404549-2026 - Competition
Norway – Food, beverages, tobacco and related products – Online-based grocery trading
OJ S 112/2026 12/06/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Supplies
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameFredrikstad kommune
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameHvaler kommune
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameIndre Østfold kommune
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameRakkestad kommune
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameFredrikstad kirkelig fellesråd
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authorityRecreation, culture and religion
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleOnline-based grocery trading
DescriptionThe Contracting Authority hereby invites tenderers to a competition for a contract for the procurement of a framework agreement for internet based grocery trading. The contracting authority shall enter into a framework agreement for 2 years, with an option for an extension for 1+1 year for the procurement of online groceries. A comprehensive description of the delivery is in the annexes to the tender documentation.
Procedure identifier6b1d2980-9104-4caa-bca6-552554f71ac3
Internal identifier2026/985
Type of procedureOpen
The procedure is acceleratedno
Main features of the procedureThe contracting authority shall enter into a framework agreement for 2 years, with an option for an extension for 1+1 year for the procurement of online groceries. Estimated valueFredrikstad kommune: The procurement ́s value is estimated to NOK 10-12.5 million excluding VAT per annum. The maximum value for the entire contract period of four years is NOK 50 million excluding VAT. The estimated value shall be seen as a guideline and is not binding for the contracting authority. The volume can vary both up and down and the contract period will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situations and other framework factors. Hvaler kommune: The procurement ́s value is estimated to NOK 650,000 - 800,000 excluding VAT per annum. The maximum value for the entire agreement period of four years is NOK 3.2 million excluding VAT. The estimated value shall be seen as a guideline and is not binding for the contracting authority. The volume can vary both up and down and the contract period will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situations and other framework factors. Indre Østfold municipality including Indre Østfold Fire and Rescue IKS: The procurement ́s value is estimated to NOK 5,200,000-7 million excluding VAT per annum. The maximum value for the entire contract period of four years is NOK 28 million excluding VAT. The estimated value shall be seen as a guideline and is not binding for the contracting authority. The volume can vary both up and down and the contract period will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situations and other framework factors. Rakkestad municipality: The procurement ́s value is estimated to BE NOK 1.7-2.5 million excluding VAT per annum. The maximum value for the entire contract period of four years is NOK 10 million excluding VAT. The estimated value shall be seen as a guideline and is not binding for the contracting authority. The volume can vary both up and down and the contract period will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situations and other framework factors. Fredrikstad Church Council: The procurement ́s value is estimated to NOK 160,000 - 192,000 excluding VAT per annum. The maximum value for the entire contract period of four years is NOK 800,000 excluding VAT. The estimated value shall be seen as a guideline and is not binding for the contracting authority. The volume can vary both up and down and the contract period will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situations and other framework factors. In 2025 the participants had the following amount of orders: Fredrikstad municipality had approx. 5,500 orders, of which approx. 1,500 orders were under NOK 800. Indre Østfold municipality: approx. 3,460 orders of which approx. 1,180 were under NOK 800,000. Rakkestad municipality: Approx. 690 orders of which approx. 230 were under NOK 800,000. Fredrikstad Church Council: approx. 250 orders. The contracting authority reserves the right to make procurements outside of the contract when the aim is training, work training or other special needs at the contracting authority. The contracting authority reserves the right to purchase products directly from the manufacturer outside the contract. I.e. procurements from local suppliers/manufacturers of e.g. seasonal products, niche products etc. as a supplement to the products offered through the framework agreement. The estimated value shall be seen as a guideline and is not binding for the contracting authority.
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Additional classification (cpv): 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products, 15200000 Prepared and preserved fish, 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products, 15400000 Animal or vegetable oils and fats, 15500000 Dairy products, 15600000 Grain mill products, starches and starch products, 15800000 Miscellaneous food products, 15980000 Non-alcoholic beverages
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis
Directive 2014/24/EU
Anskaffelsesforskriften - Procurement Regulations
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusionEuropean Single Procurement Document (ESPD)Notice
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.
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 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
TitleOnline-based grocery trading
DescriptionThe Contracting Authority hereby invites tenderers to a competition for a contract for the procurement of a framework agreement for internet based grocery trading. The contracting authority shall enter into a framework agreement for 2 years, with an option for an extension for 1+1 year for the procurement of online groceries. A comprehensive description of the delivery is in the annexes to the tender documentation.
