1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: Statnett SF
Legal type of the buyer: Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting entity: Electricity-related activities
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: Framework agreement for supply and service of drones
Description: Statnett needs to enter into a new agreement for the purchase of drones for use in its operations. These will be drones that can be used for inspection of the power line network, pylons/towers, substations, and terrain. This will involve the use of both standard cameras and LiDAR for 3D mapping, and possibly multispectral sensors for classifying site productivity/vegetation conditions beneath our lines, to mention a few applications. The primary need will be for large and medium-sized inspection drones. These must operate under demanding mountain conditions, have good range, robust battery solutions, and solid sensors for data collection. Access to systems for lifting equipment is also desired, as well as drones that can be permanently installed at a substation to support inspection and security work at remote sites. Our operations are continuously expanding, and there is therefore a need for an underwater drone to support our work in mapping the seabed and quay/facility structures. There will also be a need for equipment to further our R&D work. It will therefore be desirable to have access to additional equipment, spare parts, and components that can be used in our work with drones.
Procedure identifier: 12ab52b5-60da-40f4-a8d4-1d44f56240e2
Internal identifier: BPM001878
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: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 35613000 Unmanned aerial vehicles
Additional classification (cpv): 35512400 Unmanned underwater vehicles
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 35 000 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/25/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: Procurement Document
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0001
Title: Framework agreement for supply and service of drones
Description: Statnett needs to enter into a new agreement for the purchase of drones for use in its operations. These will be drones that can be used for inspection of the power line network, pylons/towers, substations, and terrain. This will involve the use of both standard cameras and LiDAR for 3D mapping, and possibly multispectral sensors for classifying site productivity/vegetation conditions beneath our lines, to mention a few applications. The primary need will be for large and medium-sized inspection drones. These must operate under demanding mountain conditions, have good range, robust battery solutions, and solid sensors for data collection. Access to systems for lifting equipment is also desired, as well as drones that can be permanently installed at a substation to support inspection and security work at remote sites. Our operations are continuously expanding, and there is therefore a need for an underwater drone to support our work in mapping the seabed and quay/facility structures. There will also be a need for equipment to further our R&D work. It will therefore be desirable to have access to additional equipment, spare parts, and components that can be used in our work with drones.
Internal identifier: BPM001878
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 35613000 Unmanned aerial vehicles
Additional classification (cpv): 35512400 Unmanned underwater vehicles
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 36 Months
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals: 3
Other information about renewals: A contract will be entered into with one supplier for this assignment. The duration of the framework agreement will be 3 years. The Contracting Authority will have the option to extend the framework agreement for a further 1+1+1 years, for a total maximum of 6 years
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 35 000 000,00 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
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Description: Climate & Environment 1. The tenderer should describe how the batteries included in the delivery have been manufactured with the lowest possible environmental impact. 2. The tenderer should describe measures to reduce the environmental impact related to the drone�s materials and electronics 3. The tenderer shall describe how transport and packaging are carried out in an environmentally friendly manner The supplier should deliver the following: 1. Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), third-party verified LCA, or the manufacturer�s environmental report 2. Document lifespan in years / operating hours for different drone models. Document the number of years spare parts will be available. Document the system for return, reuse, and recycling of drones/batteries. 3. Document the shipping method for the product from the factory to the customer. Document measures to reduce packaging and avoid the use of plastic
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number: 30,00
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Description: The supplier must deliver the following: - Documentation of �B� requirements in Exhibit B � Technical requirements
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number: 30,00
Criterion:
Type: Price
Description: The supplier must deliver the following: � Price Sheet in Ivalua/Exhibit A
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number: 40,00
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Ad hoc communication channel:
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of the procedure:
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to submit tenders: 06/03/2026
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate: 01/03/2026 23:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract: Human rights and environmental requirements
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: yes
Electronic payment will be used: yes
Financial arrangement: The Client reserves the right to cancel the competition if there is a valid reason, cf. FYF � 21-4. Contract signing is subject to necessary permits and Statnett�s investment decision.
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction: no
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Mediation organisation: Oslo District Court
Review organisation: Oslo District Court
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: Statnett SF
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Statnett SF
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: Statnett SF
Registration number: 962986633
Postal address: PB 4904 Nydalen
Town: OSLO
Postcode: 0423
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
Contact point: Eirik Steine
Telephone: +4799259951
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0004
Official name: Oslo District Court
Registration number: 926725939
Postal address: C. J. Hambros plass 4
Town: OSLO
Postcode: 0164
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
Telephone: +4722035200
Roles of this organisation:
Review organisation
Mediation organisation
Notice identifier/version: 1aa20f94-1c33-485f-b0f3-e95d8db67f0d - 01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 17
Notice dispatch date: 27/01/2026 10:39:43 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 62508-2026
OJ S issue number: 19/2026
Publication date: 28/01/2026