346857-2026 - Competition
Norway – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Application Security System - F5
OJ S 97/2026 21/05/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Services
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameNorsk Tipping
Emailerik.johannesen@norsk-tipping.no
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleApplication Security System - F5
DescriptionPurpose Norsk Tipping intends to enter into a maintenance agreement with one tenderer for the provision of maintenance, additional procurements and consultancy services for F5 products. There are requirements for both necessary and relevant certifications of both companies and consultants at an expert level within F5. This agreement applies to all related products and services that are naturally included in the contract for maintenance of F5 products. Requirements that shall be met. Norsk Tipping currently has a mix of F5 hardware (rSeries) and virtual installations, where we use the following: LTM -APM -AFM - WAF (ASM) -DNS. Strong professional competence in this technology is a central part of this procurement. The contract period is 4 years, with an option for an extension for a further 1+1+1+1 year, so that the total possible length of the contract is 8 years. PS! Tenderers must: 1. Submit an application with replies to qualification requirements - Sign a confidentiality statement so that they will be sent confidential information in both annexes and annexes for those who are offered to participate in the "tender competition". The 5 best qualified tenderers will be allowed to participate in the competition. "Annex 1e - Confidentiality Statement for the eksterne_signer" 2. The following documents will be submitted after qualification: 1. Annex 3 to SSA-V - Equipment and software that shall be maintained. 2. F5 Annex 3 - Price example of products and licences 3. F5 Annex 4 - Price Matrix - Application Security System
Procedure identifier73353041-f054-403f-96ca-735efe82a1d3
Internal identifier5267
Type of procedureRestricted
The procedure is acceleratedno
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractServices
Main classification (cpv): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification (cpv): 72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services, 72260000 Software-related services, 72267100 Maintenance of information technology software, 50312610 Maintenance of information technology equipment
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Innlandet (NO020)
CountryNorway
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT30 000 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis
Directive 2014/24/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?
5. Lot
5.1.
LotLOT-0001
TitleApplication Security System - F5
DescriptionPurpose Norsk Tipping intends to enter into a maintenance agreement with one tenderer for the provision of maintenance, additional procurements and consultancy services for F5 products. There are requirements for both necessary and relevant certifications of both companies and consultants at an expert level within F5. This agreement applies to all related products and services that are naturally included in the contract for maintenance of F5 products. Requirements that shall be met. Norsk Tipping currently has a mix of F5 hardware (rSeries) and virtual installations, where we use the following: LTM -APM -AFM - WAF (ASM) -DNS. Strong professional competence in this technology is a central part of this procurement. The contract period is 4 years, with an option for an extension for a further 1+1+1+1 year, so that the total possible length of the contract is 8 years. PS! Tenderers must: 1. Submit an application with replies to qualification requirements - Sign a confidentiality statement so that they will be sent confidential information in both annexes and annexes for those who are offered to participate in the "tender competition". The 5 best qualified tenderers will be allowed to participate in the competition. "Annex 1e - Confidentiality Statement for the eksterne_signer" 2. The following documents will be submitted after qualification: 1. Annex 3 to SSA-V - Equipment and software that shall be maintained. 2. F5 Annex 3 - Price example of products and licences 3. F5 Annex 4 - Price Matrix - Application Security System
Internal identifier6883
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractServices
Main classification (cpv): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification (cpv): 72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services, 72260000 Software-related services, 72267100 Maintenance of information technology software, 50312610 Maintenance of information technology equipment
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Innlandet (NO020)
CountryNorway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date01/03/2027
Duration end date02/03/2031
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals4
Other information about renewals1 + 1 + 1 + 1 years. Option year 1+1+1+1 year (28.02.2035)
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
CriterionEnrolment in a trade register
Description of selection criterionThe tenderer shall be a legally established company. Documentation requirements: • Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate. Foreign companies: 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.

CriterionOther economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall have their tax and VAT payments in order. Documentation requirements: · Norwegian companies: Tax certificate for tax and VAT. The tax and VAT certificate is delivered by the Norwegian Tax Administration and can be ordered via Altinn. · Foreign companies: Must provide certificates from equivalent authorities to the Norwegian ones. If their authorities do not issue such documents, the tenderer shall enclose a declaration stating that taxes and VAT have been paid. The declaration shall be confirmed and signed by the company's financial manager and auditor. The documents must be presented before the tender deadline and must not be older than 6 months from the tender deadline. If a tenderer has documented a tax certificate via e-Certificate, documentation in pdf/equivalent must not be enclosed.

CriterionOther economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall have satisfactory finances. Documentation requirements: · Income statement and balance with notes, as well as annual report and auditor's report for the last two years. · In addition a cash flow statement is required for the companies that are obliged to set this up. · Credit evaluation/rating, not older than 6 months from the tender deadline. · If it is more than 6 months since the balance sheet for the last annual accounts, the sub-year accounts must be enclosed. · Any other information of relevance to the company's fiscal figures. If a tenderer, for a justifiable reason, cannot present the documentation that Norsk Tipping has requested, he can prove his economic and financial style with any other document that the contracting authority can accept. If the tenderer has such a justifiable reason, he may contact Norsk Tipping in writing in order to clarify which other documentation is acceptable.

