The object of the procurement is the furniture of the City of Lahti, the Joint Authority for Education Salpaus, Lahti Energia Oy, Provincia Oy and Lahden Parking. The purchase includes: Purchased furniture (new and used/recycled), furniture rental and, as an additional service, e.g. furniture design, inventory, furniture recycling service. The amount of furniture to be purchased varies from year to year, the subscribers do not commit to any amounts. The estimated start time of the agreement period is 1.2.2024. The contract period is fixed-term for two years and can be extended with a two-year option period. The procurement is divided into five areas: Teaching and lecture facilities, Early childhood education facilities, Office and meeting facilities, Furniture rental and Recycled furniture.

Five contract suppliers shall be selected for each area of the framework agreement, unless there are fewer successful tenderers. Framework contract suppliers are not prioritised. Purchases below EUR 60,000 can be made from any contract supplier in the area. Procurements exceeding EUR 60,000 will be made through a streamlined competitive bidding process within the framework agreement. The operating model for streamlined tendering is attached to the invitation to tender (Appendix 2). The customer has the opportunity to continue with the same furniture series in use in those locations where it is, for example. essential for functional and aesthetic requirements. The scope of the procurement does not include projects in which, for example, For reasons of architectural history, the definition and procurement of furniture is influenced by the Finnish Heritage Agency's guidelines for the protection of the built cultural environment.

Framework agreement on furniture for teaching and lecture rooms for 2024-2026 (2028). Furniture is purchased according to the customer's needs according to the procedures of the framework agreement. It is estimated that 1.6–2.0 million pieces of furniture will be procured annually. The amounts to be procured vary considerably from year to year, depending on, for example, new construction.

Framework agreement on furniture for early childhood education facilities for 2024–2026 (2028). Furniture is purchased according to the customer's needs according to the procedures of the framework agreement. It has been estimated that furniture will be purchased for approximately EUR 100,000–150,000 annually. The quantities to be procured vary depending on, for example, new construction.

Framework agreement on office and meeting room furniture for 2024-2026 (2028). Furniture is purchased according to the customer's needs according to the procedures of the framework agreement. It is estimated that furniture will be purchased annually for approximately EUR 130,000–260,000.

Framework agreement on furniture rental for short-term needs 2024-2026 (2028). Furniture is rented according to the customer's needs according to procedures in accordance with the framework agreement's operating model. Furniture is rented e.g. temporary facilities, project facilities. The annual estimate varies between EUR 60,000 and EUR 115,000.

Various used furniture according to the needs of the procurement unit. The framework agreement will be concluded for the years 2024-2026 (2028). Furniture is purchased according to the customer's needs according to the procedures of the framework agreement. It is estimated that recycled furniture is purchased for 20,000–80,000 euros per year.