395321-2026 - Competition
Norway – Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages – Framework agreement for the procurement of servers, storage, network equipment and associated services.
OJ S 110/2026 10/06/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Supplies
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameMidt-telemark Kommune
Emailpost@mt.kommune.no
Legal type of the buyerPublic undertaking
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleFramework agreement for the procurement of servers, storage, network equipment and associated services.
DescriptionThe objective of the framework agreement is to ensure the Contracting Authority ́s access to servers, storage products and network equipment of high quality, as well as necessary consultancy and associated services as needed. Tenderers shall be able to offer reliable systems with a long lifetime, adapted to the contracting authority ́s needs. The framework agreement shall cover the Contracting Authority's ongoing need for replacement, expansion and new procurements of equipment in the contract period. Tenderers shall also offer a service contract.
Procedure identifierf9c4d24f-bd07-430d-92e3-4ff3b43076d7
Internal identifier6022
Type of procedureOpen
The procedure is acceleratedno
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Additional classification (cpv): 32400000 Networks, 32420000 Network equipment, 32424000 Network infrastructure, 48000000 Software package and information systems, 48800000 Information systems and servers, 48820000 Servers, 50000000 Repair and maintenance services, 50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment, 51000000 Installation services (except software), 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72222300 Information technology services, 72500000 Computer-related services, 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package, 48210000 Networking software package, 48219000 Miscellaneous networking software package, 48219700 Communications server software package, 48821000 Network servers, 48822000 Computer servers, 48823000 File servers, 48824000 Printer servers, 48825000 Web servers, 32412110 Internet network, 32412120 Intranet network, 32410000 Local area network, 32413000 Integrated network, 32413100 Network routers, 32415000 Ethernet network, 32421000 Network cabling, 32422000 Network components, 32423000 Network hubs, 32425000 Network operating system, 32426000 Network publishing system, 32427000 Network system, 32428000 Network upgrade, 48214000 Network operating system software package, 50312000 Maintenance and repair of computer equipment, 48780000 System, storage and content management software package, 72200000 Software programming and consultancy services, 72210000 Programming services of packaged software products, 72300000 Data services, 72317000 Data storage services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Telemark (NO094)
CountryNorway
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT22 130 000,00 NOK
Maximum value of the framework agreement27 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, by enforceable judgement 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 control of 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 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 the reliability 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
TitleFramework agreement for the procurement of servers, storage, network equipment and associated services.
DescriptionThe objective of the framework agreement is to ensure the Contracting Authority ́s access to servers, storage products and network equipment of high quality, as well as necessary consultancy and associated services as needed. Tenderers shall be able to offer reliable systems with a long lifetime, adapted to the contracting authority ́s needs. The framework agreement shall cover the Contracting Authority's ongoing need for replacement, expansion and new procurements of equipment in the contract period. Tenderers shall also offer a service contract.
Internal identifier7856
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Additional classification (cpv): 32400000 Networks, 32420000 Network equipment, 32424000 Network infrastructure, 48000000 Software package and information systems, 48800000 Information systems and servers, 48820000 Servers, 50000000 Repair and maintenance services, 50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment, 51000000 Installation services (except software), 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72222300 Information technology services, 72500000 Computer-related services, 48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package, 48210000 Networking software package, 48219000 Miscellaneous networking software package, 48219700 Communications server software package, 48821000 Network servers, 48822000 Computer servers, 48823000 File servers, 48824000 Printer servers, 48825000 Web servers, 32412110 Internet network, 32412120 Intranet network, 32410000 Local area network, 32413000 Integrated network, 32413100 Network routers, 32415000 Ethernet network, 32421000 Network cabling, 32422000 Network components, 32423000 Network hubs, 32425000 Network operating system, 32426000 Network publishing system, 32427000 Network system, 32428000 Network upgrade, 48214000 Network operating system software package, 50312000 Maintenance and repair of computer equipment, 48780000 System, storage and content management software package, 72200000 Software programming and consultancy services, 72210000 Programming services of packaged software products, 72300000 Data services, 72317000 Data storage services
Options
Description of the optionsTenderers shall be able to offer a service contract as an option for relevant products covered by the contract. This particularly applies to core components in the computer room, such as servers, storage systems, network components, firewalls, controllers and other critical infrastructure equipment. The contracting authority assesses, in each call-off, whether a service contract shall be ordered, based on value, criteria, type of equipment and the need for availability/support. The extent, response time, length and price will be agreed upon with each call-off.
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Telemark (NO094)
CountryNorway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration48 Months
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals1
Other information about renewals24 months. The contract period is two (2) years from the date of commencement. The contracting authority has a unilateral right to extend the framework agreement for up to one (1) year at a time, in total a maximum of two (2) years, so that the total contract period does not exceed four (4) years. If the Contracting Authority does not give written notification that an option for an extension will not be used at the latest three months before the ongoing contract period, the contract will be automatically extended on unchanged terms for the next option period.
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)yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurementReduction of environmental impacts
DescriptionReduction of environmental impact
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteriaNotice
CriterionOther economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall have their tax and VAT payments in order. Documentation requirements: · The certificate for tax and VAT shall be obtained from the Altinn.no. The certificate shall be valid and not older than six months from the tender deadline. · Foreign tenderers must provide certificates from equivalent authorities in the country where the business is established.

