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Official UK procurement notice

EEM0024-23 Asbestos Surveys and Removal Services Framework

Official notice

Authority: EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement6 lotsServicesOpen procedureMax 2 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£300,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 27 Mar 2024awarded 17 Jun 2024
Lots 6max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to over 360 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities.

EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortiaWestworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following websites addresses:

(www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

(www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

(www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗)

EEM have conducted a tender exercise and established a Asbestos Survey and Removal Services Framework to replace our existing Framework which expired in May 2024. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision for their Asbestos Survey, Removal and Disposal Services covering both Domestic & Commercial properties to help members deliver safe Asbestos working solutions. The Framework agreement will be for a period of 48 months, running from Monday 17th June 2024 to 16th June 2028. 8 Contractors have been appointed onto each of the four sublots:

Lot 1 - Asbestos Surveys and Analytical Services

Sublot 1 - Midlands

Sublot 2 - National Coverage

Lot 2 - Asbestos Removals & Disposal Services

Sublot 1 - Midlands

Sublot 2 - National Coverage

CPV: Asbestos removal services · Asbestos-removal work · Building surveying services · Laboratory services · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
18 bids received · 18 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · 2 with a published value · win at most 2 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Asbestos Surveys and Analytical ServicesPublished value£100,000,000

Contractors appointed to the framework for Lot 1 are required to demonstrate technical competence to undertake surveys for asbestos containing materials (ACMs) through accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020. Analysis of samples must be carried out in accordance with HSG248 - The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis, and clearance procedures. Samples must be assessed at a UKAS accredited laboratory with testing and analysis services undertaken in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. In addition to the above mentioned, all surveyors and analysts completing works through this framework will need to hold the relevant CSCS skill card and all surveying organisations should have a quality management system to ensure the highest standards of surveying.

All asbestos surveys and associated works are to be undertaken in compliance with:

  • HSG264 - Asbestos The Survey Guide
  • HSG248 - Asbestos: The analysts guide for sampling, analysis, and clearance procedures.
  • Approved Code Of Practice L143 - Managing and Working With Asbestos
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012)

Contractors must note surveys and re-inspections will cover domestic properties, communal areas to domestic properties, corporate and commercial buildings, garages, and any other buildings within our members property stock. Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at the conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreements. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the number stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this Framework Agreement as authorised users:

  1. any member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia -

West Works (www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

All full list of current members is available at

www.eem.org.uk ↗ (eem.org.uk ↗)

  1. any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;
  2. An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents.
Lot #2Asbestos Removal, Remediation and DisposalPublished value£200,000,000

Contractors appointed to the framework for asbestos removal services will be responsible for ensuring the safe storage, transportation and disposal of Asbestos waste and will hold a waste carriers license if they are to dispose of the waste or utilise an organisation who hold a waste carriers license. For both licensable and non-licensable work Contractors will still need to make sure that they comply with the general requirements in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to prevent exposure to asbestos. Contractors must hold a full HSE licence for asbestos removal work during the framework term, in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This work includes most asbestos removal, all work with sprayed asbestos coatings and asbestos lagging and most work with asbestos insulation and asbestos insulating board (AIB). All licensable work must be notified to the appropriate enforcing authority using the ASB5 form at least 14 days before the work starts. The Licensed Contractor will be responsible for submitting the ASB5 notification on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at the conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreements. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the number stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this Framework Agreement as authorised users:

  1. any member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia -

West Works (www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

All full list of current members is available at

www.eem.org.uk ↗ (eem.org.uk ↗)

  1. any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;
  2. An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents.
Lot #3Asbestos Surveys and Analytical Services FrameworkCancelledLot estimate not published

Contractors appointed to the framework for Lot 1 were required to demonstrate technical competence to undertake surveys for asbestos containing materials (ACMs) through accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020. Analysis of samples must be carried out in accordance with HSG248 - The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis, and clearance procedures. Samples must be assessed at a UKAS accredited laboratory with testing and analysis services undertaken in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. In addition to the above mentioned, all surveyors and analysts completing works through this framework will need to hold the relevant CSCS skill card and all surveying organisations should have a quality management system to ensure the highest standards of surveying. All asbestos surveys and associated works are to be undertaken in compliance with:

  • HSG264 - Asbestos The Survey Guide
  • HSG248 - Asbestos: The analysts guide for sampling, analysis, and clearance procedures.
  • Approved Code Of Practice L143 - Managing and Working With Asbestos
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012)

Contractors must note surveys and re-inspections will cover domestic properties, communal areas to domestic properties, corporate and commercial buildings, garages, and any other

buildings within our members property stock. Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at the conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreements. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot

structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime.

