Norway – Motor vehicles – Dynamic purchasing system for the procurement of vehicles under 3.5 tons

Vennesla municipality invites tenderers to participate in a competition for the establishment of a dynamic purchasing system (DIO) for the procurement of vehicles under 3.5 tons. The objective of the procurement The aim of the procurement is to establish a dynamic purchasing system that shall ensure effective, flexible and future orientated procurement of vehicles for the municipality ́s entities. The scheme shall contribute to covering the ongoing need for the procurement of new vehicles, and at the same time support the municipality ́s climate and environmental targets. As a main rule, zero emission vehicles shall be procured. Deviations can occur if it is necessary due to stand-by or special needs. About Dynamic Purchasing System The dynamic purchasing system will be established in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) part I and part III and it will be held as a restricted tender contest (cf. the Public Procurement Regulations § 26-5). The scheme is a two-stage procedure: Stage 1: Qualification phase where tenderers apply for admission to the scheme. Stage 2: Implementation of mini competitions where qualified suppliers are invited to submit tender offers A contract will not be signed for admission to the scheme. The contract will only be signed after a completed competition for each procurement. The scheme is fully electronic, and all communication and tender deliveries shall occur via the contracting authority ́s KGV system. Scope and estimated value The contract is for the procurement of: Passenger cars Goods vans Other vehicles under 3.5 tons The estimated total value of the procurements under the scheme is approx. NOK 32 million excluding VAT over a period of up to 5 years. The maximum value is nok 52 million excluding VAT. Emphasis is put on the fact that: The stated volume is an estimate and is not binding. The contracting authority does not have any purchasing obligation. Need and extent will vary throughout the contract period. Partic