DPS Research Resources for Better Mega Projects

We would like to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to connect research resources from the industry to this national development programme. Better Mega Projects' ambition is to lead the way in modernising the construction industry and to develop the industry in close cooperation with the participants in the industry …

CPV: 73200000 Servicios de consultoría en investigación y desarrollo, 73210000 Servicios de consultoría en investigación, 73220000 Servicios de consultoría en desarrollo, 73300000 Diseño y ejecución en materia de investigación y desarrollo, 73400000 Servicios de investigación y desarrollo de materiales de seguridad y defensa, 79311300 Servicios de análisis de estudios, 79400000 Servicios de consultoría comercial y de gestión y servicios afines, 79419000 Servicios de consultoría en evaluación, 79421000 Servicios de gestión de proyectos que no sean los de construcción
Lugar de ejecución:
DPS Research Resources for Better Mega Projects
Organismo adjudicador:
NTNU
Número de premio:
ANSK-24-0267

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : NTNU
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : DPS Research Resources for Better Mega Projects
Description : We would like to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to connect research resources from the industry to this national development programme. Better Mega Projects' ambition is to lead the way in modernising the construction industry and to develop the industry in close cooperation with the participants in the industry and within the different sectors.
Procedure identifier : 12be29f0-2ae2-4339-a498-1bc4fb833177
Internal identifier : ANSK-24-0267
Type of procedure : Other multiple stage procedure
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : Dynamic Purchasing System

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73220000 Development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73300000 Design and execution of research and development
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73400000 Research and Development services on security and defence materials
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79311300 Survey analysis services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79419000 Evaluation consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information : Consultancy services, some require attendance at NTNU, others can be carried out in the tenderer ́s premises.

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 : DPS Research Resources for Better Mega Projects
Description : We would like to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to connect research resources from the industry to this national development programme. Better Mega Projects' ambition is to lead the way in modernising the construction industry and to develop the industry in close cooperation with the participants in the industry and within the different sectors.
Internal identifier : ANSK-24-0267

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73220000 Development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73300000 Design and execution of research and development
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73400000 Research and Development services on security and defence materials
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79311300 Survey analysis services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79419000 Evaluation consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information : Consultancy services, some require attendance at NTNU, others can be carried out in the tenderer ́s premises.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 30/10/2024
Duration end date : 30/11/2032

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 : The tenderer's economic and financial capacity
Description : Tenderers must document that they have sufficient economic and financial capacity to fulfil the contract. If a tenderer has a justifiable reason for not submitting the documentation required by the contracting authority, he can document his economic and financial capacity by presenting any other document that the Contracting Authority deems appropriate. Requirement: The tenderer shall be credit worthy. Documentation requirement: Credit rating based on the most recent financial figures. The rating shall be carried out by a credit rating company with licence to conduct this service.
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
Name : The tenderer's suitability
Description : Tenderers must have the following registrations and authorisations to fulfil the self-agreement requirements: Requirement: Tenderers shall be registered in a company register, professional register or a trade register in the country where the tenderer is established. Documentation requirement: Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate/Foreign companies: Proof that the company is registered in a company register, professional register or a commerce register in the country where the tenderer is established.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer ́s technical and professional qualifications.
Description : Tenderers must document that they have sufficient technical and professional qualifications to fulfil the contract. Requirement: Tenderers shall have experience from comparable R&D assignments. Documentation requirement: Description of the tenderer ́s up to 3 most relevant assignments in the last 5 years, with value, date and recipient (name, telephone number and e-mail address).  Tenderers must document that they have sufficient technical and professional qualifications to carry out R&D work, as a specialist expert.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Tax Certificate
Description : Tenderers shall have their tax and VAT payments in order. Tax certificate for tax arrears and VAT arrears shall be enclosed with the application. Tax Certificate must not be more than six months old. The requirement applies to Norwegian tenderers. Foreign tenderers shall enclose confirmation of their orderly conditions for such payments in the country where the tenderer is established. All sub-contractors shall also submit tax certificates for building and construction contracts. The contracting authority will, during the dynamic duration of the procurement scheme and in each competition, request an updated tax certificate for VAT and tax, cf. the Public Procurement Regulations § 7-2.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=35267

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 requests to participate : 30/11/2032 22:59 +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 :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
Dynamic purchasing system, also usable by buyers not listed in this notice
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Trøndelag Tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : NTNU
Registration number : 974767880
Department : Seksjon for anskaffelser og innkjøp
Postal address : Høyskoleringen 1
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7491
Country : Norway
Contact point : Sissel Håvåg
Telephone : 47 73 59 80 80
Internet address : http://www.ntnu.no
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Trøndelag Tingrett
Registration number : 926 722 794
Postal address : Postboks 2317 Torgarden
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7004
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Trøndelag ( NO060 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 73 54 24 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 62bd00a0-2543-4318-ab42-2a2179f67507 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 05/11/2024 09:43 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 05/11/2024 09:55 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00676157-2024
OJ S issue number : 216/2024
Publication date : 06/11/2024