1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: Vestland fylkeskommune
Legal type of the buyer: Regional authority
Activity of the contracting authority: General public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: Utgreiing buss eigenregi
Description: The report shall give a verifiable decision basis for whether – and if so how – Vestland county can organize bus operations in-house for one limited contract area. The aim is to look at • Better resource utilization • More diversity in the business segment/better competition • Flexibility in investment and operation The report should also highlight consequences for the county administration in its governance/administration and financial risk management for a model where in-house bus operations or a hybrid model (with public ownership of the buses and competitive tendering for operators) can run parallel to full contracting out in the other contract areas. The report shall give a verifiable decision basis considering a realistic time frame for political decisions and regime implementation (organization, recruitment and – if relevant – transfer of undertaking), before a conclusion is drawn about which contract area may be suitable and feasible as a pilot for in-house operations. The report is limited to bus operations. Boats, ferries and light rail are not to be considered. Contract areas/route packages in the geographical area of Vestland shall be considered as possible candidates, and the assignment shall be based on realistic timeframes for political decisions and implementation, so that recommended candidates have an operational feasibility within relevant contractual time windows. The assignment is divided into two phases: Phase 0 and Phase 1. Phase 0: Comprises two sub-deliveries (L0A and L0B) and a political steering point (SP0) inside the phase, where the contracting authority can adjust the scope and possibly limit additional work with alternative models to reduce complexity. The administration has estimated Phase 0 to be between 500 and 900 hours depending on data access, chosen case, and scope of organization and material management. Phase 1 is an option for the contracting authority. This phase covers more specifically defined additional deliverables and/or further analysis. The scope of a potential Phase 1 is estimated at just under 1,350 hours.
Procedure identifier: 57811160-747a-4121-8bd4-5aa69b6405de
Internal identifier: VLFK/26/184
Type of procedure: Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated: no
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification (cpv): 66519310 Insurance consultancy services, 72221000 Business analysis consultancy services, 72224000 Project management consultancy services, 79412000 Financial management consultancy services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Additional information: The County Executive Committee in Vestland has decided upon a statute mandate and delivery model for a phased report on the feasibility of the in-house operation of a bus route package in Vestland.
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 7 000 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0000
Title: Utgreiing buss eigenregi
Description: The report shall give a verifiable decision basis for whether – and if so how – Vestland county can organize bus operations in-house for one limited contract area. The aim is to look at • Better resource utilization • More diversity in the business segment/better competition • Flexibility in investment and operation The report should also highlight consequences for the county administration in its governance/administration and financial risk management for a model where in-house bus operations or a hybrid model (with public ownership of the buses and competitive tendering for operators) can run parallel to full contracting out in the other contract areas. The report shall give a verifiable decision basis considering a realistic time frame for political decisions and regime implementation (organization, recruitment and – if relevant – transfer of undertaking), before a conclusion is drawn about which contract area may be suitable and feasible as a pilot for in-house operations. The report is limited to bus operations. Boats, ferries and light rail are not to be considered. Contract areas/route packages in the geographical area of Vestland shall be considered as possible candidates, and the assignment shall be based on realistic timeframes for political decisions and implementation, so that recommended candidates have an operational feasibility within relevant contractual time windows. The assignment is divided into two phases: Phase 0 and Phase 1. Phase 0: Comprises two sub-deliveries (L0A and L0B) and a political steering point (SP0) inside the phase, where the contracting authority can adjust the scope and possibly limit additional work with alternative models to reduce complexity. The administration has estimated Phase 0 to be between 500 and 900 hours depending on data access, chosen case, and scope of organization and material management. Phase 1 is an option for the contracting authority. This phase covers more specifically defined additional deliverables and/or further analysis. The scope of a potential Phase 1 is estimated at just under 1,350 hours.
Internal identifier: VLFK/26/184
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification (cpv): 66519310 Insurance consultancy services, 72221000 Business analysis consultancy services, 72224000 Project management consultancy services, 79412000 Financial management consultancy services
Options:
Description of the options: Vidare ́s assignment in the form of Phase 1, is dealt with as an option and can be carried out in accordance with the decision in The County Governor's Office in Vestland.Further assignment in the form of Phase 1, is dealt with as an option and can be carried out in accordance with the decision in the County Executive Committee in Vestland.
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Additional information: The County Executive Committee in Vestland has decided upon a statute mandate and delivery model for a phased report on the feasibility of the in-house operation of a bus route package in Vestland.
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 1 Year
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 7 000 000,00 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): no
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: Procurement Document
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure:
Minimum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure: 3
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated
The buyer reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without any further negotiations
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Price
Name: Price
Description: The evaluation price will be calculated as stated in the ssa-o_bilag 5a Price Form.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 50
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Comprehension
Description: The tenderer shall show how they will manage methods and procedures for carrying out the assignment through the phased deliveries, including how the tenderer will ensure progress, quality and management of information- and data uncertainties. The description must cover L0A and L0B. In addition, tenderers ought to show how they will approach the entire assignment, including the options, and – without going into detail – show how options may fit with L0A and L0B. The task comprehension shall be specifically linked to the assignment as described in annex 1, and shall not exceed four pages. Tenderers shall show how much of the delivery will be given under the fixed price. The description shall as a minimum include: • Methodical approach, • Data basis and analysis methodology, • involvement of the contracting authority and other interested party members, • how the tenderer will ensure progress and on-time delivery • quality assurance • Expected deliveries, work phases and schedule with milestones.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number: 20
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: The tenderer ́s competence and experience
Description: Competence and resources for Phase 0. Competence and resources for Phase 1 (option). Tenderer ought to show which options it cannot deliver on. The tenderer may also refer to competence to deliver beyond the options. • The education and experience of the resources that are used for the assignment. • The resource distribution and how the team is assembled and complements each other • To what degree the members are used to collaborating with each other
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: 12/08/2026 22:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of the procedure:
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to submit tenders: 28/09/2026
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 requests to participate: 19/08/2026 10:00:58 (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
A non-disclosure agreement is required: no
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
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: For tenderers who are rejected in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations §§ 24-1 and 24-2 or not invited to submit a tender in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations § 16-12, a deadline of 15 days will be set to demand a temporary decision, cf. the Public Procurement Regulations § 20-7. The deadline of 15 days will be announced from the day after the contracting authority has sent notification about rejection or notification of selection.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Vestland fylkeskommune
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: Vestland fylkeskommune
Registration number: 821311632
Department: Innkjøpsseksjonen
Postal address: Askedalen 2
Town: LEIKANGER
Postcode: 6863
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Contact point: Bjørn Erik Linde
Telephone: +47 05557
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: Hordaland tingrett
Registration number: 926 723 367
Postal address: Postboks 7412
Town: Bergen
Postcode: 5020
Country subdivision (NUTS): Vestland (NO0A2)
Country: Norway
Telephone: 55 69 97 00
Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
10. Change
10.1.
Change
Section identifier: PROCEDURE
10.1.
Change
Section identifier: LOT-0000
Notice identifier/version: 1d1556bd-4607-4ce1-bc1c-0a5172df435c - 01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 16/07/2026 06:46:12 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender): 16/07/2026 06:46:12 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 495430-2026
OJ S issue number: 136/2026
Publication date: 17/07/2026