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title: "Asbestos Services Framework - Domestic Property"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Asbestos Services Framework - Domestic Property

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663253

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "Asbestos Services Framework - Domestic Property." This initiative falls under the general public services industry category and is situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement is at the award stage, with contracts for specific services related to asbestos management, monitoring, and removal having been signed on 24th May 2022. The tender was originally open until 17th January 2022, enabling potential suppliers to engage and submit their bids electronically through the appropriate channels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos consultancy, survey work, laboratory analysis, air testing, and licensed removal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations involved in the environmental and construction sectors are well-suited to compete for contracts that encompass services essential for the maintenance and safety of approximately 20,000 council homes. The framework not only facilitates sustainable growth for suppliers but also promotes community benefits as stipulated by the Council, encouraging contractors to contribute positively to the local economy and environment.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council has approximately 20,000 Council homes, including 44 multi storey blocks. The Council carries out approximately 120,000 repair and maintenance jobs annually to these properties, using in house Craft Operatives and a framework of R&M contractors. This Service covers emergency (24hrs, 7 days a week), urgent, appointed and routine servicing works. Asbestos work and Services are required to carry out UKAS accredited Asbestos management, refurbishment, demolition and re-inspection surveys as well as sampling, analytical services, removals, encapsulation, disposal works in all blocks and common areas as described above. Contractors are also required to undertake Licensed and Non Licensed Work in addition to Notifiable Non Licenced Asbestos work in relation to all aspects and areas of the fabric of Council Homes including all services, utilities and apparatus contained within whether operational or redundant. In order to maintain Service levels, at times, Asbestos information is required in a timely manner to prevent delays to work.

### Lot Information

Asbestos Management Surveying

Carry out UKAS accredited asbestos management, refurbishment and demolition surveys as well as asbestos re-inspection (condition monitoring) surveys as required in domestic housing stock and common areas.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in April 2022 for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Asbestos Sampling and Laboratory Analysis

To carry out UKAS accredited buildings materials sampling and laboratory analysis for asbestos content on both a standard turn around service and an accelerated urgent service as required in domestic housing stock and common areas.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in April 2022 for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Air Testing and 4 Stage Clearance Testing

To carry out UKAS accredited air testing, including 'reassurance', 'leak', 'background' and other general air testing for the purposes of measuring airborne fibre levels as a risk management precaution, investigation tool or assurance. Carry out personal air testing 4-stage clearance testing [and the associated fibre counting by phase contrast microscopy] as required in domestic housing stock and common areas.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in April 2022 for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Asbestos Remediation and Removal

To carry out non-licensed asbestos works (both non-notifiable and notifiable) and licensed asbestos works on both a standard turn around service and an accelerated urgent service as required in domestic housing stock and common areas.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in April 2022 for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453146 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | 24 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASPECT CONTRACTS; E D P HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS LTD, RAINFORD HALL, CRANK ROAD, CRANK, ST. HELENS; ENVIRONTEC; FRANKS PORTLOCK CONSULTING; LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; LUCION ENVIRONMENTAL; RHODAR INDUSTRIAL SERVICES; THE ERITH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453146
- 16 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436017
- 15 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435871
- 13 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424358

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424358
  Asbestos Services Framework - Domestic Property - The City of Edinburgh Council has approximately 20,000 Council homes, including 44 multi storey blocks. The Council carries out approximately 120,000 repair and maintenance jobs annually to these properties, using in house Craft Operatives and a framework of R&M contractors. This Service covers emergency (24hrs, 7 days a week), urgent, appointed and routine servicing works. Asbestos work and Services are required to carry out UKAS accredited Asbestos management, refurbishment, demolition and re-inspection surveys as well as sampling, analytical services, removals, encapsulation, disposal works in all blocks and common areas as described above. Contractors are also required to undertake Licensed and Non Licensed Work in addition to Notifiable Non Licenced Asbestos work in relation to all aspects and areas of the fabric of Council Homes including all services, utilities and apparatus contained within whether operational or redundant. In order to maintain Service levels, at times, Asbestos information is required in a timely manner to prevent delays to work.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435871
  Asbestos Services Framework - Domestic Property - The City of Edinburgh Council has approximately 20,000 Council homes, including 44 multi storey blocks. The Council carries out approximately 120,000 repair and maintenance jobs annually to these properties, using in house Craft Operatives and a framework of R&M contractors. This Service covers emergency (24hrs, 7 days a week), urgent, appointed and routine servicing works. Asbestos work and Services are required to carry out UKAS accredited Asbestos management, refurbishment, demolition and re-inspection surveys as well as sampling, analytical services, removals, encapsulation, disposal works in all blocks and common areas as described above. Contractors are also required to undertake Licensed and Non Licensed Work in addition to Notifiable Non Licenced Asbestos work in relation to all aspects and areas of the fabric of Council Homes including all services, utilities and apparatus contained within whether operational or redundant. In order to maintain Service levels, at times, Asbestos information is required in a timely manner to prevent delays to work.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453146
  Asbestos Services Framework - Domestic Property - The City of Edinburgh Council has approximately 20,000 Council homes, including 44 multi storey blocks. The Council carries out approximately 120,000 repair and maintenance jobs annually to these properties, using in house Craft Operatives and a framework of R&M contractors. This Service covers emergency (24hrs, 7 days a week), urgent, appointed and routine servicing works. Asbestos work and Services are required to carry out UKAS accredited Asbestos management, refurbishment, demolition and re-inspection surveys as well as sampling, analytical services, removals, encapsulation, disposal works in all blocks and common areas as described above. Contractors are also required to undertake Licensed and Non Licensed Work in addition to Notifiable Non Licenced Asbestos work in relation to all aspects and areas of the fabric of Council Homes including all services, utilities and apparatus contained within whether operational or redundant. In order to maintain Service levels, at times, Asbestos information is required in a timely manner to prevent delays to work.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663253
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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