Procurements

FMV´s mandate, on behalf of the Swedish Government, is to strengthen the operational capability of Swedish Total Defence by conducting a cost-effect procurement. That includes identifying, proposing and bringing in innovative and cost-effective solutions which will safeguard and assure the development of The Swedish Total Defence with regard to both technology and equipment.

What does FMV procure?

The procurement activities relate to technology procurement. A weapon system, for example a combat aircraft, a warship or a tank, is developed in phases over several years. The acquisition process includes studies of reports, project planning, design work, production and in-service support. Part of the procurement activities consist of providing expert consultancy services.

The materiel procured is used by the Swedish Armed Forces for training, exercice or maintenance purposes, or it is stored in readiness for use in the event of crisis or war. Certain equipment is also used by units of the Swedish Armed Forces in their peacekeeping activities undertaken within the framework of Sweden´s involvement in various international operations.

How does FMV undertake this procurement?

Since FMV is engaged in public sector procurement, there are rules and regulations that have to be followed. The principal regulations are contained in The Act on Public Procurement which applies to all public sector organisations.
The fundamental principle is that procurement should be conducted in a businesslike, competitive and objective way. The regulations also contain rules governing procurement procedures, tender enquiries, the security of classified information, tender opening, assessment of tenderers, tender evaluation and other matters that must be followed by the procuring authority. FMV must also check that a new contractor is registered for VAT and does not have any tax payments outstanding.

FMV also signs framework agreements with contractors on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces and other government authorities.

From enquiry to contract

The procurement task includes putting together the dokumentation for the enquiry, advertising the procurement and/or sending out tender enquiries directly, receiving tenders, assessing possible suppliers, evaluating tenders, notifying successful tenderers, concluding contracts and subsequent follow-up action.