnel (eikeråshei tunnel), as well as completion of intersections at Blørstad and connection to the existing E39 in Herdal. The contract is based on NS 8407:2011 with a fixed price, and includes an initial phase with optimisation and clarification. The expected construction start is in 2027, with an expected project period of 4.5 years. The published value is the estimated contract value including options. There is an approved zoning plan for the stretch. Nye Veier reserves the right to adjust the deadline for completion, as this may be a negotiated procedure. Tenders that exceed the contracting authority ́s budget limit can be rejected. Tenderers who are invited to submit a tender and who submit valid tenders without reaching the competition for award of the contractual works, may receive compensation for the work performed in the tender phase of NOK 7.5 million excluding VAT.