Construction work for electricity power lines

Qualification scheme: Goods, services, buildings and installations for the development, operation and maintenance of the power grid

Linea AS needs to establish a qualification scheme within a number of strategically important procurement categories. Linea AS has long-term budget plans to invest over NOK 6 million in new installations, operations and maintenance in the coming decade. The qualification scheme will be applicable during the period from 01.01.2023 - …

CPV: 45231400 Construction work for electricity power lines, 45210000 Building construction work, 45232220 Substation construction work, 45232221 Transformer substation, 31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus, 31300000 Insulated wire and cable, 31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus, 31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies, 31210000 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, 31220000 Electrical circuit components, 31230000 Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus, 31170000 Transformers, 45110000 Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work, 45232200 Ancillary works for electricity power lines, 45314300 Installation of cable infrastructure, 31213200 Distribution transformers, 31211000 Boards and fuse boxes, 31212000 Circuit breakers, 44211000 Prefabricated buildings, 71300000 Engineering services, 71320000 Engineering design services, 71321000 Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings, 71332000 Geotechnical engineering services, 71500000 Construction-related services, 71541000 Construction project management services, 45112000 Excavating and earthmoving work, 45314310 Installation of cable laying
Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2032, noon
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
Qualification scheme: Goods, services, buildings and installations for the development, operation and maintenance of the power grid
Awarding body:
Linea AS
Award number:

Norway-Mosjøen: Construction work for electricity power lines

2023/S 007-017370

Contract notice – utilities

Works

Legal Basis:
Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Linea AS
National registration number: 917424799
Postal address: Industriveien 7
Town: Mosjøen
NUTS code: NO Norge
Postal code: 8654
Country: Norway
Contact person: Tommy Thrana
E-mail: tommy.thrana@helgelandkraft.no
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://permalink.mercell.com/190452285.aspx
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.linea.no/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://permalink.mercell.com/190452285.aspx
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://permalink.mercell.com/190452285.aspx
I.6) Main activity
Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title:

Qualification scheme: Goods, services, buildings and installations for the development, operation and maintenance of the power grid

II.1.2) Main CPV code
45231400 Construction work for electricity power lines
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description:

Linea AS needs to establish a qualification scheme within a number of strategically important procurement categories.

Linea AS has long-term budget plans to invest over NOK 6 million in new installations, operations and maintenance in the coming decade.

The qualification scheme will be applicable during the period from 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2032 (10 years).

Tenderers can apply to qualify on an ongoing basis for as long as the scheme is applicable.

The scheme will be used to enter into both framework agreements and individual procurements.

Categories: Network and switch stations, Transformers, device and control installations, Building contractors, Machine contractors, Line contractors, Cables and line materials, Engineering design services, Project management.

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II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 6 000 000 000.00 NOK
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Contracting services - Building stations

Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45210000 Building construction work
45232220 Substation construction work
45232221 Transformer substation
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

In the coming 6-7 years, Linea plans to build several stations in Helgeland. The assignments will be outsourced as individual contracts, either as turnkey contracts (NS8407) or execution contracts (NS8405).

Partnering contracts may also be applicable.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers in the coming tender contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 31/12/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Electrotechnical equipment, Cables and line materials

Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus
31300000 Insulated wire and cable
31600000 Electrical equipment and apparatus
31700000 Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

Linea has an increased need for electrotechnical equipment in the coming decade.

Currently, most of this is covered by our procurements through an established wholesaler agreement, which applicable from 01.05.2022 - 01.02.2028.

Based on the steady increase in the project portfolio, we would also like to be able to hold tender contests for individual procurements.

This will typically apply to procurements within El number groups: 10, 11 and 28, but is not limited to these groups.

This qualification scheme will also be applicable for new wholesaler framework agreements in spring 2028 at the earliest.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers in the coming tender contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 31/12/2022
End: 31/01/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Electrical power technical equipment, devices and control installations

Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31200000 Electricity distribution and control apparatus
31210000 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
31220000 Electrical circuit components
31230000 Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

In the next 6-7 years, Linea plans to build several large stations in Helgeland, and plans to enter into a framework agreement for the purchase of device and control installations for these stations in spring of 2023. The framework agreement is also intended to be able to be used for upgrades and maintenance of existing installations.

Framework agreements that are entered into with Linea are therefore non-exclusive, and the contracting authority reserves the right to outsource procurements where deemed appropriate.

