<p>The operation of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is to be CO2-neutral. This calls for intelligent solutions and installations to manage energy consumption in the tunnel effectively. Femern A/S has now awarded this important contract to the international consortium SICE-Cobra. The Fehmarnbelt tunnel's electrical installations are among the biggest components of the 18-kilometre-long tunnel to Germany. After a thorough procurement process, Femern A/S has chosen to award the contract to the SICE-Cobra consortium of companies from Spain, USA, Sweden, New Zealand and Australia.</p><p>The job of fitting the Fehmarnbelt tunnel with advanced equipment and technology is worth around DKK 4 billion. The assignment covers ventilation, lighting and safety systems, and was advertised as a design and build contract.</p><p>The procurement procedure for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel started in the spring of 2021 with a prequalification stage in which three consortia submitted their initial tenders for negotiation in November.</p><p>Due to a very good negotiating offer from SICE-Cobra, Femern A/S decided to proceed directly to the contract award process. In general, Femern A/S acknowledges that all the participants in the tender have, as expected, shown a high level throughout the process.</p>
<p>The operation of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is to be CO2-neutral. This calls for intelligent solutions and installations to manage energy consumption in the tunnel effectively. Femern A/S has now awarded this important contract to the international consortium SICE-Cobra. The Fehmarnbelt tunnel's electrical installations are among the biggest components of the 18-kilometre-long tunnel to Germany. After a thorough procurement process, Femern A/S has chosen to award the contract to the SICE-Cobra consortium of companies from Spain, USA, Sweden, New Zealand and Australia.</p><p>The job of fitting the Fehmarnbelt tunnel with advanced equipment and technology is worth around DKK 4 billion. The assignment covers ventilation, lighting and safety systems, and was advertised as a design and build contract.</p><p>The procurement procedure for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel started in the spring of 2021 with a prequalification stage in which three consortia submitted their initial tenders for negotiation in November.</p><p>Due to a very good negotiating offer from SICE-Cobra, Femern A/S decided to proceed directly to the contract award process. In general, Femern A/S acknowledges that all the participants in the tender have, as expected, shown a high level throughout the process.</p>
