The Contracting Authority for this tender procedure is Aarhus University (AU), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Technical University of Denmark (DTU), University of Copenhagen (KU), The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (FVST) and Aalborg University (AAU) which comprises all the faculties, departments, researchers and other staff connected to the Universities and FVST. The Contracting Authority's procurement offices at Aarhus University is responsible for the preparation and completion of the tender procedure, and will award and be a party to any framework agreement.The Contracting Authority wants to consolidate all purchases of basic chemicals in a number of framework agreements.