The competition is for the delivery of machine contractor services, framework agreement.  The procurement ́s value is estimated to: NOK 7,000,000 excluding VAT per annum. Maximum value for the entire contract period, including any options and expected price rise: NOK 60,000,000/NOK, excluding VAT. The need is uncertain. The volume can vary both up and down and the contract period will depend on, among other things, the contracting authority ́s needs, activities, budgetary situations and other framework factors. See the procurement documents for further information. The obligation to make requirements for apprentices is considered to apply for this procurement, cf. the Procurement Act §7.