Purchase of inspection services for steel work national road 555 New Sotrabru

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration Development shall, through a public-private cooperation (OPS) with Sotra Link, construct a new connection between Sotra and Bergen. The largest construction in the project is Ny Sotrabru. The engineering design and construction will be carried out by Sotra Link Construction Joint Venture ANS (SLCJV), regulated …

CPV: 71631450 Servicios de inspección de puentes, 71000000 Servicios de arquitectura, construcción, ingeniería e inspección
Plazo:
2 de octubre de 2024 a las 10:00
Tipo de plazo:
Presentación de una oferta
Lugar de ejecución:
Purchase of inspection services for steel work national road 555 New Sotrabru
Organismo adjudicador:
Statens vegvesen
Número de premio:
23/37927

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Statens vegvesen
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 : Purchase of inspection services for steel work national road 555 New Sotrabru
Description : The Norwegian Public Roads Administration Development shall, through a public-private cooperation (OPS) with Sotra Link, construct a new connection between Sotra and Bergen. The largest construction in the project is Ny Sotrabru. The engineering design and construction will be carried out by Sotra Link Construction Joint Venture ANS (SLCJV), regulated in a "design and build" contract with Sotra Link AS, which will also run the facility until Statens Vegvesen takes over operations in 2052. The competition is for inspection services in connection with both the production and assembly of the steel box for Ny Sotrabru. The inspection services include written reporting of follow-up of the contractor's production and control, i.e. welding, welding control, geometry control, surface treatment, material control etc., for the contracting authority. The procurement also concerns assistance with reviewing and evaluating production and welding procedures, inspection procedures, work instructions, deviation reports etc. The inspection and inspection work will be carried out in close cooperation/in accordance with further agreement with the contracting authority. The production of the steel box is anticipated to be from 2025 until and including 2026. The production site is located outside Shanghai, China. The assembly and assembly at the bridge site must be expected to be completed by 2027.
Procedure identifier : d21d9ae6-759b-4467-a96e-97d661fac096
Internal identifier : 23/37927
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 71631450 Bridge-inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : China

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 15 000 000 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?
Purely national exclusion grounds : Does 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, approved procedures for some of the punishable conditions mentioned above, j.f. the Procurement Regulations § 24-2, (2) paragraph, a-f? Has the tenderer otherwise committed serious errors that cause doubt about his professional integrity, cf.f. the procurement regulations § 24-2, (3) letter in?
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 : Purchase of inspection services for steel work national road 555 New Sotrabru
Description : The Norwegian Public Roads Administration Development shall, through a public-private cooperation (OPS) with Sotra Link, construct a new connection between Sotra and Bergen. The largest construction in the project is Ny Sotrabru. The engineering design and construction will be carried out by Sotra Link Construction Joint Venture ANS (SLCJV), regulated in a "design and build" contract with Sotra Link AS, which will also run the facility until Statens Vegvesen takes over operations in 2052. The competition is for inspection services in connection with both the production and assembly of the steel box for Ny Sotrabru. The inspection services include written reporting of follow-up of the contractor's production and control, i.e. welding, welding control, geometry control, surface treatment, material control etc., for the contracting authority. The procurement also concerns assistance with reviewing and evaluating production and welding procedures, inspection procedures, work instructions, deviation reports etc. The inspection and inspection work will be carried out in close cooperation/in accordance with further agreement with the contracting authority. The production of the steel box is anticipated to be from 2025 until and including 2026. The production site is located outside Shanghai, China. The assembly and assembly at the bridge site must be expected to be completed by 2027.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 71631450 Bridge-inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : China
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 07/11/2024
Duration end date : 30/06/2028

