Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2025-06-30
Buyer: Elverum kommune v/ABAKUS AS
Country: NO
Region: NO020
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 71300000 | 71310000 | 71311000: Civil engineering consultancy services | 71313000: Environmental engineering consultancy services | 71318000: Lighting engineering services
Estimated value: 20000000 NOK
Submission deadline: 2025-08-12

Technical requirements: 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 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 of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on protection of the Financial Interests of the European Communities (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48).
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 legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism As defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15).
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 control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
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 legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts connected to terrorist activities by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164, af 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision.

Eligibility requirements: Tenderers are registered in a company register or a trade register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex.
Regarding any other economic and financial requirements that have been stated in the notice or in the procurement documents, the tenderer declares that:
Minimum qualification requirements
Tenderers shall have sufficient financial capacity to fulfil the assignment. Documented by an expanded report from Bisnode http://www.soliditet.no/. The report must be dated after the publication date for the competition. If this is not enclosed, Abakus will obtain an expanded report from Bisnode free of cost for the tenderer. The information in the report will form the basis for an assessment of the tenderer's economic and financial situation. Information given on the tender date will be used as a basis. A credit rating equivalent to or better than "A" or "AN" is required to participate in the competition.
Only for services: In the reference period, the tenderer has carried out the following important goods deliveries of the requested type, or the following important services of the requested type. The contracting authority can require up to three years experience and allow experience from the previous three years to be taken into consideration.
Minimum qualification requirements
Tenderers shall have experience from equivalent assignments. Tendering companies shall describe a minimum of 2 equivalent assignments in the last 5 years. The description shall be filled in in the fields below.
The tenderer is considering to outsource the following part (as a percentage) of the contract to sub-suppliers. Note that if the tenderer has decided to outsource a part of the contract to sub-suppliers and will use the sub-suppliers ́ capacity to carry out this part, a special ESPD will be supplemented for such sub-suppliers, see part II, section C, above.
Minimum qualification requirements
Can tenderers submit certificates issued by independent bodies that document that the tenderer fulfils the stated quality assurance standards, including universal design requirements?
Minimum qualification requirements
Documented by an account of the company's quality assurance system, including health, environment and safety that is relevant for this contract. If procedures are described in the company's quality management system in accordance with ISO9001 or equivalent third party verified system, it is sufficient to enclose a valid certificate.
Is the tenderer able to submit certificates issued by independent bodies as documentation that the tenderer fulfils the stated environmental management systems or standards?
Minimum qualification requirements
Documented by certificates issued by independent bodies as documentation that the tenderer fulfils certain environmental management systems or standards, cf. the EU Scheme for Environmental Management and Environmental Audit (EMAS), other recognised environmental management systems in Regulation (EF) no. 1221/2009 Article 45 or other environmental management standards based on relevant European or international standards from accredited bodies.
A contract can be signed at the earliest 10 calendar days after the award decision has been announced, cf. the procurement regulations § 25-2. Appeals must be submitted in writing before the deadline expires.
Elverum municipality intends to enter into a framework agreement with a tenderer for consultancy, engineering design and engineering services within roads, water and sewage (HVAC). The contract shall cover Elverum municipality ́s need for professional assistance in planning, engineering design services and implementation of projects within the following areas: Surface water treatmentFlom development Safety for water installations Engineering design - Road Engineering Design - Water and Sewage Parking, Construction management water and sewage Project management WATER Project management the objective of the framework agreement shall ensure access to the necessary competence and capacity for implementing projects efficiently, within budget and with high quality, in accordance with the current laws,  regulations and standards. Tenderers shall use their expertise and competence to contribute to fulfilling the aim of the contract. See the requirement specifications.