Technical proposal for logistics & supply chain public contracts
Logistics public contracts cover a broad spectrum: freight transport, warehouse management, cold chain, urban last mile delivery, and increasingly reverse logistics. With mandatory CO₂ disclosure and fleet greening requirements, the technical proposal must combine operational performance with environmental commitment.
Regulatory framework for transport and logistics
The logistics sector is governed by safety, social and environmental regulations that structure the technical proposal.
Environmental disclosure and CO₂ reporting
CO₂ disclosure is mandatory for transport services. The proposal must present the fleet carbon footprint, calculation methodology (EN 16258 or ADEME method), and reduction targets. The carbon criterion typically weighs 15-25% of the technical score.
Fleet greening and low-emission zones
Present the current fleet composition (Euro standards, powertrains), renewal plan with timeline, and alternative solutions deployed (CNG, bioCNG, electric, hydrogen). For urban last mile, Low Emission Zones impose specific constraints to document.
Social regulation and safety
Demonstrate compliance: digital tachographs, driver rest monitoring, continuous training (CPC), road risk prevention policy. For dangerous goods, ADR compliance is a pass/fail prerequisite.
Structuring the proposal: resources, organisation, performance
The logistics proposal must demonstrate reliable, traceable and environmentally responsible service capability.
Fleet and material resources
Present the fleet in detail: vehicle numbers and types, average age, Euro standards, specific equipment (tail lift, ATP refrigerated, ADR), availability rate. Include warehouses: areas, certifications, handling equipment, storage capacity, and temperature control if applicable.
Organisation and IT systems
Detail WMS and TMS systems, real-time tracking tools, delivery slot management, and incident handling procedures. Interoperability with the buyer's systems (EDI, API) is often an explicit scoring criterion.
KPIs and service level agreements
Propose clear KPIs: service rate (target > 98%), delivery compliance, average delivery time, damage/loss rate, fleet availability. Support with historical performance data over 12-24 months.
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