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title: "Asbestos Testing and Consultancy - Multi Contractor Framework - AWARD"
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# Asbestos Testing and Consultancy - Multi Contractor Framework - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8df51be3-30c0-4a04-8cee-c3dc9be49e4c

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council has recently awarded a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveying and consultancy services. The framework aims to source services for the council's social housing properties and corporate assets. The award date is planned for 13th November 2023, with operations starting from 8th January 2024. The framework is expected to last 4 years, with an estimated annual spending of £450 - £500K. The highest scoring 5 suppliers will be ranked and appointed to the framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry. Companies experienced in asbestos testing and consultancy could benefit from participating in this framework agreement. The framework will also enable suppliers to compete for term service contracts and non-standard services within the agreed schedule of rates. With a significant estimated annual demand, this tender offers potential for steady business growth and long-term partnerships with the Portsmouth City Council and other named Contracting Authorities.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council 'the council' is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for inclusion on a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveying and consultancy services. The framework will be used to source asbestos testing and consultancy services for the council's portfolio of 15,000 social housing properties and 900 corporate assets. The framework will also be accessible to Gosport Borough Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Southampton City Council, however the council can provide no guarantees in respect of usage by these additional named Contracting Authorities. The council is targeting to have awarded the framework agreement by 13th November 2023 with commencement from 8th January 2024. Once established the framework agreement will run for a term of 4 years. Spend per annum via the framework agreement is estimated to be in the region of PS450 - PS500K. Call off contracts may be let which have terms which go beyond the framework term as long as they are awarded within the 4 year term of the framework. The highest scoring 5 suppliers will be appointed onto the framework agreement on a ranked basis. Concurrently with establishing the framework, a term service contract for standard services incorporating a schedule of rates will be awarded to the highest scoring supplier on the framework. The term service agreement will be used for services to sites which are of a consistent value, quantity and complexity and fall within agreed Schedule of Rates. The term service contract will run for 4 years with an option to extend in increments to be agreed for a further 2 years. Services procured through the term service contract is estimated at approximately PS350,000 per annum. Individual orders are likely to be frequent with value varying between PS250 - PS5,000, however generally they will be in the lower value range. The contract will be let using the council's bespoke term service contract. Contractors allocated onto the framework will provide contingency for the term service contact on a ranked basis in case of any capacity or significant performance issues. In addition to the Term Service contract all contractors allocated onto the framework will be invited to participate in mini competitions for non-standard services. Non standard services will be characterised by being of a higher value in comparison to one off dwelling surveys, volume, complexity or do not fall within the agreed schedule of rates . Estimated value for non-standard services is approximately PS150,000 per annum, approximately PS100,000 of this demand is estimated to be from the council and PS50,000 of demand from other named contracting authorities, The number of call offs are likely to be low across the framework term, with value expected to vary with no upper or lower limit, however generally will be between PS5,000 - PS50,000. Contracts will be let u...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907707ac-9419-410c-b6da-2af1d51cb7d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 8 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ABP ASSOCIATES; ARMSTRONG YORK; ENVIROCHEM ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES; GULLY HOWARD TECHNICAL; TERSUS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2024 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907707ac-9419-410c-b6da-2af1d51cb7d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907707ac-9419-410c-b6da-2af1d51cb7d4
  9th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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