Framework agreement for network equipment and security with accompanying licences

The Contracting Authority needs a framework agreement for the purchase of network equipment, firewall, fixing equipment, accompanying cables, as well as consultants for error recovery and configuration. The agreement also includes the procurement of licences for the accompanying equipment if the contracting authority needs to procure it during the contract …

CPV: 32000000 Sprzęt radiowy, telewizyjny, komunikacyjny, telekomunikacyjny i podobny, 32400000 Sieci, 32413100 Rutery sieciowe, 32420000 Urządzenia sieciowe, 32421000 Okablowanie sieciowe, 32422000 Elementy składowe sieci, 32423000 Gniazda sieciowe, 32424000 Infrastruktura sieciowa, 72511000 Usługi zarządzania oprogramowaniem sieciowym
Termin:
30 kwietnia 2025 10:00
Rodzaj terminu:
Złożenie oferty
Miejsce wykonania:
Framework agreement for network equipment and security with accompanying licences
Miejsce udzielenia zamówienia:
Sandnes kommune
Numer nagrody:
25/03792

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Sandnes kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Rogaland Brann og Redning IKS
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Rogaland Fylkeskommune
Legal type of the buyer : Regional authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Randaberg kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Tannhelse Rogaland FKF
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Kolumbus AS
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Strand kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Hjelmeland kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Sauda kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Suldal kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Bysykkelen AS
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Framework agreement for network equipment and security with accompanying licences
Description : The Contracting Authority needs a framework agreement for the purchase of network equipment, firewall, fixing equipment, accompanying cables, as well as consultants for error recovery and configuration. The agreement also includes the procurement of licences for the accompanying equipment if the contracting authority needs to procure it during the contract period, both EA licences for those using this, and individual licences and service agreements. The contracting authority ́s participants in the procurement have different ways of handling licences for network equipment. Some of the participants have an EA-agreement with Cisco and therefore do not procure a licence with the equipment. Other participants purchase both equipment and licences simultaneously. The competition is being held as network equipment is priced without a licence, and some selected accompanying licences and service agreements will be priced separately. The contracting authority can, during the contract period, wish to procure a network as a service for individual locations. This shall not be included in this agreement. See the tender documentation for further details.
Procedure identifier : 7fd9b14a-9f3a-4814-9da2-ab50fb92cad2
Internal identifier : 25/03792
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : The competition will be held as an open tender contest, cf. the procurement regulations § 13-1(1). The procurement will be made in accordance with the Public Procurement Act dated 17 June 2016 no. 73 (LOA) and the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) dated 19 February 2020 no. 974 parts I and part III, as well as provisions included in this tender documentation. Negotiations are not allowed in this competition. Tenders cannot, therefore, be changed after the tender deadline has expired. Furthermore, attention is defined that tenders that include significant deviations from the procurement documents shall be rejected in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) § 24-8(1) b. The contracting authority can reject tenders that include deviations from the procurement documents, uncertainties or similar that must not be considered insignificant, cf. the regulations § 24-8(2) a.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32400000 Networks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32413100 Network routers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32420000 Network equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32421000 Network cabling
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32422000 Network components
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32423000 Network hubs
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32424000 Network infrastructure
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72511000 Network management software services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Rådhusgata 1
Town : Sandnes
Postcode : 4306
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : The stated address is Sandnes kommune's main address. See the SSA-K Annex for the main address of all participants in the competition.

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 54 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 78 000 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : The estimated value and maximum value for each of the contracting authorities in the procurement are in the tender documentation.
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 network equipment and security with accompanying licences
Description : The Contracting Authority needs a framework agreement for the purchase of network equipment, firewall, fixing equipment, accompanying cables, as well as consultants for error recovery and configuration. The agreement also includes the procurement of licences for the accompanying equipment if the contracting authority needs to procure it during the contract period, both EA licences for those using this, and individual licences and service agreements. The contracting authority ́s participants in the procurement have different ways of handling licences for network equipment. Some of the participants have an EA-agreement with Cisco and therefore do not procure a licence with the equipment. Other participants purchase both equipment and licences simultaneously. The competition is being held as network equipment is priced without a licence, and some selected accompanying licences and service agreements will be priced separately. The contracting authority can, during the contract period, wish to procure a network as a service for individual locations. This shall not be included in this agreement. See the tender documentation for further details.
Internal identifier : 25/03792

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32400000 Networks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32413100 Network routers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32420000 Network equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32421000 Network cabling
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32422000 Network components
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32423000 Network hubs
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32424000 Network infrastructure
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72511000 Network management software services
Options :
Description of the options : The agreement period is 2 years from when the contract is signed, with an option for an extension for 1+1 year. The options will be automatically taken up unless the contract is terminated in writing by the contracting authority 3 months before the contract expires. Strand municipality, Hjelmeland municipality, Sauda municipality and Suldal municipality are included in the RITS IT cooperation. These municipalities currently have active contracts for the products covered by this procurement and shall therefore have an option to enter into a contract in accordance with the procurement with the winning supplier. This option must be released in writing by the municipalities in 2025 in order to be valid.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Rådhusgata 1
Town : Sandnes
Postcode : 4306
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : The stated address is Sandnes kommune's main address. See the SSA-K Annex for the main address of all participants in the competition.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 24 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases from the contractor, as described here : The agreement period is 2 years from when the contract is signed, with an option for an extension for 1+1 year. The options will be automatically taken up unless the contract is terminated in writing by the contracting authority 3 months before the contract expires.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 54 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 78 000 000 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
Additional information : The estimated value and maximum value for each of the contracting authorities in the procurement are in the tender documentation.

