Public procurement notice: Qualification System With Call For Competition
Published: 2025-08-12
Buyer: Ørsted Services A/S
Country: DK
Region: DK032
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 03000000 | 09000000 | 14000000 | 15000000 | 16000000

Technical requirements: ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is a joint qualification system for suppliers and contractors to utilities in Nordics and Central Europe. It's operated by Achilles under Article 77 of Directive 2014/25/EU. The subscribing utilities will use ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE for tenderer selection for contracts and framework agreements subject to EU procurement rules, but reserve the right to publish individual notices for specific requirements where they deem it necessary, even though they relate to the product and service categories covered by ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. The qualification system may be used for contracts not subject to EU procurement rules at each subscriber's discretion. An overview of products and services acquired through ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is available here https://www.achilles.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Product-and-Service-Code-Guide-EN.pdf
The qualification system can cover contracts all over Europe as well as the rest of the world.
The selection criterion 'Enrolment in a trade register' only refers to the enrolment in the qualification system ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. The procedure for enrolment is described below.
Suppliers may apply for qualification at any time. To apply the suppliers must complete an Order Form and pay in advance an annual qualification fee between EUR 260 to 1170. The Order Form with qualification requirements can be obtained here https://my.achilles.com/join-community?communitycode=UNC&lang=gb-EN. To qualify the suppliers must complete an online questionnaire covering detailed information about their company. As some contracting authorities and contracting entities require an ESPD, the suppliers submit an ESPD via ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. Basic commercial requirements must be satisfied. Some buying organisations have individual requirements in addition to the basic requirements. The suppliers can therefore be asked to answer customer-specific questions related to the qualification. ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is open to manufacturers or distributors dealing directly with the buyer. The bidders lists will be based on suppliers that have passed the initial qualification.
The laws of Denmark govern Ørsted Group's use of this qualifications system and legal disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the qualification system. Any dispute arising out of or in 
connection with Ørsted Group's use of this qualification system should be brought before the Danish Complaints Board for Public Procurement. Should the Danish Complaints Board for Public Procurement not have jurisdiction to hear the matter or does a complainant wish to challenge the aforementioned complaints board's decision, such legal disputes shall be decided by the city court of Lyngby, Denmark. Please note that the review body of this notice differs from the review body of the original notices, since the standard form only allow one review body to be mentioned. It is only the Ørsted Group which is covered by this notice.
ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is a joint qualification system for suppliers and contractors to utilities in Nordics and Central Europe. It's operated by Achilles under Article 77 of Directive 2014/25/EU. The entities mentioned in this notice and the Ørsted Group will use ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE for tenderer selection for contracts and framework agreements subject to EU procurement rules, but reserve the right to publish individual notices for specific requirements where they deem it necessary, even though they relate to the product and service categories covered by ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. The qualification system may be used for contracts not subject to EU procurement rules at each subscriber's discretion. An overview of products and services acquired through ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is available here https://www.achilles.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Product-and-Service-Code-Guide-EN.pdf

Eligibility requirements: The selection criterion 'Enrolment in a trade register' only refers to the enrolment in the qualification system ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. The procedure for enrolment is described below.
Suppliers may apply for qualification at any time. To apply the suppliers must complete an Order Form and pay in advance an annual qualification fee between EUR 260 to 1170. The Order Form with qualification requirements can be obtained here https://my.achilles.com/join-community?communitycode=UNC&lang=gb-EN. To qualify the suppliers must complete an online questionnaire covering detailed information about their company. As some contracting authorities and contracting entities require an ESPD, the suppliers submit an ESPD via ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. Basic commercial requirements must be satisfied. Some buying organisations have individual requirements in addition to the basic requirements. The suppliers can therefore be asked to answer customer-specific questions related to the qualification. ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is open to manufacturers or distributors dealing directly with the buyer. The bidders lists will be based on suppliers that have passed the initial qualification.
The laws of Denmark govern Ørsted Group's use of this qualifications system and legal disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the qualification system. Any dispute arising out of or in 
connection with Ørsted Group's use of this qualification system should be brought before the Danish Complaints Board for Public Procurement. Should the Danish Complaints Board for Public Procurement not have jurisdiction to hear the matter or does a complainant wish to challenge the aforementioned complaints board's decision, such legal disputes shall be decided by the city court of Lyngby, Denmark. Please note that the review body of this notice differs from the review body of the original notices, since the standard form only allow one review body to be mentioned. It is only the Ørsted Group which is covered by this notice.
ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is a joint qualification system for suppliers and contractors to utilities in Nordics and Central Europe. It's operated by Achilles under Article 77 of Directive 2014/25/EU. The entities mentioned in this notice and the Ørsted Group will use ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE for tenderer selection for contracts and framework agreements subject to EU procurement rules, but reserve the right to publish individual notices for specific requirements where they deem it necessary, even though they relate to the product and service categories covered by ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. The qualification system may be used for contracts not subject to EU procurement rules at each subscriber's discretion. An overview of products and services acquired through ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is available here https://www.achilles.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Product-and-Service-Code-Guide-EN.pdf
The qualification system can cover contracts all over Europe as well as the rest of the world.
With respect to the "1" stated under "Maximum renewals" please note that the qualification system is ongoing and unlimited in duration. Any tender specific contractual terms regarding options and renewals are stated in the tender material for each individual tender published under the qualification system.

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