Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-05-11
Buyer: Direktoratet for økonomistyring (DFØ) [The Norwegian Government Agency for Financial Management]
Country: NO
Region: NORGE
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 72212220 | 72220000: Systems and technical consultancy services | 72222300: Information technology services | 72227000: Software integration consultancy services | 72228000: Equipment integration consultancy services
Estimated value: 1000000 NOK
Submission deadline: 2016-06-20
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Open tender contest — framework agreement for consultancy services within IT — the Norwegian Government Agency for Financial Management (DFØ).
The Norwgian Government Agency for Financial Management (DFØ) is holding an open tender contest with the intention of entering into a framework agreement with several tenderers so as to cover DFØ's need for consultancy services within IT. The framework agreement will be valid for 3 years with an option for DFO to extend the contract for up to 1 year. The framework agreement will be valid from when the contract is signed.
This tender contest is divided into 2 sub lots, with each sub lot being an object for separate competitions. It is therefore up to each tenderer to decide how many sub lots a tender will be submitted for.
Major parts of DFØ's IT systems are currently run internally in DFØ. We would like to have access to resources and competence that supports this aim in order to ensure security and stabile operations. The needs here are connected to planning work, upgrades and assistance with error situations. Consultancy assistance for development within our trade systems is not meant to be a part of these framework agreements.
Tenders are wanted for experienced senior consultants who have good experience and competence in one or several of the products/areas below:
DFØ needs a supply of competence/resources to carry out reviews and analyses etc. as a basis for different decisions in DFØ. The work will include, but is not limited to, areas such as:
The certificates shall be issued by the chief municipal treasurer at the tenderer's place of business and by the tax collector in the relevant company's home county. Tenderers with a business address outside of Norway must submit certificates confirming that the tenderer has its taxes and fees in order in their home country.
The certificates shall not older than 6 months, calculated from the deadline for submitting a tender.
Tenderers shall ensure that the employees in their company and others who contribute to fulfilment of the contract do not have worse wage and work conditions than those in tariff agreements, regulations or what is otherwise seen as normal for the relevant profession. This only applies to employees who are directly involved in fulfilling the contract. The management of the company is responsible for complying with this regulation.
Tenderers shall document, via a self-declaration, that the wage and work terms for those who contribute to the fulfilment of the contract, are not in contrary to the tariff agreements, regulations or what is otherwise seen as normal for the relevant profession.
Satisfactory finances are required to carry out the assignment. The credit assessment shall be a rating (include a credit rating, part judgement and historical rating). The credit rating shall be carried out by a publicly certified credit institution.
The credit rating must not be lower than score A (creditworthy) or equivalent if a different form of score is used (assessment of figures). Tenderers with a rating lower than A or equivalent (i.e. not credit worthy or credit worthy with security) will not be considered.
Tenderers shall enclose a credit rating from a certified credit institution. The credit report shall be based on the last known accounting figures (annual accounts 2015). The credit report shall not be older than six months, calculated from the tender deadline.
The supplier is required to have a good and well-functioning quality assurance and management system.
The tenderer's relevant security systems shall be described. If a tenderer is certified, this shall be documented by a copy of a certificate issued by an accredited certification body or equivalent.

Eligibility requirements: Valid tax certificates are to be enclosed. DFØ will assess any tax arrears. Documentation requirements: The certificates shall be issued by the chief municipal treasurer at the tenderer's place of business and by the tax collector in the relevant company's home county. Tenderers with a business address outside of Norway must submit certificates confirming that the tenderer has its taxes and fees in order in their home country. These requirements also apply for sub-suppliers. The certificates shall not older than 6 months, calculated from the deadline for submitting a tender. Tenderers shall ensure that the employees in their company and others who contribute to fulfilment of the contract do not have worse wage and work conditions than those in tariff agreements, regulations or what is otherwise seen as normal for the relevant profession. This only applies to employees who are directly involved in fulfilling the contract. The management of the company is responsible for complying with this regulation. Documentation requirements: Tenderers shall document, via a self-declaration, that the wage and work terms for those who contribute to the fulfilment of the contract, are not in contrary to the tariff agreements, regulations or what is otherwise seen as normal for the relevant profession. The tenderer is required to have a legally established company. Documentation requirements: The company registration certificate must be enclosed. Satisfactory finances are required to carry out the assignment. The credit assessment shall be a rating (include a credit rating, part judgement and historical rating). The credit rating shall be carried out by a publicly certified credit institution. The credit rating must not be lower than score A (creditworthy) or equivalent if a different form of score is used (assessment of figures). Tenderers with a rating lower than A or equivalent (i.e. not credit worthy or credit worthy with security) will not be considered. Documentation requirements: Tenderers shall enclose a credit rating from a certified credit institution. The credit report shall be based on the last known accounting figures (annual accounts 2015). The credit report shall not be older than six months, calculated from the tender deadline. The supplier is required to have a good and well-functioning quality assurance and management system. Documentation requirements: The tenderer's relevant security systems shall be described. If a tenderer is certified, this shall be documented by a copy of a certificate issued by an accredited certification body or equivalent.
Satisfactory finances are required to carry out the assignment. The credit assessment shall be a rating (include a credit rating, part judgement and historical rating). The credit rating shall be carried out by a publicly certified credit institution. The credit rating must not be lower than score A (creditworthy) or equivalent if a different form of score is used (assessment of figures). Tenderers with a rating lower than A or equivalent (i.e. not credit worthy or credit worthy with security) will not be considered. Documentation requirements: Tenderers shall enclose a credit rating from a certified credit institution. The credit report shall be based on the last known accounting figures (annual accounts 2015). The credit report shall not be older than six months, calculated from the tender deadline.
The supplier is required to have a good and well-functioning quality assurance and management system. Documentation requirements: The tenderer's relevant security systems shall be described. If a tenderer is certified, this shall be documented by a copy of a certificate issued by an accredited certification body or equivalent.