This framework has been procured by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this Framework Agreement as authorised users:

  1. any member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - West Works (www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

All full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk ↗ (eem.org.uk ↗)

  1. any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;
  2. An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents.
Lot #4Asbestos Surveys and Analytical Services FrameworkCancelledLot estimate not published

Contractors appointed to the framework for Lot 1 were required to demonstrate technical competence to undertake surveys for asbestos containing materials (ACMs) through accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020. Analysis of samples must be carried out in accordance with HSG248 - The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis, and clearance procedures. Samples must be assessed at a UKAS accredited laboratory with testing and analysis services undertaken in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. In addition to the above mentioned, all surveyors and analysts completing works through this framework will need to hold the relevant CSCS skill card and all surveying organisations should have a quality management system to ensure the highest standards of surveying. All asbestos surveys and associated works are to be undertaken in compliance with:

  • HSG264 - Asbestos The Survey Guide
  • HSG248 - Asbestos: The analysts guide for sampling, analysis, and clearance procedures.
  • Approved Code Of Practice L143 - Managing and Working With Asbestos
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012)

Contractors must note surveys and re-inspections will cover domestic properties, communal areas to domestic properties, corporate and commercial buildings, garages, and any other

buildings within our members property stock. Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at the conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice

may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreements. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the number stated.

This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this Framework Agreement as authorised users:

  1. any member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia -

West Works (www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

All full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk ↗ (eem.org.uk ↗)

  1. any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;
  2. An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details

regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents.

Lot #5Asbestos Removal, Remediation and Disposal FrameworkCancelledLot estimate not published

Contractors appointed to the framework for asbestos removal services are responsible for ensuring the safe storage, transportation and disposal of Asbestos waste and will hold a waste carriers license if they are to dispose of the waste or utilise an organisation who hold a waste carriers license. For both licensable and non-licensable work Contractors will still need to make sure that they comply with the general requirements in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to prevent exposure to asbestos. Contractors must hold a full HSE licence for asbestos removal work during the framework term, in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This work includes most asbestos removal, all work with sprayed asbestos coatings and asbestos lagging and most work with asbestos insulation and asbestos insulating board (AIB). All licensable work must be notified to the appropriate enforcing authority using the ASB5 form at least 14 days before the work starts. The Licensed Contractor will be responsible for submitting the ASB5 notification on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at the conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreements. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot

structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be

appointed to the framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the number stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of their

members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this Framework Agreement as authorised users:

  1. any member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia -

West Works (www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

All full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk ↗ (eem.org.uk ↗)

  1. any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;
  2. An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details

regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents.

Lot #6Asbestos Removal, Remediation and Disposal FrameworkCancelledLot estimate not published

Contractors appointed to the framework for asbestos removal services are responsible for ensuring the safe storage, transportation and disposal of Asbestos waste and will hold a

waste carriers license if they are to dispose of the waste or utilise an organisation who hold a waste carriers license. For both licensable and non-licensable work Contractors will still need to make sure that they comply with the general requirements in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to prevent exposure to asbestos. Contractors must hold a full HSE licence for asbestos removal work during the framework term, in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This work includes most asbestos removal, all work with sprayed asbestos coatings and asbestos lagging and most work with asbestos insulation and asbestos insulating board (AIB). All licensable work must be notified to the appropriate enforcing authority using the ASB5 form at least 14 days before the work starts. The Licensed Contractor will be responsible for submitting the ASB5 notification on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Additional information: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at the conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreements. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be

appointed to the framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the number stated.

