CAM office furniture for EU tenders: Made in Italy

CAM – Minimum Environmental Criteria are the mandatory environmental requirements that Public Administrations must include in tender specifications and request in bids for specific categories, including office furniture. They define standards for materials (e.g., recycled content/FSC), emissions and safety, durability and disassembly, as well as documentation traceability. In practice: without CAM compliance (demonstrated through declarations and certifications), a product is not admissible at tender or final inspection.

Does La Mercanti’s CAM quotation include all documentation required by Public Authorities?

Yes. We supply a complete CAM dossier for each item offered, including:
- CAM technical data sheet for each model/code
- Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity
- FSC/PEFC for wood components (where applicable)
- Recycled content declaration (ISO 14021, where applicable)
- Emission tests (e.g., formaldehyde/VOC) and safety
- User/maintenance instructions and disassemblability statement
- EPD/LCA where available
Everything is tracked per item so it can be verified during tender evaluation and final testing.

Can you help us draft the specifications and manage RFQ/Negotiation on our e-procurement platform?

Certainly. As a specialist office-furniture distributor, we support:
- Needs analysis and space mapping
- Ready-to-use CAM clauses + descriptive line items (desks, seating, storage, meeting)
- BoQ/price list, 2D/3D layouts and installation schemes
- Upload to your e-procurement portal (RFQ/Negotiation), tender Q&A management and equivalence alignment
Goal: clear, auditable specifications that reduce exclusion risks.

How do you verify that the proposed furniture complies with CAM?

We apply a proprietary checklist for each supplier/model: document control, sampling with CAM labelling, verification of materials (wood, metal, textiles, upholstery), and lot traceability. Before the quotation you receive a compliance summary for each code offered, so you know in advance whether everything aligns with CAM.

Timelines: how quickly do you deliver and install CAM furniture?

It depends on quantities, finishes, availability and any customisations. Typical ranges:
- Quotation + CAM dossier: 24–72h (depending on complexity)
- Samples: 3–7 business days
- Production/supply: 3 to 6 weeks (standard); complex projects may require more time
- Installation and final testing: planned with a timeline and photo report

We can activate fast-track channels for urgent tenders when compatible with CAM.

CAM pricing: what does it depend on and how do we optimize it in tendering?

Pricing depends on product mix, finishes, volumes, logistics and any services (site survey, floor delivery, assembly, packaging disposal). To optimize:
- we select certified lines with the best price/documentation ratio
- we propose CAM-equivalent alternatives to contain costs without losing points
- we plan batches and deliveries to reduce logistics
Ask us for a benchmark across 2–3 CAM alternatives per category.

How far can we customize (finishes, sizes, flame-retardant fabrics) while remaining CAM-compliant?

Extensively, within certified ranges. We offer palettes and configurations already qualified for CAM (e.g., FSC wood finishes, flame-retardant fabrics with technical sheets and tests), modular dimensions and compliant accessories. Every proposed variant comes with updated documentation to maintain compliance in tendering.

How to request a CAM quotation in 24 hours

Send to La Mercanti: floor plans (if available), quantities by category, preferred finishes, purchasing channel (your e-procurement portal or direct order), and tender deadlines. We will provide a quotation + CAM dossier per code, with samples and an indicative timeline.

Italian Office Furniture with Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) – most requested

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