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Second National Action Plan 2019-2025

Green Public Procurement

Green Public Procurement

• As a prime driver of the local economy, the public sector is leading by

example

• Introducing environmental friendly technical specifications in tenders

and quotations

• This makes GPP a market-based tool in achieving higher degree of

circularity in public sector operations

Second National Action Plan

• 1st NAP (2012-2014): 50% target
• Performance in 2014: 49%
• Performance in 2017: 63%
• 2014: Cabinet decision to mainstream GPP
• 2015: Decentralisation of GPP function as per Cabinet Decision
• 2nd NAP (2019-2025):
• Proposes an incremental increase from current 63% to 90% by 2025
• Aim towards more ambitious sectoral targets
• Introduces 6 new criteria
• Enact 9 measures to improve uptake of GPP in specific sectoral targets

• To provide clear and realistic targets to encourage public

procurement that takes into account its environmental impacts.

• To increase the share of government’s procurement in greener

products by 90%

• To increase awareness amongst economic operators and CAs

Objectives of the 2nd NAP

National Targets for Mandatory Criteria

Mandatory Product Groups National Targets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Copying and graphic paper 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Gardening products and services 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Computers and Monitors 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Imaging equipment 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Textiles 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Cleaning products and services 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Street lighting and traffic signals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

National Targets for Mandatory Criteria

Mandatory Product Groups National Targets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Transport 50% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Office building design, construction and management 50% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Road design, construction and maintenance 50% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Sanitary tapware 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% 80% 100% Toilets and Urinals 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% 80% 100% Hospitality and Catering Services 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% 80% 100%

National Targets for Non-Mandatory Criteria

Non- Mandatory Product Groups National Targets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Furniture 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Vending Machines 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Electric & electronic equipment used in health care 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Proposed actions

Proposed Criteria

Existing Criteria

Copying and graphic paper Gardening products and services Computers and monitors Imaging Equipment Textiles Cleaning products and services

Existing Criteria

Street lighting and traffic signals Transport Hospitality and Catering Services Furniture

Copying and Graphic Paper

• There are 3 different sets of criteria to choose from – one must not

include all specs. The most used are those for normal paper and legal virgin fibre.

• Applicable to unprinted paper for writing, printing and copying

purposes sold in sheets or reels.

• Finished paper products such as writing pads, drawing books,

calendars, manuals, etc. have not been included.

Gardening Products and Services

• They are very comprehensive and address various angles of this

product group.

• 1. Soil improvers
• 2. Ornamental Plants
• 3. Irrigation Systems
• 4. Gardening Machinery
• 5. Machinery Lubricant Oils
• 6. Gardening Services ( amalgamation of other criteria above)

Computers and Monitors

• The criteria are more extensive in scope.
• The criteria encompass computers and display devices. These include

stationary computers, desktop computers, small-scale servers, workstations, computer monitors, notebook computers, two in one notebook, tablet computers, portable all in one computer, mobile thin client.

• A minimum two year warranty for

repair or replacement. It shall cover battery defects as well

• Requires the memory, HDD/SSD,

rechargeable battery, LCD backlight, circuit boards and stands to be accessible and replaceable.

• Clear disassembly and repair

instructions should be made available

Computers and Monitors

Imaging Equipment

• Criteria for imaging equipment have not been extensively updated and do

not cover new product groups.

• If a tender is being published using the BPQR – the award criteria should

altogether account for at least 15% of the total points.

• As a criterion it necessitates:
• 1. Double side printing
• 2. Energy efficiency
• 3. User instructions on green performance management – how to maximise

the environmental performance of the imaging equipment

Textiles

• 1st NAP already featured these criteria. The

criteria now address products and services.

• Garments must be designed so that any logos
• r distinctive identification features can be

easily removed or overprinted without damaging the item

• The tenderer of textile services will extend

the useful life of workwear by providing

• ngoing maintenance and repair services

Cleaning products and services

• Address chemical components of products
• Address all purpose cleaners, sanitary cleaners, window cleaners,

laundry detergents, detergents for dishwashers

• As a means of verification, a relevant Type 1 Ecolabel will be deemed

to comply. The provision of the ingredients listed on the product label, safety data sheets and other technical data sheets indicating that none of the listed ingredients are on the candidate list.

Street lighting and traffic signals

• The current criteria for street lighting do not take into account LED

lighting so most of the technical specs provided by CAs already go above what is necessary in terms of GPP.

• The revised criteria have been published in December – a public

consultation will follow suit

• If the street lighting criteria are utilised using the BPQR – the award

criteria should altogether account for at least 15% of the total points

Transport

• Extensive in scope and very easy to apply in tenders. The GPP criteria are

also very easy to verify and widely found on the Maltese market.

