Negotiated procedure for the procurement of a rent contract for a new sixth form college in Fredrikstad.

The Contracting Authority hereby invites tenderers to a negotiated procedure for the award of a rent contract with commitment to development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a new sixth form college in the centre of Fredrikstad (the Hire object). The minimum hire period is 25 years. The Contracting Authority …

CPV: 45000000 Construction work, 66000000 Financial and insurance services, 70200000 Renting or leasing services of own property, 70330000 Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis, 71300000 Engineering services, 71500000 Construction-related services
Place of execution:
Negotiated procedure for the procurement of a rent contract for a new sixth form college in Fredrikstad.
Awarding body:
Østfold fylkeskommune
Award number:
2025/11879

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Østfold fylkeskommune
Legal type of the buyer : Regional authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Negotiated procedure for the procurement of a rent contract for a new sixth form college in Fredrikstad.
Description : The Contracting Authority hereby invites tenderers to a negotiated procedure for the award of a rent contract with commitment to development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a new sixth form college in the centre of Fredrikstad (the Hire object). The minimum hire period is 25 years.
Procedure identifier : 4c63b816-7661-4aa9-8f29-33bae291ab93
Internal identifier : 2025/11879
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66000000 Financial and insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 70200000 Renting or leasing services of own property
Additional classification ( cpv ): 70330000 Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71300000 Engineering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71500000 Construction-related services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østfold ( NO083 )
Country : Norway

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 : 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 : 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 : Negotiated procedure for the procurement of a rent contract for a new sixth form college in Fredrikstad.
Description : The Contracting Authority hereby invites tenderers to a negotiated procedure for the award of a rent contract with commitment to development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a new sixth form college in the centre of Fredrikstad (the Hire object). The minimum hire period is 25 years.
Internal identifier : 2025/11879

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 66000000 Financial and insurance services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 70200000 Renting or leasing services of own property
Additional classification ( cpv ): 70330000 Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71300000 Engineering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71500000 Construction-related services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østfold ( NO083 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 25 Year

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

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Notice
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : Good economic solidity is required and financial capability/financial comprehension The assessment of financial solidity will be based on the project ́s financial extent and risk with the accompanying need for equity.
The criteria will be used to select the candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure
Criterion : References on specified works
Description : Tenderers shall have sufficient relevant experience from projects of a relevant nature, scope and degree of difficulty to fulfil the contract. The references must collectively show that the tenderer has experience with managing (contract liability) relevant work in Phase 1 to Phase 4. The assessment will particularly emphasise projects that include the use of interaction as an execution model in the development and construction phase, and management of larger complex projects within equivalent assignments, i.e. multi-purpose buildings and teaching buildings, or similar with development, construction, financing and operation of the building.
The criteria will be used to select the candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
Minimum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 3
Maximum number of candidates to be invited for the second stage of the procedure : 4
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated
The buyer reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without any further negotiations

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 24/08/2025 22:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=63183

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 requests to participate : 01/09/2025 08:00 +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 : 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

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Søndre Østfold tingrett -
Information about review deadlines : The deadline for temporary injunction over the result of the qualification: 25 September 2025

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Østfold fylkeskommune
Registration number : 930580694
Department : Eiendom
Postal address : Oscar Pedersens vei 39
Town : Sarpsborg
Postcode : 1706
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østfold ( NO083 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Elisabeth Iversen
Telephone : 69 11 70 00
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Søndre Østfold tingrett
Registration number : 926 722 808
Postal address : Postboks 113
Town : Fredrikstad
Postcode : 1601
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Østfold ( NO083 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 69 79 77 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : e5f6071d-8908-4a08-821e-9289951d252f - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 18/06/2025 15:54 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 18/06/2025 16:02 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00400976-2025
OJ S issue number : 117/2025
Publication date : 20/06/2025