Norway – Communications equipment – Framework agreement communication equipment for the rescue service.

FMA Anskaffelser intends to enter into a contract with Axnes AS for the procurement of communication equipment with the accompanying equipment and spare parts for support of communication equipment (base stations and control panel) delivered and installed in, among other things, the 330-squadron ́s AW101 machines, including maintenance of communications equipment. The mentioned supplier is a manufacturer and has the sole right to distribute the equipment that is compatible with the Norwegian Armed Forces current equipment, and is, thus, the only supplier within EEA/WTO who can cover the Norwegian Defence ́s needs based on the current situation for base stations, control panel and other equipment that AW101 was delivered with. FMA Procurements deems that the terms in the public procurement regulations §13-4 (1 and 2) shall be fulfilled and therefore carry out an intention notice in accordance with PPR §21-5. NOK 7.5 million and a maximum value of NOK 500,000,000. NOK 13 million.