Procurement - School furniture, furniture for before-and-after-school care and nursery school, 2024

The aim of the agreement is to cover the customers ́needs for school furniture and furniture for nursery schools. and before-and-after-school care with delivery to schools and before-and-after-school care, and small and large children's departments in nurseries in accordance with the requirement specifications. The aim of the agreement is to …

CPV: 39100000 Furniture, 39160000 School furniture, 39161000 Kindergarten furniture, 50850000 Repair and maintenance services of furniture, 79931000 Interior decorating services
Deadline:
Dec. 16, 2024, 11 a.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
Procurement - School furniture, furniture for before-and-after-school care and nursery school, 2024
Awarding body:
Ålesund kommune
Award number:
24/4469

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Ålesund kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Procurement - School furniture, furniture for before-and-after-school care and nursery school, 2024
Description : The aim of the agreement is to cover the customers ́needs for school furniture and furniture for nursery schools. and before-and-after-school care with delivery to schools and before-and-after-school care, and small and large children's departments in nurseries in accordance with the requirement specifications.
Procedure identifier : ac3cf974-5af0-47ce-9d6f-f7d528fd48ed
Internal identifier : 24/4469
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 39100000 Furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39160000 School furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39161000 Kindergarten furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50850000 Repair and maintenance services of furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79931000 Interior decorating services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Møre og Romsdal ( NO0A3 )
Additional information : Participants in this procurement are the Procurement Cooperation in Sunnmøre (municipality, including companies in each municipality): Sande • Sula • Volda • Cyclone • Herøy •Beach •Haram • Ørsta • Vestnes •Fjord • Giske • Sula • Ålesund • Hareid • Vanylven

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 35 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 35 000 000 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 : 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?
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 : Procurement - School furniture, furniture for before-and-after-school care and nursery school, 2024
Description : The aim of the agreement is to cover the customers ́needs for school furniture and furniture for nursery schools. and before-and-after-school care with delivery to schools and before-and-after-school care, and small and large children's departments in nurseries in accordance with the requirement specifications.
Internal identifier : 24/4469

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 39100000 Furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39160000 School furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 39161000 Kindergarten furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50850000 Repair and maintenance services of furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79931000 Interior decorating services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Møre og Romsdal ( NO0A3 )
Additional information : Participants in this procurement are the Procurement Cooperation in Sunnmøre (municipality, including companies in each municipality): Sande • Sula • Volda • Cyclone • Herøy •Beach •Haram • Ørsta • Vestnes •Fjord • Giske • Sula • Ålesund • Hareid • Vanylven

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 06/01/2025
Duration end date : 05/01/2026

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : Renewal lenght is 12 months

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 35 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 35 000 000 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) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Payment of tax, VAT and other public duties and credit rating.
Description : Tenderers must have their tax, payroll tax and VAT payments in order in accordance with the legal provisions and the tenderer must not have significant arrears. Any arrears or other irregularities must be justified. Credit rating: Tenderers must have the financial capacity to execute the contract. The tenderer is required to be credit worthy, minimum A, in accordance with Dun & Bradstreet ́s service riskguardian suite ( https://riskguardian.bisnode.no) , or have the financial capacity to execute the contract based on the contracting authority ́s discretion.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : This fulfils the objective and non-discriminatory criteria or rules that shall be used to select the number of tenderers in the following way: If certain certificates or other forms of documentation are requested, indicate for each individual whether the tenderer is in possession of the requested documents:
Description : If any of these certificates or other forms of documentation are available in electronic form, the certificates are to be provided for each:
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : The tenderer fulfils the stated qualification requirements:
Description : All the necessary selection criteria specified in the notice or in the procurement documents mentioned in the notice are fulfilled.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Experience requirements
Description : Demand:  The tenderer, or employees at the tenderer are required to have experience from at least three similar assignments in the last three years. Similar assignments mean the delivery of furniture to schools, nurseries and before-and-after-school care for Norwegian municipalities and private schools and nurseries, with a value of minimum NOK 3,000,000 excluding VAT.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : Orientation: Tenderers shall fill in the attached price form in their cost calculation and submit as an annex to the tender. in Excel format. All fields in the attached price form marked with yellow shall be completed. Missing completion of price fields can cause difficulty in assessing the tender and the tender can then be Rejected. The column "Comments" is to be filled in only if needed.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Environment
Description : The environmental award criteria is weighted 30 % and consists of two sub-criteria: 1. The sub-laboratory Environmentally labelled products is weighted mutually 50%. 2. The sub-laboratory Other environmental measures are weighted mutually 50%.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality products
Description : The following is emphasised in the assessment of the main assortment: - Functionality, quality, user friendliness of different furniture, including the weight and comfort of Trust - Design and overall impression (including how the furniture fits together)
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
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

Deadline for requesting additional information : 08/12/2024 23:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=36704

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 : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 16/12/2024 11:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 89 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 16/12/2024 11:30 +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 : Møre og Romsdal tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Ålesund kommune
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Ålesund kommune
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Ålesund kommune
Organisation processing tenders : Ålesund kommune

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Ålesund kommune
Registration number : 929911709
Department : Innkjøp
Postal address : Keiser Wilhelms gate 11
Town : Ålesund
Postcode : 6003
Country : Norway
Contact point : Irene Fylling
Telephone : +4770162000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Møre og Romsdal tingrett
Registration number : 926 723 200
Postal address : Postboks 1354
Town : Ålesund
Postcode : 6001
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Møre og Romsdal ( NO0A3 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 70 33 47 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : f8f6fc4a-9e10-4696-85e3-bdbca7760159 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 11/11/2024 12:46 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 11/11/2024 12:54 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00687734-2024
OJ S issue number : 220/2024
Publication date : 12/11/2024