Procurement of Furniture at the University of Bergen

Before purchasing new furniture, check with the supplier to see if used items are available for purchase.

While it is sometimes necessary to purchase new furniture, UiB’s procurement strategy states that 'procurements shall contribute to achieving the university’s climate and environmental goals.' Therefore, the product’s climate footprint should also be considered when making purchasing decisions.

This means that when purchasing new furniture, the product’s climate footprint should be considered alongside price, functionality, and other criteria. It is recommended to choose high-quality products with a long lifespan. Suppliers can provide information about the environmental impact of their products and offer guidance to help you make the most sustainable choices.

Framework agreement

From 1.07.2023 UiB has a framework agreement for furniture (ANSK-22-0303) with the following suppliers:

• Input Interiør:
  • Contact Åke Balestrand, aake.balestrand@inputinterior.no, phone 958 42 930
• Kinnarps:
  • Contact Tommy Isaksen tommy.isaksen@kinnarps.no, phone 951 40 805.
• Lindbak interiør AS:
  • Contact Linn Jenssen, linn.jenssen@lindbak.no, phone 906 32 353

The agreement includes the following services:

• Purchase of new furniture, including delivery, assembly, and return of packaging materials.
• Repair and maintenance of existing furniture, including a fixed annual maintenance price for office chairs.
• Purchase of used furniture, where available and appropriate.

Product selection based on actual needs, ensuring the furniture chosen is suitable for its intended purpose.

Balanced distribution of purchases over time, with 25–33% of total procurement volume allocated to each supplier.

Furniture Purchases Under NOK 100,000 (Excl. VAT)

If the estimated cost of the furniture purchase is under NOK 100,000 excluding VAT, you are free to choose among UiB’s framework agreement suppliers.

In such cases, you may contact the supplier directly. They can also assist in identifying suitable and cost-effective solutions.

Furniture purchases exceeding NOK 100,000 excl. VAT

If the total cost of the purchase is expected to exceed NOK 100,000 excluding VAT, please contact the Interior Design Group at EIA for further guidance. This ensures proper distribution among suppliers over time.

Ordering

Orders are placed by the purchaser in Unit4, either through catalog ordering or as a free-text order.