Framework agreement for courses and conference services

200/2026 See the notice on TED website 712512-2026 - Competition 712512-2026 712512-2026 - Competition Norway – Hotel meeting and conference services – Framework agreement for courses and conference services. OJ S 200/2026 15/10/2026 Contract or concession notice – standard regime Services 1. Buyer 1.1. Buyer Official name : Universitetet i Stavanger Email : espen.haavardsholm@uis.no Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority Activity of the contracting authority : Education 2. Procedure 2.1. Procedure Title : Framework agreement for courses and conference services. Description : The University of Stavanger (UiS) wishes to enter into framework agreements for courses and conference services. The contracts will be valid for one year, with an option for a three-year extension. Procedure identifier : 908a6fbb-66f0-49fe-9fd6-9f254f5dbe4b Internal identifier : ANSK 53/26 Type of procedure : Open The procedure is accelerated : no 2.1.1. Purpose Main nature of the contract : Services Main classification ( cpv ): 55120000 Hotel meeting and conference services Additional classification ( cpv ): 55110000 Hotel accommodation services , 55300000 Restaurant and food-serving services 2.1.2. Place of performance Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 ) Country : Norway 2.1.4. General information Legal basis : Directive 2014/24/EU 2.1.6. Grounds for exclusion Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice Corruption : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, by enforceable judgement been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, involving European Communities or European Union member states (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003, p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier. Fraud : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on protection of the Financial Interests of the European Communities (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48). Money laundering or terrorist financing : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism As defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15). Participation in a criminal organisation : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42) Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body, or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts related to terrorist activity by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164, af 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision. Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1). Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of environmental provisions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU. Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU. Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU. Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition? Grave professional misconduct : Has the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents. Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents or obtained confidential information of this procedure : Has the tenderer: a) given grossly incorrect information with the notification of the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being fulfilled, b) failed to provide such information, c) made reservations immediately to present the supporting documents requested by the contracting authority, or d) improperly affected the contracting authority ́s decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award? Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Are tenderers aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents? Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : Has the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition? Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions : Has the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions? Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions : Have tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in? Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes : Has the tenderer not fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in the country in which he is established, and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in? Business activities are suspended : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions. Bankruptcy : Is the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions. Arrangement with creditors : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions. Insolvency : Is the tenderer in an insolvency situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions. Assets being administered by liquidator : Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions. Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law : Is the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions. 5. Lot 5.1. Lot : LOT-0000 Title : Framework agreement for courses and conference services. Description : The University of Stavanger (UiS) wishes to enter into framework agreements for courses and conference services. The contracts will be valid for one year, with an option for a three-year extension. Internal identifier : ANSK 53/26 5.1.1. Purpose Main nature of the contract : Services Main classification ( cpv ): 55120000 Hotel meeting and conference services Additional classification ( cpv ): 55110000 Hotel accommodation services , 55300000 Restaurant and food-serving services Options : Description of the options : The contracts will be valid for one year, with an option for a three-year extension. 5.1.2. Place of performance Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 ) Country : Norway 5.1.3. Estimated duration Start date : 01/02/2027 Duration : 48 Months 5.1.6. General information Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved. Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no 5.1.9. Selection criteria Sources of selection criteria : Notice Criterion : Enrolment in a relevant professional register Description of selection criterion : Tenderers are registered in a professional register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex. Criterion : Enrolment in a trade register Description of selection criterion : The tenderer is registered in a company register or a trade register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex. Criterion : Authorisation or membership of a particular organisation needed for service contracts Description of selection criterion : Is a specific authorisation required from a particular organisation to provide the service in the tenderer's home country? Criterion : Authorisation or membership of a particular organisation needed for service contracts Description of selection criterion : Is it necessary to have a specific membership in a particular organisation in order to provide the service in the tenderer ́s home country? Criterion : Measures for ensuring quality Description of selection criterion : For goods or services that are complicated or that in exceptional cases shall be used for a particular purpose: Will the tenderer allow checks of the tenderer's production capacity or technical capacity and, where necessary, of the survey and research facilities that the tenderer has at its disposal and of quality control measures? The inspections shall be undertaken by the contracting authority or the contracting authority can leave it to a competent public body in the country where the tenderer is established. Criterion : Samples, descriptions, or photographs without certification of authenticity Description of selection criterion : Procurement of goods: The tenderer presents supplies that shall be delivered, requested samples, descriptions or photographs, which do not need to be accompanied by certificates that they are genuine. Criterion : Samples, descriptions, or photographs with certification of authenticity for supply contracts Description of selection criterion : When procurement of goods: If requested, the tenderer further declares that they will deliver the requested certificates that they are genuine. Criterion : Certificates by quality control institutes Description of selection criterion : Can tenderers submit the requested certificates issued by official bodies for quality control, and who can confirm that the goods, which are clearly identified by reference to technical specifications or standards, as determined in the notice or in the procurement documents, are in accordance with these? Criterion : Certificates by independent bodies about quality assurance standards Description of selection criterion : Can tenderers submit certificates issued by independent bodies that document that the tenderer fulfils the stated quality assurance standards, including universal design requirements? Criterion : Certificates by independent bodies about environmental management systems or standards Description of selection criterion : Is the tenderer able to submit certificates issued by independent bodies as documentation that the tenderer fulfils the stated environmental management systems or standards? 5.1.11. Procurement documents Deadline for requesting additional information : 05/11/2026 23:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT Address of the procurement documents : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=101817 5.1.12. Terms of procurement Terms of submission : Electronic submission : Required Address for submission : https://tendsign.com/doc.aspx?MeFormsNoticeId=101817&GoTo=Tender Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian Electronic catalogue : Allowed Deadline for receipt of tenders : 20/11/2026 11:00:58 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT Duration during which the tender must remain valid : 91 Days Information about public opening : Opening date : 20/11/2026 11:01:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT Terms of contract : The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No Electronic invoicing : Required Electronic ordering will be used : yes Electronic payment will be used : yes 5.1.15. Techniques Framework agreement : Framework agreement, without reopening of competition Information about the dynamic purchasing system : No dynamic purchase system 5.1.16. Further information, mediation and review Review organisation : Sør-Rogaland tingrett Information about review deadlines : When the notification of award is sent, there will be a waiting period of 10 days before the contract can be signed. Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Universitetet i Stavanger 8. Organisations 8.1. ORG-0001 Official name : Universitetet i Stavanger Registration number : 971564679 Department : Universitetet i Stavanger Postal address : PB 8600 Forus Town : Stavanger Postcode : 4036 Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 ) Country : Norway Contact point : Espen Haavardsholm Email : espen.haavardsholm@uis.no Telephone : +47 51831000 Roles of this organisation: Buyer Organisation providing more information on the review procedures 8.1. ORG-0002 Official name : Sør-Rogaland tingrett Registration number : 926 723 448 Postal address : Postboks 159 Town : Stavanger Postcode : 4001 Country subdivision (NUTS) : Rogaland ( NO0A1 ) Country : Norway Email : sor-rogaland.tingrett@domstol.no Telephone : 52 00 46 00 Internet address : https://www.domstol.no/no/domstoler/tingrett/sor-rogaland-tingrett/ Roles of this organisation: Review organisation Notice information Notice identifier/version : 4cc8f139-1b4b-49f0-8128-04b6064b7386 - 01 Form type : Competition Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime Notice subtype : 16 Notice dispatch date : 14/10/2026 12:41:46 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 14/10/2026 12:41:47 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT Languages in which this notice is officially available : English Notice publication number : 712512-2026 OJ S issue number : 200/2026 Publication date : 15/10/2026