Procurement Summary
Country: Norway
Summary: Knowledge Base and Needs Analysis for the Establishment of Aquaculture at Sea on Trænabanken
Deadline: 19 May 2026
Posting Date: 16 Apr 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139638338
Document Ref. No.: 2026-106873
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: NOK 1000000
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Knowledge base and needs analysis for the establishment of aquaculture at sea on Trænabanken Background and purpose On Friday 27 February 2026, it was decided in the King's Council of Ministers that the following impact-assessed areas for offshore aquaculture can be announced: Norskerenna south, outside The defense's overlapping danger area Klepp in the north and the overlapping SVO area Norskerenna in the south. Frøyabanken north Trænabanken, outside the overlapping SVO area Coastal zone Lofoten in the north. A large-scale establishment of aquaculture at sea will entail significant requirements for infrastructure, preparedness, value chains on land, competence and labour. Both regional councils in Helgeland and Ocean Cluster Helgeland have, in collaboration with Nordland County Municipality, had an analysis prepared (June 2025) which shows the value creation of aquaculture at sea on Trænabanken can provide for the region. The analysis shows that establishment can provide over NOK 15 billion in annual export revenue, more than 1, 000 new man-years and around NOK 9 billion in annual value creation from 2040. Investments in the order of NOK 45 billion expected in the establishment phase, which will strengthen the supplier industry and create jobs in related sectors. Nordland County Council wants to strengthen the knowledge base to facilitate increased value creation and regional ripple effects related to aquaculture at sea on Trænabanken. To achieve this, there is a need for a comprehensive survey of future needs within infrastructure, expertise, preparedness and development of relevant value chains...
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