The competition concerns entering into parallel framework agreements that shall cover maintenance and new installations within:

— general engineering design of treatment plants with part processes,

— preparation of tender documentation for purchasing of process equipment,

— preparation of general documentation,

— project management with cost and plan,

— professional advice in all disciplines relevant for treatment plants,

— special competence in purification technology,

— implementation of studies.

The tenderer must have a high level of competence in the disciplines that are relevant for waste water treatment, operation and treatment plants, engineering design of new installations and project management. Support on the existing process control system is covered by a separate framework agreement and are excluded from this framework agreement. The framework agreement shall be carried out by offered personnel, and only with exception can sub-contractors be used, and then only in areas that are not central in the delivery, cfr. PPR [FOA] § 19-2, nº 2.

In some circumstances the work will involve being on site at the treatment plant at Høyungsletta 19, Vinterbro.

The procurement value is estimated to be 200 000 NOK - 1 000 000 NOK per year. In connection with large projects, the assignment quantity may increase. The value is an estimate and must therefore be considered non binding.

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to enter into a framework agreement with up to 3 tenderers.

See part 2, requirement specifications, for further information.

Lots and alternative tenders.

Tenders cannot be submitted for parts of the assignment, and alternative tenders are not allowed.

A declaration of Joint liability.

The framework agreement shall be carried out by offered personnel, and only with exception can sub-contractors be used, and then only in areas that are not central in the delivery, cfr. PPR [FOA] § 19-2, nº 2. If the tenderer is dependent on a sub-contractor to fulfil parts of the contract, a commitment statement shall be attached, demonstrating that the tenderer has access to the required resources (The Public Procurement Regulations § 16-10 (2)). Product manufacturers are not considered as sub-contractors in this context.