Emptying and transport of sludge from small sewage installations.

The competition is for the emptying and transport of septic sludge from small sewage facilities (< 50 pe) in Drammen, Hole, Holmestrand, Krødsherad, Lier, Modum and Øvre Eiker municipalities. The installations consist of interceptors for sludge, blocked tanks, mini-treatment facilities, outdoor toilets etc. Interceptors for sludge connected to the municipal …

CPV: 90513800 Settekäitlusteenused, 90000000 Reovee- ja jäätmekõrvaldusteenused, puhastus- ja keskkonnateenused, 90513700 Setteveoteenused, 90513000 Tavajäätmete käitlus- ja kõrvaldusteenused, 90513600 Sette-eemaldusteenused, 90513900 Settekõrvaldusteenused
Tähtaeg:
juuni 17, 2025, 10 e.l.
Tähtaja tüüp:
Pakkumise esitamine
Täitmise koht:
Emptying and transport of sludge from small sewage installations.
Auhindade andmise asutus:
Lier kommune
Auhinna number:
25138

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

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

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Emptying and transport of sludge from small sewage installations.
Description : The competition is for the emptying and transport of septic sludge from small sewage facilities (< 50 pe) in Drammen, Hole, Holmestrand, Krødsherad, Lier, Modum and Øvre Eiker municipalities. The installations consist of interceptors for sludge, blocked tanks, mini-treatment facilities, outdoor toilets etc. Interceptors for sludge connected to the municipal sewage network are not included in the competition. For tanks that do not have water associated with it (utedo, incineration toilets etc.) the emptying scheme is voluntary. It is not possible to propose systems where there is a dewatering of the on-site septic. The procurement ́s value is above the EEA threshold. The volume is an estimate and is not binding for the contracting authority. The volume will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situation and other framework factors in the contract period. See the procurement documents for further information. The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the competition, i.a. in connection with budgetary coverage and political approval.
Procedure identifier : 4927bd31-cf87-4365-ad1e-a4cea6f6eca0
Internal identifier : 25138
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : The competition will be held in accordance with the Public Procurement Act from 17 June 2016 no. 73 (LOA), with the accompanying regulations of 12 August 2016 no. 974 (FOA), as well as the provisions in this tender documentation. The competition will be held as TED - Open tender contest in accordance with the regulations Parts I and III. All interested tenderers can submit tenders for this type of procedure. Negotiations are not allowed. The procurement is announced in the DOFFIN and TED database.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90513600 Sludge removal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90000000 Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513000 Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513700 Sludge transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513800 Sludge treatment services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513900 Sludge disposal services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Buskerud ( NO085 )
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 : Emptying and transport of sludge from small sewage installations.
Description : The competition is for the emptying and transport of septic sludge from small sewage facilities (< 50 pe) in Drammen, Hole, Holmestrand, Krødsherad, Lier, Modum and Øvre Eiker municipalities. The installations consist of interceptors for sludge, blocked tanks, mini-treatment facilities, outdoor toilets etc. Interceptors for sludge connected to the municipal sewage network are not included in the competition. For tanks that do not have water associated with it (utedo, incineration toilets etc.) the emptying scheme is voluntary. It is not possible to propose systems where there is a dewatering of the on-site septic. The procurement ́s value is above the EEA threshold. The volume is an estimate and is not binding for the contracting authority. The volume will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situation and other framework factors in the contract period. See the procurement documents for further information. The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the competition, i.a. in connection with budgetary coverage and political approval.
Internal identifier : 25138

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90513600 Sludge removal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90000000 Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513000 Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513700 Sludge transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513800 Sludge treatment services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90513900 Sludge disposal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Buskerud ( NO085 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/01/2026
Duration end date : 31/12/2028

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 1
Other information about renewals : Renewal lenght is 12 months

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 : Tenderers shall have their tax and VAT payments in order (ESPD: Part II A.e). Documentation requirement: A certificate showing paid VAT, taxes and social security contributions is required. Certificate issued by the competent authority in the member country, confirming that the tenderer has fulfilled his VAT, tax and social security obligations in the country where the tenderer/contractor belongs (Norwegian tax and VAT certificate is common and can be ordered from altinn.no, RF-1507, previous RF-1244) in accordance with the legal provisions in the country. The certificate must not be more than six months old. According to the regulations §17-1(4), the Contracting Authority does not have the opportunity to request the certificate if it has already been received. If you have submitted a tax certificate to the contracting authority and it is still valid at the time of the tender submission for this competition, you will not be required to present a certificate at this time. If so, state when you have previously submitted the certificate and to whom. You can, however, enclose the certificate voluntarily if you want.
Criterion : Other economic or financial requirements
Description : Requirements regarding the tenderer ́s economic and financial position: The financial capacity to fulfil this contract is required (ESPD: Part IV B.58-3). Documentation requirement: The contracting authority will assess finances through the company and accounting information system Proff Forvalt ( www.forvalt.no). The contracting authority reserves the right to obtain supplementary information about the tenderer's finances. Any need for support from other companies to fulfil this qualification requirement. If the tenderer is dependent on other companies to fulfil this qualification requirement, please provide an account below. The contracting authority will, in such cases, also assess the finances of the support business in the same way. The contracting authority reserves the right, in such cases, to obtain supplementary information, bank guarantees etc.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Cost
Name : Prices and Costs
Description : 30%
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Solution proposal
Description : 20%
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Assignment specific competence
Description : 20%
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Environment
Description : 30%
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

Deadline for requesting additional information : 05/06/2025 22:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=57803

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
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 17/06/2025 10:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 91 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 17/06/2025 10:01 +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 : Buskerud tingrett -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Buskerud tingrett -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Lier kommune
Registration number : 857566122
Department : Innkjøp
Postal address : Vestsideveien 2
Town : Lier
Postcode : 3403
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Buskerud ( NO085 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Tor Kristian Kristiansen
Telephone : +4732 22 01 00
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Buskerud tingrett
Registration number : 826 726 342
Postal address : Postboks 1066 Bragernes
Town : Drammen
Postcode : 3001
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Buskerud ( NO085 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 32 21 16 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : aac4b275-e6de-42df-9225-828a27471df6 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 09/05/2025 13:52 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 09/05/2025 14:05 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00302201-2025
OJ S issue number : 91/2025
Publication date : 13/05/2025