The competition is for the delivery of a preliminary project where the aim is to determine what security measures are necessary and clearer and the cost estimate of the measures, which shall be detailed engineering design services and execution for lots 1 and 2. In addition a preliminary project for a new bridge in Busdalen (Sjusetevegen bridge) shall be required, which shall clear and cost estimate the detailed engineering design services and execution. It is also set up to start with a condition assessment of existing flaum protection along the river to the sea. The procurement ́s value is estimated to: NOK 2,500,000 excluding VAT. The volume is an estimate and is not binding for the contracting authority. See the procurement documents for further information. This procurement is considered to have an immaterial impact on climate and the environment, cf. the Public Procurement Act § 5b third paragraph. The justification for this is that the procurement concerns consultancy services where the contracting authority is unable to influence climate and environmental impact, as the requirements and criteria that are directed against these elements will not have sufficient connection to the delivery, cf. DFØ's environmental supervisor. Apprentices: The contracting authority has assessed the procurement against the apprentice regulations, cf. the Procurement Act § 5h, and concluded that apprentices are not required in this procurement, as the main elements of the contract do not include work where it is relevant to use labour with vocational certificates, cf. the Procurement Act § 5h 2nd section letter c.