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Wood Products

Purchase of wood products from sustainable sources to reduce the environmental impact of using wood

MINIMUM Mandatory Specification(s)

Timber must be purchased in accordance with UK timber procurement policy

Only timber and timber products originating either from independently verified legal and sustainable sources or from a licensed Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) partner can be purchased

The Government policy on timber applies to all wood and products used in performing contracts, which includes wood used temporarily during construction works i.e. scaffold boards.

NB From April 2015, only sustainably produced timber will be purchased.

BEST PRACTICE Specification(s)

Same as the minimum specification and complies with the EU Green Public Procurement comprehensive criteria (see pages 15 and 17)