622700-2026 - Competition
Norway – Metal-working machine tools – Procurement of a new framework agreement for hand tools
OJ S 174/2026 09/09/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime - Change notice
Supplies
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameVestland fylkeskommune
Emailandreas.pascual.losnegard@vlfk.no
Legal type of the buyerRegional authority
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleProcurement of a new framework agreement for hand tools
DescriptionVestland County needs a new framework agreement for hand tools. The framework agreement will be for the entire organisation.
Procedure identifier7c042508-7937-4397-bb00-dcb346c4f002
Internal identifierVLFK/26/205
Type of procedureOpen
The procedure is acceleratedno
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 42630000 Metal-working machine tools
Additional classification (cpv): 35111500 Fire suppression system, 42642000 Machine tools for working wood, bone, cork, hard rubber or hard plastics, 42660000 Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Anywhere
Additional informationIn Hele Vestland County (See annex VLFK-26-206 Annex D - Einingar in avtalen.xlsx)
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusionNotice
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 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 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 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
TitleProcurement of a new framework agreement for hand tools
DescriptionVestland County needs a new framework agreement for hand tools. The framework agreement will be for the entire organisation.
Internal identifierVLFK/26/205
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 42630000 Metal-working machine tools
Additional classification (cpv): 35111500 Fire suppression system, 42642000 Machine tools for working wood, bone, cork, hard rubber or hard plastics, 42660000 Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Anywhere
Additional informationIn Hele Vestland County (See annex VLFK-26-206 Annex D - Einingar in avtalen.xlsx)
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration2 Years
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals2
Other information about renewalsThe contracting authority shall have the right to extend the framework agreement for an additional 1+1 year.
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 criteriaNotice
CriterionOther economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterionYes, yes
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Deadline for requesting additional information30/08/2026 22:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Address of the procurement documentshttps://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=97096
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttps://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=97096&GoTo=Tender
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedNorwegian
Electronic catalogueAllowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders17/09/2026 10:00:58 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid83 Days
Information about public opening
Opening date17/09/2026 10:05:00 (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 organisationHordaland tingrett
Information about review deadlines: See the tender documentation
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameVestland fylkeskommune
Registration number821311632
DepartmentInnkjøpsseksjonen
Postal addressAskedalen 2
TownLEIKANGER
Postcode6863
Country subdivision (NUTS)Vestland (NO0A2)
CountryNorway
Contact pointAndreas Pascual Losnegård
Emailandreas.pascual.losnegard@vlfk.no
Telephone+47 05557
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official nameHordaland tingrett
Registration number926 723 367
Postal addressPostboks 7412
TownBergen
Postcode5020
Country subdivision (NUTS)Vestland (NO0A2)
CountryNorway
Emailhordaland.tingrett@domstol.no
Telephone55 69 97 00
Internet addresshttps://www.domstol.no/no/domstoler/tingrett/hordaland-tingrett/
Roles of this organisation
Review organisation
10. Change
Version of the previous notice to be changed459f351c-eb4f-45da-a796-c71d3ec60786-01
Main reason for changeInformation updated
DescriptionInformation updated. New tender deadline.
10.1.
Change
Section identifierPROCEDURE
10.1.
Change
Section identifierLOT-0000
Notice information
Notice identifier/version38c39fcc-53e1-4dbb-871b-ddb33dc94d57  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeContract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype16
Notice dispatch date07/09/2026 13:43:14 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender)07/09/2026 13:43:14 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number622700-2026
OJ S issue number174/2026
Publication date09/09/2026