## 1. SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCUREMENT 

## 1.1. Contracting authority: who is the buyer? 

This call for tenders is launched and managed by the European Commission, referred to as the Contracting authority for the purposes of this call for tender, assisted by its Directorate General for Environment. 

## 1.2. Subject: what is this call for tenders about? 

The subject of this call for tenders is “Supporting the development of a roadmap for the reduction of whole life carbon of buildings”. 

## 1.3. Lots: is this call for tenders divided into lots? 

This call for tenders is not divided into lots. 

## 1.4. Description: what do we want to buy through this call for tenders? 

The services that are the subject of this call for tender, including any minimum requirements, are described in detail below. 

Variants (alternatives to the model solution described in the Tender Specifications) are not allowed. The Contracting authority  will disregard any variants described in a tender. 

