5 steps for Including the Ladder in tenders
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1. Integrate into Policy
Add CO₂ reduction to your policy framework, and assess each tender to see if using the CO₂ Performance Ladder is beneficial.
2. Prepare Tender Documents
Include the CO₂ Performance Ladder criteria and set the award advantage amount.
3. Award Advantage
Provide bidders with an award advantage matching their ambition level and select the best Price-Quality Ratio offer.
4. Project Execution
Ensure the contractor operates at the agreed ambition level and keeps a project file.
5. Verify Ambition Level
Obtain certification from an external body to confirm that the contractor meets the agreed ambition level.
How does procurement with the Ladder work exactly?
Harness the power of procurement
Do you want to start using the CO₂ Performance Ladder as a procurement instrument? Download Procurement Guide 3.1 or view our advice on tendering with Ladder 4.0.
Procurement Guide 3.1 Advice 4.0
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