Transport services, Bus Telemark 2026 III

Telemark county hereby invites tenderers to participate in a competition for a Contract for the procurement of transport services by bus in Telemark. This competition replaces the previously published competition, which was cancelled 14 November 2024. The competition will be held in accordance with the Act from 17 June 2016 …

CPV: 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport), 34121000 Buses and coaches, 34121100 Public-service buses, 60112000 Public road transport services
Place of execution:
Transport services, Bus Telemark 2026 III
Awarding body:
Telemark fylkeskommune
Award number:
24/24926

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Telemark fylkeskommune
Legal type of the buyer : Regional authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Transport services, Bus Telemark 2026 III
Description : Telemark county hereby invites tenderers to participate in a competition for a Contract for the procurement of transport services by bus in Telemark. This competition replaces the previously published competition, which was cancelled 14 November 2024. The competition will be held in accordance with the Act from 17 June 2016 no. 73 on public procurements and regulations 12 August 2016 no. 975 on procurement rules in the supply sectors (utilities regulations) parts I and II. The competition will be held as a competition with negotiations. This procurement is for Telemark outside Grenland, apart from parts of Bamble municipality and it has a total extent of approx. 4,150,000 km per annum divided in two route areas. The contract will have an operational period of 12 years until 30/6-2038. See the tender documentation for further information on the procurement. Tenderers are requested to review the new tender documentation carefully, as some changes have been made.
Procedure identifier : 6565ccad-7138-4a80-b36d-654e559085ae
Previous notice : 116437-2024
Internal identifier : 24/24926
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : Telemark county hereby invites tenderers to participate in a competition for a Contract for the procurement of transport services by bus in Telemark. This competition replaces the previously announced competition, which was cancelled 14 November 2024. The competition will be held as a competition with negotiations. This procurement is for Telemark outside Grenland, apart from parts of Bamble municipality and it has a total extent of approx. 4,150,000 km per annum divided in two route areas. The contract will have an operational period of 12 years until 30/6-2038. See the tender documentation for further information on the procurement.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34121000 Buses and coaches
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34121100 Public-service buses
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold og Telemark ( NO091 )
Additional information : Telemark County, Norway

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 800 000 000 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 : Transport services, Bus Telemark 2026 III
Description : Telemark county hereby invites tenderers to participate in a competition for a Contract for the procurement of transport services by bus in Telemark. This competition replaces the previously published competition, which was cancelled 14 November 2024. The competition will be held in accordance with the Act from 17 June 2016 no. 73 on public procurements and regulations 12 August 2016 no. 975 on procurement rules in the supply sectors (utilities regulations) parts I and II. The competition will be held as a competition with negotiations. This procurement is for Telemark outside Grenland, apart from parts of Bamble municipality and it has a total extent of approx. 4,150,000 km per annum divided in two route areas. The contract will have an operational period of 12 years until 30/6-2038. See the tender documentation for further information on the procurement. Tenderers are requested to review the new tender documentation carefully, as some changes have been made.
Internal identifier : 24/24926

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34121000 Buses and coaches
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34121100 Public-service buses
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Options :
Description of the options : No options

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold og Telemark ( NO091 )
Additional information : Telemark County, Norway

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 20/02/2025
Duration end date : 30/06/2038

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 800 000 000 Norwegian krone

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : National Green Public Procurement criteria
Social objective promoted : Human rights due diligence in global supply chains
Social objective promoted : Accessibility for all
Social objective promoted : Fair working conditions
The procurement falls within the scope of the European Parliament and Council 2009/33/EC (Clean Vehicles Directive – CVD)
The CVD legal basis to establish which category of procurement procedure applies Passenger road transport services

5.1.8 Accessibility criteria

Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : The tenderer's economic and financial capacity
Description : See the tender documentation
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 : 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 : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Tax Certificate
Description : See the tender documentation
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : The organisational and legal position of the tenderer.
Description : See the tender documentation
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer ́s professional and technical qualifications.
Description : See the tender documentation
Use of this criterion : Used
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : See the tender documentation
Weight (percentage, exact) : 100
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
Deadline for requesting additional information : 12/12/2024 23:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=37628

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of the procedure :
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to submit tenders : 06/01/2025
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
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Description of the financial guarantee : See the tender documentation
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 20/12/2024 22:59 +00:00
Information that can be supplemented after the submission deadline :
At the discretion of the buyer, some missing tenderer-related documents may be submitted later.
Additional information : See the tender documentation
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
A non-disclosure agreement is required : yes
Additional information about the non-disclosure agreement : See the tender documentation
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes
Financial arrangement : See the tender documentation
Information about review deadlines : See the tender documentation

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

Mediation organisation : Telemark tingrett
Review organisation : Telemark tingrett
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Telemark tingrett
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Telemark tingrett
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Telemark tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Telemark fylkeskommune
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Telemark fylkeskommune
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Telemark fylkeskommune
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Telemark fylkeskommune
Organisation processing tenders : Telemark fylkeskommune

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Telemark fylkeskommune
Registration number : 929882989
Department : Samferdsel
Postal address : Torggata 18
Town : Skien
Postcode : 3717
Country : Norway
Contact point : Øyvind Hanssen
Telephone : +47 99286304
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
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Telemark tingrett
Registration number : 926 723 545
Postal address : Postboks 2624
Town : Skien
Postcode : 3702
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold og Telemark ( NO091 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 35 69 20 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Mediation organisation
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for employment protection and working conditions applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 0cc211ca-6f00-421c-a14b-eb9a0b849759 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 19/11/2024 11:29 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 19/11/2024 11:37 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00708101-2024
OJ S issue number : 226/2024
Publication date : 20/11/2024