480165-2026 - Competition
Norway – Furniture – Framework agreement for furniture and fixtures
OJ S 132/2026 13/07/2026
Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Supplies
1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official nameDepartementenes sikkerhets- og serviceorganisasjon
Emailhelen.sabo@dss.dep.no
Legal type of the buyerBody governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authorityGeneral public services
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
TitleFramework agreement for furniture and fixtures
DescriptionThe 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.
Procedure identifier81eeb874-af0d-46f7-ba4d-420315f744d9
Internal identifier25/1074
Type of procedureOpen
The procedure is acceleratedno
Main features of the procedureOpen tender contest
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 39100000 Furniture
Additional classification (cpv): 39000000 Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products, 39130000 Office furniture, 39143000 Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture, 39143100 Bedroom furniture, 39143120 Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings, 39150000 Miscellaneous furniture and equipment, 39151000 Miscellaneous furniture, 39153000 Conference-room furniture, 39157000 Parts of furniture, 79931000 Interior decorating services, 79932000 Interior design services
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Oslo (NO081)
CountryNorway
Additional informationOslo
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT104 000 000,00 NOK
Maximum value of the framework agreement104 000 000,00 NOK
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusionEuropean Single Procurement Document (ESPD)NoticeProcurement Document
CorruptionIs the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, by enforceable judgement been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, involving European Communities or European Union member states (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003, p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier.
FraudIs the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on protection of the Financial Interests of the European Communities (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Money laundering or terrorist financingIs the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism As defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Participation in a criminal organisationIs the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activitiesIs the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body, or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts connected to terrorist activities by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164, af 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision.
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beingsIs the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental lawIs the tenderer aware of breaches of environmental provisions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour lawIs the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social lawIs the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competitionHas the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Grave professional misconductHas the tenderer committed serious errors in professional practice? If relevant, see the definitions in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents.
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents or obtained confidential information of this procedureHave the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting the Contracting Authority's decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award?
Offence concerning its professional conduct in the domain of defence procurementIn accordance with the law
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedureAre tenderers aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedureHas the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition?
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctionsHas the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions?
Lack of reliability to exclude risks to the security of the countryIn accordance with the law
Breaching of obligations set under purely national exclusion groundsIn accordance with the law
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributionsHave tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxesHas the tenderer not fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in the country in which he is established, and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Business activities are suspendedSpecify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
BankruptcyIs the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Arrangement with creditorsIs the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
InsolvencyIs the tenderer in an insolvency situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Assets being administered by liquidatorSpecify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national lawIs the supplier in a situation where he has been forced debt arrangement? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
5. Lot
5.1.
LotLOT-0000
TitleFramework agreement for furniture and fixtures
DescriptionThe 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.
Internal identifier25/1074
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contractSupplies
Main classification (cpv): 39100000 Furniture
Additional classification (cpv): 39000000 Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products, 39130000 Office furniture, 39143000 Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture, 39143100 Bedroom furniture, 39143120 Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings, 39150000 Miscellaneous furniture and equipment, 39151000 Miscellaneous furniture, 39153000 Conference-room furniture, 39157000 Parts of furniture, 79931000 Interior decorating services, 79932000 Interior design services
Options
Description of the options1 year + 1 year.
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country subdivision (NUTS)Oslo (NO081)
CountryNorway
Additional informationOslo
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration2 Years
5.1.4.
Renewal
Maximum renewals2
Other information about renewals1 year + 1 year.
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT104 000 000,00 NOK
Maximum value of the framework agreement104 000 000,00 NOK
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation
Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)yes
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteriaNotice
CriterionFinancial ratio
Description of selection criterionRequirement: Payment of taxes and duties. Documentation: Norwegian tenderers: Tax certificate, not older than six months, confirming that the tenderer has met his tax, social security and VAT payments, can be ordered and obtained from Altinn by using a separate link on the skatteetaten.no. If this is not possible, it can be ordered from the tax collector or the Norwegian Tax Administration. The certificate is electronically certified and is therefore not signed. See the skatteetaten.no for further information.

