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Your Trusted Partner for Public Procurement in Norway.
Your Trusted Partner for Public Procurement in Norway.
Your Trusted Partner for Public Procurement in Norway.
Public procurement constitutes a significant part of the Norwegian economy. For many businesses, supplying goods and services to the government and municipalities is crucial for profitability and growth. At the same time, procurement processes are strictly regulated and subject to detailed procedures. Mistakes and negligence can lead to rejection, loss of contract, or claims for compensation. At Sterk Law Firm, you will receive a dedicated attorney knowledgeable in procurement regulations. We continuously stay updated on new legal sources and practices, and can identify opportunities where others see limitations. Our goal is always to find pragmatic and commercially sound solutions within the bounds of the law.
Public procurement constitutes a significant part of the Norwegian economy. For many businesses, supplying goods and services to the government and municipalities is crucial for profitability and growth. At the same time, procurement processes are strictly regulated and subject to detailed procedures. Mistakes and negligence can lead to rejection, loss of contract, or claims for compensation. At Sterk Law Firm, you will receive a dedicated attorney knowledgeable in procurement regulations. We continuously stay updated on new legal sources and practices, and can identify opportunities where others see limitations. Our goal is always to find pragmatic and commercially sound solutions within the bounds of the law.
Public procurement constitutes a significant part of the Norwegian economy. For many businesses, supplying goods and services to the government and municipalities is crucial for profitability and growth. At the same time, procurement processes are strictly regulated and subject to detailed procedures. Mistakes and negligence can lead to rejection, loss of contract, or claims for compensation. At Sterk Law Firm, you will receive a dedicated attorney knowledgeable in procurement regulations. We continuously stay updated on new legal sources and practices, and can identify opportunities where others see limitations. Our goal is always to find pragmatic and commercially sound solutions within the bounds of the law.
Your Trusted Partner for Public Procurement in Norway.
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We maximize your opportunities in the competition for public contracts
We maximize your opportunities in the competition for public contracts
We maximize your opportunities in the competition for public contracts
Sterk Law Firm offers expertise in public procurement, catering to both contracting authorities and suppliers. Our attorneys possess in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and experience in assisting throughout the entire competition and contract process. Whether you represent a public entity or a private bidder, we can help you safeguard your rights and interests in the best possible manner.
Sterk Law Firm offers expertise in public procurement, catering to both contracting authorities and suppliers. Our attorneys possess in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and experience in assisting throughout the entire competition and contract process. Whether you represent a public entity or a private bidder, we can help you safeguard your rights and interests in the best possible manner.
Sterk Law Firm offers expertise in public procurement, catering to both contracting authorities and suppliers. Our attorneys possess in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and experience in assisting throughout the entire competition and contract process. Whether you represent a public entity or a private bidder, we can help you safeguard your rights and interests in the best possible manner.
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What are dynamic purchasing systems?
Dynamic purchasing system is a fully electronic process for the purchase of common goods and services. It is open to all qualified providers throughout its duration. It follows the procedure for a restricted tendering process.
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What are dynamic purchasing systems?
Dynamic purchasing system is a fully electronic process for the purchase of common goods and services. It is open to all qualified providers throughout its duration. It follows the procedure for a restricted tendering process.
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What are dynamic purchasing systems?
Dynamic purchasing system is a fully electronic process for the purchase of common goods and services. It is open to all qualified providers throughout its duration. It follows the procedure for a restricted tendering process.
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What is a framework agreement?
A framework agreement is an agreement between the client and one or more suppliers that establishes the terms for future contracts (call-offs). It runs over a certain period and has a specific volume or value. It is awarded following regular procedures.
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What is a framework agreement?
A framework agreement is an agreement between the client and one or more suppliers that establishes the terms for future contracts (call-offs). It runs over a certain period and has a specific volume or value. It is awarded following regular procedures.
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What is a framework agreement?
A framework agreement is an agreement between the client and one or more suppliers that establishes the terms for future contracts (call-offs). It runs over a certain period and has a specific volume or value. It is awarded following regular procedures.
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What is a technical dialogue?
Technical dialogue is informal information exchange between the client and the supplier market ahead of a competition. It maps out opportunities and alternatives but must not give anyone a competitive edge or hinder competition.
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What is a technical dialogue?
Technical dialogue is informal information exchange between the client and the supplier market ahead of a competition. It maps out opportunities and alternatives but must not give anyone a competitive edge or hinder competition.
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What is a technical dialogue?
