347985-2026 - Competition
Norway – Air transport services – Qualification - Framework agreement helicopter services for Purchasing power West
OJ S 97/2026 21/05/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Services
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameBKK AS
Emailthomas.brunborg@bkk.no
Activity of the contracting entityElectricity-related activities
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleQualification - Framework agreement helicopter services for Purchasing power West
DescriptionThe procurement is for a framework agreement for the delivery of helicopter services. Further information on the deliveries is in "Annex A. Work Description", and "Annex E- Operative Requirements for longline operations by helicopter". The helicopter services are requested to be carried out in 3 geographical areas; Hordaland (south of Sognefjorden), Sogn og Fjordane (north of Sognefjorden), and Møre og Romsdal. These geographical areas must not be seen as absolute.
Procedure identifierccfb8699-6077-43cc-aff3-c3b788601294
Internal identifier01/2026
Type of procedureNegotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is acceleratedno
Main features of the procedureThe procurement is for a framework agreement for the delivery of helicopter services. Further information on the deliveries is in "Annex A. Work Description", and "Annex E- Operative Requirements for longline operations by helicopter". The helicopter services are requested to be carried out in 3 geographical areas; Hordaland (south of Sognefjorden), Sogn og Fjordane (north of Sognefjorden), and Møre og Romsdal. These geographical areas must not be seen as absolute. Kjøpekraft Vest is a procurement cooperation between the companies: Linja ASFagne ASSygnir ASBKK ASLuster Energiverk ASEviny Renewable ASSognekraft Produksjon AS
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractServices
Main classification (cpv): 60400000 Air transport services
Additional classification (cpv): 34710000 Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft, 35612500 Search and rescue helicopters, 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport), 60420000 Non-scheduled air transport services, 60424000 Hire of air transport equipment with crew, 60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew, 60440000 Aerial and related services, 60443000 Air-rescue services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Vestland (NO0A2)
CountryNorway
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT178 200 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis
Directive 2014/25/EU
Forsyningsforskriften - The procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Utilities Regulation parts I and i LL.
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusionNotice
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.
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).
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).
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 control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents or obtained confidential information of this procedureHave the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting 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 procedureAre tenderers 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?
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 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. Will the purely national rejection reasons, as stated in the relevant notice or in the procurement documents, apply?
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?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxesHas the tenderer not fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in the country in which he is established, and in the contracting authority's 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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national lawIs 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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
5. Lot
5.1.
LotLOT-0000
TitleQualification - Framework agreement helicopter services for Purchasing power West
DescriptionThe procurement is for a framework agreement for the delivery of helicopter services. Further information on the deliveries is in "Annex A. Work Description", and "Annex E- Operative Requirements for longline operations by helicopter". The helicopter services are requested to be carried out in 3 geographical areas; Hordaland (south of Sognefjorden), Sogn og Fjordane (north of Sognefjorden), and Møre og Romsdal. These geographical areas must not be seen as absolute.
Internal identifier01/2026
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractServices
Main classification (cpv): 60400000 Air transport services
Additional classification (cpv): 34710000 Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft, 35612500 Search and rescue helicopters, 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport), 60420000 Non-scheduled air transport services, 60424000 Hire of air transport equipment with crew, 60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew, 60440000 Aerial and related services, 60443000 Air-rescue services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Vestland (NO0A2)
CountryNorway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration96 Months
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals6
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT178 200 000,00 NOK
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation
Participation is not reserved.
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 criterionTenderers 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. Minimum qualification requirements Tenderers shall be a legally registered company. Documentation: Documentation: Documentation must not be enclosed for tenderers registered in the Norwegian Register of Units. The contracting authority will check the registration by using the organisation number stated in the tenderer ́s Mercell profile. Tenderers who are not registered in the above register must present a certificate or confirmation (equivalent company registration certificate) for registration in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the tenderer is established. Such a certificate shall not be issued more than 6 months prior to the deadline for requests to participate.

CriterionOther economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterionRegarding 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 must have sufficient economic and financial capacity to be able to fulfil the contract. Documentation requirement: Tenderers shall document their economic and financial situation so that the contracting authority can assess whether the tenderer has the prerequisites required to fulfil the contract.

CriterionReferences on specified services
Description of selection criterionOnly 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 must document good routines for quality assurance of assignments. Documentation requirement: Statement regarding the company's quality assurance/quality management system.

CriterionTechnicians or technical bodies for quality control
Description of selection criterionTenderers can use the following technical personnel or technical units , particularly those who are responsible for quality control: For technical personnel or technical units that do not directly belong to the tenderer ́s business, but if the capacity the tenderer will use, cf. part II, section C, separate ESPD forms shall be supplemented. Minimum qualification requirements The tenderer shall at all times staff assignments with sufficient personnel. These shall have the necessary certification and training to carry out the relevant assignments in a safe and secure manner. Documentation requirement: Tenderers shall account for relevant personnel who will be included in deliveries under the framework agreement, including competence, certifications and roles.
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially availableNorwegian
Address of the procurement documentshttps://permalink.mercell.com/283988411.aspx
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttps://permalink.mercell.com/283988411.aspx
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedNorwegian
Electronic catalogueNot allowed
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
VariantsNot allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate23/06/2026 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 contractSee the tender documents.
Financial arrangementSee the tender documents.
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisationHordaland tingrett
Information about review deadlines: The waiting period is in accordance with the supply regulations.
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedureHRP AS
Organisation providing more information on the review proceduresHRP AS
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameHRP AS
Registration number988889245
Postal addressDronning Eufemias Gate 16
TownOSLO
Postcode0190
Country subdivision (NUTS)Oslo (NO081)
CountryNorway
Contact pointBenedikte Trøstheim
Emailbentro@hrpas.no
Telephone+47 95442837
Fax+47 48400203
Internet addresshttps://www.hrpas.no
Roles of this organisation
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official nameBKK AS
Registration number976944801
TownBergen
Postcode5054
Country subdivision (NUTS)Vestland (NO0A2)
CountryNorway
Emailthomas.brunborg@bkk.no
Telephone94489293
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official nameHordaland tingrett
Registration number935 364 906
TownBergen
Postcode5020
Country subdivision (NUTS)Vestland (NO0A2)
CountryNorway
Emailhordaland.tingrett@domstol.no
Telephone55 69 97 00
Roles of this organisation
Review organisation
Notice information
Notice identifier/versiondc93b762-c98f-4f07-9cb7-e59685ff5ca7  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeContract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype17
Notice dispatch date19/05/2026 12:10:10 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender)19/05/2026 12:24:09 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number347985-2026
OJ S issue number97/2026
Publication date21/05/2026