The aim of the procurement is to enter into a framework agreement with one tenderer (full service agency) who can deliver comprehensive communication and media agency services in support of Kolumbus ́s business goals. The delivery shall contribute to measurable effect, high implementation ability and quick response as needed. The contracting authority particularly needs assistance in the following main areas: • Campaigns and communication connected to the opening and operation of Bussveien - large and small (launches, changes, hubs and customer management) • Communication about Sykkelstamveien and the new mobility picture in the region (combination journeys, bicycles + collective, new habits) • Reputation building and positive brand development for Kolumbus • Strategy and measures for changing travel habits - get more people to choose collectively and bicycles • Ongoing content production, publication and administration in social media. • Quick response and capacity when needed (events, deviations and political/public attention) The framework agreement includes strategic consultancy, planning, production and execution, as well as media procurements, optimisation and reporting. The contracting authority will use close and integrated cooperation, where the full service agency works together with Kolumbus ́s team and actively contributes to planning and execution. See the tender documentation part 2 for further information on the contract's extent and content.
Kunngjøring av konkurranse (2026-05-22) Gjenstand Anskaffelsens omfang
Tittel: K26-11 Framework agreement full service agency services
Referansenummer: K26-11
Kort beskrivelse:
The aim of the procurement is to enter into a framework agreement with one tenderer (full service agency) who can deliver comprehensive communication and media agency services in support of Kolumbus ́s business goals. The delivery shall contribute to measurable effect, high implementation ability and quick response as needed.
The contracting authority particularly needs assistance in the following main areas:
• Campaigns and communication connected to the opening and operation of Bussveien - large and small (launches, changes, hubs and customer management)
• Communication about Sykkelstamveien and the new mobility picture in the region (combination journeys, bicycles + collective, new habits)
• Reputation building and positive brand development for Kolumbus
• Strategy and measures for changing travel habits - get more people to choose collectively and bicycles
• Ongoing content production, publication and administration in social media.
• Quick response and capacity when needed (events, deviations and political/public attention)
The framework agreement includes strategic consultancy, planning, production and execution, as well as media procurements, optimisation and reporting. The contracting authority will use close and integrated cooperation, where the full service agency works together with Kolumbus ́s team and actively contributes to planning and execution.
See the tender documentation part 2 for further information on the contract's extent and content.
The aim of the procurement is to enter into a framework agreement with one tenderer (full service agency) who can deliver comprehensive communication and media agency services in support of Kolumbus ́s business goals. The delivery shall contribute to measurable effect, high implementation ability and quick response as needed.
The contracting authority particularly needs assistance in the following main areas:
• Campaigns and communication connected to the opening and operation of Bussveien - large and small (launches, changes, hubs and customer management)
• Communication about Sykkelstamveien and the new mobility picture in the region (combination journeys, bicycles + collective, new habits)
• Reputation building and positive brand development for Kolumbus
• Strategy and measures for changing travel habits - get more people to choose collectively and bicycles
• Ongoing content production, publication and administration in social media.
• Quick response and capacity when needed (events, deviations and political/public attention)
The framework agreement includes strategic consultancy, planning, production and execution, as well as media procurements, optimisation and reporting. The contracting authority will use close and integrated cooperation, where the full service agency works together with Kolumbus ́s team and actively contributes to planning and execution.
See the tender documentation part 2 for further information on the contract's extent and content.
Kontrakttype: Tjenester
Produkter/tjenester: Rådgivning innen markedsføring📦
Estimert verdi eksklusive mva: 50 000 000 NOK 💰
Andre restriksjoner på utførelsesstedet: Hvor som helst innenfor det aktuelle landet
Beskrivelse
Intern identifikator: K26-11
Denne anskaffelsen er også egnet for små og mellomstore bedrifter (SMB) ✅
Tilleggsprodukter/-tjenester:
Land: Norge 🇳🇴
Varighet: 8 år
Maksimalt antall fornyelser: 6
Annen informasjon om fornyelser: Renewal lenght is 12 months
Informasjon om opsjoner
Opsjoner ✅
Beskrivelse av opsjoner:
A framework agreement shall be signed with one tenderer for the assignment. The framework agreement period is 2 years. The contracting authority shall have the option to extend the framework agreement for a further 1+1+1+1+1+1 year, so that the maximum length of the framework agreement including the option years is 8 years.
For information on triggering options and termination, see SSA-R Annex 4 Contract point 1.3 Length and termination - option for an extension.
