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EU GPP Case Study: Low environmental impact PCs and monitors, Estonia
This particular procurement process was for a joint framework agreement of personal computers (PCs) and computer monitors involving nine Estonian entities. It was carried out by the Estonian Centre of Registers and Information Systems (RIK) in March/April 2012. The tender requirements included numerous sustainability demands, such as Energy Star 5.0 and TCO’5.0, and a portion of the award criteria was given to lower energy consumption in operating mode. PCs bought under this contract are estimated to generate energy savings of 20-30% compared to non-green product alternatives. RIK’s experiences have so far been positive, with the market being able to deliver the products required based on sustainability demands. Furthermore, the technical market dialogue in the pre-procurement phase has proven to be a good approach for avoiding any future problems in the tendering and award phases of the procurement process. From 2014, all ICT equipment for all national ministries and government agencies will be procured under a framework contract run by RIK.
English
Estonia
ICT (information and communication techn.)
Energy efficiency
European Commission - Directorate General Environment
2013