692304-2026 - Competition
Norway – Systems and technical consultancy services – R02088 SharePoint-Consultants
OJ S 194/2026 07/10/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Services
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: Forsvarsbygg
Email: mats.overas@forsvarsbygg.no
Legal type of the buyer: Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority: Defence
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: R02088 SharePoint-Consultants
Description: The framework agreement covers the management, further development, customisation, troubleshooting, maintenance and optimisation (operation) of SharePoint Server solutions, as well as assistance with the development and optimisation of SharePoint Online and hybrid SharePoint solutions. Forsvarsbygg operates the underlying infrastructure itself, and the supplier shall provide support for the management, operation and development of the SharePoint platforms. The contracting authority intends to enter into a framework agreement with 1 (one) supplier. The framework agreement has a duration of 2 years, with the option to extend it by up to 1 (one) year at a time, up to 2 (two) times, giving a maximum duration of 4 (four) years. The framework agreement is non-exclusive. The estimated value of the framework agreement, including all options, is NOK 6 million excluding VAT. The maximum value of the framework agreement, including all options, is NOK 10 million excluding VAT.
Procedure identifier: dbd32a6c-e2f1-47f5-a8fa-5ed40c8ae49f
Internal identifier: 2026/5400
Type of procedure: Open
The procedure is accelerated: no
Main features of the procedure: See above.
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Additional classification (cpv): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72200000 Software programming and consultancy services, 72212000 Programming services of application software, 72243000 Programming services, 72267100 Maintenance of information technology software
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country: Norway
Anywhere in the given country
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 10 000 000,00 NOK
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 10 000 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis: 
Directive 2014/24/EU
Anskaffelsesforskriften - In accordance with the regulation.
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: European Single Procurement Document Request, Notice, Procurement Document
Corruption: Has the supplier itself, or any person who is a member of the supplier’s administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision-making or control therein, been convicted of corruption by a final judgment delivered no more than five years ago, or for which an exclusion period set out directly in the judgment is still applicable? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union (OJ C 195, 25.6.1997, p. 1), and in Article 2(1) of Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (OJ L 192, 31.7.2003, p. 54). This ground for exclusion also includes corruption as defined in the national law applicable to the contracting authority or the supplier.
Fraud: Has the supplier itself, or any person who is a member of the supplier’s administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision-making or control therein, been convicted of fraud by a final judgment delivered no more than five years ago, or for which an exclusion period set out directly in the judgment is still applicable? Fraud within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention on the protection of the European Communities’ financial interests (OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Money laundering or terrorist financing: Has the supplier itself, or any person who is a member of the supplier’s administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision-making or control therein, been convicted of money laundering or terrorist financing by a final judgment delivered no more than five years ago, or for which an exclusion period set out directly in the judgment is still applicable? Money laundering or terrorist financing as defined in Article 1 of Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing (OJ L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Participation in a criminal organisation: Has the supplier itself, or any person who is a member of the supplier’s administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision-making or control therein, been convicted of participation in a criminal organisation by a final judgment delivered no more than five years ago, or for which an exclusion period set out directly in the judgment is still applicable? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 on the fight against organised crime (OJ L 300, 11.11.2008, p. 42).
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities: Has the supplier itself, or any person who is a member of the supplier’s administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision-making or control therein, been convicted of terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities by a final judgment delivered no more than five years ago, or for which an exclusion period set out directly in the judgment is still applicable? Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities as defined in Articles 1 and 3 of Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (OJ L 164, 22.6.2002, p. 3). This ground for exclusion also includes inciting, aiding or abetting, or attempting to commit such offences, as referred to in Article 4 of that Framework Decision.
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings: Has the supplier itself, or any person who is a member of the supplier’s administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision-making or control therein, been convicted of child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings by a final judgment delivered no more than five years ago, or for which an exclusion period set out directly in the judgment is still applicable? Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings as defined in Article 2 of Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA (OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law: Is the supplier aware of having breached environmental obligations under 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 law: Is the supplier aware of having breached labour law obligations under 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 law: Is the supplier aware of having breached social obligations under 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 competition: Has the supplier entered into agreements with other suppliers aimed at distorting competition?
Grave professional misconduct: Has the supplier committed grave professional misconduct? Where relevant, please refer to 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 procedure: Has the supplier: a) Made seriously misleading statements when providing the information required to verify that there are no grounds for exclusion or that the selection criteria have been met; b) Withheld such information; c) Expressed reservations about submitting, without delay, the supporting documents requested by the contracting authority; or d) Improperly influenced the contracting authority’s decision-making process in order to obtain confidential information that could give it an undue advantage in the procurement procedure, or negligently provided misleading information that could materially influence decisions concerning exclusion, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure: Is the supplier aware of any conflict of interest as defined in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure: Has the supplier, or an undertaking associated with the supplier, advised the contracting authority or otherwise been involved in preparing the procurement procedure?
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions: Has the supplier committed a material breach in the performance of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach led to termination of the contract, damages or other comparable sanctions?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions: Has the supplier failed to fulfil all its obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions, both in the country in which it is established and in the contracting authority’s Member State, if different from its country of establishment?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes: Has the supplier failed to fulfil its obligations relating to the payment of taxes and duties in the country in which it is established and in the contracting authority’s Member State, if different from its country of establishment?
Business activities are suspended: Please explain why the supplier is nevertheless able to perform the contract under these circumstances, taking into account the applicable national provisions and measures concerning the continuation of business activities. This information need not be provided if exclusion of the supplier is mandatory under applicable national law without any possibility of an exception.
Bankruptcy: Is the supplier bankrupt? Please explain why the supplier is nevertheless able to perform the contract under these circumstances, taking into account the applicable national provisions and measures concerning the continuation of business activities. This information need not be provided if exclusion of the supplier is mandatory under applicable national law without any possibility of an exception.
Arrangement with creditors: Is the supplier subject to a compulsory debt arrangement? Please explain why the supplier is nevertheless able to perform the contract under these circumstances, taking into account the applicable national provisions and measures concerning the continuation of business activities. This information need not be provided if exclusion of the supplier is mandatory under applicable national law without any possibility of an exception.
Insolvency: Is the supplier insolvent? Please explain why the supplier is nevertheless able to perform the contract under these circumstances, taking into account the applicable national provisions and measures concerning the continuation of business activities. This information need not be provided if exclusion of the supplier is mandatory under applicable national law without any possibility of an exception.
Assets being administered by liquidator: Please explain why the supplier is nevertheless able to perform the contract under these circumstances, taking into account the applicable national provisions and measures concerning the continuation of business activities. This information need not be provided if exclusion of the supplier is mandatory under applicable national law without any possibility of an exception.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law: Is the supplier subject to a compulsory debt arrangement? Please explain why the supplier is nevertheless able to perform the contract under these circumstances, taking into account the applicable national provisions and measures concerning the continuation of business activities. This information need not be provided if exclusion of the supplier is mandatory under applicable national law without any possibility of an exception.
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0000
Title: R02088 SharePoint-Consultants
Description: The framework agreement covers the management, further development, customisation, troubleshooting, maintenance and optimisation (operation) of SharePoint Server solutions, as well as assistance with the development and optimisation of SharePoint Online and hybrid SharePoint solutions. Forsvarsbygg operates the underlying infrastructure itself, and the supplier shall provide support for the management, operation and development of the SharePoint platforms. The contracting authority intends to enter into a framework agreement with 1 (one) supplier. The framework agreement has a duration of 2 years, with the option to extend it by up to 1 (one) year at a time, up to 2 (two) times, giving a maximum duration of 4 (four) years. The framework agreement is non-exclusive. The estimated value of the framework agreement, including all options, is NOK 6 million excluding VAT. The maximum value of the framework agreement, including all options, is NOK 10 million excluding VAT.
Internal identifier: 2026/5400
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
Main classification (cpv): 72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Additional classification (cpv): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72200000 Software programming and consultancy services, 72212000 Programming services of application software, 72243000 Programming services, 72267100 Maintenance of information technology software
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country: Norway
Anywhere in the given country
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Start date: 30/11/2026
Duration end date: 29/11/2030
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 10 000 000,00 NOK
Maximum value of the framework agreement: 10 000 000,00 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: European Single Procurement Document Request, Notice
Criterion: Enrolment in a trade register
Description of selection criterion: The supplier must be a legally registered company. Foreign suppliers must provide documentation confirming that the company is legally registered in its home country. Norwegian suppliers are not required to provide evidence of compliance with this requirement beyond submitting a tax and VAT certificate; see below.

