What role does Government procurement play in manufacturing in the UK and internationally and how might this change in the future?
This report, commissioned by the Government Office for Science, has the general aim of reviewing the available evidence concerning the impact and role of public sector procurement on UK manufacturing.
English
United Kingdom
Innovation procurement (PPI) , Pre commercial procurement
Public-private cooperation and effective public procurement are key elements of modernization of the public sector by 2020. Increased public-private cooperation and better public procurement can free up significant resources and allow for the development and improvement of public services and help improve productivity and the framework for growth and oblivion in Denmark.
Danish
Denmark
Energy efficiency, Innovation procurement (PPI) , Pre commercial procurement
Our mission is to openly exchange knowledge, experience and best practice in all aspects of ecodesign to ensure more companies make ecodesign happen.
We use the network as a platform to share knowledge, experience and best practice (e.g. policies, instruments, tools, services, case studies etc.) on all aspects of ecodesign, from regional policy development and delivery through to implementation in industry and education.
English
Europe/EU
Innovation procurement (PPI) , Pre commercial procurement, SMEs(small and medium sized enterprises)
This case study showcases a tender for printed materials produced from recycled paper (chlorine free) or from virgin fibre with the 'chain of custody' certification.
GPP2020 Tender model: Purchase of energy efficient IT and computing equipment, Oeste CIM, Portugal
This GPP2020 project's case study represents a tender for IT equipment. The tender's main objectives are to verify compliance with stricter GPP criteria than ENERGY STAR and proving that the market can easily supply low-carbon IT equipment.
GPP2020 Tender model: Purchase of Thin Client Systems, Oeste CIM, Portugal
This GPP2020 project's case study highlights a tender for the purchase of Thin Client Systems, a pilot procedure that will allow for 35.6% energy savings compared with the standard product.
GPP2020 Tender model: Supply of recycled cartridges for printers, PC, copiers and fax - Rome
This GPP2020 project's case study introduces to the adoption of minimum environmental criteria developed by the Italian Ministry of Environment for the purchase of recycled cartridges.
