The competition is for the procurement of multi-function machines (printing, copying and scanning as a service), Print as a Service (PraaS). The service is to be understood as a complete service that includes a machine park with identical interface for users, with Norwegian language support/training, where on-site technicians as needed, as well as all consumables excluding paper, are included. The contracting authority shall not hire, lease or procure the machinery, but only procure the service 'print out as a service'. The chosen tenderer will provide all operations and logistics for the entire system. It is the tenderer ́s responsibility that the contracting authority ́s needs for each location are covered. The contracting authority has no objection to the chosen tenderer covering the need with used machines, or that the deployed machines are moved in connection with changed needs at locations. The existing machinery is planned to be terminated as existing leasing contracts expire. The procurement ́s value is estimated to: above the EEA threshold. The volume is an estimate and is not binding for the contracting authority. See the procurement documents for further information. The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the competition, i.a. in connection with budgetary coverage. APPRENTICE: The obligation to set requirements for apprentices is considered to apply for this procurement, cf. the Procurement Act §7. See the contract for more information.