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title: "Asset Safety and Compliance Framework"
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# Asset Safety and Compliance Framework

Buyer: LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE WELSH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (WPA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a13c

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## Summary

The LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance has completed the tender process for the "Asset Safety and Compliance Framework" in the services category. This framework covers Building services and specifically includes Lot 5A - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials. The framework aims to ensure compliance and safety within the properties under inspection. The framework was initiated as a tender and culminated in the award to multiple suppliers, including Phillips Services (Wales) Ltd and PHS Compliance Limited. The contract value is £1,000,000, signed on 31st August 2023, with a duration of 1440 days.

The procurement stage for the "Asset Safety and Compliance Framework - Lot 4A - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic)" initiated by the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) has been completed with a cancelled status. This framework in the services category focuses on Building services and covers various workstreams with multiple lots. It aims to provide gas safety and heating systems inspection, servicing, and remedial services for domestic properties within Wales. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the framework agreement was set to commence on 18th September 2023 for a duration of 48 months. The active award for this lot was granted to suppliers including British Gas Social Housing Ltd trading as PH Jones and K S BARRY (PLUMBING & HEATING) LTD, with a contract value of £15,000,000 signed on 18th September 2023.

## Notice

This framework covers the geographical area of Wales and has been procured on behalf of: Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) This new framework replaces our previous asbestos and vacant property protection framework agreements, and extends the scope to additional safety and compliance services. The framework consists of 5 (five) workstreams and each workstream has multiple lots. As follows: Workstream 1 - Asbestos Consultancy, Surveys, and Removal Lot 1a - Asbestos Consultancy Lot 1b - Asbestos Surveys and Testing Lot 1c - Asbestos Removals and Remedial Workstream 2 - Property Protection and Associated Services Lot 2a - Property Protection and Associated Services Workstream 3 - Water Testing, Treatment and Management Lot 3a - Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy Lot 3b - Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services Workstream 4 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Compliance, Servicing & Maintenance Lot 4a - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic) Lot 4b - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial) Lot 4c - Ventilation Systems Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance Lot 4d - HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance Workstream 5 - Electrical Testing and Associated Services Lot 5a - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials Lot 5b - Portable Appliance Testing This framework agreement will commence on the 18th September 2023 and will last for 48 months

### Lot Information

1A - Asbestos Consultancy

Lot 4A covers gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (domestic) works offering experienced organisations who can provide domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of domestic gas appliances within their properties. The scope of this lot will include: > Annual inspection of domestic gas burning and heating system appliances > Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive > Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.

1B - Asbestos Surveys & Testing

Lot 1B covers Asbestos survey and testing services offering experienced organisations who provide specialist asbestos sampling, testing and analysis services to assist partners with the management of asbestos within their properties. The scope of this lot will include: > Asbestos Management Surveys > Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys > Reinspection Surveys > Air monitoring and 4 stage clearance

1C - Asbestos Removal & Disposal Works

Workstream 1C covers Asbestos Consultancy offering experienced organisations who provide specialist asbestos management services to assist partners with the containment, protection and removal of asbestos within their properties. The scope of this lot will include: > Asbestos remediation, removal and encapsulation / protection works > Disposal of asbestos containing materials

2A - Property Protection and Associated Services

Lot 2A covers property protection and associated services offering experienced organisations who provide a wide range of specialist property protection and associated services for both vacant and occupied properties. The scope of this lot will include: > Installation of physical security such as security screens, doors, barricades and fencing > Installation of CCTV and other electronic access control and alarm systems > Utilities shut off, drain down and recommission > Boarding up services > Internal and external property general cleaning and clearance services > Specialist cleaning services > Mould treatment and management > Pest control

3A - Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy

Lot 3A covers water hygiene testing and consultancy offering experienced organisations who can provide specialist water hygiene testing, advice and consultancy services to assist partner with the management of risk related to legionella and other water borne pathogens. The scope of this lot will include: > Independent consultancy and advice on water risk management plans and procedures (new and existing plans) > Legionella risk assessment services > Water testing and analytical services > Legionella and water risk awareness training > Providing guidance on remedial actions to reduce exposure

3B - Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services

Lot 3B covers water system maintenance, remedials and associated services offering experienced organisations who can provide specialist water maintenance services to assist partners with the proactive management of their water systems within their properties to reduce the risk of legionella and other water borne pathogens. The scope of this lot will include: > Implementation of legionella prevention management plans > Installation and maintenance of water system cleansing, filtration and other treatment systems > Hydrostatic pressure testing > New mains and internal water system chlorination service > Closed system flushing, dosing, and analysis > TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valves) and filter installation, service and maintenance