This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this Framework Agreement as authorised users:

  1. any member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia -

West Works (www.westworks.org.uk ↗)

Advantage South West (www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk ↗) and South East Consortium (www.southeastconsortium.org.uk ↗)

All full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk ↗ (eem.org.uk ↗)

  1. any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents;
  2. An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    as described within the tender documents.

    Minimum: as described within the tender documents.
  • Technical & professional ability

    as described within the tender documents.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 5 points.
  • “EEM0024-23 Asbestos Surveys and Removal Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
2 Feb 2024, 12:02 GMT
Last source update
29 Aug 2024, 11:35 BST
Award evaluation window
27 Mar 2024 – …
Authority reference
EEM0024-23
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-027529
Classification (CPV)
Asbestos removal servicesAsbestos-removal workBuilding surveying servicesLaboratory servicesTechnical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+2 moreSouth West (UKK)Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0436bc Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment

Publisher note: The call-off contracts to be awarded pursuant to the Framework Agreements to be entered at the conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the Contract Notice may extend for a duration of up to five years beyond expiry of the four-year term of the Framework Agreements. Please note that the total potential framework value stated within this notice is in relation to the full 4-year framework and takes into consideration the lot structure, length of call off contracts and that the EEM membership may grow over the framework lifetime. Where the contract notice states a maximum of suppliers to be appointed to the framework. EEM reserves the right to appoint less than the number stated. This framework is being procured by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of their members and the other organisations described below as being authorised users. The following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree and award contracts under this Framework Agreement as authorised users: 1) any member of EEM which for the avoidance of doubt currently includes 3 partner consortia - West Works (https://www.westworks.org.uk) Advantage South West (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk) and South East Consortium (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk) All full list of current members is available at www.eem.org.uk (https://eem.org.uk) 2) any future member of EEM or our partner consortia and in all cases being an organisation which has applied to join EEM or our partner consortia in accordance with the applicable constitutional documents; 3) An EEM participant being an organisation which is neither a current or EEM member (as defined at 1 above) nor a future member of EEM (as defined at 2 above). Further details regarding the authorised users of this framework can be found in the ITT documents

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
27 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
27 Mar 2024, 13:00 GMT

Timeline

27 Mar 2024 → 29 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    27 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    27 Mar 2024, 13:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    29 Aug 2024, 11:35 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    29 Aug 2024, 11:35 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 18admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 18
Contracts signed 4latest 17 Jun 2024

4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Asbestos Surveys and Analytical Services Framework

    Signed
    17 Jun 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Asbestos Surveys and Analytical Services Framework

    Signed
    17 Jun 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Asbestos Removal, Remediation and Disposal Framework

    Signed
    17 Jun 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Asbestos Removal, Remediation and Disposal Framework

    Signed
    17 Jun 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
18bids · 18 electronic——£695,000 – £5,300,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services GB-COH: 07762614 Unit 3 Maisies Way, Alfreton, UK, DE55 2DSContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeMediation bodyReview body London
  • The Cabinet OfficeReview contact point London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

20 commercial parties on the notice
  • Acorn Analytical Services (UK) LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 08340465 24 Charter Gate Quarry Park Close, Northampton, UK, NN3 6QB
  • Asbestech LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 03478062 Unit 3, The I O Centre Hearle Way, Hatfield, UK, AL10 9EW
  • Asbestech LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 3478062 Unit 3, The I O Centre, Hearle Way, Hatfield, UK, AL10 9EW
  • Asbestos Analysts LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 10866052 Training Centre, Shepreth Road, Fowlmere, UK, SG8 7TQ
  • Aspect Contracts LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 06459279 Aspect House, Honywood Road, Basildon, Essex, UK, SS14 3DS
  • Axiom Building Solutions LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 07426631 Unit 4 Calibre Ind Park, Laches Close, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK, WV10 7DZ
  • BDA Surveying LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 04912280 167 London Road, Leicester, UK, LE2 1EG
  • Chirmarn LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 01276545 Unit 5 Capitol Close Capitol Park, Barnsley, UK, S75 3UB
  • Ductclean (UK) LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 03639301 Compass House, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex, UK, RH10 9PY
  • Environtec LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 02981693 Environtec House, The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, UK, CM3 2EJ
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Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.