Spending services by pilot boat (qualification phase)

The objective of the procurement is to enter into a contract for transport of pilots by pilot boat. The service shall ensure safe and efficient transport of pilots to and from vessels in accordance with the current requirements and needs. The contract will include the provision of pilot boat services …

CPV: 60600000 Usluge transporta vode, 60640000 Djelatnosti pomorskoga prijevoza , 60651000 Iznajmljivanje plovila s posadom, 98360000 Pomorske usluge, 98361000 Vodene usluge na moru
mjesto izvršenja:
Spending services by pilot boat (qualification phase)
registar:
KYSTVERKET
nagradni broj:
2024/4819

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

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

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Spending services by pilot boat (qualification phase)
Description : The objective of the procurement is to enter into a contract for transport of pilots by pilot boat. The service shall ensure safe and efficient transport of pilots to and from vessels in accordance with the current requirements and needs. The contract will include the provision of pilot boat services within a defined geographical areas. Tenderers must be able to offer vessels and crew that fulfil relevant safety requirements, have the necessary competence and are available for assignments in accordance with the agreed response time.
Procedure identifier : 89ad4383-c9af-432f-a330-e5039df42753
Internal identifier : 2024/4819
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 is for transporting pilots by pilot boat.  The service shall be carried out in a cost efficient way so that the industries ́ expectations in this area are safeguarded. Tenderers shall, in partnership with the Customer, contribute to the operation and service deliveries in the contract being carried out in an optimal, sustainable and cost efficient way, with regard to the operation of boats and crew utilisation of the contract ́s capacity. This competition will be held in two stages, phase 1 and phase 2. Phase 1 is a qualification phase and phase 2 is the tender phase, where only tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements and have been invited to participate in phase 2 will be able to submit a tender.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60600000 Water transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60640000 Shipping operations
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60651000 Hire of vessels with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 98360000 Marine services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 98361000 Aquatic marine services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 4 500 000 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
Anskaffelsesforskriften - 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 negotiated procedure after the prior notice, cf. § 13-1(2).

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 4
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 4

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Spending services by pilot boat (qualification phase)
Description : The objective of the procurement is to enter into a contract for transport of pilots by pilot boat. The service shall ensure safe and efficient transport of pilots to and from vessels in accordance with the current requirements and needs. The contract will include the provision of pilot boat services within a defined geographical areas. Tenderers must be able to offer vessels and crew that fulfil relevant safety requirements, have the necessary competence and are available for assignments in accordance with the agreed response time.
Internal identifier : 2024/4819-0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60600000 Water transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60640000 Shipping operations
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60651000 Hire of vessels with crew
Additional classification ( cpv ): 98360000 Marine services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 98361000 Aquatic marine services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : More information on the competition and sub-contracts can be obtained digitally via the contracting authority ́s competition implementation system Mercell.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Norway
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 31/05/2026
Duration end date : 31/05/2042

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : Option for an extension for 2+2 years.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 4 500 000 000 Norwegian krone

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 : Procurement Document
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 : 5
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Address of the procurement documents : https://permalink.mercell.com/264848371.aspx https://my.mercell.com/m/mss/TenderEdit.aspx?id=264848371&fromMSSEditTender=264934227
Ad hoc communication channel :
Name : Mercell

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Address for submission : https://info.mercell.com/nb-no/
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 24/10/2025 10:00 +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 : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes
Legal form that must be taken by a group of tenderers that is awarded a contract : See the tender documentation

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 : At least 10 days from notification of contract award (by electronic communication). Applies to give tenderers time to assess appeals and possibly petition for injunction.

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Sub-contract 1
Description : Sub-contract 1: Contract area no. 1 consists of the Oslo Fjord and Skagerrak pilot crew. See Annex 1 Annex 2 for further information.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60600000 Water transport services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Telemark ( NO094 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold ( NO093 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/06/2026
Duration end date : 31/05/2038

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : Option for an extension for 2+2 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) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document
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 : 5
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Ad hoc communication channel :
Name : Mercell

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Address for submission : https://info.mercell.com/nb-no/
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 24/10/2025 10:00 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : Yes
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes
Legal form that must be taken by a group of tenderers that is awarded a contract : See the tenderdocumentation

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 : At least 10 days from notification of contract award (by electronic communication). Applies to give tenderers time to assess appeals and possibly petition for injunction.

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Sub-contract 2
Description : Sub-contract 2: Contract area no. 2 consists of Rogaland, Vestlandet and Møre og Trøndelag pilot crew. See Annex 1 Annex 3 for further information.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60600000 Water transport services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestland ( NO0A2 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Møre og Romsdal ( NO0A3 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Trøndelag/Trööndelage ( NO060 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/06/2026
Duration end date : 31/05/2038

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : The contract can be extended for 2+2 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) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document
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 : 5
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Address of the procurement documents : https://my.mercell.com/m/mss/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Address for submission : https://my.mercell.com/m/mss/
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 10/12/2025 11:00 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : no

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 : At least 10 days from notification of contract award (by electronic communication). Applies to give tenderers time to assess appeals and possibly petition for injunction.

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Sub-contract 3
Description : Sub-contract 3: Contract area no. 3 consists of Nordland and Troms and Finnmark pilot crew. See Annex 1 Annex 4 for further information.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60600000 Water transport services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Nordland/Nordlánnda ( NO071 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Nordland/Nordlánnda ( NO071 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Troms/Romsa/Tromssa ( NO072 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Finnmark/Finnmárku/Finmarkku ( NO073 )
Country : Norway
Additional information : See the tender documentation for further information on the location.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/06/2026
Duration end date : 31/05/2038

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : The contract can be extended for 2+2 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) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document
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 : 5
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Address of the procurement documents : https://my.mercell.com/m/mss/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Address for submission : https://my.mercell.com/m/mss/
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 24/10/2025 10:00 +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 : no
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 : Oslo tingrett
Information about review deadlines : At least 10 days from notification of contract award (by electronic communication). Applies to give tenderers time to assess appeals and possibly petition for injunction.

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0005

Title : Sub-contract 4
Description : • Sub-contract 4: Contract area no. 4 consists of Svalbard and is an option in this competition. See Annex 1 Annex 10 for further information.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60600000 Water transport services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Additional information : Svalbard

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 12 Year

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : The contract can be extended for 2+2 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) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document
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 : 5
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Address of the procurement documents : https://my.mercell.com/m/mss/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Address for submission : https://my.mercell.com/m/mss/
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 24/10/2025 10:00 +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 : no
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 : Oslo tingrett
Information about review deadlines : At least 10 days from notification of contract award (by electronic communication). Applies to give tenderers time to assess appeals and possibly petition for injunction.

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : KYSTVERKET
Registration number : 874783242
Postal address : Postboks 1502
Town : ÅLESUND
Postcode : 6025
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Møre og Romsdal ( NO0A3 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Tor-André Eiken
Telephone : +47 07847
Internet address : http://www.kystverket.no
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Oslo tingrett
Registration number : 926 725 939
Postal address : Postboks 2106 Vika
Town : OSLO
Postcode : 0125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Oslo tingrett
Telephone : 22035200
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : f91da23b-c969-44a3-8a52-d508f968eaf1 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 22/09/2025 12:15 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 22/09/2025 12:54 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00623244-2025
OJ S issue number : 183/2025
Publication date : 24/09/2025