Internal identifier2026/985
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Additional classification (cpv): 15100000 Animal products, meat and meat products, 15200000 Prepared and preserved fish, 15300000 Fruit, vegetables and related products, 15400000 Animal or vegetable oils and fats, 15500000 Dairy products, 15600000 Grain mill products, starches and starch products, 15800000 Miscellaneous food products, 15980000 Non-alcoholic beverages
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration48 Months
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 criteriaEuropean Single Procurement Document (ESPD)Notice
CriterionEnrolment in a trade register
Description of selection criterionThe tenderer is 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.

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. Creditworthiness with no requirement for collateral will be sufficient to meet the requirement. The contracting authority will evaluate the tenderer's fulfilment of the requirement in the following manner: o A credit rating based on the most recent financial figures. The rating shall be carried out by a credit rating company with licence to conduct this service. o The credit rating shall have a minimum rating of creditworthy. o Newly established companies, or companies that are rated lower than credit worthy, can instead submit a parent company guarantee or a bank guarantee that can document sufficient economic and financial capacity to fulfil the contract obligations. o If a parent company guarantee is submitted, the parent company will be rated in an equivalent way so the requirement for creditworthiness thus applies to the parent company. See the annex parent company guarantee. If a tenderer has a justifiable reason for not submitting the documentation required by the contracting authority, he can document his economic and financial capacity by presenting any other document that the Contracting Authority deems appropriate.

CriterionReferences on specified deliveries
Description of selection criterionOnly for public goods deliveries: In the reference period, the tenderer has carried out the following important 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 shall have experience from comparable contracts. Documented by a description of the tenderer ́s up to 3 most relevant assignments 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). It is the tenderer ́s responsibility to document relevance through the description. Tenderers can document their experience by referring to competence of the personnel he has at his disposal and can use this assignment, even if the experience has been worked up while the personnel have served another service provider.
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially availableNorwegian
Deadline for requesting additional information10/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Address of the procurement documentshttps://permalink.mercell.com/277578595.aspx
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttps://permalink.mercell.com/277578595.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 tenders21/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid3 Months
Information about public opening
Opening date21/08/2026 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
Electronic invoicingRequired
Electronic ordering will be usedyes
Electronic payment will be usedyes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisationSøndre Østfold tingrett
Information about review deadlines: In accordance with the Procurement Regulations.
Organisation providing more information on the review proceduresSøndre Østfold tingrett
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameFredrikstad kommune
Registration number940039541
Postal addressRådhuset, Nygaardsgaten 14-16
TownFREDRIKSTAD
Postcode1606
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
Contact pointRannveig Kjørvik
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Telephone+47 69306000
Internet addresshttp://www.fredrikstad.kommune.no/
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
Group leader
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official nameHvaler kommune
Registration number964947082
TownSkjærhalden
Postcode1680
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
Contact pointFredrikstad kommune
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Telephone69306000
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0003
Official nameIndre Østfold kommune
Registration number920 123 899
DepartmentRannveig Kjørvik
TownAskim
Postcode1830
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
Contact pointRannveig Kjørvik
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Telephone69306000
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0004
Official nameRakkestad kommune
Registration number945 372 281
TownRakkestad
Postcode1890
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
Contact pointRannveig Kjørvik
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Telephone69306000
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0005
Official nameFredrikstad kirkelig fellesråd
Registration number976 985 710
TownFredrikstad
Postcode1606
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
Contact pointRannveig Kjørvik
Emailrankjo@fredrikstad.kommune.no
Telephone69306000
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0006
Official nameSøndre Østfold tingrett
Registration number926722808
TownFREDRIKSTAD
Postcode1601
Country subdivision (NUTS)Østfold (NO083)
CountryNorway
Roles of this organisation
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Notice information
Notice identifier/version1a14aa90-33ef-4ad1-b43c-a96e3841bf77  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeContract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype16
Notice dispatch date11/06/2026 10:02:37 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender)11/06/2026 10:33:23 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number404549-2026
OJ S issue number112/2026
Publication date12/06/2026