104989-2026 - Competition
Norway – Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting – Enida LTD
OJ S 31/2026 13/02/2026
Notice on the existence of a qualification system
Supplies
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameAchilles Information AS
Emailachilles.nordic@achilles.com
Legal type of the buyerEntity with special or exclusive rights
Activity of the contracting entityElectricity-related activities
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameEnida AS
Emailhallvard.egeland@enida.no
Legal type of the buyerPublic undertaking
Activity of the contracting entityElectricity-related activities
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleEnida LTD
DescriptionACHILLES 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
Procedure identifier241f7e5f-7d04-4876-9f73-d7c4d9c84c0d
Internal identifier3835
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 31000000 Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Additional classification (cpv): 03000000 Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products, 09000000 Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy, 14000000 Mining, basic metals and related products, 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products, 16000000 Agricultural machinery, 18000000 Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories, 19000000 Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials, 22000000 Printed matter and related products, 24000000 Chemical products, 30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages, 32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment, 33000000 Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, 34000000 Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, 35000000 Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, 37000000 Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories, 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), 39000000 Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products, 41000000 Collected and purified water, 42000000 Industrial machinery, 43000000 Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment, 44000000 Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus), 48000000 Software package and information systems
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Extra-Regio NUTS 3 (NOZZZ)
CountryNorway
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis
Directive 2014/25/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusionNotice
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national lawIs 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.
BankruptcyIs 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.
CorruptionIs 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.
Arrangement with creditorsIs 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.
Participation in a criminal organisationIs 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).
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competitionHas the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental lawIs the tenderer aware of breaches of environmental provisions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Money laundering or terrorist financingIs 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).
FraudIs 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).
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beingsIs 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 child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1).
InsolvencyIs the tenderer in an insolvency 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.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour lawIs the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Assets being administered by liquidatorSpecify 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.
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents or obtained confidential information of this procedureHas the tenderer: a) given grossly incorrect information with the notification of the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being fulfilled, b) failed to provide such information, c) made reservations immediately to present the supporting documents requested by the contracting authority, or d) improperly affected the contracting authority ́s decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedureIs the tenderer aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedureHas the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition?
Grave professional misconductHas the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctionsHas the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions?
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social lawIs the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributionsHave tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Business activities are suspendedSpecify 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.
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxesHas the tenderer not fulfilled all of his tax and duty obligations in both the country where he is established and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activitiesIs 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.
Offence concerning its professional conduct in the domain of defence procurementIs 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, have been legally convicted of offences regarding professional behaviour in defence procurements?
Lack of reliability to exclude risks to the security of the countryIs the tenderer assessed to lack reliability that is necessary to exclude the risk of national security?
Breaching of obligations set under purely national exclusion groundsThe contracting authority shall state that in Norway there are national rejection reasons. These shall be described in the procurement documents. Tenderers must respond to whether they are in one or more of the situations described in the national rejection reasons.
5. Lot
5.1.
LotLOT-0001
TitleEnida LTD
DescriptionACHILLES 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
Internal identifier4991
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 31000000 Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Additional classification (cpv): 03000000 Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products, 09000000 Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy, 14000000 Mining, basic metals and related products, 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products, 16000000 Agricultural machinery, 18000000 Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories, 19000000 Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials, 22000000 Printed matter and related products, 24000000 Chemical products, 30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages, 32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment, 33000000 Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, 34000000 Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, 35000000 Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, 37000000 Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories, 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), 39000000 Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products, 41000000 Collected and purified water, 42000000 Industrial machinery, 43000000 Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment, 44000000 Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus), 48000000 Software package and information systems
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Extra-Regio NUTS 3 (NOZZZ)
CountryNorway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date01/01/2026
Other durationUnlimited
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals0
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)no
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteriaNotice
CriterionOther economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterionACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is of indefinite duration, but supplier information must be updated annually. Suppliers already qualified on ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE will be reminded to renew before the qualification period expires. The annual qualification fee is ranging from EUR 270 to 1210 payable in advance. Suppliers can update their information during the qualification period. Documentation 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 between EUR 270 to 1210. 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 customerspecific 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.
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Access to certain procurement documents is restricted
Information about restricted documents is available athttp://www.achilles.com/utilities-nce/
Ad hoc communication channel
Namee-Tendering
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttp://www.achilles.com/utilities-nce/
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedEnglishNorwegian
Terms of contract
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmesNo
Conditions relating to the performance of the contractN/A
Electronic invoicingRequired
Electronic ordering will be usedyes
Electronic payment will be usedyes
Financial arrangementN/A
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisationAgder tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedureAchilles Information AS
Organisation providing more information on the review proceduresAchilles Information AS
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameAchilles Information AS
Registration number980430596
Postal addressP.O. Box 1817
TownArendal
Postcode4858
Country subdivision (NUTS)Extra-Regio NUTS 3 (NOZZZ)
CountryNorway
Contact pointJohannes Poller Marsi
Emailachilles.nordic@achilles.com
Telephone+47 37063500
Internet addresshttps://www.achilles.com/utilities-nce/
Buyer profilehttps://www.achilles.com/utilities-nce/
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official nameEnida AS
Registration number918312730
Postal addressElganeveien 1
TownEigersund
Postcode4373
Country subdivision (NUTS)Extra-Regio NUTS 3 (NOZZZ)
CountryNorway
Contact pointHallvard Egeland
Emailhallvard.egeland@enida.no
Telephone+47 51462501
Internet addresshttps://enida.no
Buyer profilehttps://enida.no
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official nameAgder tingrett
Registration number926723480
Postal addressPostboks 63
TownKristiansand
Postcode4661
Country subdivision (NUTS)Agder (NO092)
CountryNorway
Emailagder.tingrett@domstol.no
Telephone+47 38176300
Internet addresshttps://www.domstol.no/no/domstoler/tingrett/agder-tingrett/
Roles of this organisation
Review organisation
Notice information
Notice identifier/version97854862-2e7d-4840-a182-04ac24e8e8c0  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeNotice on the existence of a qualification system
Notice subtype15
Notice dispatch date12/02/2026 07:51:34 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number104989-2026
OJ S issue number31/2026
Publication date13/02/2026