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The water industry together with Svenskt Vatten is working for increased dialogue between the parties before a procurement. The campaign Myths about dialogue in public procurement is based on material from the Swedish Procurement Authority about five common myths. The Procurement Authority has identified five common myths about dialogue in connection with purchasing and procurement. The aim is to increase dialogue between contracting authorities and suppliers. Preparation […]

To facilitate procurement within the water and sanitation sector, the Water Industry's focus group for procurement issues has developed various guidelines and support documents and is now introducing a new feature. The investment process for both new investments and refurbishments or purchases of goods and services within the water and sanitation sector is complex. The standard agreements that are often used only require building according to the document and take […]

The water industry has compiled the table below to provide an overview of the various standard agreements that can be used for water and sanitation projects. The purpose of the table is to facilitate the procurement and implementation of water and sanitation projects. Standardized terms and conditions aim to reduce the risk of misinterpretation and the workload for the parties and thus the costs. Keep in mind that deviations from a standard agreement can complicate […]

For a long time, the Water Industry's member companies have observed recurring obstacles in connection with public procurement in the water and sanitation sector. In a series of articles, we discuss these challenges and present proposals for solutions. In this third article, we address possible contract forms and how to choose the right contract for your procurement. The dominant contract forms in the water and sanitation sector today are […]

For a long time, the Water Industry's member companies have seen recurring challenges in public procurement for the water and sanitation sector. Two years of pandemic followed by the strained situation with the war in Ukraine, makes it even more important that the challenges in procurement are discussed. All to secure our most important food – water. To address […]

For a long time, the Water Industry's member companies have seen recurring challenges in public procurement for the water and sanitation sector. Two years of pandemic followed by the strained situation with the war in Ukraine, makes it even more important that the challenges in procurement are discussed. All to secure our most important food – water. To address […]