Organisation: Systembolaget / Biber Beverage
Location: Sweden (Open to EU Breweries, Excluding Sweden)
Required Availability: 200,000 Litres
Submission Deadline: 29 October 2026
Opportunity Status: Tender Open
Opportunity Type: Beer Exports, Retail Supply & International Distribution
Opportunity Overview
Swedish drinks importer Biber Beverage is inviting eligible European breweries to enquire about a major lager supply tender for Systembolaget, Sweden’s national alcohol retail network.
The tender seeks a pale to golden lager with an alcohol content of no more than 4.2% ABV, packaged in 330ml aluminium cans.
Suitable beer styles include Helles, Dortmunder, International Lager, Czech Pilsner and German Pilsner.
The procurement involves two planned retail purchases, with launches scheduled for 1 June and 1 September 2027.
The required availability is 200,000 litres, providing a substantial potential export opportunity for established European breweries.
Potential Business Opportunities
The tender could create opportunities for eligible breweries looking to:
- Export lager to Sweden
- Secure retail listings through Systembolaget
- Supply a major international beer procurement
- Expand canned beer sales into Scandinavian markets
- Develop relationships with Swedish drinks importers
- Increase production and international wholesale sales
- Establish a presence in the Swedish retail market
How to Get Involved
Breweries interested in this opportunity can contact Biber Beverage to discuss product suitability and the tender requirements.
The beer must meet the published specifications, including:
- Beer Style: Pale Lager, Helles, Dortmunder or Pilsner
- Alcohol Content: Maximum 4.2% ABV
- Packaging: 330ml aluminium cans
- Required Availability: 200,000 litres
- Country of Origin: EU countries excluding Sweden
- Tender Reference: 692-44
Contract-brewed products are not eligible, and only one product per producer may be submitted.
Packaging must be approved for Sweden’s Returpack deposit system. Organic products must meet the relevant EU certification requirements.
The published deadline is 29 October 2026, with product samples required by 1 December 2026.
Interested breweries should prepare their product specifications, export pricing, production capacity and packaging information before contacting Biber Beverage.
View Official Tender Details & Enquire
Opportunity Status: Tender open until 29 October 2026. Biber Beverage accepts producer enquiries and can assess product suitability. Final submission requirements should be confirmed with the importer.