5 steps for Including the Ladder in tenders
FAQ
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 Transition to 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…