L-Luxembourg: study on the consequences of the documentation of the risk assessment (Article 9 of Directive 89/391/EEC) by very small enterprises, compared with a possible exemption from that obligation
Study to assess the consequences, including full social and economic impact, of the High Level Group recommendation to exclude very small enterprises undertaking certain low risk activities from the obligation to document the risk assessment, compared with the existing obligation which applies to all undertakings as laid down in Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work. This invitation to tender invites bids for the preparation of a study to assess the consequences, including full social and economic impact, of the HLG recommendation on a possible exclusion for very small enterprises undertaking certain low risk activities from the obligation to document risk assessment, compared with the existing obligation in the Directive. The study would therefore need to compare the following 3 situations and assess their consequences: 1. the actual situation, i.e. the present-day transposition and application by very small companies (i.e. with fewer than 10 workers) of the existing obligation in the Directive to document the risk assessment (i.e. the status quo); 2. the situation of 100 % compliance by Member States and very small enterprises with the existing obligation in the Directive to document the risk assessment; and 3. the alternative situation as proposed in the HLG recommendation: the exemption of very small firms undertaking certain low risk activities from the obligation to document the risk assessment. The study must compare these 3 situations in the broadest sense, for example by assessing the social and economic impacts of each of the situations, covering both the benefits and the drawbacks for the undertakings concerned and for society as a whole, the impact on the number and type of accidents at work and on work-related health problems (and possibly the wellbeing of workers, productivity, absenteeism, etc.). This would include the consequences for management and workers of both situations with regard to their awareness and handling of OSH issues. It needs to be stressed that the measurement of the consequences must thus not be limited to an analysis of costs and cost savings, but must also cover benefits to workers, employers and society. Where possible it should monetise these. Following the mapping of the situation in the 27 Member States, the services of the Commission already dispose of some information regarding the national legislative measures. The present study will complete this information with an analysis of the consequences of the 3 abovementioned situations. Since a comprehensive study of the situation in all Member States and covering all economic sectors would not seem feasible in the present context, the outcome of the study shall at least be representative for the situation in the EU as a whole, and cover the different sectors of economic activity in a representative way. In addition, as part of the study, several related issues must be investigated: the extent to which the benefits and drawbacks of the 3 situations can or cannot be expressed in monetary terms; the feasibility and evidence for distinguishing between 'low risk' versus 'high risk' sectors and activities. The mapping exercise in the Member States contains some information on this point from the national authorities; the extent to which there is a risk that very small companies will not perform a risk assessment when they are no longer under an obligation to document such assessment, and that such companies will therefore be less aware of the risks, and the potential 'chain effect' on the information and consultation duties. The contractor may highlight possible impacts in terms of gender, i.e. possible differences in the impact on male and female workers (see also point 5.2), and age (younger/older workers). In order to arrive at a comprehensive assessment, the contractor shall obtain information available from the public authorities, the available literature and studies on the subject, as well as make its own investigations — to the extent necessary to reply suitably to the issues raised — by taking up contacts with undertakings, workers' and employers' organisations, experts in the field and public authorities, in a qualitative rather than quantitative manner. CPV: 71621000. ...
IL-Ramat Gan: cleaning services for the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Israel — 2011-016-DELISRT-SER-CD
Cleaning services for the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Israel — 2011-016-DELISRT-SER-CD. The Delegation of the EU to the State of Israel requires: — daily cleaning services of its offices for a total surface of 1 610 m2, — daily basic refreshment/coffee service for staff and meeting attendance. The contract will be for 12 months renewable annually up to a maximum of 48 months. CPV: 90919200. ...
B-Brussels: EGNOS programme technical management support
EGNOS programme technical management support. The main objectives of this procurement are: — to provide support to EC EGNOS team in the management of the main contracts currently engaged on EGNOS, namely the service provision contracts between EC and ESSP-SAS, and the GEO contracts with SES-ASTRA, — to provide support in the technical follow-up of the activities agreement, — to support the EC EGNOS team in the preparation of short- and medium-term objectives of the EGNOS programme. CPV: 38112100, 35631300, 34712200. ...
B-Brussels: study on business and financing models related to ICT for ageing well (SMART 2011-0071)
Study on business and financing models related to ICT for ageing well (SMART 2011-0071). The objective of the study is to address innovative solutions on sustainable business and financing models within information and communication technologies (ICT). The target solutions should be of high proven relevance for the ageing population in terms of improved quality of life of elderly people and their carers, increased efficiency of care and market potential. This excludes institutional healthcare settings. CPV: 73200000. ...
