Tender for Drilling Tower by Norway's Statens vegvesen

Tender Keywords: Drilling Tower Procurement

Tender Type: Open Tender

Project Name: Procurement of a drilling tower for geotechnical ground surveys

Procurement Method: Open Procedure

Contract Type: Supplies

Project Description: The Ground Drilling Department of the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration will procure a new drilling tower for geotechnical ground surveys to replace the existing old drilling rig. This drilling tower will be used for ground surveys in accordance with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration's manual and the Norwegian Geotechnical Society's notification regarding the execution of ground surveys. The drilling tower is primarily planned for use in central/northern Norway but can be utilized nationwide.

Scope of Supply: Drilling tower, drilling equipment, mechanical repair and maintenance services, training services

CPV Code: 44212211 - Drilling derricks

Additional CPV Codes: 43130000 Drilling equipment, 50530000 Mechanical repair and maintenance services, 80590000 Training services

Technical Specifications: Must comply with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration's manual and the Norwegian Geotechnical Society's notification regarding the execution of ground surveys

Technical Parameters: Specific requirements detailed in "Attachment 1 - List of Drilling Tower Requirements"

Equipment Operation Requirements: Drilling tower for geotechnical ground surveys

Product Certification Requirements: Not specified in the notice

Environmental Standards: Transport must comply with Euro 6 or higher emission standards

Technical Documentation Submission Requirements: Must submit the completed "Attachment 1 - List of Drilling Tower Requirements" and a general description of the drilling rig's design and functions

Training Service Requirements: Training services included as additional services

Item Details: Drilling tower, 1 unit

Implementation Conditions: Delivery location is Nordkjosbotn, Norway, project completion time unknown

Contract Information: Contract type is Supplies, contract duration unknown, contract amount not specified in the notice, payment method not specified in the notice, whether subcontracting is allowed not specified in the notice, a 10-day standstill period applies after award before contract signing

Bid Requirements: Bid language is Norwegian, submission must be electronic, bid bond not specified in the notice, performance bond not specified in the notice, minimum turnover requirement not specified in the notice, financial capability requirement states the bidder must have sufficient financial capacity to fulfill the contract, credit rating is considered sufficient, company registration requirement not specified in the notice, company qualification requirement not specified in the notice, similar project experience requirement states the bidder must have relevant experience, particularly in the construction and operation of drilling towers, must provide an overview of at least 3 (maximum 5) most important relevant works from the past three years, project manager qualification not specified in the notice, technical team size requirement not specified in the notice, equipment capability requirement not specified in the notice, consortium bidding is allowed, the consortium must meet all qualification requirements, must submit a description of consortium roles, tax certificate, commitment statement, and joint liability statement

Evaluation Rules: Evaluation method is comprehensive scoring, price score weight 35%, technical score weight 65% (equipment quality), quality evaluation will focus on equipment, design, and functions exceeding minimum requirements, with particular attention to responses to Category E requirements in "Attachment 1 - List of Drilling Tower Requirements", climate and environment evaluation weight is 0, the purchaser believes it is more appropriate to address climate and environmental considerations through requirements in the technical specifications (e.g., transport emission standards)

Timeline: Tender notice publication date is March 11, 2026, deadline for questions is April 8, 2026, 22:00:00 (Western European Time), bid submission deadline is April 16, 2026, 10:00:00 (Western European Time)