Prior information of start of award procedures on 02.09.2013 for construction of E16 section between Varpe bridge and Smedalsosen on Filefjell in Vang and Laerdal municipalities including 13.6 km of main roads, 5.9 km of side roads, 5.8 km of T9 tunnels, five bridges total length 75 m and associated works. Contract starts 01.03.2014 for completion 31.08.2017, estimated value EUR80-133.5 million excluding VAT. Further information from Sverre Kjos-Wenjum at Statens vegvesen Region vest in Leikanger, tel +47 95259750, fax +47 57655986, e-mail sverre.klos-wenjum@vegvesen.no. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=057618-2013. 08/13.