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : The tenderer's economic and financial capacity
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall have sufficient economic and financial capacity to fulfil the contract. Tenderers must achieve a minimum rating of "credit worthy", i.e. tenderers must be in risk class 5 or higher on Experians scale. Documentation requirement: Norwegian tenderers: As documentation, the contracting authority will obtain the credit rating Commercial Delphi Score from Experian. Tenderers must achieve a minimum rating of "Credit worthy", i.e. the assessment shall be equivalent to risk class 5 or higher on Experians scale. Foreign tenderers: As documentation, tenderers can submit a credit rating from a credit rating company with a licence to carry out a credit information company. The credit rating shall show the current financial situation of the company and be based on the last available accounting figures. For all tenderers: If there is a justifiable reason not to provide a credit rating, the tenderer can submit any other document demonstrating that the economic and financial capacity requirements are met. However, the documentation must be approved by the contracting authority.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Tax Certificate
Description : Requirement: Tenderers must not have significant tax and VAT arrears, or an approved repayment plan must be in existence. Documentation requirement: Norwegian companies: Tax and VAT certificate, not older than six months. The certificate can be ordered and downloaded from Altinn. If this is not possible, it can be ordered from the tax collector or the Norwegian Tax Administration. Foreign companies: - Certificate issued by the relevant authority in the tenderer ́s home country that confirms that the tenderer has fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in accordance with the legal provisions in the country where the tenderer is established. The certificate must not be more than six months old.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : The organisational and legal position of the tenderer.
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 : The tenderer ́s technical and professional qualifications.
Description : Requirement: Tenderers shall have experience from two relevant contracts for the delivery of network equipment and accompanying consultancy services to the Norwegian contracting authority. The deliveries must be of comparable scope and complexity. Contracts with a minimum extent of NOK 200,000 excluding VAT. NOK 10,000,000 or higher will be seen to be comparable. All the assignments must be carried out during the last three years. Documentation requirement: Tenderers are requested to enclose a list of the most important relevant assignments in the last three years. The list shall consist of up to three assignments. The description must include a statement of the assignment ́s content, value, date and recipient (name, telephone number and e-mail address). It is the tenderer ́s responsibility to document relevance through the description.
Use of this criterion : Used

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Cost
Name : Cost
Description : The contracting authority will give each tenderer a score between 0-10. For the cost award criteria, the lowest offered total price will give the highest number of points, and the remaining tenders will be given points relatively based on the lowest sum. The points per supplier will then be multiplied by the award criteria weighting, which results in the final score per supplier for the award criteria.
Weight (points, exact) : 90
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : When evaluating the award criteria quality, the contracting authority uses an evaluation model where all the tenders are given a score on a scale from 0-10 for each of the assessment requirements. A judgemental assessment will be made of the best response, which is based on the offered solution proposal against the content of each requirement. The points per provider will then be summed up and converted to a score between 0-10 points, with the highest total score awarded 10 points and the remaining score based on the distance from the best total sum. The tenderer ́s points will then be multiplied by the criterion ́s stated relative weight, which makes up the tenderer ́s score under this award criteria.
Weight (points, exact) : 10
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

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian

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 : 30/04/2025 10:00 +00:00
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 30/04/2025 10:00 +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 : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Sør-Rogaland Tingrett

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Sandnes kommune
Registration number : 964965137
Postal address : Rådhusgata 1
Town : Sandnes
Postcode : 4306
Country : Norway
Contact point : Bård Krane Alander
Telephone : +47 40900860
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Group leader

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Rogaland Brann og Redning IKS
Registration number : 886884702
Town : Sandnes
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51502200
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Rogaland Fylkeskommune
Registration number : 971 045 698
Town : Stavanger
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51516600
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Randaberg kommune
Registration number : 934 945 514
Town : Randaberg
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51414100
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0005

Official name : Tannhelse Rogaland FKF
Registration number : 986 382 496
Town : Stavanger
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51516996
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0006

Official name : Kolumbus AS
Registration number : 914749360
Town : Stavanger
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51199900
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0007

Official name : Strand kommune
Registration number : 964978751
Town : Jørpeland
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51743000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0008

Official name : Hjelmeland kommune
Registration number : 864979092
Town : Hjelmeland
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51750000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0009

Official name : Sauda kommune
Registration number : 964979367
Town : Sauda
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 52786200
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0010

Official name : Suldal kommune
Registration number : 964979189
Town : Sand
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 52792200
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0011

Official name : Bysykkelen AS
Registration number : 914000475
Town : Stavanger
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 51199900
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0012

Official name : Sør-Rogaland Tingrett
Registration number : 926723448
Town : Sandnes
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 52004600
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : c0a2b9b8-de17-4a31-ab26-7eea66407718 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 28/03/2025 07:18 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 28/03/2025 07:30 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00206100-2025
OJ S issue number : 63/2025
Publication date : 31/03/2025