A vision picture of the lock in Lilla Edet.

Invitation to supplier dialogue sessions in October 2024

We are pleased to invite suppliers to participate in a continued dialogue regarding the construction of a new lock in Lilla Edet.

This initiative is part of the "Locks in Trollhätte canal" program, which includes the construction of new locks in Trollhättan, Lilla Edet, and Vänersborg. The program is a collaboration between the Swedish Transport Administration and the Swedish Maritime Administration and is included in the National plan with an estimated total cost of SEK 8.9 billion (at 2024 price levels).

The purpose of these dialogue sessions is to present the upcoming procurement process, including the qualification criteria and the next steps. The meeting will be held online via Skype. Both contractors and consultants are welcome to attend.

Meeting participants

  • Project director Mikael Nummedal
  • Project manager Lars Johansson
  • Procurement manager Josefin Wennerlöf
  • Procurement officer Caroline Rabbaa
  • Construction expert Mikael Andersson
  • Design manager Markus Eek de Geer

Details of the meeting

Time: 10:30–12:00
Date: October 8, 2024
Location: Online via Skype
Registration: To register for the meeting, please send an e-mail to caroline.rabbaa@trafikverket.se

Procurement and schedule

The existing lock in Lilla Edet is over 100 years old, its technical lifespan is expected to end by 2030. The Swedish Transport Administration will oversee and secure the implementation of the new lock in Lilla Edet. In addition to the complete lock, the contract will also include e.g. securing the existing lock, cut och fill works for new maritime fairway, slope stabilization, relocation of affected utilities etc.

For more detailed information on the contract, please visit the Swedish Transport Administration's procurement plan.

Here is a link to the procurement plan.

Preliminary cost and timeline

  • Estimated cost: SEK 1,650 million
  • Estimated contract period: 4 years
  • Call for applications: December 2024
  • Expression of interest: February 2025
  • Invitation to tender: April 2025
  • Submission of proposal: September 2025
  • Contract signing: December 2025
  • Start of contract date: Phase 1 begins in February 2026


Please note that the information provided is subject to change. Proposals shall always be based on the latest published procurement documents including valid amendments.