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Contracts and procurement policy

Contracts to be let

Tender Reference No.	Description	Documents	Closing Date
T445	UPGRADE TO EXTERNAL ELEVATIONS	Please email to procure@essex.ac.uk in order to request the Tender Documentation	22/11/2012
T417	PARKSIDE OFFICE DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES	Please respond to BiP Delta Portal on https://www.delta-esourcing.com to register / log in and use access code Q556BDY89Y. BiP can be contacted via telephone on 0845 270 7050 or email at helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com	13/12/2012 12:00 (NOON)

Further information regarding the above contracts can be obtained by emailing: procure@essex.ac.uk

Sustainable Procurement Policy

The University aims to ensure that its procurement activities meet the diverse needs of students, staff, the economy and society both now and in the future, and it will achieve this through:-

1. Exploring opportunities for reuse and recycling of materials, and reduction of consumption, as appropriate.

2. Minimising the environmental impact of the procurement process wherever possible, including reductions in transport, deliveries and packaging.

3. Where added value can be demonstrated using local suppliers when appropriate.

4. Working with key suppliers to reduce environmental risk and spread sustainability improvements through the supply chain. This will include:-

· Avoiding products with particularly harmful substances

· Preferential procurement for products with high recycled content, that are biodegradable or are Fairly Traded wherever possible

· Buying energy efficient products wherever possible

· Buying products using recognised labelling schemes

· Encouraging suppliers to adopt environmentally sensitive policies and procedures, and to achieve environmental credentials

· Monitoring supplier performance against environmental Key Performance Indicators wherever possible.

5. Ensuring that environmental criteria are, as far as legally practicable, considered in the contract award process.

6. An emphasis on whole life costing and environmental impact for any goods and services to be purchased, including

· operating costs including energy, water usage and maintenance

· end of life processes including decommissioning and disposal.

7. Complying with all relevant environmental legislation.

8. Educating both internal buyers and suppliers concerning the University's sustainable objectives, which include minimising waste, preserving natural resources, reducing the University’s carbon footprint and promoting resource efficiency.