The aim of this study carried out by Rocardo-AEA and Gluckman Consulting was to determine the extent to which F-gases are taken into account within public procurement in Europe currently and to identify promising target areas for promoting low GWP alternatives to have maximum impact.

There is often keen competition between economic operators, which submit competitive, low-price bids in order to secure work, retain employment and maintain their presence on the market. Low prices can, potentially, result in significant financial benefits to contracting authorities. It may also be the case that low-priced tenders are “too good to be true” and will be very poor value for money or will not be delivered at all. It is in this context that the concept of “abnormally low tenders” arises. This brief includes information on identifying and reacting to abnormally low tenders,

Procurement of a fully electric ferry by the Norwegian Directorate of Public Roads, to service the villages of Lavik and Oppedal across Sognefjord, using a competitive dialogue procedure.

The Irish Office of Government Procurement procurement guidelines include chapters on Environment, Social and Labour provisions, template documents, and sections on GPP criteria and Life-Cycle Costing.

The Institute for Safety worked with 19 fire service regions in the Netherlands to engage suppliers and encourage sustainable solutions to their textile needs. By purchasing clothing made from organic cotton and polyester from recycled fibres, they saved 134 tonnes of CO2 and prevented 262 tonnes of toxic additives and pesticides in one year alone of a 6-8 year contract. This was the Procura+ Award 2017 runner-up in the category Sustainable Procurement of the Year.

The City of Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve aims to increase awareness and interest in
healthy and sustainable food among children (as well as parents and school staff); training people far from employment; and, motivating the market to provide more sustainable food.

This document contains a plan on how the City of Oslo will achieve zero-emission (ZE) transport in all future procurements made by the municipality. The proposed method is suitable for most types of procurements, including those which have been in focus during the BuyZET project: craftsman services and facility waste.

A selection of first experiences of Innovation Partnerships in the Netherlands

Innovation and public procurement go hand in hand: public procurement can offer a first reference for an innovative solution, while business creativity is a breeding ground for providing more efficient services to citizens. With this guide, "Promoting innovative solutions through public procurement", Luxinnovation aims to disseminate good practices to public purchasers.