Legal Basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addressesOfficial name: Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat (NVE)
National registration number: 970205039
Postal address: Middelthunsgate 29
Town: OSLO
NUTS code:
NO NorgePostal code: 0368
Country: Norway
Contact person: Meriem Lellouchi
E-mail:
mle@nve.noTelephone: +47 22959595
Internet address(es): Main address:
https://permalink.mercell.com/185048923.aspxAddress of the buyer profile:
http://www.nve.no/ I.3)CommunicationAdditional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4)Type of the contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)Main activityGeneral public services
Section II: Object
II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:
Procurement of framework agreement for language services
Reference number: 202217683
II.1.2)Main CPV code79530000 Translation services
II.1.3)Type of contractServices
II.1.4)Short description:
NVE is in need of various language services, including but not limited to:
- Course and training in plain language
- Word processing and proofreading
- Script work
- Translation to Sami, English and possible other languages
- Translation to Nynorsk, preferably automated
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)79821100 Proofreading services
79552000 Word-processing services
80580000 Provision of language courses
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: NO08 Oslo og Viken
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
The framework agreement period is 2 years, plus an option for an extension on the same terms for 1+1 year, so that the total framework agreement period is a maximum of 4 years from commencement.
NVE is in need of various language services, including but not limited to:
- Course and training in plain language
- Word processing and proofreading
- Script work
- Translation to Sami, English and possible other languages
- Translation to Nynorsk, preferably automated
The total need for assistance is unpredictable pending legislation relating to Sami language requirements. We estimate that the total billable amount will not exceed NOK 6 million within the two-year period, but this does not imply any commitment to a minimum amount. Furthermore, we estimate a maximum amount of NOK 3 million for each of the two possible years of extension.
II.2.5)Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemStart: 01/11/2022
End: 18/10/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreement period is 2 years plus an option for an extension on the same terms for 1+1 year, so that the total framework agreement period is a maximum of 4 years from commencement.
II.2.10)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: yes
Description of options:
Option for extension on the same terms for 1 + 1 year, so that the total possible contract period is 4 years from commencement.
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions for participation
III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registersList and brief description of conditions:
Tenderers must be registered in a company register, professional register or a trade register in the country where the tenderer is established.
Documentation requirement:
Norwegian companies: Company registration certificate
Foreign companies: Verification showing that the tenderer is registered in a company register, professional register or a commerce register in the country where the tenderer is established.
III.1.2)Economic and financial standingList and brief description of selection criteria:
Norwegian tenderers must have their affairs in order regarding the payment of tax, employer contribution and value added tax (VAT).
Documentation requirement:
Tax Certificate not more than 6 months old.
III.1.3)Technical and professional abilityList and brief description of selection criteria:
Tenderers must have experience from comparable assignments.
Documentation requirement:
Description of up to three of the tenderer’s most relevant assignments in the last three years. The description must include a statement of the assignment value, dates and recipients (name, telephone number and e-mail address). It is the tenderer's responsibility to confirm relevance through the description. Tenderers can document experience by referring to the competence of personnel at disposal for this assignment, even if the experience was acquired while the personnel performed services for another tenderer.
Any software offered must be documented
Documentation requirement:
Description of the software's functionality and implementation, as well as a description of user support and technical support. The tenderer can demonstrate the software as a finished video or through a video conference.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedureOpen procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing systemThe procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2)Administrative information
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateDate: 25/10/2022
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:Norwegian
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderDuration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tendersDate: 25/10/2022
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrenceThis is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.3)Additional information:
VI.4)Procedures for review
VI.4.1)Review bodyOfficial name: Oslo tingrett
Postal address: Postboks 2106 Vika
Town: 0125 Oslo
Country: Norway
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:22/09/2022