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| Energy efficiency class dishwasher | Core | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Energy-efficient dishwashers ensure low energy consumption, thereby reducing the environmental impact through their use. Criterion text Dishwashers must at leasst meet the energy efficiency class D, in accordance with regulation (EU) 2019/2017 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household dishwashers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noise level (dishwasher) | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information A good acoustic environment will contribute to the users wellbeing. By setting requirements for noise level, noise can be reduced and therefore improve the acoustic environment. Criterion text The noise level for dishwashers must be no higher than 46 dB (A). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LCC - calculation of lifecycle cost (dishwasher) | Core | Award criteria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information An LCC calculation can be used to evaluate the most energy-efficient products. Criterion text During evaluation of tenders, the cost effectiveness of each tender will be assessed through a life-cycle cost analysis. [The contracting organisation] will use the attached LCC tool in its evaluation. Conditions The following conditions apply for dishwashers:
Information from the supplier The supplier must provide information about the purchase price and energy cost. This information will later be used as the basis for evaluating the tender.
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| Limitation of biocides (antimicrobial substances) | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Products that are treated with biocides (antimicrobial function) contain substances that can be dangerous or toxic to humans and the environment and can accelerate the development of resistance in bacteria. Criterion text Household appliances may not be treated with biocides1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Routines for the substitution of hazardous substances in products | Advanced | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information By setting this requirement, you ensure that suppliers work actively to replace substances that are hazardous to the health and environment that are used in their products. Criterion text As part of its operations as manufacturer (trademark owner), the supplier shall have implemented procedures, models, assessment systems or similar, to substitute substances hazardous to the health or environment present in the equipment. The supplier shall also have their own documented procedures for how this should be handled toward the purchaser. The procedures or similar, shall be documented and put into action throughout the term of the contract. They must at least include the five steps in the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA's) model for substitution to safer chemicals1:
Within [three weeks/other time determined by the contracting organisation] of receiving a request from the contracting organisation, the supplier must present procedures etc. for how these steps are implemented with regards to the contracted products. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plasticizers in plastic and rubber material including external power cable | Advanced | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information This requirement limits the content of plasticizers with hazardous environmental and health properties in plastic and rubber materials in the appliance. Criterion text Plasticizers (phthalates) on the Candidate List must not be added to the plastic or rubber material of the appliance, including the external power cable, at concentrations higher than 0.1% by weight. Exceptions
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| Information on the inclusion of substances of very high concern | Core | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Through this condition, the contracting authority receives information regarding content of substances of very high concern in the products. Criterion text At the start of the [framework agreement/contract], the supplier shall declare the presence of any substances included in the REACH Regulation Candidate List (Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) in concentrations over 0.1 percent by weight (1,000 mg/kg) for each substance in the supplied equipment. 0,1 percent by weight applies to each individual component of a product.1 If new substances are added to the list during the period of the [framework agreement/contract] and can be found in the procured products, the supplier is responsible to inform the procuring organization in writing regarding the change. The supplier shall upon request also present an action plan for how the substance can be phased out.
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| Requirements under the ILO core conventions | Core | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The contract terms on the basic level aim to ensure that the supplier has effective risk management regarding workers' rights under the ILO core conventions in its own operation as well as in the supply chain regarding subcontractors who are directly involved in the performance of the contract. Criterion text 1. The supplier's obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding workers’ rights:
The terms regarding workers’ rights are called “the Terms” hereafter. In the event of the core conventions of the ILO are in conflict with national law, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns workers when they perform work within the frame of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors that directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, The obligations concerns work carried out under such conditions where Swedish labour law is not applicable. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied throughout the entire contract period in their own operation and the operation of any subcontractors who directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sustainable supply chains | Advanced | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains):
The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrical dishwashers for household use.