4B - Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial)

Lot 4B covers gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (commercial) services offering experienced organisations who can provide commercial / non domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of their non domestic gas appliances within their properties. The scope of this lot will include: > Annual inspection of commercial / non domestic gas burning and heating system appliances > Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive > Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full

4D - HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance

Lot 4D covers HVAC systems inspection, servicing and maintenance offering experienced organisations who can provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and remedial services for a range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within their properties. The scope of this lot will include: > Annual inspection services > Maintenance works, both proactive and reactive > Installation of replacement systems either in part or full

5A - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials

Lot 5A covers fixed wire testing (EICR) and associated remedial works offering experienced organisations who can provide periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations within their properties, and the provision of EICRs. In addition (where requested) clients may require remedial of faults identified during inspection. Lot 5B covers portable appliance testing (PAT) offering experienced organisations who can provide inspection, testing and certification of portable electrical appliances and equipment.

5B - Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Lot 5B will cover portable appliance testing (PAT). LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, testing and certification of portable electrical appliances and equipment. Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided. Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided. Additional information: LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

5B - Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Lot 5B covers portable appliance testing (PAT) offering experienced organisations who can provide inspection, testing and certification of portable electrical appliances and equipment.

5A - Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials

Lot 5A will cover fixed wire testing (EICR) and associated remedial works. LHC/WPA is looking for experienced organisations who can provide periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations within their properties, and the provision of EICRs. In addition (where requested) LHC/WPA clients may require remedial of faults identified during inspection. Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include: > Testing and certification of electrical installations and provision of electrical safety certificates > Testing and certification of associated electrical elements (e.g. EV chargers) Remedials and replacements of electrical components Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided. II.2.5) Award criteria Additional information: LHC/WPA intend to appoint up to six (6) bidders per regional area to ensure WPA clients have adequate service coverage within each region. LHC/WPA reserve the right to appoint additional bidders where LHC/WPA deems it appropriate to support client needs and local / regional representation of appointees to the Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030608-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE WELSH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (WPA) |
| Additional buyers | LHC FOR THE WELSH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (WPA) |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 37 |
| Supplier names | A&D ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; ACORN CHEMICAL SERVICES; ALLIUM ENVIRONMENTAL; ARMSTRONG YORK ASBESTOS ENVIRONMENTAL; ASPECT CONTRACTS; BRADLEY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS; BRITISH GAS SOCIAL HOUSING LTD TRADING AS PH JONES; ENQUIN ENVIRONMENTAL; ENVIRONTEC; HSL COMPLIANCE; INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES; J&D WATER CONSULTANTS; K S BARRY (PLUMBING & HEATING; KIMPTON; LEFTFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL; LIBERTY GAS GROUP; LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; LORNE STEWART; ORBIS PROTECT; PENNINGTON CHOICES; PHH ENVIRONMENTAL (UK; PHILLIPS SERVICES (WALES; PHS COMPLIANCE; RHODAR INDUSTRIAL SERVICES; ROBERT HEATH HEATING; SEVERN INSULATION; SGS UNITED KINGDOM; SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; SMS ENVIRONMENTAL; SOCOTEC ASBESTOS; SPS DOORGUARD; TERSUS CONSULTANCY; TREMORFA; VPS (UK; WARMSERVE SERVICES; WESTWARD ENERGY SERVICES; WOODS BUILDING SERVICES LTD T/A AA WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment
- 39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances
- 39721410 - Gas appliances
- 39721411 - Gas heaters
- 42512000 - Air-conditioning installations
- 42515000 - District heating boiler
- 42912310 - Water filtration apparatus
- 42912330 - Water-purifying apparatus
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 50511200 - Repair and maintenance services of gas pumps
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 51514110 - Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water
- 70331000 - Residential property services
- 70332000 - Non-residential property services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 13:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030608-2023
- 20 Sep 2023 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027821-2023
- 4 Sep 2023 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026109-2023
- 6 Mar 2023 at 11:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006420-2023
- 30 Jan 2023 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002838-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lhc.gov.uk
- http://www.lhcprocure.org.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/ProjectManage/4
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA61405
- https://www.welshprocurement.cymru/who-we-work-with/

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