Oslo municipality, c/o the Agency for Urban Environment in Oslo municipality (BYM), is responsible for the management, operation, maintenance and development of municipal urban areas in Oslo. The urban rooms include common areas such as roads, streets, squares, meeting places, parks and recreational areas, sports and outdoor facilities and areas in the countryside and inner Oslofjord. The Agency for Urban Environment is in the planning phase of a new framework agreement for securing rock cuttings and slopes. The framework agreement shall cover the need for securing rock cuttings and slopes in Oslo municipality, both new cases and maintenance of established protections. Execution of the contract work can involve, among other things, rock bolts, rock protection network, uncompacted material rod, erosion network and shotcrete, as well as vegetation spett and mechanical clearing of cuttings with removal of clean matter. The competition is planned to be announced in autumn 2026. In order to provide the correct environmental requirements and the requirements for due diligence assessments in the competition, we would like answers to the attached questions, see the two annexes. We make aware that all information provided by you is treated confidentially and is only meant for use in preparation for a coming competition.  The replies will not affect how we assess any future tenders. The Agency for Urban Environment has a duty of confidentiality on information regarding technical devices and procedures, as well as operational or business conditions that will be of competitive importance to keep secret, cf. The Public Administration Act § 13 first section no. 2.