Norad is planning to enter into a framework agreement for consultancy services relating to safety and emergency preparedness, and information security. We have continuous focus on security, both relating to information security as well as safety and emergency preparedness. The chosen supplier must be able to assist Norad with the necessary professional advice with regards to all security questions. A central task for the supplier will be to assist Norad in the continuing work operating security systems and work relating to emergency preparedness. There might be need for support establishing good systems and routines for internal and external communication in crisis situations. Advice will be based on the work that has already been conducted, and existing recommendations/reports. The state of security within relevant areas shall be evaluated regularly to further reduce security risks.

The framework agreement has a duration for 2 years, with an option for 2 years, in total 4 years. The value of the framework agreement is estimated to be between 2 000 000 — 4 000 000 NOK for the whole duration. Work with safety and emergency preparedness is assumed to be continuous during the duration of the agreement, while work within information security will vary much more substantially. We point out that using the framework agreement amounts to a right, but not a duty for the client.