
Advansia, a division of engineering company AFRY, has entered into a framework agreement with The Norwegian Hospital Construction Agency (Sykehusbygg HF) to provide project management services for the development of healthcare facilities across the country.
The agreement, which includes four subcontracts, has a national scope and encompasses all four regional health authorities in Norway.
Sykehusbygg HF serves as the national centre of expertise for hospital planning, construction, and restoration.
It is spearheading development within the domestic healthcare sector to meet future demands of hospital operations, healthcare personnel, and a growing population.
Advansia hospitals section manager Anne-Britt Gundersen said: “This framework agreement strengthens our established position within the healthcare sector in Norway.
“Currently, we are involved in all the major hospital projects in the south-east of Norway. We are excited to extend those capabilities at a national level, bringing our broad expertise and experience to the table.”

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By GlobalDataThe framework agreement outlines a series of major initiatives across the regions, including services such as project and process management, project support, advisory services for functional equipment, and independent verification.
Gunderson added: “Our goal is to contribute to strengthen the healthcare sector with solutions that are as effective today as they are in the future.”
Advansia is among several suppliers awarded a part of the framework agreements, which collectively hold a value of Skr150m ($15.68m) and may extend up to four years.
The specific order value attributed to AFRY under this agreement has not been disclosed.
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