1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: BKK
Activity of the contracting entity: Electricity-related activities
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: BKK - Framework agreement for excavation & trench work north of Sognefjorden.
Description: The procurement is for a framework agreement for trench and excavation work north of sognefjorden. The framework agreement is divided into three geographical zones and tenders can be submitted for one or several of these.
Procedure identifier: dccc18a4-00e1-4ead-b129-2b9b73f2bc0d
Internal identifier: BKK-2025-034/054
Type of procedure: Open
The procedure is accelerated: no
Main features of the procedure: The procurement is for a framework agreement for trench and excavation work north of sognefjorden. The framework agreement is divided into three geographical zones and tenders can be submitted for one or several of these. The evaluation and award of contract will be carried out separately for each zone. The following zones are included in the competition: • Zone Inner/Sunnfjord •Zone Outer • Zone Solund
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Works
Main classification (cpv): 45112100 Trench-digging work
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Additional information: The implementation of the framework agreements is in the area north of Sognefjorden. See the attached zone map. There are 3 zones for which a framework agreement shall be signed.
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/25/EU
Forsyningsforskriften - This procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Act from 17 June 2016 no. 73 on public procurements (LOA) and regulation 12 August 2016 no. 975 on procurement rules in the supply sectors (supply regulations).
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: Procurement Document, European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0000
Title: BKK - Framework agreement for excavation & trench work north of Sognefjorden.
Description: The procurement is for a framework agreement for trench and excavation work north of sognefjorden. The framework agreement is divided into three geographical zones and tenders can be submitted for one or several of these.
Internal identifier: BKK-2025-034/054
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Works
Main classification (cpv): 45112100 Trench-digging work
Options:
Description of the options: The duration of the agreement is three (3) years from signing of the contract, with the following options with an option for an extension: 1st option: Extension for one (1) year. 2nd option: Extension for one (1) year. Third option: Extension for one (1) year. Fourth option: Extension for one (1) year. Fifth option: Extension for one (1) year. If the contracting authority does not notify the tenderer three months before the contract ends, the contract will run further within the option period. The total contract period is up to 3 years, with no options. The end date is 8 years after it has been signed, if all the options are taken up.
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Additional information: The implementation of the framework agreements is in the area north of Sognefjorden. See the attached zone map. There are 3 zones for which a framework agreement shall be signed.
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date: 31/08/2026
Duration end date: 03/09/2029
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals: 5
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 criteria: European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), Procurement Document
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Price
Name: Price
Description: The price form is to be filled in with all price records for each zone. A completed price form is given for each zone that a tender is submitted for.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 70
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Environment
Description: Weighted 50%. Brief description of what measures the tenderer plans to implement in order to limit the impact of the environment when carrying out the work. The description can, for example, concern the use of filling matter, vulnerable areas, emission free machines etc. Weighted 50%. Description of the intended machinery for this delivery, transport of personnel and equipment to and from the site, transport of matter.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 30
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: Norwegian
Deadline for requesting additional information: 10/07/2026 14:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: Norwegian
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Variants: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 14/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 95 Days
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 14/08/2026 10:30:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract: The provisions in NS 8406:2009 Simplified Norwegian building and construction contract are followed for each call-off.
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
Financial arrangement: Invoicing shall be carried out with 30 calendar days payment deadline. The payment deadline does not start until the invoiced services are performed and an approved invoice has been received. An approved invoice will be seen as enabling the contracting authority to check that what has been invoiced has been carried out and otherwise in accordance with what has been agreed and the requirements set by the contracting authority.
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 organisation: Hordaland tingrett
Information about review deadlines: The waiting period is 10 working days from the award of contract.
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: Hordaland tingrett
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: Hordaland tingrett
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed: Hordaland tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: HRP AS
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Hordaland tingrett
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: HRP AS
Registration number: 988889245
Postal address: Dronning Eufemias Gate 16
Town: OSLO
Postcode: 0190
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
Contact point: Gaute Dale
Telephone: +47 48400203
Fax: +47 48400203
Roles of this organisation:
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: BKK
Registration number: 976 944 801
Postal address: Fjøsangerveien 65
Town: Bergen
Postcode: 5054
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Telephone: 55127000
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official name: Hordaland tingrett
Registration number: 935 364 906
Town: Bergen
Postcode: 5020
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Telephone: 55 69 97 00
Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Notice identifier/version: 6d105ffb-623b-486a-bae7-3ae08bb425ba - 01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 17
Notice dispatch date: 05/06/2026 10:39:46 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender): 05/06/2026 12:37:44 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 389159-2026
OJ S issue number: 108/2026
Publication date: 08/06/2026