Auditing Services for Research Projects in Norway

The Meteorological Institute (MET) is seeking suppliers to participate in an open tender for a framework agreement to provide external audit services. These services will be used for EU-funded research projects and other assignments that require specific audits. The agreement will last for 2 years, with the possibility of extending it for an additional 1 or 2 years. The goal is to ensure that MET has access to qualified auditors with experience in research project audits, especially those related to the EU's Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programs. The services may include auditing project accounts, verifying self-financing and EU resources, and preparing audit statements according to current regulations. The total budget for this agreement is NOK 1.5 million for the entire duration. Please note that there is uncertainty regarding which projects will require auditing beyond those mentioned in the tender documents, and there is no guarantee of the volume or number of assignments.