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    Tender for a contract on the production of Danish banknotes, new series

    Danmarks Nationalbank

    Tender for a contract on the production of Danish banknotes, new series

    1. Competition notice published

      Feb 3, 11:19 AMFebruary 3, 2026 11:19 AM

    2. Contract signed

      Jul 15, 12:00 AMJuly 15, 2026 12:00 AM

    3. Result notice published

      Aug 11, 12:06 PMAugust 11, 2026 12:06 PM

    Brief

    Denmark: Tenders/Danmarks Nationalbank/Tender for a contract on the production of Danish banknotes, new series

    Awarded

    The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

    Brief

    Trykksaker og design

    Danmarks Nationalbank has entered into an agreement with De La Rue International Limited for the production of a new series of Danish banknotes, consisting of 50-, 100-, 200-, and 500-krone denominations. The first two denominations are expected to be delivered in 2028, with the remaining two in 2029. The contract, located in Byen København, has a duration of 96 months and a total value of 39,418,500 EUR. Danmarks Nationalbank will provide the complete and approved banknote series design, origination files, proof prints, and a design layout compendium with detailed specifications. Two bids were received for this contract.

    Result

    Winner
    De La Rue International Limited
    Number of bids
    2
    Contract value
    €39,418,500

    About the bid

      Danmarks Nationalbank is the central bank of Denmark and is an independent, self-governing institution established by law. In a strategic move announced during a press conference on November 30. 2023, Danmarks Nationalbank revealed its initiatives to ensure that cash remains a safe and efficient means of payment in the future. Recognizing the enduring importance of cash transactions, efforts are being made to enhance the safety and efficiency of banknotes, aligning them with technological advancements. The contracting authority is set to issue a new banknote series, anticipated that the first two (2) denominations are delivered in 2028 and the two (2) remaining denominations are delivered i 2029. All banknote series, except the current 2009 and 2009A series featuring bridges and artifacts, have been rendered invalid after May 31. 2025. Notably, the upcoming series will exclude a 1000-kroner note, and the existing 1000-kroner note have ceased to be valid currency in Denmark after May 31. 2025. For the first time since the closing of the printworks, the contracting authority has collaborated with an external security printer to craft the new banknotes. The new banknote series will consist of 4 denominations (50-, 100-, 200- and 500-krone). Despite this external partnership, we have been deeply involved in the design process, guaranteeing the preservation of Danish design traditions and cultural nuances in the appearance of the new banknotes. With this procurement, the contracting authority anticipates entering into a contract with a security printer mid-2026. As stated in Appendix 1 (Specifications) the contracting authority will submit complete and approved design for all the four (4) denominations that will be subject for production during the contract. Minor adjustments to the design will be needed as further decribed in Appendix 1 (Specifications). The material that the contracting authority will submit will consist of: • Completed banknote series design • Origination files • Proof prints • Design layout compendium with detailed specifications The contracting authority will invite all the prequalified Tenderers to a joined presentation and inspection of the new banknote series design. All prequalified Tenderer shall enter into a NDA before the meeting

      Contact name
      Niels Moselund Crammond
      Contact phone
      +45 33636448
      Contact email
      ncra@nationalbanken.dk
      Address
      Langelinie Allé 47, 2100 København Ø

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    • Description

      Cfr. Appendix A to the tender specifications

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      Cfr. Appendix A to the tender specifications

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      Cfr. Appendix A to the tender specifications

    • Description

      Cfr. Appendix A to the tender specifications

    Qualification requirements

    • Description

      As a minimum requirement, a total annual turnover of at least EUR 118 million is required in the latest annual report/financial statement available. If the candidate relies on the capacities of other entities, the turnover is to be calculated as the total turnover of the candidate and such other entities in the latest annual report/financial statement available. For groups of operators (e.g., a consortium), the turnover is calculated as the total turnover of the operators in the latest annual report/financial statement available.

      Documentation Requirement

      The ESPD serves as provisional documentation that the candidate fulfils the requirements in respect of economic and financial capacity. Before the award decision is made, the candidate to whom the contracting entity intends to award the contract must submit documentation that the information stated in the ESPD is accurate. Upon the contracting entity's request, the following documentation of economic and financial capacity must be submitted: A statement regarding the operator's overall turnover in the latest annual report/financial statement available, depending on when the operator was established or started trading if the figures for this turnover are available. For groups of operators (e.g. a consortium), the information in the latest annual report/financial statement available must be submitted for each participating operator in the group. Where an operator relies on the economic and financial capacity of other entities (e.g., a parent company, a sister company or a subcontractor), information for such other entities must be provided as well. The information is to be stated in section IV.B of the ESPD.

    • Description

      In this procedure, the candidate may rely on the economic and financial capacity of other operators to fulfil the suitability requirements. The operator(s) making its/their economic and financial capacity available to the candidate must sign a letter of commitment, see further in the tender specifications. The form is enclosed as an attachment to the tender specifications (Appendix G). If the candidate relies on the economic and financial capacity of other entities in relation to the fulfilment of requirements, the candidate and the entities in question will be required by the contracting entity to undertake joint and several liability for the performance of the contract.

      Documentation Requirement

      The operator(s) making its/their economic and financial capacity available to the candidate must sign a letter of commitment, see further in the tender specifications. The form is enclosed as an attachment to the tender specifications (Appendix G).

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    See the full notice

    Contracting authority
    Danmarks Nationalbank
    Title
    Tender for a contract on the production of Danish banknotes, new series
    Type
    ResultPrequalification
    Main code
    22430000Banknotes
    Supplemental codes
    79812000Banknote printing services
    Location
    Byen København
    Estimated value
    €59,000,000.00
    Duration
    96 months

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