CriterionEnrolment in a trade register
Description of selection criterionRequirement: The tenderer shall be a legally established company. Documentation: Norwegian companies: Company Registration Certificate or printout from the Register of Business Units for non-registration obliged individual companies. Foreign companies: Confirmation that the company is registered in a trade or business register as prescribed by the law of the country where the company is established. The confirmation can be delivered in writing or with reference to BRIS.

CriterionFinancial ratio
Description of selection criterionRequirement: Tenderers shall have sufficient economic and financial capacity to fulfil a contract of an equivalent nature and scope, in which, among other things, being creditworthy without any requirement for collateral will be adequate. Documentation: A credit rating with key figures from a certified credit rating company or other form of documentation to demonstrate that the requirement has been met. The credit rating shall include the credit rating degree (rating) of the tenderer - typically indicated by a rating code or brief text. The assessment shall include, or be attached, an explanation on the rating code/scale of possible rating codes. The assessment should be based on the last annual accounts.

CriterionReferences on specified deliveries
Description of selection criterionRequirement: The tenderer shall have experience from assignments that have included: - Sales of new and used office furniture of an equivalent size to the procurement. Documentation: Description of the tenderer's up to three most relevant assignments in the last three years. The descriptions must also include the contract value, date and name of the recipient (if possible).

CriterionEnvironmental management measures
Description of selection criterionRequirement: Tenderers shall have a third-party environmental management system or standard, of the type EMAS, ISO 14001, Miljøfyrtårn or equivalent. Documentation: Tenderers shall enclose a licence number for the certification and a copy of the certificate. The contracting authority will accept other documentation of an equivalent environmental management system or standard if the tenderer is unable to obtain such certificates by the tender deadline, and this is not due to the tenderer himself. It is a prerequisite that the tenderer documents that these measures are equivalent to the requested environmental management systems or standards.
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion
TypePrice
NamePrice
DescriptionCompleted Annex 5 to the contract, Total price and price terms. See annex 1 to Annex 4 - Furniture Description and price form.
Category of award weight criterionWeight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number70
Criterion
TypeQuality
NameQuality
DescriptionTest line-up - Office chairs BK 20
Category of award weight criterionWeight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number30
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Deadline for requesting additional information17/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Address of the procurement documentshttps://eu.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=458693&TID=200419209&B=
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission
Electronic submissionRequired
Address for submissionhttps://eu.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=458693&TID=200419209&B=
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedNorwegian
Electronic catalogueNot allowed
VariantsNot allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tenderNot allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders24/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Duration during which the tender must remain valid3 Months
Information about public opening
Opening date24/08/2026 10:00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Terms of contract
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmesNo
Electronic invoicingRequired
Electronic ordering will be usedyes
Electronic payment will be usedyes
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants10 000
Information about the dynamic purchasing system
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisationOslo Tingrett
Information about review deadlines: in accordance with the law.
Organisation providing more information on the review proceduresDepartementenes sikkerhets- og serviceorganisasjon
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official nameDepartementenes sikkerhets- og serviceorganisasjon
Registration number974 761 424
Postal addressPostboks 8129 Dep
TownOslo
Postcode0032
Country subdivision (NUTS)Oslo (NO081)
CountryNorway
Contact pointHelen Sæbø
Emailhelen.sabo@dss.dep.no
Telephone+47 22249090
Internet addresshttps://www.dss.dep.no
Buyer profilehttps://eu.eu-supply.com/ctm/company/companyinformation/index/275688
Roles of this organisation
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
8.1.
ORG-0002
Official nameOslo Tingrett
Registration number926 725 939
Postal addressPostboks 2106 Vika
TownOslo
Postcode0125
Country subdivision (NUTS)Oslo (NO081)
CountryNorway
Emailoslo.tingrett@domstol.no
Telephone+47 22035200
Internet addresshttp://www.domstol.no/otir
Roles of this organisation
Review organisation
Notice information
Notice identifier/version3664fe48-7048-48da-a56b-327a9e130df6  -  01
Form typeCompetition
Notice typeContract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype16
Notice dispatch date09/07/2026 11:55:15 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Notice dispatch date (eSender)09/07/2026 13:31:22 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time, GMT
Languages in which this notice is officially availableEnglish
Notice publication number480165-2026
OJ S issue number132/2026
Publication date13/07/2026