A total of seven companies, consortia or joint ventures had applied to become prequalified for the 4km crossing, which will link Zealand and Falster.

The five are:

  • a joint venture of Vinci Construction Grand Projects, Hochtief Infrastructure and MT Højgaard;
  • Storstrømsbroen Contractors – made up of Per Aarsleff, Ed. Züblin, Underrådgiver Rambøll and Underentreprenør Strabag;
  • Rizzani de Eccher – NV Besix – Acciona Infraestructuras;
  • a joint venture of Obrascon Huarte Lain - SK Engineering & Construction Company;
  • a joint venture of Itinera - Condotte - Grandi Lavori Fincosit and Underrådgiver Seteco Ingegneria. 

"We have been favoured with seven highly qualified candidates who all met our minimum requirements to be considered,” said Vejdirektoratet’s Erik Stoklund Larsen.

The two rejected bidders were Storstrøm Link Contractors (BAM Infra and Max Bögl International) and China Communications Construction Company.

Procurement had begun in February (link opens in new tab). Vejdirektoratet plans to continue the bidding process once the final schedule for the Fehmarnbelt link between Denmark and Germany is known, which is expected to be in the autumn.

Cowi is leading the design of the bridge, with Dissing + Weitling and Hasløv & Kjærsgaard working as sub-consultants.