CriterionEnrolment in a trade register
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall be registered in a company register, professional register or trade register in the country where the tenderer is established. Documentation requirements: · Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate Foreign companies: Documentation that the company is registered in a relevant register in the country where the company is established.

CriterionOther economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterionThe tenderer is required to have sufficient economic and financial solidity, which gives the Contracting Authority the security that the tenderer will be able to fulfil the contract throughout the entire contract period. Documentation requirements: · The contracting authority will assess the tenderer ́s financial situation itself based on available credit information, including through the credit rating tool Creditsafe. The contracting authority reserves the right to request supplementary documentation if necessary to assess the tenderer's economic and financial capacity. · Tenderers who do not alone fulfil the requirement for economic and financial capacity and who will use other companies ́ (e.g. the parent company) financial capacity to fulfil the qualification requirement, shall submit a completed and signed Annex 6 - Commitment Statement. Tenderers who, according to the contracting authority ́s overall and factual assessment, show significant weaknesses in the economy can be rejected. Conditions that may cause doubt about the tenderer's financial carrying capacity are negative equity, residual deficits, payment remarks, weak liquidity, ongoing insolvency or debt negotiations, low credit worthiness or other conditions that collectively indicate increased financial risk.

CriterionMeasures for ensuring quality
Description of selection criterionTenderers shall have sufficient technical and professional competence, as well as relevant experience, to carry out the delivery in a satisfactory manner throughout the entire contract period. Documentation requirements:
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion
TypePrice
DescriptionPrice
Category of award weight criterionWeight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number20
Criterion
TypeQuality
DescriptionQuality
Category of award weight criterionWeight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number50
Criterion
TypeQuality
DescriptionEnvironment
Category of award weight criterionWeight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number30
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Access to certain procurement documents is restricted
Information about restricted documents is available athttps://app.artifik.no/procurements/6022
Ad hoc communication channel
Namee-Tendering
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttps://app.artifik.no/procurements/6022
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedNorwegian BokmålNorwegianNorwegian Nynorsk
Electronic catalogueNot allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders20/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid3 Months
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
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants2
Information about the dynamic purchasing system
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisationNedre Telemark tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedureMidt-telemark Kommune
Organisation providing more information on the review proceduresMidt-telemark Kommune
Organisation receiving requests to participateArtifik AS
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameMidt-telemark Kommune
Registration number920297293
Postal addressBøgata 67
TownMidt-telemark
Postcode3800
Country subdivision (NUTS)Telemark (NO094)
CountryNorway
Contact pointAnne Birgit Tresland
Emailpost@mt.kommune.no
Telephone+47 35059000
Internet addresshttps://midt-telemark.kommune.no/
Buyer profilehttps://midt-telemark.kommune.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 nameNedre Telemark tingrett
Registration number926723545
Postal addressPostboks 2624
TownSkien
Postcode3702
Country subdivision (NUTS)Telemark (NO094)
CountryNorway
Emailnedre.telemark.tingrett@domstol.no
Telephone+47 35692000
Internet addresshttps://www.domstol.no/no/domstoler/tingrett/nedre-telemark-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/versiond7624949-cb35-4c42-9c10-fea495d796ba  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeContract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype16
Notice dispatch date09/06/2026 08:18:49 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number395321-2026
OJ S issue number110/2026
Publication date10/06/2026