Language services - clear language, text preparation and automatic translation.
Original notice title
Norway – Translation services – Language services - clear language, text preparation and automatic translation.
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
70 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
No guaranteed minimum volume; actual orders may be low.
Open procedure may attract many bidders, especially from Norway.
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Overview
Strong opportunityKey Facts
- NOK 13M estimated value
- Framework procurement
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Duration until Aug 2030
- Clear language assistance (including courses/training)
- Writing workshops
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Framework agreement for language services (clear language, text preparation, automatic translation) for NVE (Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate). Estimated maximum value NOK 13 million over 4 years (2+1+1), with no minimum volume. Single lot. Open procedure, electronic submission required. Award criteria: price (40%) and quality (60%). Submission deadline: 2026-08-20 10:00 CET. Language: Norwegian. Performance in Norway.
Risks
No guaranteed minimum volume; actual orders may be low.
Open procedure may attract many bidders, especially from Norway.
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Framework agreement with one tenderer
- Total estimated maximum value NOK 13 million over 4 years, no minimum volume
- Contract period: 2 years + two optional 1-year extensions
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Name
Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat (NVE)
Location
OSLO, NOR
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
970205039
Activity
General public services
Lots (1)
LOT-0000
Language services - clear language, text preparation and automatic translation.
Comprehensive language services including clear language assistance, courses, writing workshops, proofreading, translation (to Nynorsk, Northern Sami, English), and digital tools (automated translation, proofreading, AI development). Framework agreement with maximum value NOK 13 million over 4 years.
NOK 13M
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Original TED description
The aim of the procurement is to enter into a framework agreement for language services for NVE with a tenderer. The contract shall cover the need for clear language assistance (including courses/training), writing workshops, text processing/proofreading/language vetting, script work and translations (i.a. to Nynorsk, Northern Sami and English). The tenderer can also offer digital tools that support the delivery, including automated translation/proofreading and assistance with language data and the development of AI-services.The buyer estimates that the total billable amount will not exceed NOK 6 million during the two (2) year contract period, but this does not involve any obligation to a minimum amount. The contract will be valid for two (2) years from when it is signed. The contracting authority has the right to extend the contract subject to the same conditions twice by one (1) + one (1) year.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 04 Jun 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 387192-2026
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
70 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
No guaranteed minimum volume; actual orders may be low.
Open procedure may attract many bidders, especially from Norway.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications