STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification system

Statnett SF uses the qualification system Achilles Utilities Nordics & Central Europe (ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE) as a basis for establishing bidders lists for its procurements. ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is a qualification system for suppliers and contractors to the utilities sector in Northern and Central Europe. Suppliers must fulfil certain minimum …

CPV: 31518000 Luces de señalización, 31518200 Equipo de alumbrado de emergencia, 31518210 Lámparas de keroseno ("stormlights"), 31521310 Luces de emergencia, 34990000 Equipo de control, seguridad, señalización e iluminación
Lugar de ejecución:
STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification system
Organismo adjudicador:
Achilles Information AS
Número de premio:
236

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Achilles Information AS
Legal type of the buyer : Regional authority
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Statnett SF
Legal type of the buyer : Regional authority
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification system
Description : Statnett SF uses the qualification system Achilles Utilities Nordics & Central Europe (ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE) as a basis for establishing bidders lists for its procurements. ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is a qualification system for suppliers and contractors to the utilities sector in Northern and Central Europe. Suppliers must fulfil certain minimum qualification requirements to be registered in the qualification system. In addition, Statnett SF also establishes separate qualification systems with more specific qualification requirements, named STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification system, for different types of equipment, materials and services to substations and transmission lines. Only suppliers who have been qualified via ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE (STAGE 1) are invited to submit an application to STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification. Statnett SF has established a separate qualification system for ACOUSTIC LIGHT SYSTEM. The gender neutral preferred is Tor Solberg, tor.solberg@statnett.no , +47 902 03 231. The corresponding codes in ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE are: 2.8.22, 3.3.19 and 3.6.99.
Procedure identifier : 781f0ee2-9fa8-42d7-a065-1bea0d33a197
Internal identifier : 236

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 31521310 Warning lights
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31518000 Signalling lights
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31518200 Emergency lighting equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31518210 Stormlights
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34990000 Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Extra-Regio NUTS 3 ( NOZZZ )
Country : Norway

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : 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 in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
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 in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
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 in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
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 combating 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 in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
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 in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
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 : Is the tenderer 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 in such a situation is obligatory in accordance with the current national law with no exceptions, when the tenderer is still able to carry out the contract.
Payment of taxes : Has the tenderer not fulfilled all of his tax and duty obligations in both the country where 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.
Purely national exclusion grounds : The contracting authority shall state that in Norway there are national rejection reasons. These shall be described in the procurement documents. Tenderers must respond to whether they are in one or more of the situations described in the national rejection reasons.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification system
Description : Statnett SF uses the qualification system Achilles Utilities Nordics & Central Europe (ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE) as a basis for establishing bidders lists for its procurements. ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is a qualification system for suppliers and contractors to the utilities sector in Northern and Central Europe. Suppliers must fulfil certain minimum qualification requirements to be registered in the qualification system. In addition, Statnett SF also establishes separate qualification systems with more specific qualification requirements, named STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification system, for different types of equipment, materials and services to substations and transmission lines. Only suppliers who have been qualified via ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE (STAGE 1) are invited to submit an application to STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification. Statnett SF has established a separate qualification system for ACOUSTIC LIGHT SYSTEM. The gender neutral preferred is Tor Solberg, tor.solberg@statnett.no , +47 902 03 231. The corresponding codes in ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE are: 2.8.22, 3.3.19 and 3.6.99.
Internal identifier : 236

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 31521310 Warning lights
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31518000 Signalling lights
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31518200 Emergency lighting equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31518210 Stormlights
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34990000 Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 0

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 : Other
Name : Price is not the only award criterion
Description : Regulations for the STATNETT SF STAGE 2 qualification system a.      Suppliers must be registered in ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. For registration in ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE, please see: Become a supplier to Statnett | Statnett b.      In order to be qualified the supplier/applicant must fulfil the requirements listed in the relevant qualification documents. c. All applicants that fulfil the qualification requirements will be selected and named in the supplier list for this qualification system. d. The applicant must maintain compliance with all the qualification requirements stated.    e.      Suppliers may apply for qualification at any time. The STAGE 2 qualification systems are continuous processes, including approval of (new) applicants. f.       The qualification systems are of indefinite duration, but supplier information must be kept updated. Qualified suppliers will be kept informed of any updates to the regulations and/or requirements for the qualification system. Documentation requirements: Requirements for qualification Upon request detailed qualification requirements/basis will be issued together with an invitation to qualify. In the qualification process Statnett will ask for documentation and information to evaluate different criteria; General: o Paid taxes The applicant shall have all matters in relation to government tax authorities in order. Documentation: Certificate for tax and value added tax, shall not be older than 6 months. o Meet requirements for minimum salary and conditions of work The applicant shall meet requirements for a minimum of salary and conditions of work. Documentation: Signed self-declaration. o Signed Security Agreement Documentation: The applicant shall sign a security agreement. o Not listed on US sanctions list The applicant and its employees and all potential subcontracts that contribute to fulfil the contract shall not be on the Sanctions List issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury. Documentation: Signed self-declaration o Acceptance of Statnett SF ethical guidelines for suppliers The applicant shall meet requirements related to ethical guidelines for suppliers. Documentation: Signed self-declaration Health, Safety and Environment: The applicant shall have and operate a well functioning Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management system including external environment) in compliance with the requirements in the Norwegian HSE legislation. o HSE self-declaration Documentation: Signed self-declaration o HSE management system Documentation: Descriptions and documentation related to the HSE management system Commercial and financial capacity: The applicant shall have sufficient financial capacity to fulfil the contract. The Applicant (together with cooperating companies) shall at all times maintain sufficient financial capacity related to any works tendered for. Documentation: Signed self-declaration Technical and professional qualifications, including: The applicant shall have the in-house organisational capacity to fulfil the contract efficiently (i.e. adequate staffing, equipment and necessary expertise). o Qualifications o Manpower o Equipment and machinery o Organisation o Experience/references Quality and risk management: The applicant shall have and operate a good and efficient quality management system. Documentation: Description of the Applicant's quality and risk management system including a list of relevant procedures and/or check lists for main categories of work included in this quality system. Table to be filled in and required quality documentation to be submitted.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Access to certain procurement documents is restricted
Information about restricted documents is available at : http://www.achilles.com/en/utilities-nce
Ad hoc communication channel :
Name : e-Tendering

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English, Norwegian
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 : N/A
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes
Financial arrangement : N/A

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Agder tingrett
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Achilles Information AS

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Achilles Information AS
Registration number : 980430596
Postal address : P.O. Box 1817
Town : Arendal
Postcode : 4858
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Extra-Regio NUTS 3 ( NOZZZ )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Klaus Kræmer
Telephone : +47 37063530
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Statnett SF
Registration number : 962986633
Postal address : P.O.Box
Town : Nydalen
Postcode : 4904
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Extra-Regio NUTS 3 ( NOZZZ )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Tor Solberg
Telephone : +47 23903000
Internet address : https://www.statnett.no
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Agder tingrett
Registration number : 926723480
Postal address : Postboks 63
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4661
Country : Norway
Telephone : +47 38176300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 33fa0595-0e0f-4fe7-8325-b547631f458e - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Notice on the existence of a qualification system
Notice dispatch date : 20/12/2024 09:07 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00787072-2024
OJ S issue number : 249/2024
Publication date : 23/12/2024