Denmark – Distance-heating pipes – Indkøb og levering af smedeydelser og præisolerede rør

The procurement concerns a Framework Agreement for the purchase and delivery of steelwork and pre-insulated pipes to Ringsted Fjernvarme A/S. The procurement is conducted as a restricted procedure, pursuant to the Utilities Directive (Directive 2014/25/EU of 26/2/2014), which means that pre-qualified suppliers can submit tenders. Suppliers can apply to be pre-qualified/selected to submit tenders. Among the applicants, 5 Tenderers will be selected, all of whom meet the suitability criteria and are assessed as the 5 best applicants. This process is further described in the tender conditions' Chapter II – Pre-qualification Phase. The 5 tenderers then have the opportunity to submit tenders. This is further described in the tender conditions' Chapter III – Tender Phase. A framework agreement will be entered into with 3 of the 5 tenderers. During the contract period, mini-competitions will be held where the 3 suppliers can submit tenders for smaller tasks and the major projects. This is more closely described in the tender conditions' Chapter IV – Mini-competitions during the contract period.