Tender for Geological Survey Services by Norway's Statens vegvesen

Official Notice Number: 294498-2023

OJ S Issue Number: 95/2023

Notice Publication Date: May 17, 2023

Notice Dispatch Date: May 12, 2023

Buyer Reference Number: 23/84601

Procedure Type: Open Procedure

Legal Basis: EU Directive 2014/24/EU

Procurement Stage: Ongoing (Dynamic Purchasing System remains open until May 31, 2027)

Buyer Information:

Official Name: Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)

Registration Number: 971 032 081

Buyer Type: National or Federal Ministry (including regional or local subdivisions)

Main Activity: General Public Services

Location: Skoggata 19, 1500 Moss, Norway

Contact Person: Torstein Sundsfjord

Contact Email: torstein.sundsfjord@vegvesen.no

Contact Phone: +47 47630995

Core Procurement Information:

Project Title: Dynamic Purchasing System for the procurement of ground drilling

Project Description: The Norwegian Public Roads Administration aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for procuring ground drilling services to streamline the procurement process. The administration currently operates 10 drilling rigs in Norway: 2 in the North, 2 in Central, 2 in the West, and 4 in the East.

Contract Type: Services

Main CPV Code: 71351500 – Ground investigation services

Divided into Lots: No

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Key Information:

System Type: Dynamic Purchasing System

System Objective: To establish a long-term, open pool of suppliers for the continuous procurement of ground drilling services.

System Validity Period: June 9, 2023 to May 31, 2027

System Renewal: Renewable, can be extended and the maximum framework value increased if necessary.

Application Deadline for Participation: May 31, 2027, 12:00 (System closing date)

Estimated Total Value (Excluding VAT): 150,000,000.00 Norwegian Kroner

Procedure and Regulatory Information:

Procedure Type: Open Procedure

Covered by GPA: Yes

EU Funds Involved: No

Qualification Requirements:

Basic Condition: Participants must have experience in ground drilling for transport infrastructure.

Detailed Qualification Criteria: Please refer to the procurement documents.

Award Criteria:

Award Criteria: Price is not the sole criterion; all award criteria are detailed exclusively in the procurement documents.

Tender Submission and Document Access Requirements:

Exclusively Designated Platform: EU Supply

Application Submission Address: As above (must be submitted electronically)

Application Language: Norwegian

Tender Opening Date and Time: May 31, 2027, 12:00 (Opening via electronic tender management system)

Review and Appeal Bodies:

Review Body: Oslo tingrett (Oslo District Court)

Address: C.J. Hambros plass 4, 0125 Oslo, Norway

Contact Email: oslo.tingrett@domstol.no

Contact Phone: +47 22035200

Mediation Body: KOFA (located in Bergen)

Body for Obtaining Appeal Information: Statens vegvesen (Bergen)

Notice Publication Information:

Official Language: Norwegian

TED eSender: Not separately indicated (implied to be the Publications Office of the EU)

Key Business Decision Insights:

Project Nature: This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) established by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for ground drilling services for nearly the next 4 years, with a total estimated value of 150 million Norwegian Kroner. Suppliers who pass the qualification review will be eligible to participate in competitive invitations for all subsequent specific drilling projects during the system's validity period (until May 2027). This is a strategic gateway to enter the national-level transportation infrastructure supply chain in Norway.

Ample Application Window: The application deadline for participation is May 31, 2027. From the current date (February 2026), there is still over a year to apply at any time, with no immediate pressure. However, it is recommended to complete the qualification review as early as possible to enter the procurement scope sooner.

Clear Qualification Threshold: Experience in ground drilling for transport infrastructure is required. This is a hard requirement, and relevant proof must be provided with the application.

Diverse Award Criteria: Price is not the sole deciding factor. For each specific procurement, the buyer will set multiple evaluation criteria (e.g., technical solution, quality, delivery capability, etc.). Suppliers should focus on overall service capability.

Language and Platform: All application documents and subsequent communication must be in Norwegian; all operations must be completed on the EU Supply platform. Non-Norwegian companies need to prepare Norwegian translations in advance and familiarize themselves with the platform.

Significant Market Potential: The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is a nationwide agency with multiple drilling rigs, indicating stable and continuous demand for drilling services. The DPS system can bring long-term, stable business opportunities.

Recommended Next Steps:

Download the procurement documents immediately to study the detailed qualification requirements and award criteria.

Prepare Norwegian versions of company qualifications, performance records, technical proposals, etc.

Submit the application for participation via the platform before May 2027.