Commercialisation services

In line with increasing innovation activity at UiA, it has become clear that there is a need for cooperation with an external supplier of commercialisation services. UiA would like to enter into a framework agreement with a total supplier of consultancy services for commercialisation of research results. The aim of …

CPV: 73200000 Usluge savjetovanja na području istraživanja i razvoja, 73210000 Usluge savjetovanja na području istraživanja
rok:
11. lipnja 2025. 10:00
vrsta roka:
nadmetanje
mjesto izvršenja:
Commercialisation services
registar:
Universitetet i Agder
nagradni broj:
25/0010

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Universitetet i Agder
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Commercialisation services
Description : In line with increasing innovation activity at UiA, it has become clear that there is a need for cooperation with an external supplier of commercialisation services. UiA would like to enter into a framework agreement with a total supplier of consultancy services for commercialisation of research results. The aim of the contract is to strengthen UiA ́s commercialisation offer for the scientific employees, and to support UiA ́s internal innovation support service in the Research and Innovation Department.
Procedure identifier : 4ed4fad7-a87a-4348-95a7-ae5cb36a2d76
Internal identifier : 25/0010
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Universitetsveien 25
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4630
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : Kristiansand and Grimstad.

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 : Commercialisation services
Description : In line with increasing innovation activity at UiA, it has become clear that there is a need for cooperation with an external supplier of commercialisation services. UiA would like to enter into a framework agreement with a total supplier of consultancy services for commercialisation of research results. The aim of the contract is to strengthen UiA ́s commercialisation offer for the scientific employees, and to support UiA ́s internal innovation support service in the Research and Innovation Department.
Internal identifier : 25/0010

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73210000 Research consultancy services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Universitetsveien 25
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4630
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : Kristiansand and Grimstad.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 25/08/2025
Duration end date : 24/08/2026

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : The framework agreement period is 1 year + 1 year + 2 years, a total of 4 years.

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) : yes

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Notice
Criterion : References on specified services
Description : Tenderers shall provide an overview of relevant deliveries in recent years. The overview shall as a minimum contain: •Brief description of the delivery •Date of execution •Extent of the delivery in amounts. •Name and contact information of a reference person at the contracting authority. The contracting authority must have the possibility to contact the contact persons who are listed.
Criterion : Enrolment in a trade register
Description : Norwegian tenderers: · Registration. Foreign tenderers: · Confirmation that the tenderer is registered in a trade register or company register in accordance with the law in the country where the tenderer is established.
Criterion : Measures for ensuring quality
Description : A short, overall description of the company shall be given, including: · An account of the company's business concept and core competencies related to the scope of the delivery. · An overview of the company's history, organisation and ownership, as well as a description of the current business activities. · A description of how the tenderer is organised for the implementation of this contract · A concise description of the overall quality assurance system that the tenderer will apply in carrying out this contract must be given.

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 03/06/2025 22:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=57142

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 : 11/06/2025 10:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 91 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 11/06/2025 10:01 +00:00
Place : Kristiansand
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 : Agder Tingrett -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Agder Tingrett -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Universitetet i Agder
Registration number : 970546200
Department : Innkjøp
Postal address : PB 422
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4604
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Geir Stokke
Telephone : 38 14 10 00
Internet address : http://www.uia.no
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Agder Tingrett
Registration number : 926 723 480
Postal address : Postboks 63
Town : Kristiansand
Postcode : 4661
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agder ( NO092 )
Country : Norway
Telephone : 38 17 63 00
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 207948ee-e769-49fe-92ea-60fd60fce035 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 06/05/2025 09:02 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 06/05/2025 09:12 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00291315-2025
OJ S issue number : 88/2025
Publication date : 07/05/2025