Organisation: Systembolaget / Biber Beverage
Location: Sweden (Open to British Breweries)
Required Availability: 150,000 Litres
Submission Deadline: 5 November 2026
Opportunity Status: Tender Open
Opportunity Type: Beer Exports, Retail Supply & International Distribution
Opportunity Overview
Sweden’s national alcohol retailer, Systembolaget, is seeking a British pale lager for its permanent retail assortment, creating a substantial export opportunity for UK breweries.
The tender requires a light to medium-bodied pale lager with an alcohol content between 4.5% and 5% ABV, produced in an international, Dortmunder or Helles style.
The successful product must be supplied in 440ml or 500ml aluminium cans approved for Sweden’s Returpack deposit system.
The required availability is 150,000 litres, with the new retail listing scheduled to launch on 1 June 2027.
Potential Business Opportunities
The tender could create opportunities for British breweries looking to:
- Export pale lager to Sweden
- Secure a permanent Systembolaget retail listing
- Supply up to 150,000 litres of available production capacity
- Expand packaged beer sales into international markets
- Develop relationships with Swedish beer importers
- Increase production and wholesale sales
- Establish a presence in the Scandinavian retail market
How to Get Involved
Swedish drinks importer Biber Beverage is providing information and accepting producer enquiries relating to this tender.
Breweries interested in participating should review the published specifications and prepare the following information:
- Beer Style: Pale Lager, Helles or Dortmunder
- Alcohol Content: 4.5% to 5% ABV
- Packaging: 440ml or 500ml aluminium cans
- Required Availability: 150,000 litres
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- Tender Reference: 692-45
Breweries should also prepare product specifications, export pricing, available volumes and details of their packaging.
Tender samples must use the final packaging format and label design. Product carbon footprint information is also required during the selection process.
The published tender deadline is 5 November 2026, with samples due by 8 December 2026.
Interested breweries can contact Biber Beverage through its dedicated tender page to discuss product suitability and the application process.
View Pale Lager Tender & Enquire
Opportunity Status: Tender open for eligible UK pale lagers. Participation and selection are subject to the complete tender requirements.