A framework agreement shall be signed with one tenderer for the assignment. The framework agreement period is 2 years. The contracting authority shall have the option to extend the framework agreement for a further 1+1+1+1+1+1 year, so that the maximum length of the framework agreement including the option years is 8 years.
For information on triggering options and termination, see SSA-R Annex 4 Contract point 1.3 Length and termination - option for an extension.
Informasjon om elektroniske kataloger
Tilbud må presenteres i form av elektroniske kataloger eller inkludere en elektronisk katalog
Tildelingskriterier
Pris ✅
Pris (vekting): 40
Kvalitetskriterium (navn): Assignment comprehension
Kvalitetskriterium (vekting): 40
Kvalitetskriterium (navn): Expertise
Kvalitetskriterium (vekting): 20
Tittel
Identifikasjonsnummer for delkontrakt: LOT-0000
This procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Act from 17 June 2016 no. 73 on public procurements (LOA) and the regulations 12 August 2016 no. 975 on procurement rules in the supply sector (The Supply Regulations (FYF)).
The procurement will be carried out as an open tender contest in accordance with FYF parts I and II. This procedure gives all interested tenderers the possibility to submit tender offers.
This procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Act from 17 June 2016 no. 73 on public procurements (LOA) and the regulations 12 August 2016 no. 975 on procurement rules in the supply sector (The Supply Regulations (FYF)).
The procurement will be carried out as an open tender contest in accordance with FYF parts I and II. This procedure gives all interested tenderers the possibility to submit tender offers.
Administrativ informasjon
Frist for mottak av tilbud eller forespørsler om deltakelse: 2026-06-22 10:00:58 📅
Vilkår for åpning av tilbud: 2026-06-22 10:01:00 📅
Vilkår for åpning av tilbud (sted): Kolumbus' office premises
Språk som tilbud eller forespørsler om deltakelse kan sendes inn på: norsk 🗣️
Minste tidsramme som tilbyderen må opprettholde tilbudet i: 91 dager Informasjon om en rammeavtale eller en dynamisk innkjøpsordning
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Maksimalt antall deltakere: 1
Anbudsvilkår
Tilbydere kan levere mer enn ett tilbud
Avansert eller kvalifisert elektronisk signatur eller segl (som definert i forordning (EU) nr. 910/2014) er påkrevd
Åpningsdato: 2026-06-22 10:01:00 📅
Sted: Kolumbus' office premises
Elektronisk katalog: Tillatt
Elektronisk fakturering: Påkrevd
Elektronisk bestilling vil bli brukt ✅
Elektronisk betaling vil bli brukt ✅
Frist for å be om tilleggsinformasjon: 2026-06-11 22:00:00 📅
Tildelingskriterier
Vekttype: Vekting (prosent, eksakt)
Anbudsvilkår
Kontrakten har gjennomføringsvilkår ✅
Juridisk, økonomisk, finansiell og teknisk informasjon Vilkår for deltakelse
Utvalgskriterium: Andre økonomiske eller finansielle krav
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
6.4.1 Requirement for tax certificate
Tenderers shall have their tax, payroll tax and VAT payments in order.
Documentation requirement:
Tax certificates not older than six months calculated from the tender deadline. Tax certificate means:
Norwegian tenderers:
› Tax and VAT certificate issued by the tax office via Altinn.
Foreign tenderers:
› Foreign tenderers must submit equivalent certificates from their own country that show that they have their tax and duty payments in order. If the authorities in the relevant country do not issue such certificates, the tenderer shall submit a statement which states that all taxes and duties have been paid. The declaration shall be approved and signed by the tenderer's Financial Director/ person responsible for Finance.
Tenderers shall have their tax, payroll tax and VAT payments in order.
Documentation requirement:
Tax certificates not older than six months calculated from the tender deadline. Tax certificate means:
Norwegian tenderers:
› Tax and VAT certificate issued by the tax office via Altinn.
Foreign tenderers:
› Foreign tenderers must submit equivalent certificates from their own country that show that they have their tax and duty payments in order. If the authorities in the relevant country do not issue such certificates, the tenderer shall submit a statement which states that all taxes and duties have been paid. The declaration shall be approved and signed by the tenderer's Financial Director/ person responsible for Finance.
Utvalgskriterium: Innmelding i handelsregister
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
6.4.2 Requirement for the tenderer's registration, authorisation etc.
The tenderer shall be a legally established company.
