--- title: "Asbestos Testing and Consultancy - Multi Contractor Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1275570-0e89-458a-ae58-a4088725397e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1275570-0e89-458a-ae58-a4088725397e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1275570-0e89-458a-ae58-a4088725397e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1275570-0e89-458a-ae58-a4088725397e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-12" --- # Asbestos Testing and Consultancy - Multi Contractor Framework Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1275570-0e89-458a-ae58-a4088725397e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1275570-0e89-458a-ae58-a4088725397e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1275570-0e89-458a-ae58-a4088725397e.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for a multi-supplier framework agreement for asbestos testing and consultancy services. The framework will cover the council's social housing properties and corporate assets, with an estimated annual spend of £450-500K. The framework is scheduled to be awarded by 13th November 2023 and will run for 4 years, starting from 8th January 2024. The highest scoring 5 suppliers will be ranked onto the framework agreement, with opportunities for additional term service contracts and non-standard services. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the technical testing and consultancy services sector. Companies with expertise in asbestos surveying and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for inclusion on the framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, closing on 13th October 2023. Following the framework award, there will be opportunities for call-off contracts and non-standard services, providing a potential avenue for steady business growth over the 4-year framework term. ## 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... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c047585-0f74-4fe3-aa02-7e64a44be386 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 12 Sep 2023 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c047585-0f74-4fe3-aa02-7e64a44be386 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c047585-0f74-4fe3-aa02-7e64a44be386 12th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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