License service provider for Microsoft licenses

The objective of this agreement is to ensure that the customer has access to necessary Microsoft licences, software and services in a cost efficient and quality-wise manner. Furthermore, tenderers shall contribute to optimising the customer ́s licence portfolio, ensure continual access to updated products and services, as well as provide …

CPV: 48000000 Software package and information systems, 48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package, 48800000 Information systems and servers, 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, 72300000 Data services
Deadline:
March 7, 2025, 11 a.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
License service provider for Microsoft licenses
Awarding body:
DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
Award number:
25/20

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : License service provider for Microsoft licenses
Description : The objective of this agreement is to ensure that the customer has access to necessary Microsoft licences, software and services in a cost efficient and quality-wise manner. Furthermore, tenderers shall contribute to optimising the customer ́s licence portfolio, ensure continual access to updated products and services, as well as provide the necessary support and advice to achieve the best possible utilisation of the Microsoft systems.
Procedure identifier : 3a7750a0-e9b2-4ede-9d12-e74c7e8264b6
Internal identifier : 25/20
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48800000 Information systems and servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72300000 Data services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0155
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 400 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 400 000 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : 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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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.
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.
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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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 control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
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?
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.
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).
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).
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).
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 made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
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.
Assets being administered by liquidator : 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.
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Have the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting 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 following rejection reasons in the procurement regulations § 24-2 are purely national rejection reasons: - § 24-2 (2). This provision states that the contracting authority shall reject a tenderer when the contracting authority is aware that the tenderer has been legally convicted or has accepted a wrought for the stated punishable conditions. The requirement that the contracting authority shall reject tenderers who have accepted a wreap for the stated punishable conditions is a distinctively Norwegian requirement. - § 24-2 (3) letter in. The rejection reason in the ESPD form only concerns serious errors in professional practice, whilst the Norwegian rejection reason also includes other serious errors that can lead to doubt about the tenderer's professional integrity.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
Business activities are suspended : 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.
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?
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.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : License service provider for Microsoft licenses
Description : The objective of this agreement is to ensure that the customer has access to necessary Microsoft licences, software and services in a cost efficient and quality-wise manner. Furthermore, tenderers shall contribute to optimising the customer ́s licence portfolio, ensure continual access to updated products and services, as well as provide the necessary support and advice to achieve the best possible utilisation of the Microsoft systems.
Internal identifier : 25/20

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48800000 Information systems and servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72300000 Data services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0155
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : 1+1 year. Several short options can be taken up, so that the total extension of the framework agreement is 2 (two) years. If the option is triggered for a shorter period than 1 (one) year, the remaining option will automatically be taken up in accordance with the same rules as in the above section.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 400 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 400 000 000 Norwegian krone

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 : Economic and financial standing
Name : Sufficient economic and financial capacity
Description : Demand: Tenderers shall have sufficient economic and financial capacity to fulfil a contract of an equivalent nature and scope, where, among other things, being creditworthy without any requirement for collateral will be adequate. Documentation requirement: ־ Credit rating with key figures from a certified credit rating company, or other form of documentation to demonstrate that the requirement has been met. The credit rating shall include the credit rating degree (rating) of the tenderer - typically indicated by a rating code or brief text. The assessment shall include, or be attached, an explanation on the rating code/scale of possible rating codes. The assessment should be based on the last annual accounts.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Fulfilment of tax obligations
Description : Demand: Payment of taxes and duties. Documentation requirement: Norwegian tenderers: Tax certificate, not older than six months, confirming that the tenderer has fulfilled his tax, social security and VAT payments, can be ordered and obtained from Altinn by using a separate link on the skatteetaten.no. If this is not possible, it can be ordered from the tax collector or the Norwegian Tax Administration. The certificate is electronically certified and is therefore not signed. See the skatteetaten.no for further information.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : The tenderer shall be a legally established company.
Description : Demand: The tenderer shall be a legally established company. Documentation requirement: • Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate or printout from the Register of Entities for non-registration obliged individual companies. • Foreign companies: Confirmation that the company is registered in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the company is established. The confirmation can be delivered in writing or with reference to BRIS.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Tenderers shall have sufficient ability and experience to fulfil the framework agreement.
Description : Demand: Tenderers must have the necessary technical and professional qualifications, including human and technical resources and experience, to fulfil the contract. Documentation requirement: A description of a) the up to three most relevant goods deliveries (licences) and b) up to three most relevant services that the tenderer has carried out in the last three years, along with information on the contracts ́ value, date of delivery or execution and the name of the recipient. Relevant assignments mean for a) framework agreement deliveries that are comparable and for b) contract deliveries that are comparable in nature and extent. Tenderers are themselves responsible for ensuring that the description is of such a nature that it documents that the requirement is met.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : TK1 - Price
Description : Price will be evaluated on the mark-up percentage and on hourly rate. Mark-up percentage and hourly rate will be evaluated separately. They each get a separate score that is weighted before they are merged.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 60
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : TK2 - Offered resources assistance and assignments.
Description : Points will be awarded under this award criteria after comparing the following offered competence: ־ (A) competence to manage negotiations with MS; ־ (B) competence to optimise the contracting authority ́s licence portfolio and to avoid "double licences"; ־ and (C) competence to assist the contracting authority in any licence audit.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : TK3 - Daily follow-up of licence procurements.
Description : Points will be awarded under this award criteria after a comparison of the offered customer team and responses to the evaluation requirements 7-12. Supplementary fulfilment of requirement 3 - the customer team is emphasised. The customer team will be evaluated together with additional fulfilment of requirements 13-22.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 20
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian

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
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 07/03/2025 11:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 07/03/2025 11:00 +00:00
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
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Oslo Tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : DEPARTEMENTENES DIGITALISERINGSORGANISASJON (DIO)
Registration number : 932931311
Postal address : Postboks 8112 Dep
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0032
Country : Norway
Contact point : Morten Johan Ringøen
Telephone : +47 48023692
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo Tingrett
Registration number : 926725939
Town : Oslo
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : +47 22035200
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 69efdaac-b2bb-4737-b9dd-0f2b00d906d8 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 29/01/2025 16:00 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 29/01/2025 16:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00067133-2025
OJ S issue number : 22/2025
Publication date : 31/01/2025