The aim of the procurement is to enter into a framework agreement with a periodical agent for the procurement and subscription handling of printed and electronic periodicals.
The periodicals will mainly be procured for the university library, but some will also be procured directly for the institutes and units.
2.2.2 Extent
The annual procurement volume for NMBU is estimated to be approx. 3 500 000 NOK. The estimated volume is not binding and it will depend on the contracting authority's budget situation, activities and other framework factors.
We would primarily like to choose 1 main supplier for periodical subscriptions.
A 2 year contract will be signed with an option for an extension for 1+1 year, total 4 years.