Interpretation Services
Lødingen Kommune
Open until 24 November 2026, estimated value 14,500,000 kr.
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Description
The Contracting Authority Harstad municipality shall, on behalf of Harstad, Kvæfjord, Tjeldsund, Lødingen and Narvik municipalities, hold this competition. Harstad municipality is responsible for the implementation of the competition. This tender contest includes all 5 municipalities. The municipalities are independent legal entities and will enter into separate contracts. Background The existing agreement on interpretation services expires 10 November 2026 and a new framework agreement shall be established. The need for interpretation services is stable and is expected to persist, at the same time that the requirements for documented competence and proper handling of confidential information mean that we must have clear contractual frameworks, processes for ordering and mechanisms for quality assurance. We assume that in the current situation we have varying types of assignments (planned meetings, acute events, short telephone assignments and more demanding calls). This makes it necessary with a contract structure that both supports high availability and gives us control over the competence used in each assignment. The contracting authority needs to ensure continued access t…
Award criteria
| Type | Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Evaluation of the offered price form for the requested interpretation forms and translator services. It ought to form the basis for the total price matrix for relevant service categories and any… | 40% |
| Quality | Evaluation of a system for receiving and handling orders, response time, availability, flexibility with varying needs and the ability to deliver within telephone, monitor and turn-out interpretation. | 30% |
| Quality | Evaluation of how the tenderer ensures access to qualified interpreters/translators, quality assurance of the delivery, handling different types of interpreters, as well as routines for correct and… | 30% |
| Quality | The procurement has a climate footprint and an environmental impact that is immaterial | — |
Participation requirements
- The rejection reasons are defined in the tender documentation.
- The qualification requirements are defined in the tender documentation.
Modifications
- Changes in the tender documentation
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 791658-2026 | 13 November 2026 |
| OJS | 221/2026 | 13 November 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 24 November 2026, 12:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is 14,500,000 kr.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Lødingen Kommune (European Union).
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