Framework arrangement: boxes, envelopes and enclosures for long-term storage of objects and photographic collections

PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION The subject -matter of this procurement is storage and packing boxes suitable for the needs of the Finnish Heritage Agency (“Procurement unit”), concerning, among other things, boxes, sleeves and envelopes appropriate for short and long-term storage. PROCUREMENT SUB-AREAS The subject -matter of this procurement is divided into two separate sub-areas (sections): 1) Boxes for long-term storage of object collections 2) Boxes, envelopes and enclosures for long-term storage of photographic materials The tenderer may provide its tender for both of the sub-areas or, alternatively, select only one of them. FRAMEWORK ARRANGEMENT A framework arrangement with two sub-areas shall be established as a result of this procurement. The selection criterion of the greatest economic advantageousness is the lowest price. On the basis of comparison, the Procurement unit selects the five (5) best service providers for each of the two sub-areas of the framework arrangement, unless there are less than five (5) eligible tenderers or adequate tenders. The contract period is two (2) years starting from the conclusion of the procurement contract. In addition, the Procurement unit reserves the right to two (2) option periods of one (1) year each. The terms and conditions of the framework arrangement shall be followed in all relationships between the Procurement unit and the selected tenderer. Individual orders based on the framework arrangement can only be made during the validity period of the procurement contract. The tenderer must take into account that individual orders are made with a schedule decided by the Procurement unit. Therefore, the orders may not be evenly distributed over the contract period. Within the contract period, the Procurement unit may place individual orders up to a maximum EUR 15, 000 with the tenderer who is best suited to deliver the certain order required. For each order exceeding EUR 15,000, the tenderer will be selected based on a simplified competitive tendering process.