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Ireland creates national framework contract for remanufactured notebook computers
February 24, 2026
Ireland creates national framework contract for remanufactured notebook computers
The Irish Office of Government Procurement (OGP) sought to develop a framework contract for remanufactured notebook computers to advance sustainability through shared services, efficient resource use and standardisation. The contract aimed to build on the previous framework by ensuring access to high quality remanufactured Windows Notebook Computers at the most economically advantageous cost for all Framework Clients, promoting and encouraging SME participation, and supporting the environmental ambitions of the Irish Government.
To achieve this, the OGP developed a series of award criteria requiring suppliers to reduce waste, minimise the demand for raw materials, use less energy than manufacturing new products, support circular economy principles and ensure cost savings between 25% and 40%, as remanufactured computers should be much cheaper than equivalent new ones. After three attempts the framework contract was eventually awarded to a single supplier, an Irish SME in consortium with a UK based remanufacturer.
The first attempt included as a standalone lot on a Framework that also provided for new devices. Three bids were received on the lot, however only one was compliant so a multi-supplier framework could not be established. The second attempt failed due to an insufficient number of compliant bids being received to enable the establishment of a multi-supplier framework. The OGP believes the unsuccesful attempts can be contributed to lack of experience among suppliers of ICT products in bidding for public contracts, and too difficult specifications around services, warranty, device quality, scale, availability, and standards.
For more details on the development of the tender and the main lessons learnt, take a look at the in-depth case study featured in the GPP Helpdesk.
Learn more at ICLEI sustainable procurement platform webpage.
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