Norway – Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages – Government joint agreement on the purchase of consumables

The aim of the procurement is to enter into a new government joint agreement for the purchase of consumables. Statens innkjøpssenter has considerable experience and data basis from previous contracts, which gives a robust basis for further development of the area. The contract shall deliver substantiated gains through lower climate footprint from deliveries, access to climate-friendly and sustainable products, as well as provide a better decision basis for the Contracting Authority's procurements. Several contracting authorities have already established climate targets and introduced climate accounts, and they need clear information on the climate impact of their procurements and the accompanying deliveries. Climate reporting shall therefore be established in the contract period and made available to ensure fulfilment of the contracting authorities ́ climate targets and public information obligations in accordance with the Environmental Information Act. The agreement shall further ensure competitive prices, high quality and traceability in the deliveries, as well as contribute to responsible production and compliance of basic human rights and decent working conditions in the supplier chain. Increased use of e-commerce shall simultaneously increase the efficiency of procurement processes and reduce transaction costs. The tenderers are expected to facilitate the necessary follow-up and reporting within these areas as an integrated part of the agreement follow-up.