Framework Agreement - Printed Books for Schools and Public Libraries

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Original title: Rammeavtale - Trykte bøker til skoler og folkebibliotek

Karmøy Kommune

Published: Sep 7, 2026

Updated: Sep 10, 2026

Source: doffin_no

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the general supplies and education and training sectors, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Doffin Norway, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the general supplies sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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Karmøy municipality is conducting the procurement on behalf of the purchasing cooperation. The procurement concerns the purchase and delivery of printed books and is divided into two sub-contracts. One framework agreement will be concluded for each sub-contract: Sub-contract 1 – School Books Sub-contract 2 – Library Books The purpose of the procurement is to cover the municipalities' need for printed books for schools, school libraries, and public libraries during the agreement period. Sub-contract 1 – School Books The framework agreement concerns the purchase and delivery of printed books for schools and school libraries. The sub-contract includes, among other things, school books, textbooks, subject books, and other book categories for school libraries. Price and discount provisions will vary depending on whether the relevant book is covered by current rules on fixed book prices. The following municipalities are participating: Karmøy municipality Haugesund municipality Vindafjord municipality Tysvær municipality Sveio municipality Suldal municipality Sauda municipality Estimated value is 47 MNOK excl. VAT over a maximum agreement period of four years. Sub-contract 2 – Library Books The framework agreement concerns the purchase and delivery of printed books for public libraries. The following municipalities are participating: Karmøy municipality Haugesund municipality Estimated value is 13 MNOK excl. VAT over a maximum agreement period of four years. Suppliers can submit tenders for one or both sub-contracts. One framework agreement will be concluded with one supplier per sub-contract. The framework agreements have a duration of two years, with an option for extension for one + one year (2 + 1 + 1 years). The maximum agreement period is four years. Contracting Authority: Karmøy Kommune Place of delivery: Rogaland, Vestland Estimated value: 60,000,000 NOK Also published on TED (EU threshold)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Doffin Norway and was originally published on September 7, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Original language: no. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Karmøy Kommune

Karmøy Kommune has issued 39 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via Doffin Norway and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Norway. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Doffin Norway to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Karmøy Kommune in Norway. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.