Norway – Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages – Government joint agreement on the purchase of consumables

The aim of the procurement is to enter into a new government joint agreement for the purchase of consumables. This procurement shall cover the Contracting Authority's need for consumables, including office supplies, cleaning and toilet supplies and canteen articles. In addition the contract is for the procurement of some computer supplies that are limited to ergonomic products. The contract shall deliver substantiated gains through lower climate footprint from deliveries, access to climate-friendly and sustainable products, as well as provide a better decision basis for the Contracting Authority's procurements. The agreement shall further ensure competitive prices, high quality and traceability in the deliveries, as well as contribute to responsible production and compliance of basic human rights and decent working conditions in the supplier chain. Increased use of e-commerce shall simultaneously increase the efficiency of procurement processes and reduce transaction costs.