Purchasing and procurement policy

We are subject to procurement requirements. This means that we purchase the need for supplies, services and works in accordance with certain laws and regulations. Our procurement and tendering policy is leading in this regard. This policy was reharmonized in cooperation with the other water boards in 2016. 

In doing so, we live up to a number of central objectives (Chapter 2). Since procurement takes place in a dynamic environment, we need to continuously improve procurement processes. This policy contributes to achieving the goals of HHNK's general policy.

In addition, when purchasing works, supplies or services, we assume:

1. legal principles: how do we deal with the relevant regulations (chapter 3)?
2. ethical and idealistic principles: how do we treat society and the environment in its procurement process? (Chapter 4)
3. economic principles: how to deal with the market and suppliers (chapter 5)
4. organizational principles: how do we procure? (Chapter 6)