Bees

Background

In line with its commitment to sustainable urban environment, the EESC runs a communication project on the importance of bees and pollinators and their global decline. A core component of this project is the installation and maintenance of two urban beehives on the roof of the Committee's building in Brussels, accompanied by awareness raising activities promoting the project; as well as urban biodiversity and pollinator-friendly green areas.

Subject of the tender

The successful tenderer shall:

  • Install and manage two beehives on the roof of the Committee's building in line with the best apicultural practices;
  • Harvest and package the honey from the beehives and deliver it to the EESC, in compliance with best apicultural practices;
  • Carry out communication tasks aimed at promoting the beehives project (participation in events, drafting of a 1-page- text for a brochure).

Type of contract

The EESC intends to conclude a framework contract for 12 months, renewable up to 3 times, each time for a period of 12 months, for a total duration of 4 years.

Indicative calendar

  1. Launching of the invitation to tender: estimated timing is May 2016
  2. Deadline for submission of offers: 2-3 calendar weeks following the launching of invitation to tender
  3. Contract award: estimated timing is June 2016

Contact

Send your expression of interest to participate or request for information to the following mail box (before the deadline mentioned below)

Deadline

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 15:00