Major autopass win for Q-Free in Norway

Q-Free has been awarded five new contracts by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for its AutoPass roadside tolling systems. The contracts, at an estimated value of US$6.8 million, are for projects located in Bodø, Harstad, Svinesund, Helgeland and Tresfjord in Norway. The delivery comprises installation of charging points, including gantries and roadside equipment, together with service and maintenance after the completion of the installation. The contract also includes option for extension of the se
February 25, 2015 Read time: 1 min
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108 Q-Free has been awarded five new contracts by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for its AutoPass roadside tolling systems.

The contracts, at an estimated value of US$6.8 million, are for projects located in Bodø, Harstad, Svinesund, Helgeland and Tresfjord in Norway. The delivery comprises installation of charging points, including gantries and roadside equipment, together with service and maintenance after the completion of the installation. The contract also includes option for extension of the service and maintenance period. Installation is due to begin in August and will be completed by the first quarter of 2016.

“This is another key win for us in Norway. We are very pleased to have won two Autopass contracts recently. This demonstrates that Q-Free has a competitive offering, and we intend to fight very hard to win even more business in our home market in the years to come,” comments Q-Free CEO, Thomas Falck.

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