A framework agreement shall be signed with 1 tenderer for the delivery of the standard assortment in Trøndelag and 1 tenderer for the standard assortment in Nordland. In addition framework agreements shall be signed with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 tenderers in Nordland and a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 tenderers in Trøndelag for the delivery of the remaining assortment, provided that there are a sufficient number of suitable tenders.