Norway – Office supplies – HO-26-10 Framework agreement office supplies and free school material.

Background and purpose Engerdal, Trysil, Stor-Elvdal, Åmot, Folldal, Os, Rendalen, Tolga, Tynset and Røros municipalities intend to enter into framework agreement for the purchase of office supplies and free school material for use in municipal administration, nurseries and schools. The objective of the procurement is to achieve deliveries of good quality at the lowest possible price and with efficient ordering and delivery routines. Tenderers shall use their expertise and competence to contribute to fulfilling the aim of the contract. Scope The procurement is for the delivery of office supplies and free school materials, see the requirement specifications for further information. This is a framework agreement and does not carry any purchasing obligation from the contracting authority. Changes in organisation, budget and routines can affect the total volumes. The deliveries shall be delivered directly to the contracting authority ́s service locations that are in the order, within normal office hours. Other service locations may also use the agreement. Complete delivery includes all the necessary documentation and any training. The documentation includes all written material delivered in the contract period. The materials delivered are the contracting authority ́s property and can be freely used by the contracting authority for this and other relevant purposes. Tenderers shall hold a start-up meeting at the latest 2 weeks after the contract has been signed, where all contracting authorities shall be represented.