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1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
Legal type of the buyer: Body governed by public law, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority: General public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: Software licences and accompanying services.
Description: The contracting authority is the Norwegian Government Agency for Digitalisation (DIO). The objective of the procurement is to ensure the ministries/entities simple and efficient access to relevant software licences with the accompanying consultancy services and to be compliant. The framework agreement shall cover DIO and the ministries' joint ministries ́need for continuous procurement of software licences from other right holders than Microsoft.
Procedure identifier: f1872b5e-dbb1-4e80-a6d5-4091557cec1e
Internal identifier: 25/716
Type of procedure: Open
The procedure is accelerated: no
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification (cpv): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72260000 Software-related services, 72266000 Software consultancy services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 250 000 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.5.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders: 6
Terms of contract:
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer: 6
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0001
Title: Sub-contract 1 General software licences
Description: Licences not included in other sub-contracts are included in this, which we have called other software. See the detailed description under Sub-Contract 1 - Other Software.
Internal identifier: 1-0
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification (cpv): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72260000 Software-related services, 72266000 Software consultancy services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 4 Years
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 110 000 000,00 NOK
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
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
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: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 10/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 3 Months
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Oslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines: The waiting period is minimum 10 days.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0002
Title: Sub-contract 2 Media production
Description: The contracting authority and the entities require good tools for editing pictures, video and audio. The current supplier mainly consists of Adobe licences. See further description under Sub-Contract 2 - Media Production.
Internal identifier: 2-1
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification (cpv): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72260000 Software-related services, 72266000 Software consultancy services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 4 Years
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 400 000,00 NOK
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
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
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: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 10/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 3 Months
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Oslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines: The waiting period is minimum 10 days.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0003
Title: Sub-contract 3 Back-up system
Description: DIO uses a system from Commvault in disciplines for back-up and local storage of e-mail boxes. There will be a need for the system going forward as well, but there will be changes on the licence model based on the manufacturer making changes here. See the detailed description under sub-contract 3 Back-up system.
Internal identifier: 3-2
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification (cpv): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72260000 Software-related services, 72266000 Software consultancy services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Innlandet (NO020)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 4 Years
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 800 000,00 NOK
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
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
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: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 10/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 3 Months
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Oslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines: Waiting period of minimum 10 days.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0004
Title: Sub-contract 4 Virtualisation
Description: See the approaching description under Sub-Contract 4 Virtualisation.
Internal identifier: 4-3
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification (cpv): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72260000 Software-related services, 72266000 Software consultancy services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 4 Years
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 16 100 000,00 NOK
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
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
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: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 10/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 3 Months
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Oslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines: The waiting period is minimum 10 days.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0005
Title: Sub-contract 5 IT Service manager (ITSM/ESM)
Description: DIO is in the process of constructing a new infrastructure platform. In anticipation of this being completed, there may be a need for interim systems in the cloud. The sub-contract shall therefore ensure the necessary flexibility so that DIO can procure cloud licences and additional modules that support both temporary and long-term needs. See the detailed description under Sub-Contract 5 IT Service Manager (ITSM/ESM).
Internal identifier: 5-4
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification (cpv): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72260000 Software-related services, 72266000 Software consultancy services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 4 Years
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 17 000 000,00 NOK
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
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
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: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 10/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 3 Months
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Oslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines: The waiting period is minimum 10 days.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0006
Title: Sub-contract 6 Video conference
Description: The contracting authority needs Pexip licences for video conferencing services and accompanying software to ensure efficient interaction, meeting and collaboration across the organisation. See the detailed description under Sub-Contract 6 Video Conference.
Internal identifier: 6-5
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification (cpv): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72260000 Software-related services, 72266000 Software consultancy services
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 4 Years
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 27 000 000,00 NOK
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
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
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: Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 10/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 3 Months
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants: 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Oslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines: The waiting period is minimum 10 days.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
Registration number: 932931311
Postal address: Postboks 8112 Dep
Town: Oslo
Postcode: 0032
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
Contact point: Bård Einar Heggelund
Telephone: +47 91803868
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: Oslo Tingrett
Registration number: 926725939
Town: Oslo
Postcode: 0164
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
Notice information
Notice identifier/version: 3f8abc15-7570-4b5a-8e77-a35b5d0f16f3 - 01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 18/06/2026 11:11:41 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender): 19/06/2026 10:01:56 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 424712-2026
OJ S issue number: 118/2026
Publication date: 22/06/2026