Norway – Canteen equipment – Framework agreement for the procurement of institutional kitchen equipment and service

the objective of this framework agreement is to facilitate the conditions to cover the need for cost efficient procurements of institutional kitchen equipment for all canteens operated by a canteen operator connected to a contract with the Norwegian Ministries Security and Service Organisation (DSS). The agreement shall also cover service on existing and new institutional kitchen equipment. Other entities connected to the joint ministries, the Office of the Prime Minister (SMK) and the Attorney General can also use this agreement and are considered as a Customer in accordance with this contract. The framework agreement will be valid for 2 years, with an option for an extension for a further 1+1 years on unchanged terms, to a total maximum of four years. The procurement ́s value is approx. NOK 5-7 million excluding VAT for a four year period. Emphasis is put on the fact that this is only a guiding estimate. The estimate is based on historical figures and the expected development. The estimated value is not binding for the Contracting Authority. The contracting authority has the right, but not an obligation, to procure goods and service for this framework agreement. The contracting authority will not be bound to procure a specific volume during the framework agreement period. The agreement is not exclusive. See annex 1 of the contract for further details on the delivery.