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EU GPP case study: Green Requirements for the Maintenance of Parks and Gardens in Errenteria, Spain
Errenteria considered GPP at various stages of the procurement process for parks and gardens maintenance services. 15% of the award criteria was dedicated to the use of techniques that would improve upon the municipality’s standard environmental requirements. Service providers had to give information on emissions from vehicles to be used under the contract and a list of machinery. The measurement of water used for irrigation per tree or per m2 on a weekly and annual basis was part of the contract performance clauses. The contract was divided into 3 lots to promote more equal bidding opportunities. Green purchasing and contracting is part of the Municipal Environmental Strategy. As well as for the maintenance of parks and gardens, environmental criteria are now used as standard in contracts for vehicle maintenance and cleaning services in municipal buildings. Errenteria has also purchased electric vehicles as part of its effort to reduce local air pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs).
English
Spain
Transport and vehicles, Green spaces
European Commission - Directorate General Environment
2012