Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2023-04-21
Buyer: OFA - Konkurranseportal
Country: NO
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation
CPV classification: 32250000 | 32550000 | 64200000 | 64211200 | 64212000
Estimated value: 600000000 NOK
Submission deadline: 2023-05-18
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The contracting authority/client for the contest is Agder County, 25 municipalities and associated entities in the Agder region. The aim of the contract is to cover the contracting authority's need for the purchase of products and services related to IP telephony and mobile broadband, as well as making new technology available which the tenderer can provide now or during the contract period.
The contracting authority's service-critical assignments entail high requirements for quality and availability, especially in daily use, but may also apply to crisis and emergency situations in some cases. The majority of the contracting authority's assignments are carried out from mobile devices, which places high demands on coverage, capacity and uptime. High coverage will be needed in both populated and rural areas as well as maritime/coastal and other remote areas.
The contracting authority/client for the contest is Agder County, 25 municipalities and associated entities in the Agder region. The aim of the contract is to cover the contracting authority's need for the purchase of products and services related to IP telephony and mobile broadband, as well as making new technology available which the tenderer can provide now or during the contract period.
The contracting authority's service-critical assignments entail high requirements for quality and availability, especially in daily use, but may also apply to crisis and emergency situations in some cases. The majority of the contracting authority's assignments are carried out from mobile devices, which places high demands on coverage, capacity and uptime. High coverage will be needed in both populated and rural areas as well as maritime/coastal and other remote areas.
The contract will be valid for 3 (three) years from the start-up date. The contract will then be renewed automatically for 1 (one) year at a time up to 3 (three) times, unless 3 (three) months notice is given by the contracting authority before the renewal date.
The County Administrator in Agder, Agder Renovasjon IKS, Aust-Agder museum og arkiv IKS, Aust-Agder revisjon IKS, Vest-Agder museet IKS, Lister og Dalane Avfallsservice AS, Agder arbeidsmiljø IKS, IKT Agder IKS, Agder kollektivtrafikk AS, the County Administrator’s Joint Administration main office (HK) in Arendal, Avfall Sør AS, Kristiansandsregionen brann og redning IKS. See also the specified current contracting authorities on options specified in Annex 7.
The following contracting authorities (municipalities) will be part of the contract from when it is signed:
Agder County, Arendal, Bygland, Bykle, Evje og Hornnes, Farsund, Flekkefjord, Froland, Gjerstad, Grimstad, Hægebostad, Iveland, Kristiansand, Kvinesdal, Lillesand, Lindesnes, Lyngdal, Risør, Sirdal, Tvedestrand, Valle, Vegårshei, Vennesla, Åmli and Åseral
Tenderers must fill in the ESPD in the tender management tool light, as provisional documentation of fulfilment of the selection requirements and that there are no reasons for rejection and that any selection criteria are fulfilled.
If a tenderer would like to rely on subcontractors or collaborative partners to fulfil the qualification requirements related to economic and financial standing, the tender must include the necessary documentation on the subcontractor or collaborative partner. In such cases, the tender must also include a signed statement of obligation that verifies the tenderer has the necessary resources at their disposal.
Tenderers must be registered in a company register, professional register or a trade register in the country where the tenderer is established.
Foreign companies: Verification that the tenderer is registered in a company register, professional register or a commerce register in the country where the tenderer is established.
In the tender offer, tenderers must present a tax and VAT certificate issued by a competent body in the tenderer´s home state or the country where the tenderer is established, showing that the tenderer has fulfilled their obligations for payment of taxes, duties and social security contributions.
Norwegian tenderers can order the certificate via the Norwegian Tax Authority´s website, www.skatteetaten.no. The certificate must not be more than 6 months from the tender deadline.
The required financial capacity will be assessed in relation to the contract's value, services, risk and length.

Eligibility requirements: Overview and short description of terms and conditions: European self-declaration form (ESPD) Tenderers must fill in the ESPD in the tender management tool light, as provisional documentation of fulfilment of the selection requirements and that there are no reasons for rejection and that any selection criteria are fulfilled. Use of subcontractors/collaborative partners If a tenderer would like to rely on subcontractors or collaborative partners to fulfil the qualification requirements related to economic and financial standing, the tender must include the necessary documentation on the subcontractor or collaborative partner. In such cases, the tender must also include a signed statement of obligation that verifies the tenderer has the necessary resources at their disposal. The tenderer’s registration, authorisations, etc. Tenderers must be registered in a company register, professional register or a trade register in the country where the tenderer is established. Documentation requirement: Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate. Foreign companies: Verification that the tenderer is registered in a company register, professional register or a commerce register in the country where the tenderer is established.

Award value: 600000000