CriterionAverage yearly manpower
Description of selection criterionIt is recommended to read the introduction in Annex 1 (Annex 2) before answering this task. Tenderers shall have solid and good competence, sufficient implementation ability and capacity within the requested areas. Tenderers shall name this document as "Annex 1f - Organisation". "Annex 1c - Commitment Statement" Documentation requirements: Give a short description of the organisation (including organisation chart and geographical locations), company structure, ownership structure, vision, business idea and business areas. Give a short account of the tenderer ́s competence and qualifications within what is described in Annexes 1 and 2 for purposes and needs. If a tenderer will use the capacity of sub-suppliers, the following shall be documented for each sub-supplier: Name of the sub-supplier with a description of the sub-provider's organisation, company form, ownership structure and the name of the general manager. Description of the sub-contractor's estimated contribution (percentage of total volume) in connection with the contract. Commitment statement signed by sub-suppliers who confirm that the tenderer really has access to the resources offered from the sub-supplier. A description of how the co-operation relationship between the tenderer and the sub-provider is based on and organised, and whether it involves long-term co-operation relation and any indication of the time aspect of the relationship.

CriterionReferences on specified services
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall have experience from a minimum of three similar contracts during the last 3 years. Use "Annex 1a - references at company level" to respond to this assignment, as well as "Annex 1d - Self-Declaration of Interest" Relevance is important! Documentation requirements: Description of the tenderer's three most relevant contracts in the course of the last 3 years. The description must include a statement of the contract ́s value, date and recipient (name, telephone number and e-mail address). References must be contactable if necessary, to clarify the relevance of the assignment. However, it is the tenderer ́s responsibility to document relevance through the description. Regarding relevance then while high volume with transaction customers. See annex 1a - References on company level. If a tenderer will use the capacity of sub-suppliers (supporting companies) to fulfil the requirements of the tenderer ́s technical and professional qualifications, documentation must be enclosed for each sub-supplier in accordance with the documentation requirement below. Use 'Annex 1c - Commitment Statement'. The requirement applies regardless of the legal connection between the tenderer and sub-supplier(s). This also means that a group company that will use other companies in the group, for each supporting company, shall enclose documentation in accordance with the documentation requirement below.

CriterionMeasures for ensuring quality
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall have a satisfactory and well-functioning quality assurance system. ISO 9001 will be preferred. The quality system must cover all processes that are relevant for this contract. Documentation requirements: To document this, a description shall be enclosed of the tenderer ́s quality system (policy, procedures and guidelines), or enclose an ISO 9001 certificate - this is preferred. If a tenderer does not have such a certificate, other documentation can be accepted, provided that the tenderer documents that the system is equivalent in scope, content and function.

CriterionMeasures for ensuring quality
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall have a satisfactory and well-functioning system for information security. ISO 27001 will be preferred. The information security system must cover all processes that are relevant for this contract. Documentation requirements: To document this, a description shall be enclosed of the tenderer ́s information security system (policy, procedures and guidelines), or enclose an ISO 27001 certificate - this is preferable. If a tenderer does not have such a certificate, other documentation can be accepted, provided that the tenderer documents that the system is equivalent in scope, content and function.

CriterionEnrolment in a trade register
Description of selection criterionQUALIFICATION: SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION WITH ANY ANNEXES (REMEMBER DETAILED CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE APPLICATION LETTER) Norsk Tipping will invite 5 tenderers to participate in the competition, cf. FOA 16-12 (3). The tenderers who best fulfil the qualification requirements will be invited to submit a tender. If there are any qualified tenderers who fulfil the minimum requirements, the selection will be based on the best qualified tenderers. This means that the qualification applications will be evaluated in accordance with who best fulfils the requirements that will be subject to evaluation - i.e. the requirements regarding technical and professional qualifications and quality assurance standards. Those who are invited will receive a post: 1. F5 Annex 3 to SSA-V - Equipment and software that shall be maintained. 2. F5 Annex 3 - Price example of products and licences 3. F5 Annex 4 - Price Matrix - Application Security System Selection criteria Weight Organisation, implementation ability and capacity - 40% Relevant references on company level - 40% Quality assurance system – ISO 9001 - 10% Information security ISO 27001 - 10% Documentation requirements: Use the "box" below to upload the application letter and any annexes.
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion
TypePrice
DescriptionPrice
Category of award weight criterionWeight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number30
Criterion
TypeQuality
DescriptionQuality
Category of award weight criterionWeight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number70
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Access to certain procurement documents is restricted
Information about restricted documents is available athttps://app.artifik.no/procurements/5267
Ad hoc communication channel
Namee-Tendering
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttps://app.artifik.no/procurements/5267
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedNorwegian
Electronic catalogueNot allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate22/06/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
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
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisationHedmarken og Østerdal tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedureNorsk Tipping
Organisation providing more information on the review proceduresNorsk Tipping
Organisation receiving requests to participateArtifik AS
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameNorsk Tipping
Registration number925836613
Postal addressPostboks 4414
TownHAMAR
Postcode2325
Country subdivision (NUTS)Innlandet (NO020)
CountryNorway
Contact pointErik Johannesen
Emailerik.johannesen@norsk-tipping.no
Telephone+47 62514000
Internet addresshttps://www.norsk-tipping.no
Buyer profilehttps://www.norsk-tipping.no
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 nameHedmarken og Østerdal tingrett
Registration number935364892
Postal addressPostboks 4450
TownHamar
Postcode2326
Country subdivision (NUTS)Innlandet (NO020)
CountryNorway
Emailtoinpost@domstol.no
Telephone+47 62550650
Internet addresshttps://www.domstol.no/no/domstoler/tingrett/hedmarken-og-osterdal-tingrett/
Roles of this organisation
Review organisation
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official nameArtifik AS
Registration number925364967
Postal addressStortingsgata 12
TownOslo
Postcode0161
Country subdivision (NUTS)Oslo (NO081)
CountryNorway
Emailsupport@artifik.no
Internet addresshttps://artifik.no
Roles of this organisation
Procurement service provider
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Notice information
Notice identifier/version3a5f9a0b-9090-4bd1-b24a-112505636691  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeContract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype16
Notice dispatch date20/05/2026 07:50:01 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number346857-2026
OJ S issue number97/2026
Publication date21/05/2026