Advansia, part of AFRY, has been awarded a framework agreement with the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (Forsvarsbygg) for strategic advisory services in property, construction, and infrastructure. The agreement includes support for the long-term planning and development of Forsvarsbygg's real estate and project operations. The order value for AFRY is not disclosed.

According to a press release from AFRY, the framework agreement pertains to strategic advisory services in property, construction, and infrastructure, an area for which Forsvarsbygg is responsible within the Norwegian defence sector. The agreement facilitates continuous planning of, among other things, structural plans, long-term perspective plans, and Forsvarsbygg's project portfolio.

The press release states that Advansia will utilise expertise from across AFRY and collaborate with the consultancy firm OPAK and the research organisation SINTEF within the scope of the assignment.

“Building a strong team that can deliver quality at every step is crucial for us. Through our holistic approach, we look forward to strengthening the defence's operational capability and supporting their important societal mission,” says Per Åkerman, Head of Public & Commercial Places in Norway, in the press release.

In total, three suppliers have been awarded the framework agreement with Forsvarsbygg. The total estimated value amounts to approximately 275 million Norwegian kroner over five years, according to AFRY.