Technical dialogue is informal information exchange between the client and the supplier market ahead of a competition. It maps out opportunities and alternatives but must not give anyone a competitive edge or hinder competition.
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What is the ESPD form?
ESPD stands for European Single Procurement Document and is the supplier's self-declaration that they meet the qualification requirements. It replaces certificates and documentation during the bidding phase.
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What is the ESPD form?
ESPD stands for European Single Procurement Document and is the supplier's self-declaration that they meet the qualification requirements. It replaces certificates and documentation during the bidding phase.
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What is the ESPD form?
ESPD stands for European Single Procurement Document and is the supplier's self-declaration that they meet the qualification requirements. It replaces certificates and documentation during the bidding phase.
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What is the difference between the Procurement Regulations Part I and Part III?
Part I applies to procurements below the EEA threshold value (1.4-44 million, depending on the type of contract). Part III applies above the threshold value and includes more detailed procedures for, among other things, announcements, deadlines, and documentation. What is an illegal direct procurement? An illegal direct procurement occurs when the contracting authority procures services exceeding NOK 100,000 without competition, even though the conditions for this are not met. This can lead to fines and contract reduction.
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What is the difference between the Procurement Regulations Part I and Part III?
Part I applies to procurements below the EEA threshold value (1.4-44 million, depending on the type of contract). Part III applies above the threshold value and includes more detailed procedures for, among other things, announcements, deadlines, and documentation. What is an illegal direct procurement? An illegal direct procurement occurs when the contracting authority procures services exceeding NOK 100,000 without competition, even though the conditions for this are not met. This can lead to fines and contract reduction.
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What is the difference between the Procurement Regulations Part I and Part III?
Part I applies to procurements below the EEA threshold value (1.4-44 million, depending on the type of contract). Part III applies above the threshold value and includes more detailed procedures for, among other things, announcements, deadlines, and documentation. What is an illegal direct procurement? An illegal direct procurement occurs when the contracting authority procures services exceeding NOK 100,000 without competition, even though the conditions for this are not met. This can lead to fines and contract reduction.
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What is the waiting period?
The standstill period is the time between the notification of contract award and the signing of the contract, and it must be at least 10 or 15 days. It gives the bypassed suppliers the opportunity to complain and halt the signing of the contract.
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What is the waiting period?
The standstill period is the time between the notification of contract award and the signing of the contract, and it must be at least 10 or 15 days. It gives the bypassed suppliers the opportunity to complain and halt the signing of the contract.
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What is the waiting period?
The standstill period is the time between the notification of contract award and the signing of the contract, and it must be at least 10 or 15 days. It gives the bypassed suppliers the opportunity to complain and halt the signing of the contract.
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What are lifecycle costs?
Life cycle costs are all costs associated with a product or service throughout its entire lifespan, such as purchase price, operating costs, maintenance and repair, recycling, and replacement. It can be used as an award criterion.
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What are lifecycle costs?
Life cycle costs are all costs associated with a product or service throughout its entire lifespan, such as purchase price, operating costs, maintenance and repair, recycling, and replacement. It can be used as an award criterion.
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What are lifecycle costs?
Life cycle costs are all costs associated with a product or service throughout its entire lifespan, such as purchase price, operating costs, maintenance and repair, recycling, and replacement. It can be used as an award criterion.
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What are the award criteria?
Award criteria are the factors the contracting authority considers to identify the best offer. They must be related to the delivery and can, for example, include price, quality, environment, or innovation. They must be stated in the announcement.
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What are the award criteria?
Award criteria are the factors the contracting authority considers to identify the best offer. They must be related to the delivery and can, for example, include price, quality, environment, or innovation. They must be stated in the announcement.
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What are the award criteria?
Award criteria are the factors the contracting authority considers to identify the best offer. They must be related to the delivery and can, for example, include price, quality, environment, or innovation. They must be stated in the announcement.
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What does it mean to cancel a competition?
To cancel a competition means to annul it and not enter into a contract, even if there is a valid offer. The contracting authority has the right to do this if there is a valid reason, for example, due to lack of need or budget overruns. Must inform the market.
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What does it mean to cancel a competition?
To cancel a competition means to annul it and not enter into a contract, even if there is a valid offer. The contracting authority has the right to do this if there is a valid reason, for example, due to lack of need or budget overruns. Must inform the market.
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What does it mean to cancel a competition?
To cancel a competition means to annul it and not enter into a contract, even if there is a valid offer. The contracting authority has the right to do this if there is a valid reason, for example, due to lack of need or budget overruns. Must inform the market.
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