Oskar Pedersen AS and tent manufacturer Barents Outdoor AS have entered into a framework agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) for the supply of one-person tents to the Norwegian Armed Forces.
The framework agreement will cover the Armed Forces' total requirement for one person tents over the next seven years.
“Effective field solutions are essential to soldiers’ ability to carry out their missions. Following a thorough procurement process, we have selected a tent system that meets the Norwegian Armed Forces’ requirements for flexibility, durability and functionality. These one-person tents will provide soldiers with favorable conditions for sustained operations in diverse and demanding environments, making an important contribution to the Armed Forces’ operational capability,” says Tomas Beck, Head of Land and Joint Capabilities at the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.
In the Armed Forces' testing, the one-person tent Oskar Pedersen are supplying achieved the highest score on quality, and considerable weight was given to durability and to innovative solutions that can make a real difference for the individual soldier.
“As a supplier of a wide range of defence solutions, it is crucial for us to collaborate with suppliers that have extensive experience and specialist expertise in their respective fields. When it comes to tents, Barents Outdoor is that supplier. The one-person tents we will be supplying to the Norwegian Armed Forces are particularly well suited to units where mobility, dispersion and concealed accommodation are essential,” says Truls Oskar Pedersen, CEO of Oskar Pedersen AS.
The framework agreement includes several configurations tailored to different climatic and geographical conditions. The Armed Forces already use patrol tents supplied by Oskar Pedersen and Barents Outdoor.
For Melhus-based Barents Outdoor, the delivery of one-person tents to the Norwegian Armed Forces is further confirmation of the importance of its commitment to quality.
“We are delighted to have secured a new contract and to have earned renewed confidence. We will be delivering an innovative and exciting modular tent system designed to provide users with maximum flexibility. We would also like to commend the NDMA, whose extensive user testing and strong technical expertise ensure that Norwegian soldiers receive an optimal solution through this concept,” says Nora Helliksen, CEO of Barents Outdoor AS.
Oskar Pedersen's goal is to become the Nordic region's preferred supplier of operative defence solutions. The company offers high-quality equipment from leading manufacturers of drones, carrying systems, tents, uniforms and other operational equipment.
