26023 - Anskaffelse av frakt- og spedisjonstjenester

The contract timeline is explicitly detailed with specific dates for key activities related to the tender process. The important dates are as follows:

• Announcement in Doffin: August 28, 2026
• Deadline for questions regarding the competition: September 18, 2026, at 12:00
• Tender deadline: October 2, 2026, at 12:00
• Tender opening: October 2, 2026, at 13:00
• Tender evaluation: October 8, 2026
• Contract award: October 9, 2026
• Standstill period: October 19, 2026, at 23:59
• Contract signing: October 20, 2026
• Offer validity deadline: December 31, 2026

It is important to note that the times after the tender opening are preliminary, and an extension of the offer validity deadline can only occur with the Bidder's consent.

Regarding the contract duration, the agreement is a framework agreement that is valid for two years from the contract signing date, with an option for the Customer to extend it by 1 + 1 year. The total maximum duration, including extensions, is four years. The Customer must provide written notice of an extension at least three months before the framework agreement expires.

The contract signing is planned for Oslo, October **, 2026.

The contract start date is the date of contract signing, which is planned for October 20, 2026, specifically "Oslo, **. oktober 2026". The initial contract end date would be two years from this, with the possibility of extensions. The total maximum duration, including extensions, is four years.The contract timeline includes several key milestones for the tendering process. The announcement in Doffin was on August 28, 2026. The deadline for questions regarding the competition is September 18, 2026, at 12:00. The tender deadline is October 2, 2026, at 12:00, followed by the tender opening on the same day at 13:00. Tender evaluation is scheduled for October 8, 2026. The contract award is set for October 9, 2026, with a standstill period until October 19, 2026, at 23:59. Contract signing is planned for October 20, 2026. The offer validity deadline is December 31, 2026. It's noted that the times after the tender opening are preliminary, and any extension of the offer validity period requires the Bidder's consent.

The framework agreement is valid for two years from the contract signing date, with an option for the Customer to extend it by 1 + 1 year, making the total maximum duration, including extensions, four years. The Customer must give written notice of an extension at least three months before the framework agreement expires. The contract signing location and date are specified as Oslo, October **, 2026.

The core scope of work for this tender, "Frakt og Spedisjontjenester" (Freight and Forwarding Services), involves the transportation of various packages, ranging from small express items to entire productions (1-10 units of 20-45-foot containers/semi-trailers), both nationally and internationally. While larger shipments are typically plannable, the supplier must also accommodate ad-hoc needs.

Key deliverables and responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive solutions for land, sea, and air transport, covering general cargo, partial loads, express cargo, and special/non-standard sized cargo.
• Utilizing updated and appropriate freight mediums to ensure safe and quality transportation.
• Compliance with all statutory and client-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, including informing and ensuring compliance of personnel.
• Furnishing all necessary documentation, such as certificates, descriptions, drawings, and instructions, which are an integral part of the service.
• Reporting to the Central Tax Office for Foreign Affairs (SFU) regarding contracts, subcontracts, and workers involved in the project, especially for non-Norwegian companies or personnel.
• Implementing a documented transition plan to reduce negative climate and environmental impacts, including specific goals, measures, and timelines, and prioritizing low/zero-emission vehicles when suitable.
• Adhering to ethical requirements and establishing routines for due diligence to assess, prevent, and mitigate risks of breaches in their own operations and supply chain, and providing public information on these efforts.
• Executing services with professional skill, ensuring high quality, suitability for purpose, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including obtaining and maintaining necessary permits.
• Ensuring all personnel possess valid work permits, adhere to work-time regulations, and utilize required personal protective and safety equipment, while also being responsible for all necessary equipment and materials for service execution.