• The criteria are currently under revision at EU level
• The criteria either target CO2 emissions or EURO standards.
• They address:
• 1. Passenger cars and light duty vehicles –up to 3.5 tonnes
• 2. Bus procurement and public transport services
• 3. Waste collection trucks and waste collection services

• The criteria apply a three phase
• approach. Refurbishment is a

cornerstone of the revised criteria.

• Refurbished furniture is to have a

minimum 2 year warranty. New furniture is to have 3 year warranty.

• End of life services criteria- tenderers

shall collect furniture and provide a re- use and recycling service for furniture that has reached the end of its service life.

Furniture

New Criteria

Electrical and electronic equipment used in the health care sector Vending Machines and Hospitality and Catering Sanitary tapware Toilets and urinals Road design, construction and maintenance Office building design, construction and management

Electrical and Electronic Equipment used in the Health Care Sector

• Requires bidders to provide instructions for users on how to use the

equipment to minimize the environmental impact.

• Training shall also be provided regarding adjustment and fine-tuning
• f the equipment’s electricity.
• Repair/replacement of the product shall be covered by the warranty

terms of the manufacturer. The tenderer shall further ensure that equivalent spare parts are available for at least 5 years over warranty.

Food Industry

The 2nd NAP divides this product group into two subsets :

1. Hospitality and Catering Services 2. Vending Machines

These criteria are far more ambitious than the EC guidelines. Target the reduction in the use of plastic packaging. This measure is in line with the proposed Single Use Plastic Directive. Their aim will be to further promote the use of re-usable, biodegradable, and/or compostable plastics.

• At least 1% must be organically

produced

• Main fruit and vegetables used

in carrying out the service shall whenever be selected according to the seasonality of produce.

Vending Machines

Hospitality and Catering Services

• Fruit and vegs when possible be selected according to seasonality of

produce

• Food and beverages should be served using containers and any related

accessories which are re-usable. If single consumption of materials is necessary, then containers must be biodegradable and/or compostable.

• Waste generated shall be collected separately at source
• Plastic packaging is to be compostable/biodegradable/re-usable

Sanitary tapware

• Sanitary tapware covers taps, showerheads and showers.
• Address water flow rates, temperature management, time control for

multiple users, user information, product quality and longevity.

• Circular approach since products shall be designed in such a way that

its exchangeable components can be replaced easily.

• A warranty for repair or replacement of minimum 4 years.

Toilets and Urinals

• Similarly to the sanitary tapware criteria they address water saving

measures, installation instructions, product longevity and flushing performance

• It also requires information in print or electronic format for:
• Its proper installation
• Information on full and reduced flush volumes
• Recommendations on the proper use and maintenance of the product
• Information concerning appropriate disposal at products end of life

Road Design, Construction and Maintenance

• Contrary to the previous criteria for this sector, the newly launched

criteria also take into consideration the design and maintenance

• They are very extensive in scope, in fact a country specific approach

towards the road construction industry was adopted.

• The criteria require an environmental integration and restoration

plan, monitoring of noise emission during construction and maintenance, traffic congestion mitigation plan, performance requirements for durability of pavement

Design and Performance Requirements

• The traffic congestion mitigation plan shall be presented with the

road design and shall include a timeline with expected construction and alternative routes.

• The durability of the pavement – 15 yrs for binder course, 20 yrs for

base course, 40 yrs sub-base.

• Minimum 15% of recycled content, re-used content and/or by-

products shall be incorporated for the sum of the main road elements

Maintenance and operation

• Demolition waste audit and management plan
• A minimum of 55% by weight of the non-hazardous waste generated

during demolition, including backfilling shall be prepared for re-use, recycling and other forms of material recovery.

Office building design, construction and management

• It comprises a building whose primary function is to provide space for

administrative, financial, professional, or customer services.

• Criteria for this sector focus on office buildings as a system rather

than as individual components.

• The adopted criteria will address minimum energy performance

issues, recyclable waste storage, incorporation of recycled content, and installation and commissioning of building energy systems

Design and Performance Requirements

• Dedicated storage space shall be provided to facilitate the segregation
• f waste.
• A minimum of 15% of recycled content, re-used content and/or by-

products shall be incorporated for the main building elements. The contractor shall shall describe how the overall value will be calculated and verified including batch documentation, factory production control documentation and delivery documentation.

Construction of the building

• Requirement for a demolition waste audit and management plan.
• A minimum of 55% by weight of the non-hazardous waste during

demolition, shall be prepared for re-use, recycling and other forms of material recovery. The contractor shall submit a pre-demolition

• audit. This shall be tracked using consignment notes and invoices.

Monitoring data shall be provided as well to the CA.

• Installation of a building energy system.

Concluding Remarks

• Agreement on way forward
• Achieve 90% compliance in GPP tenders by 2025
• Aim towards more ambitious sectoral targets
• Introduce 6 new criteria
• Enact 9 further measures to improve uptake
• Public consultation