Criterion: Other economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterion: The supplier must be up to date with the payment of taxes and duties. “Tax and VAT certificate” (RF-1507). The certificate can be ordered via www.altinn.no. The certificate must be no more than six months old as of the tender submission deadline.

Criterion: Other economic or financial requirements
Description of selection criterion: The supplier must have the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform the contract. A credit rating of “creditworthy” or equivalent is sufficient to meet this requirement. The supplier must submit a credit assessment issued by a company legally authorised to conduct credit assessments. The assessment must be no more than six months old as of the application deadline. The credit assessment must include an evaluation of the supplier’s payment history and reliability. The result must be expressed as a rating (letters or numbers) on a defined scale. If the supplier relies on guarantees provided by other companies (e.g. a parent company) to meet this requirement, an equivalent credit assessment must be submitted for the guarantor. A legally binding declaration from the guarantor confirming that it assumes joint and several liability for any liability arising under the contract must also be submitted.

Criterion: References on specified works
Description of selection criterion: The supplier must have sufficient experience with comparable assignments. Comparable assignments mean assignments involving the development, operation and maintenance of SharePoint solutions. Compliance with this requirement must be documented by completing the “Reference List” appendix. The supplier must describe at least two relevant assignments carried out within the last three years.
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available: Norwegian
Deadline for requesting additional information: 02/11/2026 11:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Address of the procurement documents: https://permalink.mercell.com/291777445.aspx
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission: 
Electronic submission: Required
Address for submission: https://permalink.mercell.com/291777445.aspx
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: Norwegian
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Variants: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 09/11/2026 11:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 93 Days
Information about public opening: 
Opening date: 09/11/2026 11:00:00 (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
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
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: In accordance with the regulation.
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Oslo tingrett
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: Forsvarsbygg
Registration number: 975950662
Postal address: Grev Wedels plass 5
Town: OSLO
Postcode: 0151
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
Contact point: Mats Øverås
Email: mats.overas@forsvarsbygg.no
Telephone: +47 46870400
Internet address: http://www.forsvarsbygg.no
Roles of this organisation: 
Buyer
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official name: Oslo tingrett
Registration number: 984195796
Town: Oslo
Postcode: 0164
Country subdivision (NUTS): Oslo (NO081)
Country: Norway
Roles of this organisation: 
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Notice information
Notice identifier/version: 77058901-0a33-4515-8f42-081107db23d1  -  01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 06/10/2026 11:59:32 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender): 06/10/2026 12:19:22 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially available: English
Notice publication number: 692304-2026
OJ S issue number: 194/2026
Publication date: 07/10/2026