The City of Reykjavík invites expressions of interest from operators for the installation, operation and dismantling of a real ice rink at Ingólfstorg during the Christmas season. The proposed arrangement is a service concession. Interested operators must register their interest by the specified deadline. A separate deadline will apply for submission of the required documentation. Participation requirements, operating conditions and the criteria for selecting the operator are set out in the procurement documents.

Operation of an ice rink at Ingólfstorg, Reykjavík

The City of Reykjavík invites expressions of interest for the installation, operation, dismantling and reinstatement of an ice rink at Ingólfstorg, Reykjavík. The rink shall consist of real ice, with a surface area of at least 300 m² and no more than 420 m². The planned operating period is from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The operator shall provide all necessary equipment and be responsible for installation, staffing, daily operation, maintenance, safety, permits, dismantling and reinstatement of the site. Admission to the rink shall be free of charge. Skate hire may be offered at a reasonable price, and revenue may also be generated from hot chocolate and other food and beverage sales at the rink. The proposed arrangement is a service concession. The operator bears the operating risk. Participants may request a subsidy from the City of Reykjavík and shall state the amount separately in their financial plan. Participants must demonstrate relevant experience and submit realistic implementation, operating and financial plans. Among participants meeting the published minimum requirements, the operator requesting the lowest total subsidy from the City of Reykjavík will be selected. Expressions of interest and the subsequent submission of documentation are subject to separate deadlines specified in the procurement documents.