Asbestos Framework

Tender description

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework agreements. Our membership has now grown to 180 public sector organisations including Housing Associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Education Providers, Emergency Services, Government Agencies and Charities. EEM have also established a formal collaboration within 3 like-minded procurement consortia ; Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) are conducting this tender exercise on behalf of its membership to procure an Asbestos Framework to replace our existing Asbestos Framework that will expire on 25th April 2020. The framework will support EEM Members by providing a Framework of contractors who are UKAS accredited to the latest standards and have suitable experience in undertaking Asbestos Surveys and Analytical Services and Asbestos Removal, Remediation and Disposal works in accordance with The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and all relevant legislation , approved codes of practise (ACOPs) and HSE guidance. Contractors are able to tender for both lots and when applying for both lots must ensure they have a clear process in place to demonstrate segregation of duties. Contractors bidding for both lots should note Contracting Authorities reserve the right to segregate their asbestos survey and removal requirements and contact with separate organisations, if they so desire. The framework has been split into the following lots Lot 1 - Asbestos Surveys and Analytical Services Sublot 1 - Midlands Sublot 2 - National Coverage Lot 2 - Asbestos Removal, Remediation and Disposal Sublot 1 - Midlands Sublot 2 - National Coverage The framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described in section V1.3 as being authorised users. The call off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the framework agreements to be entered at conclusion of the procurement exercise may extend for a duration of up to 2 years beyond expiry of the 4 year framework term. Please note that the total potential value stated in II.1.5) is in relation to the full 4 year framework and takes into consideration both lots and that the EEM membership may grow over the life of the framework.