Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-11-09
Buyer: Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet (Norwegian Communications Authority)
Country: NO
Region: Aust-Agder
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 48470000 | 72212470 | 79342410
Estimated value: 2150000 NOK
Submission deadline: 2016-12-14
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The aim of the procurement is to enter into a contract for auction consultancy services for the award of the 700 MHz band.
Nkom needs external consultancy services for planning and implementing the assignment in 2 x 30 MHz for mobile services in the 700 MHz band.
1. The 1st phase will consist of setting the total framework for the award, which includes, for example, assignment format, possibly frequency ‘lid’ and reserve prices.
2. In the 2nd phase, the consultant shall assist Nkom in determining the detailed rules for the award, developing the auction software and assist Nkom during the implementation of the auction.
This must be documented with a tax and VAT certificate. The certificates shall be issued either by the local tax office or the tax collector's office where the tenderer's head office is located. The certificates must not be older than 6 months. See: (http://www.skatteetaten.no/no/Alt-om/Skatteattest/)
International companies must present documentation confirming that the company is registered in a trade register or register of enterprises in accordance with the law's requirements in the country where the company is established.
Credit rating, not older than 3 months, based on the last known accounting figures. The credit rating shall be carried out by a publicly certified credit institution. A explanation of the rating criteria must be included to elaborate the result.
Tenderers shall have experience from a minimum of 3 equivalent assignments in the last 4 years. Tenderers shall give a description of the 3 most relevant assignments in the last 4 years. The description shall include information on the projects' value, date and recipient (including the name, telephone number and email address). The recipient can be contacted to confirm the project's relevance. However, it is the tenderer's responsibility to document relevance in their description.
Tenderers shall present a declaration that confirms that they do not have any ongoing assignments or obligations that can create a conflict of interest.

Eligibility requirements: The company's tax and VAT payments must be in order. This must be documented with a tax and VAT certificate. The certificates shall be issued either by the local tax office or the tax collector's office where the tenderer's head office is located. The certificates must not be older than 6 months. See: (http://www.skatteetaten.no/no/Alt-om/Skatteattest/) Foreign tenderers must provide certificates from equivalent authorities to the Norwegian ones. The companies must be a legally established company. Norwegian companies: Company registration certificate. International companies must present documentation confirming that the company is registered in a trade register or register of enterprises in accordance with the law's requirements in the country where the company is established. Tenderers must have sufficient financial capacity to fulfil the contract. Credit rating, not older than 3 months, based on the last known accounting figures. The credit rating shall be carried out by a publicly certified credit institution. A explanation of the rating criteria must be included to elaborate the result. Tenderers shall have experience from a minimum of 3 equivalent assignments in the last 4 years. Tenderers shall give a description of the 3 most relevant assignments in the last 4 years. The description shall include information on the projects' value, date and recipient (including the name, telephone number and email address). The recipient can be contacted to confirm the project's relevance. However, it is the tenderer's responsibility to document relevance in their description. Tenderers shall be independent and objective. Tenderers shall present a declaration that confirms that they do not have any ongoing assignments or obligations that can create a conflict of interest.
Tenderers must have sufficient financial capacity to fulfil the contract. Credit rating, not older than 3 months, based on the last known accounting figures. The credit rating shall be carried out by a publicly certified credit institution. A explanation of the rating criteria must be included to elaborate the result.
Tenderers shall have experience from a minimum of 3 equivalent assignments in the last 4 years. Tenderers shall give a description of the 3 most relevant assignments in the last 4 years. The description shall include information on the projects' value, date and recipient (including the name, telephone number and email address). The recipient can be contacted to confirm the project's relevance. However, it is the tenderer's responsibility to document relevance in their description. Tenderers shall be independent and objective. Tenderers shall present a declaration that confirms that they do not have any ongoing assignments or obligations that can create a conflict of interest.