Technical assistance connected to TEK17.

1. General information on the procurement 1.1 The contracting authority The Directorate of Building Quality (DiBK) is a government directorate. The Directorate shall contribute to the construction of secure, environmentally friendly and available buildings, and that the requirements for buildings are followed. 1.2 The objective of the procurement The contracting authority needs general technical assistance in relation to the building engineering regulations (TEK17), with the exception of provisions regarding climate and energy (chapters 14 and 17). The objective of the procurement is to ensure access to relevant professional competence and capacity for continuous and needs managed assistance within TEK17, including consultancy, professional assessments and quality assurance. 1.3 The extent of the procurement The assignment includes technical assistance within one or several chapters in TEK17, including, but not limited to, the following disciplines: • Safety and construction •Fire • accessibility and usability • humidity, inside climate and health. • other relevant technical requirements in TEK17 The assistance can i.a. include professional assessments and advice, quality assurance and review of documentation, participation in meetings and professional discussions, as well as other technical support in accordance with the contracting authority ́s Needs. The assignment will be carried out as ongoing assistance as needed. A guarantee is not given for the volume. 1.4 Estimated value and maximum value The estimated value of the framework agreement is NOK 1,500,000 excluding VAT. The maximum value is NOK 2,000,000 excluding VAT. When if the maximum value is reached, the framework agreement will cease without special notice. 1.5 Duration of the contract The framework agreement period is 4 years from when the contract is signed. 1.6 Sub-tenders and alternative tenders Sub tenders cannot be submitted. Alternative tenders cannot be submitted.