Framework agreement for winter maintenance for area 4 in Birkenes municipality.

Birkenes municipality shall enter into framework agreements for winter maintenance on municipal roads. Relevant services that shall be carried out under the framework agreements are snow clearing, planing, scraping, gritting etc. Birkenes municipality has previously announced competitions for winter maintenance and has received tender offers and intends to enter into …

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Termín:
29. srpna 2025 10:00
Typ lhůty:
Podání nabídky
Místo provedení:
Framework agreement for winter maintenance for area 4 in Birkenes municipality.
Misto zadání:
Birkenes kommune
Číslo zakázky:
N/A

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Birkenes kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Public order and safety

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Framework agreement for winter maintenance for area 4 in Birkenes municipality.
Description : Birkenes municipality shall enter into framework agreements for winter maintenance on municipal roads. Relevant services that shall be carried out under the framework agreements are snow clearing, planing, scraping, gritting etc. Birkenes municipality has previously announced competitions for winter maintenance and has received tender offers and intends to enter into a contract for snow clearing, etc. for areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7. Tenders did not be submitted for lot 4, and a framework agreement for winter maintenance of this area will be re-announced. For further information on the contents of the procurement, please refer to part II annex 1, of which Annex 1a shows an overview of the route.
Procedure identifier : d21594c3-ba8f-4725-8511-1f8e2045fa29
Internal identifier : N/A
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Main features of the procedure : The procurement will be carried out as an open tender contest, cf. the Public Procurement Regulations § 13-1 (1).

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90620000 Snow-clearing services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90000000 Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90600000 Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : The tender notice concerns winter maintenance of area 4: Herefoss, Topland, Engebu and Stie.

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 400 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 2 400 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
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.
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).
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).
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)
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.
Child labour and including 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).
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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 obligation relating to 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?
Breaching obligation relating to 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors 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.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Framework agreement for winter maintenance for area 4 in Birkenes municipality.
Description : Birkenes municipality shall enter into framework agreements for winter maintenance on municipal roads. Relevant services that shall be carried out under the framework agreements are snow clearing, planing, scraping, gritting etc. Birkenes municipality has previously announced competitions for winter maintenance and has received tender offers and intends to enter into a contract for snow clearing, etc. for areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7. Tenders did not be submitted for lot 4, and a framework agreement for winter maintenance of this area will be re-announced. For further information on the contents of the procurement, please refer to part II annex 1, of which Annex 1a shows an overview of the route.
Internal identifier : N/A

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90620000 Snow-clearing services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90000000 Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90600000 Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : The tender notice concerns winter maintenance of area 4: Herefoss, Topland, Engebu and Stie.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 15/10/2025
Duration end date : 15/04/2031

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 400 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 2 400 000 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) : no

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : The completed price table in annex 2a Tender Form point 7.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 50
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Environment
Description : Response to A* requirement 4.5 in Annex 1 - the Contracting Authority's requirement specification. Tenderers ́ responses are to be done in annex 2a Tender Form.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : Response to A* requirements 3.4 and B-requirement 4.2 in Annex 1, the Contracting Authority's requirement specifications. Tenderers ́ responses are to be done in annex 2a Tender Form.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 20

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 21/08/2025 10:00 +00:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 29/08/2025 10:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 3 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 29/08/2025 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
Justification for the duration of the framework agreement : The framework agreement will be valid from 15 October 2025 until and including 15 April 2031, altogether approx. 5.5 years. The contracting authority finds that there are special conditions, including major investment costs, which justify that the total contract period is set longer than the main rule of four years, cf. regulation 12 August 2016 no. 974 on public procurements (FOA) § 26-1 (4).
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Agder Tingrett
Information about review deadlines : Appeals to the contracting authority: Before the waiting period expires. Appeals to Klagenemda for public procurements: Within six months from when the contract is signed. Allegation of illegal direct procurement: Within 2 years from when the contract is signed

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Birkenes kommune
Registration number : 964965870
Postal address : Postboks 115
Town : Birkeland
Postcode : 4795
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Frida Lunde Uberg
Telephone : +47 95493549
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Agder Tingrett
Registration number : 926723480
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4614
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 38176300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : acbd9474-d2f8-41ec-869d-9f8e19ada60f - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 16/07/2025 09:21 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 16/07/2025 13:00 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00470395-2025
OJ S issue number : 136/2025
Publication date : 18/07/2025