Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway

The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) has carried out extensive geophysical helicopter measurements over a decade and has carried out more than 4,000 flying hours in total. This work is part of the government's commitment to mapping mineral resources, general rock-mapping and natural radioactivity in the ground. The contracting authority …

CPV: 60400000 Servicios de transporte aéreo, 34710000 Helicópteros, aviones, naves espaciales y otras aeronaves propulsadas, 60000000 Servicios de transporte (excluido el transporte de residuos), 60424000 Alquiler de medios de transporte aéreo con tripulación, 60424120 Alquiler de helicópteros con tripulación, 60440000 Servicios aéreos y servicios conexos
Plazo:
25 de abril de 2025 a las 10:00
Tipo de plazo:
Presentación de una oferta
Lugar de ejecución:
Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway
Organismo adjudicador:
Norges geologiske undersøkelse
Número de premio:
25/00088

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Norges geologiske undersøkelse
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway
Description : The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) has carried out extensive geophysical helicopter measurements over a decade and has carried out more than 4,000 flying hours in total. This work is part of the government's commitment to mapping mineral resources, general rock-mapping and natural radioactivity in the ground. The contracting authority shall establish a framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in Norway. The scope of the helicopter need is estimated to be approx. 1,200 flying hours over a 4 year period. The estimated value is not binding for the contracting authority. The value of the contract in the last 4 years has been approx. A total of NOK 20 million excluding VAT. VAT over a 4 year period. The extent can vary from year to year, depending on budget and activity level. The maximum value of the framework agreement is NOK 40 million excluding VAT. A complete description of the delivery is in the other documents, in particular see Annex 1 - Requirement Specification.
Procedure identifier : 9c807b39-6c59-45fb-a2a2-1136aba8dc78
Internal identifier : 25/00088
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : The procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Public Procurement Act of 17 June 2016 (LOA) and the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) FOR 2016-08-12-974 parts I and part III. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the open tender contest procedure, cf. § 13-1(1).

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60400000 Air transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34710000 Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424000 Hire of air transport equipment with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60440000 Aerial and related services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 40 000 000 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 the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway
Description : The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) has carried out extensive geophysical helicopter measurements over a decade and has carried out more than 4,000 flying hours in total. This work is part of the government's commitment to mapping mineral resources, general rock-mapping and natural radioactivity in the ground. The contracting authority shall establish a framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in Norway. The scope of the helicopter need is estimated to be approx. 1,200 flying hours over a 4 year period. The estimated value is not binding for the contracting authority. The value of the contract in the last 4 years has been approx. A total of NOK 20 million excluding VAT. VAT over a 4 year period. The extent can vary from year to year, depending on budget and activity level. The maximum value of the framework agreement is NOK 40 million excluding VAT. A complete description of the delivery is in the other documents, in particular see Annex 1 - Requirement Specification.
Internal identifier : 25/00088

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60400000 Air transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34710000 Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424000 Hire of air transport equipment with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60440000 Aerial and related services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 19/05/2025
Duration end date : 18/05/2029

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 3
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The contracting authority shall enter into a framework agreement with one tenderer. The framework agreement will be valid for 1 year, with an option for an extension for 1+1+1 year). The contracting authority has a unilateral right to take up options for an extension of the framework agreement.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 40 000 000 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
Name : The tenderer's economic and financial capacity
Description : Tenderers must have sufficient economic and financial capacity to fulfil the contract. Tenderers must, as a minimum, have credit rating A, credit worthy without a requirement for security. Tenderers must have positive equity. Documentation: • Credit evaluation/rating, not older than 3 months, based on the last known accounting figures. The rating shall be carried out by an officially certified credit rating institution. • The contracting authority reserves the right to obtain further credit ratings or other financial information that, but not limited to, annual accounts including notes, the board's annual reports and auditor's reports. • 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.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Legally established company
Description : The tenderer must be a legally established company. Documentation: Certificate from the Register of Business Enterprises or an equivalent certificate of statutory registration in a trade register in the country where the tenderer is established. An account that shows the tenderer's ownership and ownership structure.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer ́s technical and professional qualifications.
Description : Tenderers shall have sufficient experience and competence from assignments of a comparable nature. Tenderers shall refer to experience from previous assignments, which include transport of personnel as well as transport of equipment internally in helicopters and dependent/under-assembled equipment. Documentation: A list of the three most important deliveries in the last 5 years, including information on the - value, date, name of the public or private recipient - description of the tenderer's role and responsibility - description of the contract's relevance for this procurement. Use Annex 2 - Reference Form.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer ́s certifications/competence for implementation.
Description : Tenderers must have certification/licences in order to fly personnel, dependent cargo as well as external fixed equipment. Documentation: Tenderers must document certification from the Civil Aviation Authority or certification from an equivalent inspection authority in an EU/EEA country. Valid documentation can be an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) or equivalent certifications/licences. If a tenderer has a justifiable reason for not submitting the documentation that the contracting authority has required, he can document his certifications/competence by presenting any other document that the contracting authority deems appropriate.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer's quality assurance management system.
Description : Tenderers are required to have a well-functioning quality assurance system, or are certified for quality assurance. Documentation: If the tenderer is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality assurance standards, and the certification covers the delivery, it is sufficient to enclose a copy of a valid certificate. If the tenderer is not certified, a description shall be given of the tenderer ́s system (routines and measures) for quality assurance and any further documentation/certificates that concretely show what system the tenderer has and be able to document the following: a) Documented method/procedure for planning and execution of assignments covered by the framework agreement. b) Description of routines for self-control when carrying out the work c) Description of the company's system for following-up deviations and unwanted events, as well as other improvement work including revisions of the system d) Description of the company's risk management system, including HSE e) Description of the company's system for handling changes f) Description of the company's system for following up any sub-suppliers.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer's environmental management management system.
Description : Tenderers are required to have a well-functioning environmental management system, or are certified for environmental management. Documentation: Tenderers shall document an environmental management system that as a minimum consists of routines for safeguarding the following elements: a) The company's environmental goal and environmental policy b) Strategy on environment area c) Provision of services in an environmentally responsible manner, e.g. waste sorting and transport A self-declaration can be presented describing how the routines are carried out and functioning. If routines are described in the company's quality or environmental management system in accordance with Miljøfyrtårn, ISO 14001, EMAS or equivalent third party verified system, it is sufficient to enclose a valid certificate.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : See the tender documentation, point 6
Weight (percentage, exact) : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See the tender documentation, point 6
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Climate and environment
Description : See the tender documentation, point 6
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 : 11/04/2025 10:00 +00:00

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 : 25/04/2025 10:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 3 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 25/04/2025 10:05 +00:00
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 SSA-R and SSA-B simple - Requirements for wages and working conditions, cf. the tender documentation point 2.7, SSA-B simple and part I Annex 3 Self-declaration, wages and working conditions.
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : no

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 : Trøndelag tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Norges geologiske undersøkelse
Registration number : 970188290
Postal address : Postboks 6315 Torgarden
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7491
Country : Norway
Contact point : Håkon Farstad
Telephone : +47 45257595
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Trøndelag tingrett
Registration number : 926722794
Town : Trondheim
Country : Norway
Telephone : 73 54 24 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : a7c46172-52c0-44ca-98c3-55c56acd42ad - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 19/03/2025 21:16 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 20/03/2025 17:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00187380-2025
OJ S issue number : 58/2025
Publication date : 24/03/2025