NRK 2024/887 CMS for NRK's Online Content Production (Stage 1)

NRK would like to procure a new CMS with the aim of volume production in order to ensure a faster and more streamlined work flow for writing and publishing articles. The new CMS will be a part of our existing CMS suite which consists of several CMSs that solve different …

CPV: 72230000 Custom software development services, 32211000 Broadcast production equipment, 48312000 Electronic publishing software package, 48521000 Music or sound editing software package
Place of execution:
NRK 2024/887 CMS for NRK's Online Content Production (Stage 1)
Awarding body:
Norsk rikskringkasting AS
Award number:
2024/887

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

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

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : NRK 2024/887 CMS for NRK's Online Content Production (Stage 1)
Description : NRK would like to procure a new CMS with the aim of volume production in order to ensure a faster and more streamlined work flow for writing and publishing articles. The new CMS will be a part of our existing CMS suite which consists of several CMSs that solve different needs in the organisation. The scope of this contract is to procure a replacement for our current CMS for high volume and high speed production of content. Our intention is to procure an existing and well-tested system that can demonstrate efficient operation within other media companies of comparable scale and complexity to NRK.
Procedure identifier : d64aa340-03b8-4fc2-945e-70a48b8d56c6
Previous notice : c08a7e9c-9141-45ec-8f84-602061c7e5e2-01
Internal identifier : 2024/887
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated : no
Main features of the procedure : The contract ought to include both licensing and hosting of a complete system (SaaS), and it can also include the establishment, configuration and adaptation of the mentioned system to NRK ́s needs. Please note that the following areas of functions and functionality are of limited relevance due to existing systems and strategies in NRK: Support for creating adapted complex narration formats. Support for handling announcements or content marketing or paid content. Publishing to multiple channels like social media, tap or alternative media. Rendering and previewing are handled by the existing infrastructure. See Appendix 1 for further information on the requirement specifications.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72230000 Custom software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32211000 Broadcast production equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48312000 Electronic publishing software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48521000 Music or sound editing software package

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.4 General information

Call for competition is terminated
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
Anskaffelsesforskriften - The scope of this contract is to acquire a replacement for our current CMS for high volume and high-speed production of content. Our intent is to procure an existing and proven system, that can demonstrate efficient operation within other media companies of comparable scale and complexity as NRK.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : NRK 2024/887 CMS for NRK's Online Content Production (Stage 1)
Description : NRK would like to procure a new CMS with the aim of volume production in order to ensure a faster and more streamlined work flow for writing and publishing articles. The new CMS will be a part of our existing CMS suite which consists of several CMSs that solve different needs in the organisation. The scope of this contract is to procure a replacement for our current CMS for high volume and high speed production of content. Our intention is to procure an existing and well-tested system that can demonstrate efficient operation within other media companies of comparable scale and complexity to NRK.
Internal identifier : 2024/887

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72230000 Custom software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32211000 Broadcast production equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48312000 Electronic publishing software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48521000 Music or sound editing software package

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.6 General information

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 : Quality
Name : Criterion 1: The suitability and quality of the solution
Description : NRK will evaluate: • The functionality and user friendliness as perceived during the demonstration and the extent to which the solution meets the requirements specified in Appendix 1, Chapter 2 (Requirements) • The Service and SLA specified in Appendix 4
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Criterion 2: Implementation project
Description : NRK will evaluate: • The project plan and price as specified in Appendix 3 • The project organisation as specified in Appendix 5
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 10
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Criterion 3: Sustainability and environmental impact
Description : NRK will evaluate: • Answer to Appendix 1, Chapter 3 ("Sustainability and environmental impact"), with any appendices to which reference is made in the answer to this chapter.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 30
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Criterion 4: Price level and models
Description : NRK will assess the Total price and pricing provisions provided in Appendix 6 (including pricing sheet). The evaluation will be based on the total cost of ownership for 5 years.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 20

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 : Oslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines : Any formal complaint regarding this decision must reach NRK in writing within the Wednesday 23rd of April no later than 23.59 pm Norwegian time (CEST). All communication is still to be done via the Mercell portal.

6. Results

Value of all contracts awarded in this notice : 20 000 000 Norwegian krone

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

At least one winner was chosen.

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Livingdocs AG
Tender :
Tender identifier : Livingdocs AG
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Value of the tender : 18 000 000 Norwegian krone
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : Livingdocs AG
Date of the conclusion of the contract : 19/05/2025

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 : Requests to participate
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 8
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 5

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Norsk rikskringkasting AS
Registration number : 976390512
Postal address : Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsons plass 1
Town : OSLO
Postcode : 0340
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Konserninnkjøp - NRK AS
Telephone : +47 23047000
Fax : +47 23048958
Internet address : http://www.nrk.no/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo Tingrett
Registration number : 926 725 939
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0164
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 22035200
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Livingdocs AG
Size of the economic operator : Small
Registration number : 342276153
Postal address : Tellstrasse 31
Town : Zürich
Postcode : 8004
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Zürich ( CH040 )
Country : Switzerland
Contact point : Livingdocs AG
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000
The winner is listed on a regulated market

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 13b9f702-3a6d-4fbb-8d6f-a018bb1e29c7 - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 06/08/2025 12:35 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 06/08/2025 13:32 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00520589-2025
OJ S issue number : 151/2025
Publication date : 08/08/2025