Framework agreement for interpretation services

The contracting authority intends to enter into a framework agreement for interpretation services. The procurement is for the provision of such services to the contracting authority ́s units. The aim of the procurement is to cover the contracting authority ́s ongoing need for high quality interpretation services. The agreement can …

CPV: 79540000 Servicios de interpretación
Plazo:
6 de diciembre de 2024 a las 11:00
Tipo de plazo:
Presentación de una oferta
Lugar de ejecución:
Framework agreement for interpretation services
Organismo adjudicador:
OFA IKS
Número de premio:
23/25864

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : OFA IKS
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Public order and safety

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Framework agreement for interpretation services
Description : The contracting authority intends to enter into a framework agreement for interpretation services. The procurement is for the provision of such services to the contracting authority ́s units. The aim of the procurement is to cover the contracting authority ́s ongoing need for high quality interpretation services. The agreement can include screen interpretation, telephone interpretation, turn-out interpretation and document interpretation. Statistics from current suppliers show that the average interpretation length per assignment is around one hour and that the assignments are mainly between 08.00 and 17.00, with a few exceptions. For further information on the contents of the procurement, please see part II annex 1. The number of tenderers who shall enter into a contract with: 2.
Procedure identifier : 656247a0-cef8-45c3-a0dd-4336635549e7
Internal identifier : 23/25864
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 : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79540000 Interpretation services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Participating municipalities: Agder county, Birkenes municipality, Bykle municipality, Evje and Hornnes municipalities, Farsund municipality, Flekkefjord municipality, Froland municipality, Grimstad municipality, Hægebostad municipality, Iveland municipality, Kvinesdal municipality, Lillesand municipality Lindesnes municipality, Lyngdal municipality, Risør municipality, Sirdal municipality, Tvedestrand municipality, Valle municipality, Vegårshei municipality, Vennesla municipality, Åseral municipality

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 120 000 000 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?
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 : Framework agreement for interpretation services
Description : The contracting authority intends to enter into a framework agreement for interpretation services. The procurement is for the provision of such services to the contracting authority ́s units. The aim of the procurement is to cover the contracting authority ́s ongoing need for high quality interpretation services. The agreement can include screen interpretation, telephone interpretation, turn-out interpretation and document interpretation. Statistics from current suppliers show that the average interpretation length per assignment is around one hour and that the assignments are mainly between 08.00 and 17.00, with a few exceptions. For further information on the contents of the procurement, please see part II annex 1. The number of tenderers who shall enter into a contract with: 2.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79540000 Interpretation services
Options :
Description of the options : Participating units on option: Gjerstad municipality, The Administrator of State in Agder, Agder Renovasjon IKS, Aust-Agder Museum and Archive IKS, Aust-Agder audit IKS, Vest-Agder museum IKS, Lister and Dalane Avfallsservice AS, Agder working environment IKS, IKT Agder IKS, Agder kollektivtrafikk AS, the Government Manager ́s joint services, head office (HK) in Arendal, Avfall Sør AS, Kristiansand region fire and rescue IKS, The Entrepreneur Centre Agder IKS (Driv Agder)

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Participating municipalities: Agder county, Birkenes municipality, Bykle municipality, Evje and Hornnes municipalities, Farsund municipality, Flekkefjord municipality, Froland municipality, Grimstad municipality, Hægebostad municipality, Iveland municipality, Kvinesdal municipality, Lillesand municipality Lindesnes municipality, Lyngdal municipality, Risør municipality, Sirdal municipality, Tvedestrand municipality, Valle municipality, Vegårshei municipality, Vennesla municipality, Åseral municipality

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 1 Year

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 3
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : 1+1+1 year option extension.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 120 000 000 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
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Subcontractor
Description : Sub-contractors If the tenderer would like to use sub-suppliers or collaboration partners for fulfilment of qualification requirements related to economic and financial position or qualification requirements for technical and professional qualifications, the tender must include the necessary documentation connected to the sub-supplier or collaborating partner. In such cases, the tender shall also include a signed commitment statement, partnership agreement etc., confirming that the tenderer can use the necessary resources, cf. the Public Procurement Regulations § 16-10 (2). Furthermore, the ESPD form for sub-suppliers/collaboration partners must be submitted, as well as documentation of fulfilment of the qualification requirements that the tenderer will use sub-suppliers to fulfil.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Tax Certificate
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall have their tax, payroll tax and VAT payments in order. Documentation requirement: Tax and VAT certificate. The certificate must not be more than six months from the deadline for receipt of tenders. The certificate can be obtained electronically from Altinn. See the Skatteetaten.no for further information. Foreign tenderers: Foreign tenderers must submit equivalent certificates from their own country that show that their tax and duty payments are in order. If the authorities in the relevant country do not issue such certificates, the tenderer shall submit a statement which states that all taxes and duties have been paid. The declaration shall be approved and signed by the tenderer's Financial Director/ person responsible for Finance.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Registration
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall be registered in a company register, professional register or a commerce 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 : Technical and professional qualifications
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall have experience from comparable contracts. Documentation requirement: Description of the tenderer's three most relevant contracts in the course of the last three years. The description must include a statement of the contracting authority, gender neutral preferred with telephone and email, date of execution, value/extent as well as a description of the delivery. It is the tenderer ́s responsibility to document relevance through the description. Annex 5 can be used.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : The price table in annex 4a Price Form is to be completed. Proportional method. Non-linear model there 10 = best price Other tenders will be awarded points based on relatively deviation from the best price.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : The tenderer ́s solution description, including replies to A* and B requirements in the contracting authority ́s requirement specifications, cf. annex 1. The evaluation will be carried out so that the best tender, assessed in accordance with the contracting authority ́s purchasing discretion, will be given the best score. Other tenders will be awarded a score after relative deviations from the best tenders.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 60
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

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
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 06/12/2024 11:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 06/12/2024 11:10 +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 : Agder Tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : OFA IKS
Registration number : 931832336
Postal address : Kjøita 40
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4630
Country : Norway
Contact point : Hanne Hovde
Telephone : +47 99440142
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Agder Tingrett
Registration number : 926723480
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4661
Country : Norway
Telephone : 38176300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 854cd9a2-447e-4df7-84c1-c931379cce8c - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 06/11/2024 11:35 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 06/11/2024 12:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00677638-2024
OJ S issue number : 217/2024
Publication date : 07/11/2024