Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway

The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) has carried out extensive geophysical helicopter measurements over a decade and has carried out more than 4,000 flying hours in total. This work is part of the government's commitment to mapping mineral resources, general rock-mapping and natural radioactivity in the ground. The contracting authority …

CPV: 60400000 Air transport services, 34710000 Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft, 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport), 60424000 Hire of air transport equipment with crew, 60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew, 60440000 Aerial and related services
Place of execution:
Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway
Awarding body:
Norges geologiske undersøkelse
Award number:
25/00088

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Norges geologiske undersøkelse
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 : Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway
Description : The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) has carried out extensive geophysical helicopter measurements over a decade and has carried out more than 4,000 flying hours in total. This work is part of the government's commitment to mapping mineral resources, general rock-mapping and natural radioactivity in the ground. The contracting authority shall establish a framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in Norway. The scope of the helicopter need is estimated to be approx. 1,200 flying hours over a 4 year period. The estimated value is not binding for the contracting authority. The value of the contract in the last 4 years has been approx. A total of NOK 20 million excluding VAT. VAT over a 4 year period. The extent can vary from year to year, depending on budget and activity level. The maximum value of the framework agreement is NOK 40 million excluding VAT. In the event of technical interruptions etc., it is expected that the tenderer replaces the helicopter of equivalent type and specifications. A complete description of the delivery is in the other documents, in particular see Annex 1 - Requirement Specification.
Procedure identifier : 9c807b39-6c59-45fb-a2a2-1136aba8dc78
Previous notice : a7c46172-52c0-44ca-98c3-55c56acd42ad-01
Internal identifier : 25/00088
Type of procedure : Open
Main features of the procedure : The procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Public Procurement Act of 17 June 2016 (LOA) and the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) FOR 2016-08-12-974 parts I and part III. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the open tender contest procedure, cf. § 13-1(1).

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60400000 Air transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34710000 Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424000 Hire of air transport equipment with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60440000 Aerial and related services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Call for competition is terminated
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in the Norway
Description : The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) has carried out extensive geophysical helicopter measurements over a decade and has carried out more than 4,000 flying hours in total. This work is part of the government's commitment to mapping mineral resources, general rock-mapping and natural radioactivity in the ground. The contracting authority shall establish a framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in Norway. The scope of the helicopter need is estimated to be approx. 1,200 flying hours over a 4 year period. The estimated value is not binding for the contracting authority. The value of the contract in the last 4 years has been approx. A total of NOK 20 million excluding VAT. VAT over a 4 year period. The extent can vary from year to year, depending on budget and activity level. The maximum value of the framework agreement is NOK 40 million excluding VAT. In the event of technical interruptions etc., it is expected that the tenderer replaces the helicopter of equivalent type and specifications. A complete description of the delivery is in the other documents, in particular see Annex 1 - Requirement Specification.
Internal identifier : 25/00088

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60400000 Air transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34710000 Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424000 Hire of air transport equipment with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60424120 Hire of helicopters with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60440000 Aerial and related services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 03/06/2025
Duration end date : 02/06/2029

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 3
Other information about renewals : The contracting authority shall enter into a framework agreement with one tenderer. The framework agreement will be valid for 1 year, with an option for an extension for 1+1+1 year). The contracting authority has a unilateral right to take up options for an extension of the framework agreement.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price
Description : See the tender documentation, point 6
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality
Description : See the tender documentation, point 6
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 30
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Climate and environment
Description : See the tender documentation, point 6
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 30

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Trøndelag tingrett
Information about review deadlines : The waiting period expired 19.5.2025.

6. Results

Maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone
Approximate value of the framework agreements : 20 000 000 Norwegian krone

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 40 000 000 Norwegian krone
Re-estimated value of the framework agreement : 20 000 000 Norwegian krone

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS
Tender :
Tender identifier : Rammeavtale for leie av helikopter for å gjennomføre geofysiske målinger i Norge - Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Subcontracting : Not yet known
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : Rammeavtale for leie av helikopter for å gjennomføre geofysiske målinger i Norge - Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS
Title : Framework agreement for the hire of helicopters in order to conduct geophysical measurements in Norway - Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS
Date on which the winner was chosen : 07/05/2025
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 16/06/2025
The contract is awarded within a framework agreement : no

6.1.4 Statistical information

Summary of the review requests the buyer received :
Number of complainants : 0
Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders submitted electronically
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 2

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Norges geologiske undersøkelse
Registration number : 970188290
Postal address : Postboks 6315 Torgarden
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7491
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Trøndelag/Trööndelage ( NO060 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Håkon Farstad
Telephone : +47 45257595
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Trøndelag tingrett
Registration number : 926722794
Town : Trondheim
Postcode : 7004
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Trøndelag/Trööndelage ( NO060 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 73 54 24 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS
Size of the economic operator : Micro, small, or medium
Registration number : Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS
Postal address : Slottelidveien 47
Town : VERDAL
Postcode : 7656
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Trøndelag/Trööndelage ( NO060 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : +47 98095000
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 0bfc959b-4fdb-48b2-9783-dc92704725d2 - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 19/08/2025 08:38 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 19/08/2025 10:01 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00544865-2025
OJ S issue number : 158/2025
Publication date : 20/08/2025