Bioforsk is a research institute with expertise on an international level within agriculture, food production, plant health, environment and resource management. Bioforsk also focuses on research-based innovation and value creation. Sustainable use of resources is a basic premise. Bioforsk has seven research centers with approximately 450 employees and branches across the country. Bioforsk, hereinafter referred to as award authority, is organised under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) as an administrative body with special powers.
As part of their information work Bioforsk requires services in connection with the publications Bioforsk FOKUS and Bioforsk TEMA, as well as for the production of magazines, posters and other information materials.
In a lot of cases Bioforsk will provide ready to print PDF-files for printing company. At other times award authority requires support with layout work, graphic design and image treatment. Bioforsk wants to enter into a framework agreement with one service provider who can meet all the assignments, including printing. Award authority wants a 2 year framework agreement, with an option of 1 + 1 year prolongation.
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Company registration certificate shall not be older than 12 months.
Value added tax certificate shall not be older than 6 months.
Company tax certificate shall not be older than 6 months.
HSE self-declaration shall be signed by award authority and supplier's representative.
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