Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Friday, 4 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 April 2003. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 10 April 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 24th March, Official Report, 402 c64-5W, on sustainable timber products, what general criteria are used to select companies that have tendered for inclusion in OGC buying solutions framework arrangements; what environmental criteria are taken into account in this process; and if he will place a copy of the most recent advertisement that appeared in the Official Journal of the European Communities in the Library.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to his answer of 24 March 2003, Official Report, column 64W, on sustainable timber products, what general criteria are used to select companies that have tendered for inclusion in OGC buying solutions framework arrangements; what environmental criteria are taken into account in this process; and if he will place a copy of the most recent advertisement that appeared in the Official Journal of the European Communities in the Library. [108178] Mr. Boateng: OGC buying solutions framework agreements are awarded following a competitive tender process in full accordance with EC rules. The main criterion for award is the acceptance of the most economically advantageous offer (i.e. value for money). The sub criteria include adherence to product specification, price, service delivery capability and whole life costs. Qualitative and whole life costs criteria will include relevant environmental factors such as energy savings, recyclability and disposal costs. As requested, a copy of the most recent relevant advertisement in the Official Journal of the European Communities has been provided.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 108178; 403 c407-8W;403 c407W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Procurement Paper Sustainable development Timber Treasury Forest products
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk