Government joint agreement on the purchase of travel agency services.

The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ) c/o Central Procurement Body of Norway shall carry out a procurement of a new government joint agreement for travel agency services. This is the third time a joint contract has been procured for travel agency services. The joint agreement will be …

CPV: 63500000 Servicios de agencia de viajes, operadores turísticos y asistencia al turista, 63510000 Servicios de agencias de viajes y servicios similares
Plazo:
5 de febrero de 2025 a las 11:00
Tipo de plazo:
Presentación de una oferta
Lugar de ejecución:
Government joint agreement on the purchase of travel agency services.
Organismo adjudicador:
Central Procurement Body of Norway
Número de premio:
23/1413

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Central Procurement Body of Norway
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Government joint agreement on the purchase of travel agency services.
Description : The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ) c/o Central Procurement Body of Norway shall carry out a procurement of a new government joint agreement for travel agency services. This is the third time a joint contract has been procured for travel agency services. The joint agreement will be a binding framework agreement for government entities in the civil sector.
Procedure identifier : 6e83d847-afad-486e-aaca-c48da124b12a
Internal identifier : 23/1413
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 ): 63510000 Travel agency and similar services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63500000 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 372 000 000 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 : Government joint agreement on the purchase of travel agency services.
Description : The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ) c/o Central Procurement Body of Norway shall carry out a procurement of a new government joint agreement for travel agency services. This is the third time a joint contract has been procured for travel agency services. The joint agreement will be a binding framework agreement for government entities in the civil sector.
Internal identifier : 23/1413

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 63510000 Travel agency and similar services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63500000 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 2 Year

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The contracting authority has the option to extend the Joint Agreement for a further 1+1 year.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 372 000 000 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
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 646651-2024

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Use of this criterion : Not used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : The tenderer ́s registration, authorisations, etc.
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: Verification that the tenderer 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 : Relevant experience
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall have relevant experience from similar deliveries as described in the procurement documents. Similar deliveries means: • Customers with a high travel volume/number of travellers Documentation requirement: Description of the tenderer's three most relevant deliveries in the course of the last three years. The description must include a statement of the assignment ́s value, date and recipient. It is the tenderer ́s responsibility to document relevance through the description. If the tenderer cannot refer to a minimum of three relevant deliveries in the last three years, documentation of relevant deliveries older than three years will be considered, but not older than five.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Capacity
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall have sufficient capacity and resources to fulfil the contract. Sufficient capacity means: • to provide their services to a high number of travellers Documentation requirement: A description shall be given of the tenderer's average workforce and the number of employees in the management during the last three years. If a tenderer will use other companies' capacity, he shall document that he can use the necessary resources, for example, by presenting a commitment statement from these entities, see Annex 10 Commitment Statement Template. A separate ESPD self-declaration must be submitted for such entities, cf. The competition provisions point 7.4.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Quality assurance system
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall have a relevant quality assurance system for the execution of the delivery. Documentation requirement: Certificate for the tenderer's quality assurance system issued by an independent body that confirms fulfilment of quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001 or equivalent. The contracting authority will also accept other documentation which shows that the tenderer has equivalent quality assurance measures. As a minimum a general description of the relevant system for this contract must be given here.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 24/01/2025 11:00 +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
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 05/02/2025 11:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 05/02/2025 11:00 +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 : Oslo District Court

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Central Procurement Body of Norway
Registration number : 986252932
Postal address : Lørenfaret 1C
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0585
Country : Norway
Contact point : Cecilie Trehjørningen
Telephone : +47 40065274
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Central purchasing body acquiring supplies and/or services intended for other buyers

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo District Court
Registration number : 926725939
Town : Oslo
Country : Norway
Telephone : 22035200
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 388ba76c-ee31-4c04-b28f-a8ffaf26cd6e - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 18/12/2024 13:08 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 18/12/2024 15:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00785101-2024
OJ S issue number : 248/2024
Publication date : 20/12/2024