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 15 000 000 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 : Tender requirement
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 the economic capacity to implement the contract. Documentation requirement: Annual Accounts for the last 3 fiscal years that includes the Board's Annual Report, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Notes, and auditor's report.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Quality Assurance System
Description : Tenderers shall have a well-functioning quality system suited to the content of the contract. Documentation requirement: - Certificate for the company's quality system/control system issued by independent bodies that confirms that the tenderer fulfils certain quality assurance standards, for example ISO 9001:2002 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 contents of the system including an overview of control plans and check-lists that are relevant for this contract.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : NDT certification
Description : The offered personnel shall be certified as NDT inspector level II or III, certified in accordance with NS-EN ISO 9712:2012 or equivalent and with certification for visual inspections, magnet powder testing, penetrant, ultrasound testing and radiography testing. Documentation requirement: Certificates/proof that the offered personnel are level II or III, certified in accordance with NS-EN ISO 9712:2012
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Welding Coordinator
Description : Tenderers shall fulfil the competence requirements for the welding coordinator given in NS-EN ISO 14731 annex A, or be able to document equivalent competence. Documentation requirement: Certificates/proof that the offered personnel are the welding coordinator in accordance with. NS-EN ISO 14731 Annex A or other documentation that shows equivalent competence.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Requirements for surface treatment inspectors
Description : The offered personnel shall be FROSIO certified in accordance with NS 476 level III or have equivalent qualifications. Documentation requirement: Certificates/proof that the offered personnel are certified in accordance with NS 476 level III or have equivalent qualifications.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : The certificate must not be more than 6 months old.
Description : The company's tax affairs shall be in order in relation to payment of tax and duties. Tenderers shall enclose a tax and VAT certificate. Norwegian companies: The certificate shall be as recent as possible and not older than six months old from the tender deadline. The certificate shall be issued by the Norwegian Tax Administration and it can be ordered in Altinn or at the tax collector or the Norwegian Tax Administration. Foreign companies: In the case of foreign tenderers, certificates shall be presented which substantiate the fact that the tenderer has met the obligations in regard to the payment of taxes and duties.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : The organisational and legal position of the tenderer.
Description : Tenderers shall be a legally established company or consist of a community of tenderers who are legally established companies. The requirement also applies to entities that the tenderer will use. Tenderers shall not be a unit that is affected by the ban in § 8n in the sanctions regulations of Ukraine. 1. Certificate from the Register of Business Enterprises or an equivalent certificate of statutory registration in the country where the tenderer or the entities that jointly constitute the tenderer are established, as well as an equivalent certificate for all businesses that the tenderer relies on to be qualified. 2. A completed self-declaration on the relation to the current sanctions law. 3. Upon request from the builder, the tenderer shall document who are real right holders in the tenderer, companies in the tenderer's group or companies that the tenderer has controlling ownership or authority in, companies that the tenderer relies on, contractual partners and any other in the supplier chain, as well as information on who is the general manager, chairman and other senior employees at the tenderer.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : The tenderer ́s technical and professional qualifications.
Description : Tenderers shall have competence and experience within the relevant service and have carried out assignments of the same nature and degree of difficulty. Documentation requirement: A list of the most important deliveries and services performed during the last seven years, including information about the value, date, and the name of the public or private recipients. A minimum of 3 (maximum 5) reference assignments must be reported. Unless certificates from previous contracting authorities are available in each of these specific reference projects, a reference person must be given, who is available in the phase where the tenders are assessed after the tender offer is submitted. The name and email of a reference person must be provided. Any certificate from the reference contracting authority shall state/confirm the reference assignment ́s nature, complexity and financial extent.
Use of this criterion : Used

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 : Required
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/10/2024 10:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 02/10/2024 10:05 +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 :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Oslo tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Statens vegvesen
Registration number : 971032081
Department : Fellesfunksjoner
Postal address : Skoggata 19
Town : Moss
Postcode : 1500
Country : Norway
Contact point : Stine Henstein
Telephone : +47 95766381
Internet address : https://www.vegvesen.no
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo tingrett
Registration number : 926725939
Postal address : C.J. Hambros plass 4
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0125
Country : Norway
Telephone : +47 22035200
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : e1393eb8-1415-4019-beb4-815eb01783b2 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 30/08/2024 12:41 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 30/08/2024 13:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00527220-2024
OJ S issue number : 171/2024
Publication date : 03/09/2024