Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-09-16
Buyer: Helse Vest Innkjøp HF (The Regional Health Authority West, Procurements)
Country: NO
Region: Hordaland
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33112000: Echo and ultrasound equipment | 33112100
Submission deadline: 2016-10-31
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Helse Vest Innkjøp HF, hereafter known as the Contracting Authority, intends to procure 1 High-end ultrasound apparatus for examining heart diseases at Haukeland University Hospital, the Child and Youth Clinic (specified in point 7.4.1) and 1 High-end ultrasound apparatus for examining heart diseases at Haukeland University Hospital, the Reception Clinic (specified in point 7.4.2). In addition, a price is requested as an option for up to 2 ultrasound apparatuses, equivalent to the apparatus specified in point 7.4.2.
1 High-end ultrasound apparatus for examining heart diseases at Haukeland University Hospital, the Child and Youth Clinic (specified in point 7.4.1).
1 High-end ultrasound apparatus for examining heart diseases at Haukeland University Hospital, the Reception Clinic (specified in point 7.4.2).
In addition, a price is requested as an option for up to 2 ultrasound apparatuses, equivalent to the apparatus specified in point 7.4.2.
The certificate shall be issued on the Tax Directorate's form RF-1316 or another form that provides the same information.
— The certificates shall not show significant arrears. The certificate must be no older than 6 months from the submission date of the offer.
— Tenderers are required to be a legally established company. The tenderer can document this by submitting a copy of their Company Registration Certificate. Foreign companies shall submit proof that the company is registered in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the tenderer is established.
Credit evaluation/rating, not older than six months, and which is based on the last known accounting figures. The rating shall be carried out by an officially certified credit rating institution.
The rating must be at least A or better, measured against the AAA Soliditet's scale — or equivalent score from another reputable rating company.
companies with credit score AN. This can nevertheless be compensated by sufficient, unreserved guarantees from banks and/or controlling company with sufficient credit score.
Such alternative documentation shall be enclosed with the tender. Tenderers shall have the financial capacity to fulfil the assignment/contract.
Credit evaluation/rating, not older than six months, and which is based on the last known accounting figures. The rating shall be carried out by an officially certified credit rating institution.
The rating must be at least A or better, measured against the AAA Soliditet's scale — or equivalent score from another reputable rating company.
companies with credit score AN. This can nevertheless be compensated by sufficient, unreserved guarantees from banks and/or controlling company with sufficient credit score.

Eligibility requirements: Tenderers shall have fulfilled their tax and VAT obligations. Certificate for tax and for VAT. Issued by the Norwegian Tax Administration. The certificate shall be issued on the Tax Directorate's form RF-1316 or another form that provides the same information. — The certificates shall not show significant arrears. The certificate must be no older than 6 months from the submission date of the offer. — Foreign tenderers must provide certificates from equivalent authorities to the Norwegian ones. — Tenderers are required to be a legally established company. The tenderer can document this by submitting a copy of their Company Registration Certificate. Foreign companies shall submit proof that the company is registered in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the tenderer is established. The tenderer must have the financial capacity to carry out the assignment/contract. Credit evaluation/rating, not older than six months, and which is based on the last known accounting figures. The rating shall be carried out by an officially certified credit rating institution. The rating must be at least A or better, measured against the AAA Soliditet's scale — or equivalent score from another reputable rating company. If a tenderer's credit rating is not satisfactory, for example, newly established companies with credit score AN. This can nevertheless be compensated by sufficient, unreserved guarantees from banks and/or controlling company with sufficient credit score. Such alternative documentation shall be enclosed with the tender. Tenderers shall have the financial capacity to fulfil the assignment/contract. Credit evaluation/rating, not older than six months, and which is based on the last known accounting figures. The rating shall be carried out by an officially certified credit rating institution. The rating must be at least A or better, measured against the AAA Soliditet's scale — or equivalent score from another reputable rating company. If a tenderer's credit rating is not satisfactory, for example, newly established companies with credit score AN. This can nevertheless be compensated by sufficient, unreserved guarantees from banks and/or controlling company with sufficient credit score. Any such alternative documentation shall follow as a part of the tender.
The tenderer must have the financial capacity to carry out the assignment/contract. Credit evaluation/rating, not older than six months, and which is based on the last known accounting figures. The rating shall be carried out by an officially certified credit rating institution. The rating must be at least A or better, measured against the AAA Soliditet's scale — or equivalent score from another reputable rating company. If a tenderer's credit rating is not satisfactory, for example, newly established companies with credit score AN. This can nevertheless be compensated by sufficient, unreserved guarantees from banks and/or controlling company with sufficient credit score. Such alternative documentation shall be enclosed with the tender. Tenderers shall have the financial capacity to fulfil the assignment/contract. Credit evaluation/rating, not older than six months, and which is based on the last known accounting figures. The rating shall be carried out by an officially certified credit rating institution. The rating must be at least A or better, measured against the AAA Soliditet's scale — or equivalent score from another reputable rating company. If a tenderer's credit rating is not satisfactory, for example, newly established companies with credit score AN. This can nevertheless be compensated by sufficient, unreserved guarantees from banks and/or controlling company with sufficient credit score. Any such alternative documentation shall follow as a part of the tender.