Documentation requirement:
Norwegian tenderers:
› Company Registration Certificate
Foreign tenderers:
› Confirmation and documentation that the tenderer is registered in a trade register or company register in accordance with the law in the country where the tenderer is established.
6.4.2 Requirement for the tenderer's registration, authorisation etc.
The tenderer shall be a legally established company.
Documentation requirement:
Norwegian tenderers:
› Company Registration Certificate
Foreign tenderers:
› Confirmation and documentation that the tenderer is registered in a trade register or company register in accordance with the law in the country where the tenderer is established.
6.4.3 Economic and financial position requirements
The tenderer shall have sufficient financial strength to be able to fulfil the contract.
The financial strength will be assessed on the tenderer's turnover, liquidity, solidity and debt ratio.
Documentation requirement:
The tenderer's Annual Financial Statements including notes with the Board's and auditor's reports from 2022, 2023 and 2024. In addition the tenderer is requested to present a credit rating, not older than three months from the tender deadline, from a certified credit rating company.
If the tenderer does not have the possibility to deliver the above mentioned documentation, or does not fulfil
qualification requirement through the above mentioned documentation, other documentation can be
the contracting authority will find suitable for substantiate economic and financial capacity, such as a parent company guarantee or other guarantee/security. The tenderer will be responsible for providing sufficient documentation.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to carry out a credit assessment itself.
6.4.3 Economic and financial position requirements
The tenderer shall have sufficient financial strength to be able to fulfil the contract.
The financial strength will be assessed on the tenderer's turnover, liquidity, solidity and debt ratio.
Documentation requirement:
The tenderer's Annual Financial Statements including notes with the Board's and auditor's reports from 2022, 2023 and 2024. In addition the tenderer is requested to present a credit rating, not older than three months from the tender deadline, from a certified credit rating company.
If the tenderer does not have the possibility to deliver the above mentioned documentation, or does not fulfil
qualification requirement through the above mentioned documentation, other documentation can be
the contracting authority will find suitable for substantiate economic and financial capacity, such as a parent company guarantee or other guarantee/security. The tenderer will be responsible for providing sufficient documentation.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to carry out a credit assessment itself.
Utvalgskriterium: Referanser på spesifiserte leveranser
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
6.4.4 Technical and professional qualification requirements (references)
Tenderers shall have experience from relevant and comparable deliveries.
Documentation requirement:
Description of up to 3 of the tenderer's most relevant and comparable deliveries from the last three years.
Tenderers shall document fulfilment by filling in the attached template for reference descriptions; See Annex 3: Reference Descriptions.
6.4.4 Technical and professional qualification requirements (references)
Tenderers shall have experience from relevant and comparable deliveries.
Documentation requirement:
Description of up to 3 of the tenderer's most relevant and comparable deliveries from the last three years.
Tenderers shall document fulfilment by filling in the attached template for reference descriptions; See Annex 3: Reference Descriptions.
Utvalgskriterium: Tiltak for å sikre kvalitet
Liste og kort beskrivelse av regler og kriterier:
6.4.5 Quality assurance/management system requirements
Tenderers shall have a documented and implemented quality assurance/management system.
The quality assurance/management system shall cover all organisation units and processes included in the contracting authority ́s deliveries.
Documentation requirement:
A copy of an ISO 9001 certificate or equivalent recognised standard for quality management, issued by an accredited certification body.
If the tenderer ́s quality assurance/management system is not certified, the tenderer shall provide:
› A description of the quality assurance/management system as well as how the system is implemented and managed in the entity. The description must be so detailed that the contracting authority can undertake an independent assessment of the tenderer's quality assurance/management system.
6.4.5 Quality assurance/management system requirements
Tenderers shall have a documented and implemented quality assurance/management system.
The quality assurance/management system shall cover all organisation units and processes included in the contracting authority ́s deliveries.
Documentation requirement:
A copy of an ISO 9001 certificate or equivalent recognised standard for quality management, issued by an accredited certification body.
If the tenderer ́s quality assurance/management system is not certified, the tenderer shall provide:
› A description of the quality assurance/management system as well as how the system is implemented and managed in the entity. The description must be so detailed that the contracting authority can undertake an independent assessment of the tenderer's quality assurance/management system.
Hovedfinansieringsvilkår og betalingsordninger og/eller henvisning til relevante bestemmelser som regulerer dem: See the tender documentation part 2.
Vilkår knyttet til kontrakten
Vilkår for kontraktoppfyllelse: See the tender documentation part 2.