Framework agreement for furniture and fixtures

The objective of the framework agreements is to facilitate conditions for cost efficient procurements of good design and high quality furniture, which at the same time are environmentally friendly and contribute to a circular economy for all ministries. It is necessary to procure office furniture such as panel furniture, office chairs, environment furniture and interior, including textiles and interior such as curtains, carpets, sound absorbers etc. and for facilitating functioning office work stations for all employees as well as supplementing the new government quarter. In addition furniture and interior shall also be procured for the Government's representation facility (including the Prime Minister ́s residence), commuter residences and foreign stations thereof. The list is not exhaustive. The procurement shall also include additional services such as interior architect services, repairs and maintenance, upgrading and drawing of existing furniture, as well as further mediation of existing furniture holding for reuse and securing optimum material recovery. The tenderer is required to offer the purchase of new furniture as well as leasing so that flexibility is taken care of when changing or moving to new areas/premises. The need will change in line with organisational changes. In addition it is important to be able to supplement or adapt furniture for changed needs at work. The estimated value of the procurement is from NOK 52,000,000 - 104,000,000 excluding VAT. The estimated value is not binding for the contracting authority. The contract will be valid for two (2) years, with an option to extend the contract for a further one (1) + one (1) year, to a total maximum of four (4) years.