Trondheim municipality and Trøndelag County, hereafter called the Contracting Authority, invite tenderers to an open tender contest for a contract for books in physical format to Trondheim public library and Trøndelag county library. Trondheim public library consists of eight district libraries, the prison library and the library at Byåsen sixth form college. The procurement shall cover the contracting authority ́s need for the following: Printed books for adults and children in Norwegian. Printed books for adults and children in European languages (mainly Nordic languages, English, German, French and Spanish). Computer games and movies in physical formats (option). Further description of the assignment is in this document with annexes, as well as the Mercell portal.
Frist
Fristen for mottak av tilbud var 2026-05-29.
Anskaffelsen ble publisert 2026-04-20.
Kunngjøring av konkurranse (2026-04-20) Gjenstand Anskaffelsens omfang
Tittel: Books in physical formats to Trondheim public library
Referansenummer: 2026/14168
Kort beskrivelse:
Trondheim municipality and Trøndelag County, hereafter called the Contracting Authority, invite tenderers to an open tender contest for a contract for books in physical format to Trondheim public library and Trøndelag county library. Trondheim public library consists of eight district libraries, the prison library and the library at Byåsen sixth form college. The procurement shall cover the contracting authority ́s need for the following: Printed books for adults and children in Norwegian. Printed books for adults and children in European languages (mainly Nordic languages, English, German, French and Spanish). Computer games and movies in physical formats (option). Further description of the assignment is in this document with annexes, as well as the Mercell portal.
Trondheim municipality and Trøndelag County, hereafter called the Contracting Authority, invite tenderers to an open tender contest for a contract for books in physical format to Trondheim public library and Trøndelag county library. Trondheim public library consists of eight district libraries, the prison library and the library at Byåsen sixth form college. The procurement shall cover the contracting authority ́s need for the following: Printed books for adults and children in Norwegian. Printed books for adults and children in European languages (mainly Nordic languages, English, German, French and Spanish). Computer games and movies in physical formats (option). Further description of the assignment is in this document with annexes, as well as the Mercell portal.
Kontrakttype: Varer
Produkter/tjenester: Trykte bøker📦
Estimert verdi eksklusive mva: 14 000 000 NOK 💰
Beskrivelse
Intern identifikator: 2026/14168
Tilleggsprodukter/-tjenester:
The procurement shall cover the contracting authority ́s need for the following: Printed books for adults and children in Norwegian. Printed books for adults and children in European languages (mainly Nordic languages, English, German, French and Spanish). Computer games and movies in physical formats (option). Scope and book groups The procurement includes products that come under the following categories in the Norwegian Publishers Association ́s list of book groups: 1.2 Sixth form college school books (applies only to procurements to the public libraries)2 Subject and textbooks3 Non-fiction (including comic books)5 Cheap books6 Works7 Commission books, laws, research reports and equivalent9 Other literatureThere is a requirement that the chosen supplier can offer a wide range of titles Groups. In particular regarding computer games and film (option) The framework agreement shall provide the possibility for the procurement of computer games and films in physical formats. The contracting authority reserves the right, if some titles are not available through the tenderer ́s assortment, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to make procurements with other actors.
The procurement shall cover the contracting authority ́s need for the following: Printed books for adults and children in Norwegian. Printed books for adults and children in European languages (mainly Nordic languages, English, German, French and Spanish). Computer games and movies in physical formats (option). Scope and book groups The procurement includes products that come under the following categories in the Norwegian Publishers Association ́s list of book groups: 1.2 Sixth form college school books (applies only to procurements to the public libraries)2 Subject and textbooks3 Non-fiction (including comic books)5 Cheap books6 Works7 Commission books, laws, research reports and equivalent9 Other literatureThere is a requirement that the chosen supplier can offer a wide range of titles Groups. In particular regarding computer games and film (option) The framework agreement shall provide the possibility for the procurement of computer games and films in physical formats. The contracting authority reserves the right, if some titles are not available through the tenderer ́s assortment, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to make procurements with other actors.
Rettslig grunnlag:
The procurement shall be implemented in accordance with the Law and Regulations on Public Procurements.
Administrativ informasjon
Frist for mottak av tilbud eller forespørsler om deltakelse: 2026-05-29 10:00:00 📅
Vilkår for åpning av tilbud: 2026-05-29 10:00:00 📅
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Maksimalt antall deltakere: 10
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Tildelingskriterier
Vekttype: Vekting (prosent, eksakt)
Juridisk, økonomisk, finansiell og teknisk informasjon Vilkår for deltakelse
Utvalgskriterium: Innmelding i handelsregister
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
Tenderers are 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.
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: The tenderer shall be a legally established company. Documented by a Company Registration Certificate or equivalent.
Tenderers are 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.
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: The tenderer shall be a legally established company. Documented by a Company Registration Certificate or equivalent.
Utvalgskriterium: Andre økonomiske eller finansielle krav
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
Regarding any other economic and financial requirements that have been stated in the notice or in the procurement documents, the tenderer declares that:
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: The tenderer shall have sufficient economic and financial capacity to carry out the assignment - the tenderer shall be credit worthy. Credit worthy with security is not accepted. A/N is sufficient for newly established tenderers. Documentation requirement: • Credit rating of the tenderer, not older than 6 months calculated from the deadline for receipt of tenders. The assessment shall be based on the last known fiscal figures with an indication of how the credit rating has evolved during the past three years. The result of the credit rating must be given as a graded value (letters or numbers) on a defined scale. Newly established tenderers must document the financial capacity to fulfil the assignment by other documentation, such as accounting figures and a bank guarantee.
Regarding any other economic and financial requirements that have been stated in the notice or in the procurement documents, the tenderer declares that:
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: The tenderer shall have sufficient economic and financial capacity to carry out the assignment - the tenderer shall be credit worthy. Credit worthy with security is not accepted. A/N is sufficient for newly established tenderers. Documentation requirement: • Credit rating of the tenderer, not older than 6 months calculated from the deadline for receipt of tenders. The assessment shall be based on the last known fiscal figures with an indication of how the credit rating has evolved during the past three years. The result of the credit rating must be given as a graded value (letters or numbers) on a defined scale. Newly established tenderers must document the financial capacity to fulfil the assignment by other documentation, such as accounting figures and a bank guarantee.
Utvalgskriterium: Referanser på spesifiserte leveranser
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
Only for public goods deliveries: In the reference period, the tenderer has carried out the following important deliveries of the requested type, or the following important services of the requested type. The contracting authority can require up to three years experience and allow experience from the previous three years to be taken into consideration.
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: Tenderers shall have experience from similar contracts. Newly established tenderers are sufficient to have experience from similar assignments for the offered key personnel. Documentation requirement: An overview of the most important goods deliveries or services that the tenderer has carried out in the last three years, together with information on the contract ́s value, date of delivery or execution and the name of the recipient.
Only for public goods deliveries: In the reference period, the tenderer has carried out the following important deliveries of the requested type, or the following important services of the requested type. The contracting authority can require up to three years experience and allow experience from the previous three years to be taken into consideration.
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: Tenderers shall have experience from similar contracts. Newly established tenderers are sufficient to have experience from similar assignments for the offered key personnel. Documentation requirement: An overview of the most important goods deliveries or services that the tenderer has carried out in the last three years, together with information on the contract ́s value, date of delivery or execution and the name of the recipient.
Utvalgskriterium: Tiltak for å sikre kvalitet
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
The tenderer utilises the following technical facilities and quality assurance measures and the tenderer ́s survey and research facility is as follows:
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: Tenderers shall have a functioning quality assurance system/quality management system. Documentation requirement: Description of the tenderer's quality assurance/quality management measures.
The tenderer utilises the following technical facilities and quality assurance measures and the tenderer ́s survey and research facility is as follows:
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: Tenderers shall have a functioning quality assurance system/quality management system. Documentation requirement: Description of the tenderer's quality assurance/quality management measures.
