Candidates for a trade group for environmental monitoring of offshore petroleum activities.

The Norwegian Environment Agency is looking for members for its consultancy trade group for environmental monitoring of offshore petroleum activities for a new period. Annual resources are subject to availability. The annual budget is NOK 900,000 as of 2025. The trade group shall assist the Norwegian Environment Agency with assessment …

CPV: 90711500 Environmental monitoring other than for construction, 76520000 Offshore services
Deadline:
Dec. 18, 2024, 3 p.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
Candidates for a trade group for environmental monitoring of offshore petroleum activities.
Awarding body:
Miljødirektoratet
Award number:
2024/9192

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Miljødirektoratet
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Environmental protection

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Candidates for a trade group for environmental monitoring of offshore petroleum activities.
Description : The Norwegian Environment Agency is looking for members for its consultancy trade group for environmental monitoring of offshore petroleum activities for a new period. Annual resources are subject to availability. The annual budget is NOK 900,000 as of 2025. The trade group shall assist the Norwegian Environment Agency with assessment of programmes for environmental monitoring, evaluation of monitoring results and reports and consultancy related to our requirement position. The group shall consist of three to five people with strong professional competence and who can complement each other. We want members to sit in the trade group for several years as it takes time to get to know the requirements, practices and routines before they can fully contribute. The members of the trade group shall be independent and the appointment as a member of the group is therefore personal (independent of the employer).
Procedure identifier : 899360dc-cd16-4c19-aad0-6ad85295fc52
Internal identifier : 2024/9192
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : See the tender documentation

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90711500 Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Additional classification ( cpv ): 76520000 Offshore services

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 9 000 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
Procurement Regulations

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Participation in a criminal organisation : Is 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 combating organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42).
Corruption : Is 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 enforceable verdict has 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.
Fraud : Is 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).
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Is 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 out 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.
Money laundering or terrorist financing : Is 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).
Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings : Is 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).
Payment of social security contributions : Have 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?
Payment of taxes : Has 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?
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : Is 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 social law : Is 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.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : Is 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.
Bankruptcy : Is 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.
Insolvency : Is 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 is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Arrangement with creditors : Is 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 is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Assets being administered by liquidator : Is the tenderer in a situation where he has his assets managed by a bankruptcy manager or by the court? 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 is obligatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Business activities are suspended : Has the tenderer's business conduct been stopped? 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.
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Guilty of grave professional misconduct : Has the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Are 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 procedure : Has 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 sanctions : Has 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?
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Has 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?
Purely national exclusion grounds : The contracting authority shall state that in Norway there are national rejection reasons. These shall be described in the procurement documents. Tenderers must respond to whether they are in one or more of the situations described in the national rejection reasons. Will the purely national rejection reasons, as stated in the relevant notice or in the procurement documents, apply?

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Candidates for a trade group for environmental monitoring of offshore petroleum activities.
Description : The Norwegian Environment Agency is looking for members for its consultancy trade group for environmental monitoring of offshore petroleum activities for a new period. Annual resources are subject to availability. The annual budget is NOK 900,000 as of 2025. The trade group shall assist the Norwegian Environment Agency with assessment of programmes for environmental monitoring, evaluation of monitoring results and reports and consultancy related to our requirement position. The group shall consist of three to five people with strong professional competence and who can complement each other. We want members to sit in the trade group for several years as it takes time to get to know the requirements, practices and routines before they can fully contribute. The members of the trade group shall be independent and the appointment as a member of the group is therefore personal (independent of the employer).
Internal identifier : 2024/9192

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90711500 Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Additional classification ( cpv ): 76520000 Offshore services
Options :
Description of the options : Extension of the agreement period, Extension of the agreement period, Extension of the agreement period, Extension of the agreement period.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 24/01/2025
Duration end date : 31/12/2029

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

Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Doctorate in relevant disciplines.
Description : Relevant professional competence can be: - knowledge of and experience with environmental chemistry and analysis methods (possibly chemical analysis methods). - knowledge of and experience with biomarkers and monitoring methods in the water column. - competence on monitoring purposes and strategy. - overview of/experience with new monitoring technology (for e.g. use of AUVs, sliders, sensor technology, environment DNA, hyper spectral image for habitat mapping etc.) - Knowledge of Arctic marine ecology. -knowledge of and experience with traditional sediment monitoring to ensure continuity and reliable transition to new monitoring methods for future needs.
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Documented relevant experience
Description : Documented relevant experience within one or several of the following areas: - environmental monitoring in marine environment. - laboratory work -fieldwork - statistical analyses - relevant research
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Norwegian tenderers must have their affairs in order with respect to the payment of tax, employer contribution and value added tax (VAT).
Description : Tax certificate, not older than six months.

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 11/12/2024 12:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 18/12/2024 15:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 71 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 18/12/2024 16:00 +01:00
Place : The Norwegian Environment Agency
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 : See the tender documentation
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
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
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Trøndelag tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Miljødirektoratet
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Miljødirektoratet

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Miljødirektoratet
Registration number : 999 601 391
Postal address : Brattørkaia 15B
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7010
Country : Norway
Contact point : Mihaela Ersvik
Telephone : 73 58 05 00
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Trøndelag tingrett
Registration number : 926 722 794
Postal address : Postboks 2317 Torgarden
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7004
Country : Norway
Telephone : 73 54 24 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 320dbb97-28d3-4b7a-88c4-de3ae4f8217c - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 18/11/2024 07:23 +01:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 18/11/2024 07:23 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00703417-2024
OJ S issue number : 225/2024
Publication date : 19/11/2024