Public procurement notice: Qualification System With Call For Competition
Published: 2025-08-12
Buyer: Achilles Information AS
Country: NO
Region: NOZZZ
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 03000000 | 09000000 | 14000000 | 15000000 | 16000000

Technical requirements: Is the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a enforceable verdict has been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, Involving European Communities or European Union Member States (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003,  p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier.
Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on combating organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42).
Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?

Eligibility requirements: 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 ranging from SEK 6,190 to 12,300. The Order Form can be obtained here https://my.achilles.com/join-community?communitycode=TRQ&amp;lang=nb-EN

To qualify the suppliers must complete an online questionnaire covering detailed information about their company. Basic commercial requirements must be satisfied. TRANSQ is open to manufacturers or distributors doing business directly with the buyer. The bidders' lists will be based on suppliers that have passed the initial qualification. Please find more information about the qualification requirements and required documentation here https://www.achilles.com/app/uploads/2025/07/TransQ-Qualification-Requirements.pdf

TRANSQ is of indefinite duration, but supplier information must be updated annually. Suppliers already qualified on TRANSQ will be reminded to renew before the qualification period expires. Suppliers can update their information during the qualification period.
                Documentation requirements:
TRANSQ is a joint qualification system for suppliers and contractors to leading Scandinavian aviation, postal, rail and transport utilities. It&apos;s operated by Achilles under Article 77 of Directive 2014/25/EU. The subscribing utilities will use TRANSQ 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 TRANSQ. The qualification system may be used for contracts not subject to EU procurement rules at each subscriber&apos;s discretion. An overview of products and services acquired through TRANSQ is available here https://www.achilles.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Achilles-TransQ-Nordics-Codes-En.pdf

Winner: VYGRUPPEN AS