Norway – Telecommunications services – Prequalification – Tactical 5G capabilities for the defence sector - 2026

Defence materiel invites tenderers to prequalification for a framework agreement for tactical 5G capabilities for the defence sector. The procurement includes the following areas: Mobile data for tactical use Nationwide Military Network Disc (mil. Slice) Military Coverage Extension (5G-MDF) provided as a service Administration and Self-Service Infrastructure and Technical OperationsThe services shall support digitalisation of work processes and be technically and operatively robust in stand-by, crisis and war. Tenderers shall be able to adapt the services to changes in volume and needs, including an increased number of users and geographical expansion as a result of the Norwegian Armed Forces long-term plan. The framework agreement will be valid for three (3) years from when it is signed. The contracting authority has the right to extend the contract for up to four (4) years, so that the total length can be up to seven (7) years including options. The procurement ́s value Based on the expected development in need and service extent, the estimated total value for the framework agreement is NOK 300-950 million for the entire contract period. The maximum contract value, including all options, is set at NOK 1,050,000,000. This value represents an upper financial framework that cannot be exceeded.