--- title: "Asbestos Works and Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2021-08-03" --- # Asbestos Works and Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is currently engaged in a tendering process for an Estate-wide Asbestos Works and Services framework agreement, with a total estimated value of £11 million. This procurement is classified under the works category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process follows a selective method, specifically the restricted procedure, which will be divided into five lots focused on surveying and analytical services for asbestos as well as removal and remediation works. Each lot has specific selection criteria, with self-certification required from bidders through the ESPD (Scotland) system. The submission phase is set to end on 15th January 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos management, including surveying, analytical testing, and removal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental consultancy and construction sectors would be well-suited to participate. Given the framework nature of this contract, successful bidders will have the potential for ongoing work and the opportunity to form a long-term partnership with a prestigious institution, thereby fostering business growth and expanding their operational footprint in the asbestos services market. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 5 lots. Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. For each lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice are the same for each lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 1. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing;Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 2. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 3. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Asbestos Survey and Analytical Services will include, but not be limited to: Management surveys; Refurbishment and Demolition surveys; Bulk sampling; Identification of asbestos by PLM; Air monitoring; Fibre counting; Clearance testing; SEM analysis; Density/Water Absorption Testing; Attendance to emergency situations; and the provision of expert professional advice. This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the six highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a pre-recorded site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the four highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 4. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1.2 Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation Lot 5 Removal and Remediation Works will include, but not be limited to: Licenced asbestos removal work Non licenced asbestos removal work Notifiable non-licenced asbestos removal work Re-insulation and Reinstatement Attendance to emergency situations; and The provision of expert professional advice This procedure will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) Portal. All queries must be made via the PCS-T messaging system. For further instructions, please refer to the ESPD Guidance document attached to this project in PCS-T. We will apply a two stage process: Stage 1 Pre-Qualification via the ESPD. The ESPD asks bidders general questions; when completing, bidders must have regard for the statements in this Notice that detail specific requirements. For each lot, bidders must: a) Pass the Minimum Standards in ESPD Sections 4A, 4B, and 4D in the PCS-T Qualification envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Sections III.1.1, III.1.2, and III.1.3 ("Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. b) Complete the scored ESPD Section 4C (Technical and Professional ability) found in the PCS-T Technical envelope. Statements for these questions can be found in Section III.1.3 ("List and brief description of selection criteria") of this Notice and are the same for all lots. Section 4C will be scored as per the scoring methodology detailed below. We will take the ten highest scoring bidders, scoring 50 percent and above, through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage and they will be invited to submit a tender. Where the number of bidders meeting the selection criteria is below the minimum number, the University may continue the procedure by inviting the candidates with the required capabilities. In any event the number of candidates invited shall be sufficient to ensure genuine competition. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submission of shortlisted bidder tender returns. These must be received no later than the date and time detailed within the ITT documentation. The ITT written quality questionnaire will be marked and a further mark for a site audit will be incorporated into the overall ITT quality score and the six highest ranked suppliers will be awarded on to the framework for Lot 5. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD 4C question scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients Scored ESPD Section 4C question weighting: 4C.1. Experience (80 percent) and 4C.4 Supply Chain Management (20 percent).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423495 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | 8 Oct 2018 | | Award date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This requirement may be tendered again once the framework expires in approximately four years. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £560,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | EDP HSE CONSULTANTS; ENVIRONMENTAL ESSENTIALS; FRANKS PORTLOCK CONSULTING; LUCION ENVIRONMENTAL; SANTIA ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311300 - Survey analysis services - 90650000 - Asbestos removal services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423495 - 4 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339135 - 18 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331781 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331781 Asbestos Works and Services - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new 4 year framework opportunity for the provision of Asbestos Services broken down into three separate service functions; 1. Analytical 2. Survey and 3. Removal and Remediation Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339135 Asbestos Works and Services - The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 5 lots. Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. For each lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice are the same for each lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423495 Asbestos Works and Services - The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 5 lots. Lot 1 Surveying Central & Accommodation Lot 2 Surveying Kings Building & Med & Vets Lot 3 Analytical Central Accommodation Lot 4 Analytical Kings Building and Med & Vets Lot 5 Asbestos Removal & Remediation We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. For each lot, bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage. Specific selection requirements are detailed in Section III of this Notice are the same for each lot unless otherwise indicated. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific requirements in this Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557778 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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