The framework agreement will i.a. apply for the following material:

- 132 kV GIS installations

- 132 kV AIS installations

- 66 kV GIS installations

- 66 kV AIS installations

- 22 kV switchgears

- 11 kV switchgears

- Control systems

- Protection

- Necessary electrical installations in transformer stations

In order to submit tender offers in the coming contest, tenderers are required to be qualified in this scheme.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 31/12/2022
End: 31/01/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Transformers - Power transformers

Lot No: 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31170000 Transformers
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

In the next 6-7 years, Linea plans to build several large stations in Helgeland and to purchase accompanying transformers. It will also apply to purchases of other transformers in connection with upgrading of the existing installations.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers in the coming tender contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 31/12/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Machine contractor services - Large assignments

Lot No: 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45110000 Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
45231400 Construction work for electricity power lines
45232200 Ancillary works for electricity power lines
45314300 Installation of cable infrastructure
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

Concerns large planned assignments related to the operation and maintenance of the grid. Typical assignments will often be complete LS/HS cable and line installations, ground work kiosks and stations, road work, etc.

Linea currently has an ongoing framework agreement in the area, but plans to enter into a new framework agreement in spring 2023.

In addition, Linea is planning to be able to outsource individual assignments that fall under this category, even though there is an existing framework agreement. These are being referred to as mini-contests.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers for the framework agreement and any mini-contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 31/12/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Transformers - Distribution

Lot No: 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31213200 Distribution transformers
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

Linea has an increased need for electrotechnical equipment in the coming decade. This includes distribution transformers.

Most of our procurements are currently covered through an established framework agreement for distribution transformers that is applicable for the period

01.03.2022 - 01.03.2026.

Based on the steady increase in the project portfolio and increased requirements for preparedness, we would like to also be able to outsource individual procurements.

This qualification scheme will also apply for new framework agreements by winter 2025/26 at the latest.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers in the coming tender contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 31/12/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Prefabricated grid and switching stations, switchboards and breakers

Lot No: 9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31211000 Boards and fuse boxes
31212000 Circuit breakers
44211000 Prefabricated buildings
45232221 Transformer substation
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

Linea has an increased need for electrotechnical equipment in the coming decade. This includes prefabricated grid and switching stations, switchboards and breakers.

Most of our procurements are currently covered through an established framework agreement for Grid stations that is applicable for the period

01.03.2022 - 01.03.2026.

Based on the steady increase in the project portfolio and increased requirements for preparedness, we would like to also be able to outsource individual procurements.

This qualification scheme will also apply for new framework agreements by winter 2025/26 at the latest.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers in the coming tender contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 31/12/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Engineering design and consultancy services

Lot No: 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71300000 Engineering services
71320000 Engineering design services
71321000 Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
71332000 Geotechnical engineering services
71500000 Construction-related services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

Linea has increased need for external engineering design and consultancy services in the coming decade. The following services may be requested:

- Engineering design of high-voltage cable and line installations

- Electrotechnical Engineering Design of 22-132 kV grid stations and transformer stations

- Civil engineering Engineering Design of 22-132 kV grid stations and transformer stations

- Other assistance and preparations related to concession applications, environment, geology, archaeology, etc.

Most of our procurements are currently covered through an established framework agreement for Engineering design services that is applicable for the period

(01.08.2021 - 01.08.2025.

Based on the steady increase in the project portfolio, we would also like to be able to hold tender contests for individual procurements.

This qualification scheme will also apply for new framework agreements from spring 2025 at the latest.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers in the coming tender contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 31/12/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Project management

Lot No: 11
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71541000 Construction project management services
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

Linea has an increased need for external project management in the coming decade. This may concern both large and small assignments within the construction of cable and line installations and stations, etc.

We are planning to enter into a separate framework agreement for such services that will be applicable for the period 01.05.2023 - 01.05.2027.

Based on the steady increase in the project portfolio, we would also like to be able to hold tender contests for individual procurements.

This qualification scheme will also apply for new framework agreements planned for spring 2023.

Tenderers must be qualified in accordance with this scheme to be able to submit tender offers in the coming tender contests.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 31/12/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title:

Machine contractor services - Minor assignments

Lot No: 12
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45112000 Excavating and earthmoving work
45314310 Installation of cable laying
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code: NO071 Nordland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:

Linea needs to be able to hire a machine contractor/excavation contractor for minor temporary assignments. Typical assignments will often be assignments to support our assembly department in preparedness and maintenance assignments. In 2023, Linea plans to prepare a content package for Machine Contractor - Minor Assignments in cooperation with the chosen contractor wherein, for example, which requirements apply to tenderers, HMS, equipment, execution, terms and conditions and pricing will be agreed upon.

II.2.5) Award criteria
Price 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 system
Start: 01/01/2023
End: 30/11/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14) Additional information

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 30/11/2032
Local time: 12:00
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 tender
Tender must be valid until: 31/12/2032

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information:
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Helgeland Tingrett
Postal address: Postboks 1024
Town: Mo i rana
Postal code: 8602
Country: Norway
E-mail: helgeland.tingrett@domstol.no
Telephone: +47 75431740
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
05/01/2023