4 steps for Including the Ladder in tenders
FAQ
1. Include the award criterion
Decide whether the CO₂ Performance Ladder fits your procurement and include the award criterion in the tender documents, with clear requirements, proof methods and penalties.
2. Bidders state their ambition
Suppliers submit their bid with the CO₂ Ambition Level they commit to, and indicate how they will prove it (certificate or project declaration).
3. Award and record the ambition
Select the winning bid based on the Best Price-Quality Ratio (BPQR). The chosen CO₂ Ambition Level and conditions are contractually fixed.
4. Contractor delivers and proves
During execution, the contractor must meet the requirements of the agreed CO₂ Ambition Level and demonstrate this within the set timeframe.
Harness the power of procurement
Do you want to start using the CO₂ Performance Ladder as a procurement instrument? Download Procurement Guide 4.0 or view our advice on tendering with Ladder 4.0.
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Tendering with the CO₂ Performance Ladder: in line with EU procurement law
When issuing a public tender in the EU, you must comply with the requirements of European procurement law. Using the CO2 Performance Ladder as an award criterion to determine the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) on the basis of the best price-quality is in line with this legislation, provided you…
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Transition to version 4.0: this is what it means for all parties
On 14 January 2025, the new version of the CO2 Performance Ladder was published: handbook 4.0.* With a transition scheme, we want to make the transition from version 3.1 to version 4.0 as smooth as possible. Organisations and contracting authorities are given three years to fully migrate to version…