Keflavík, Iceland – August 2025:
Svenska Industriborstar i Västerås AB (SIB) has been granted a €1.94 million contract by Iceland's airport operator Isavia ohf. to provide premium airport sweeper cassette brushes for use at Keflavík International Airport. The purchase guarantees ongoing safety and operational effectiveness at the nation's primary aviation hub.
Providing Runway Safety and Winter Readiness
The delivery of cassette brushes for Aebi Schmidt sweepers (TJS-560 and TJS-630 models)—essential equipment for keeping runways safe and clean, particularly during Iceland's harsh winter conditions—is covered by the contract, which was awarded under open procedure U25005.
With two one-year extension options, the agreement's initial three-year term could potentially be extended to five years. Keflavík Airport, which serves most of Iceland's international flight traffic, will benefit from the supply arrangement by having more efficient runway maintenance operations.
Tender Process and Award
Three proposals were received through a competitive open tender process for the procurement, which was carried out in accordance with Directive 2014/25/EU. After review, Svenska Industriborstar i Västerås AB (SIB), a Swedish medium-sized firm specialising in industrial brush solutions, was selected as the most economically advantageous bid.
The contract was signed on July 11, 2025, and the winning offer was worth €1,943,552. Isavia claims that the chosen supplier met all operating requirements for Iceland's biggest airport by exhibiting both technical quality and economic effectiveness.
Concerning the Purchaser: Isavia Ohf
With its main office in Hafnarfjörður, Isavia ohf. runs all of Iceland's public airports, including Keflavík International Airport (KEF), and offers airport and air navigation services all across the country. Isavia is a public enterprise that oversees vital infrastructure for the nation's connectivity and economic activities, emphasising sustainability, dependability, and safety.
About Svenska Industriborstar (SIB), the supplier
Svenska Industriborstar i Västerås AB (SIB), a prominent Scandinavian manufacturer of industrial and airport brush systems, is headquartered in Västerås, Sweden. With decades of experience producing specialised brushes, SIB provides solutions for cleaning systems, road maintenance vehicles, and runway sweepers that guarantee long service life and peak performance in challenging conditions.
Strategic Significance
At Keflavík Airport, the availability of these brushes is essential to preserving runway integrity and operating continuity, particularly during times of snow, ice, and volcanic ash. Safe aeroplane operations, less maintenance downtime, and the robustness of Iceland's aviation infrastructure are all made possible by dependable runway cleaning equipment.Summary of the Contract
Agreement Title: Airport Sweeper Brushes Purchaser: Isavia ohf. Supplier: Svenska Industriborstar i Västerås AB (SIB), Sweden
The contract is worth €1,943,552.
Type of Procedure: Open Procedure (U25005)
Winner Date: July 11, 2025
Duration of Contract: 3 years with up to 2 possible extensions
Keflavík International Airport in Iceland is the location.
There were three bids received.
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