Article relevant for Norway only
Important Note: The changes detailed in this article apply only to public contracting authorities.
Starting September 1st 2026, Doffin will require all national announcements to be created using new form structures. To ensure a seamless transition and full compliance, Mercell is rolling out these updated forms directly within Mercell Forms.
While the content of the forms is changing to meet Doffin's new requirements, your standard workflow in Mercell Forms will remain exactly the same.
Here is everything you need to know about the transition, how it affects your current drafts, and what steps you should take.
Overview of Form Changes
The current N-series forms are being replaced by the new E-series forms. Below is a breakdown of what is changing:
Type of Announcement | Old Form(s) (Retiring) | New Form (Effective Sept 1) |
Prior information notice | N4 | E2 |
Contract notice | N16, N16 VOL-CN | E3 |
Contract award notice | N29 | E4 |
What Does This Mean for Your Competitions?
How you proceed depends on when you are publishing or creating your drafts.
Until August 31st:
You can continue to create and publish new announcements using the legacy formats (N4, N16, N16 VOL-CN, and N29).
From September 1st Onwards:
New Competitions: All brand-new competitions must be created and published using the new forms (E2, E3, and E4).
Existing Drafts: If you created a draft in one of the old formats before September 1st, you are safe to continue working on that draft and publish it in its original format.
Ongoing Competitions: For any competitions already published using the old formats, all associated award announcements and change announcements will automatically continue to use the old formats. You do not need to convert them.
Recommended Actions
To prevent any last-minute confusion, we highly recommend taking the following step:
Review your active drafts before September 1st. Take a moment to evaluate any unpublished drafts. Decide whether it makes more sense to finalize and publish them using the current N-series forms, or if you prefer to delete the draft and start fresh with the new E-series forms.
Need Further Assistance?
We are here to help make this transition as smooth as possible!
Get in Touch: If you have any specific questions about your active competitions or need help navigating the new forms, please reach out to our Customer Support Team
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