B. Eurbanlab case: Open Aanbesteding, Ulft

This case study takes place in The Netherlands.

It involves demolition and reconstruction of existing outdated houses into energy neutral houses. Ulft is s small town in the East of Holland. The local housing corporation decided that they needed to prepare for and anticipate European 2020 regulations. An innovative approach where all initiative and problem-solving was left to the market, was used. Public selection procedures were a great success. Ten weeks after the development call, construction work started and procurement came in under budget.

This project was considered a great success as goals wre achieved in a very short time-frame and at lower costs than those budgeted. Success led to repetition of the procurement methodology in several other communities.