A contract for the maintenance of parks and green spaces across 36 municipalities. It included criteria on environmental management systems, the use of sustainable products and low noise emissions.

With the highest inflow of any Nordic plant, the Ryaverket wastewater treatment plant near Gothenburg needs to be efficient. Its location next to the coast means that high environmental standards must also be applied to its treatment processes. To meet these demands an innovative disk filter system was procured, turning effluent into recoverable byproducts. The criteria applied in the tender for mechanical equipment looked at the life-cycle environmental impact and energy consumption of the proposed systems. The contract clauses also included requirements for environmental management.

The Central Project Management Agency (CPMA) acts as the central purchasing body in Lithuania. It is responsible for implementing eGovernment, transparency and environmental initiatives in public procurement, and does this by establishing electronic framework agreements for a range of product groups.

Amaroussion’s GPP activities stem from its municipal environmental policy, which is put into practice through its environmental management system, (EMS) approved by the Municipal Council. GPP is one of the main components of the EMS.

This feasibility study on the possible implementation of a JCBPP procedure consists of an analysis of relevant JCPPP projects, including a cost-benefit analysis, and draw conclusions based on the main issues which need to be considered when conduction JCBPP.

The principal objectives of the joint procurement were to take the country’s first significant step towards creating demand for electric vehicles and to demonstrate the suitability and readiness of Sweden’s market to manufacturers. To date, over 200 vehicles have been purchased under the framework. Use of the electric vehicles in operation between January and June 2012 saved almost 7 tonnes of CO2.

The factsheet explores the procurement carried out in cooperation with the Department for Category Management for vending machines, operating under the Dutch Ministry for Infrastructure and Environment.

This fact sheet highlights the benefits of bio-based products, such as their potential to reduce the economy’s dependence on fossil fuels, create green jobs in the European Union, and drive European innovation. The link between bio-based products and sustainability is also outlined.

This report explores and outlines some practical steps to engage with the market, using examples of successful processes and actions to show how it can work.