Utvalgskriterium: Tiltak for miljøstyring
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
Tenderers can employ the following environmental management measures in connection with the execution of the contract:
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: Tenderers shall have a system and routines for reducing the most important environmental impact from their activities and shall use environmental management measures throughout the contract period. Therefore it is a requirement that the company has an environmental management system, such as Miljøfyrtårn, EMAS, ISO 14001 or equivalent.
If the entire company is environmentally labelled with a type 1 environmental label, such as the Swan Ecolabel or equivalent, this is also approved.
Documentation: Tenderers shall complete the attached Environmental Self-Declaration, as well as enclose a certificate of environmental management system.
Tenderers can employ the following environmental management measures in connection with the execution of the contract:
Minimum qualification requirements
Requirement: Tenderers shall have a system and routines for reducing the most important environmental impact from their activities and shall use environmental management measures throughout the contract period. Therefore it is a requirement that the company has an environmental management system, such as Miljøfyrtårn, EMAS, ISO 14001 or equivalent.
If the entire company is environmentally labelled with a type 1 environmental label, such as the Swan Ecolabel or equivalent, this is also approved.
Documentation: Tenderers shall complete the attached Environmental Self-Declaration, as well as enclose a certificate of environmental management system.
Utestengelsesgrunn:
Akkord med kreditorer
Avtaler med andre økonomiske aktører som har til formål å vri konkurransen
Barnearbeid og andre former for menneskehandel
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Bedrageri
Brudd på forpliktelser fastsatt i nasjonale utelukkelsesgrunner
Brudd på forpliktelser på arbeidsrettens område
Brudd på forpliktelser på miljørettens område
Brudd på forpliktelser på sosialrettens område
Brudd på plikt til å betale skatter
Brudd på plikt til å betale trygdeavgifter
Deltakelse i en kriminell organisasjon
Direkte eller indirekte deltakelse i forberedelsen av denne anskaffelsen
Eiendeler under administrasjon av bobestyrer
Forretningsvirksomheten er suspendert
Grov yrkesfeil
Hvitvasking eller terrorfinansiering
Insolvens
Interessekonflikt på grunn av deltakelse i anskaffelsesprosedyren
Konkurs
Korrupsjon
Terrorhandlinger eller handlinger knyttet til terrorvirksomhet
Tidlig oppsigelse, erstatning eller andre tilsvarende sanksjoner
Tilsvarende situasjon som konkurs, insolvens eller akkord etter nasjonal rett
Uriktige opplysninger, tilbakeholdt informasjon, manglende evne til å fremlegge nødvendige dokumenter, eller å ha skaffet seg fortrolige opplysninger om denne anskaffelsesprosedyren
Beskrivelse av utelukkelsesgrunner:
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 enforceable verdict has 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.
… 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).
… 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).
… 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)
… 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 connected to terrorist activities by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out 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.
… 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).
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.
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.
… social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Has the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Have the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting 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?
Have the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting 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?
Are tenderers aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
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?
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?
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?
The contracting authority shall state that in Norway there are national rejection reasons. These shall be described in the procurement documents. Tenderers must respond to whether they are in one or more of the situations described in the national rejection reasons. Will the purely national rejection reasons, as stated in the relevant notice or in the procurement documents, apply?
The contracting authority shall state that in Norway there are national rejection reasons. These shall be described in the procurement documents. Tenderers must respond to whether they are in one or more of the situations described in the national rejection reasons. Will the purely national rejection reasons, as stated in the relevant notice or in the procurement documents, apply?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oppdragsgiver Navn og adresser
Navn: Trondheim kommune
Nasjonalt registreringsnummer: 942110464
Postadresse: Erling Skakkes gate 14
Postnummer: 7004
Poststed: Trondheim
Region: Trøndelag
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Kontaktpunkt: Vibeke Klock Fleten
E-post: flet@trondheim.kommune.no📧
Telefon: +47 72540000📞
URL: https://www.trondheim.kommune.no🌏
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