B-Brussels: comparison of European and non-European regional clusters in KETs — the case of semiconductors
Comparison of European and non-European regional clusters in KETs — the case of semiconductors. The subject of the contract is a detailed analysis of 4 competing regional semiconductor clusters outside Europe and a comparison of those with 4 European clusters in this field as well as elements which define the competitiveness of such clusters. CPV: 73200000. ...
B-Brussels: development of WISE-Marine for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC)
Development of WISE-Marine for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC). The objective of the contract is: (1) to initiate the development of 'output content' from the elements of Member State reporting for the Directive due in 2012; (2) to review the links to related reporting under other EU Directives and other instruments (especially Regional Sea Conventions); (3) to elaborate reporting sheets which define the 'input content' for Member State reporting under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive into the WISE-Marine reporting system. CPV: 90700000. ...
SE-Stockholm: migrant health: sexual transmission of HIV within migrant groups and implications for effective interventions
Migrant health: sexual transmission of HIV within migrant groups and implications for effective interventions. The overall scope and objective of this call for tender is to undertake a systematic literature review complimented with a short survey to Member States, on the subject of sexual transmission of HIV in the EU/EEA in populations of migrants from countries with generalised HIV epidemics. Based on the data gathered, implications and recommendations for HIV prevention strategies and programmes within the EU/EEA should be discussed. CPV: 85100000. ...
B-Brussels: literature review on the potential climate change effects on drinking water resources across the EU and the identification of priorities among different types of drinking water supplies
Literature review on the potential climate change effects on drinking water resources across the EU and the identification of priorities among different types of drinking water supplies. Task 1: Identify, collect and review the relevant information — literature review: The contractor will carry out a literature review of the existing relevant information of the operating and natural recharge mechanisms under changing climate conditions of water resources providing for public drinking water supply (groundwaters, surface waters, karstic waters, riverbed and riverbank-filtered waters) across the EU. This includes: — review the existing knowledge on the impacts of multi-variational climate change scenarios on drinking water supplies, — review of climate change effects on the quality and quantity of different types of drinking water supplies, — collecting information on the vulnerability of different climatic regions of Europe, — reviewing and assessment of potential adaptation measures, — identification of priority topics and areas. The contractor should put emphasis on collecting information about examples usable in practice (e.g. case studies). Task 2: Setting up an assessment methodology and carrying out a vulnerability assessment: Based on the results of task 1, the contractor will draft a methodology on the assessment and management of potential impacts of climate change on existing and prospective drinking water resources. Specific attention will be put on drinking water protected areas in river basin management, to be further discussed under the Water Framework Directive common implementation strategy. The contractor will also carry out an assessment of vulnerability of different existing and prospective strategic drinking water reserves in Europe and identify, collect and propose priority adaptation measures usable in river basin management in order to ensure the safety of existing drinking water supplies. The contractor will consider worst case scenarios in all these assessments. Task 3: Determination of possible elements for inclusion in an action plan and a research roadmap for the future: Based on the results of task 2, the contractor will draw up possible elements for inclusion in an action plan for the upcoming years in Europe that guarantees that drinking water supplies are planned and maintained in a way that their adaptation to climate change is ensured. The contractor will also determine possible elements for inclusion in a roadmap for further research in the areas where knowledge gaps were identified in task 1. The contractor will need to specify and detail the steps to be undertaken in this task. This will be further discussed with the Commission at the inception meeting. Task 4: Dissemination of results: One of the most important parts of the project is to provide continuous information to the Member States and organisations engaged in the topic on the assessment of climate change processes potentially threatening public water supply. Accordingly, communication in connection with the project will be organised by the contractor as follows: — creating a website linked with the project to be hosted on 'Europa' (see Annex 9), — information to stakeholders on the project results by organising a final information session. The 1-day session will be held in Brussels with the participation of approximately 150 people. Venue, catering and travelling and accommodation costs of the speakers will be organised and covered by the contractor (prepaid economy class flight tickets or 1st class rail tickets should be provided). Travelling costs for participants will not be covered by the contractor. CPV: 90700000. ...
B-Brussels: call for tender for multiple framework service contracts ('cascade' system) for the provision of and support to academic editing, workshops and seminars and training on cohesion policy 2014–2020
1.0/007597 TI: B-Brussels: call for tender for multiple framework service contracts ('cascade' system) for the provision of and support to academic editing, workshops and seminars and training on cohesion policy 2014–2020 PD: 20120128 ND:...
SE-Stockholm: provision of services to ECDC for coordination and organisation of the Escaide scientific conference
1.0/007620 TI: SE-Stockholm: provision of services to ECDC for coordination and organisation of the Escaide scientific conference PD: 20120128 ND: 29695-2012 OJ: 19/2012 DS: 20120125 DT: 20120212 RN: 331138-2011 HD: AG3EA TD: 2 - Additional...
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