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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Asset Safety and Compliance Framework

  • First published: 30 August 2022
  • Last modified: 30 August 2022

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-124359
Published by:
LHC Procurement Group for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)
Authority ID:
AA61405
Publication date:
30 August 2022
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

his is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for asset safety & compliance services. This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) LHC London and South East (LSE) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) LHC is currently planning a procurement of an asset safety and compliance framework which will encompass a range of services to ensure the safety of public sector buildings and the equipment within them. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows: - Asbestos Consultancy, Surveys and Removal - Fire Safety Systems Servicing, Maintenance and Consultancy - Vacant Property Protection and Associated Services - Water Testing, Treatment and Management - Gas Appliances and Equipment Servicing and Maintenance - Passenger Lifts and Lifting Equipment Testing and Maintenance - Lightning and Fall Protection Equipement Testing and Maintenance - HVAC Equipment Servicing and Maintenance - Electrical Safety Testing - Radon Gas Testing and Remedial Services The framework will seek to replace our existing Asbestos Services (AS2), Fire Safety (FS1) and Vacant Properties (V7) frameworks, whilst incorporating additional services. LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars with interested parties in due course to discuss our initial proposals, timescales for the tender and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender. To register an interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the link as follows: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home CPV: 71317200, 45262660, 90650000, 71317210, 71315200, 79417000, 31625100, 31625200, 35111500, 35111300, 35111520, 35111510, 39525400, 44480000, 44482000, 45312100, 45343000, 45343100, 51700000, 75251110, 70332000, 70331000, 70332200, 70332300, 45333000, 45333100, 50531200, 33192600, 42410000, 45313100, 50750000, 51511000, 51511100, 45333000, 45333100, 50531200, 31216100, 45312310, 45312311, 42512300, 31161200, 42500000, 50711000, 45311100, 24100000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

LHC for the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

Royal House, 2-4 Vine Street

Uxbridge

UB8 1QE

UK

Telephone: +44 1895274800

E-mail: procurement@lhc.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.lhc.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA61405

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Public Sector Framework Provider

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Asset Safety and Compliance Framework

Reference number: ASC1

II.1.2) Main CPV code

71317200

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

his is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for asset safety & compliance services.

This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses:

Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)

LHC London and South East (LSE)

Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)

Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

LHC is currently planning a procurement of an asset safety and compliance framework which will encompass a range of services to ensure the safety of public sector buildings and the equipment within them. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows:

- Asbestos Consultancy, Surveys and Removal

- Fire Safety Systems Servicing, Maintenance and Consultancy

- Vacant Property Protection and Associated Services

- Water Testing, Treatment and Management

- Gas Appliances and Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

- Passenger Lifts and Lifting Equipment Testing and Maintenance

- Lightning and Fall Protection Equipement Testing and Maintenance

- HVAC Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

- Electrical Safety Testing

- Radon Gas Testing and Remedial Services

The framework will seek to replace our existing Asbestos Services (AS2), Fire Safety (FS1) and Vacant Properties (V7) frameworks, whilst incorporating additional services.

LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars with interested parties in due course to discuss our initial proposals, timescales for the tender and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register an interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Asbestos Consultancy, Surveys and Removal

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45262660

90650000

71317210

71315200

79417000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC however it is anticipated this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Asbestos Surveys and Consultancy (Domestic)

- Asbestos Surveys and Consultancy (Commercial)

- Asbestos Removal and Disposal Works (Domestic)

- Asbestos Removal and Disposal Works (Commercial)

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register an interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Fire Safety Systems Servicing, Maintenance and Consultancy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31625100

31625200

35111500

35111300

35111520

35111510

39525400

44480000

44482000

45312100

45343000

45343100

51700000

75251110

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Fire Safety Consultancy

- Fire Risk Assessments

- Passive Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

- Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Vacant Property Protection and Associated Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

70332000

70331000

70332200

70332300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Property Protection

- General Clearance and Cleaning Services

- Specialist Cleaning Services

- Specialist Grounds Clearance Services

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Water Testing, Treatment and Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45333000

45333100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Water Sampling, Testing and Associated Consultancy Services

- Water System Treatment and Management Services

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Gas Appliances and Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45333000

45333100

50531200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass servicing and maintenance (incl. responsive call out) of gas boilers and other gas powered appliances.

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Passenger Lifts and Lifting Equipment Testing and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33192600

42410000

45313100

50750000

51511000

51511100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass Passenger Lifts and Lifting Equipment Servicing and Maintenance.

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lightning and Fall Protection Equipment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

31216100

45312310

45312311

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Lightning Protection Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

- Fall protection / Man-Safe Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback from interested parties before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

HVAC Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

42512300

31161200

42500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass servicing and maintenance (incl. responsive call out) of HVAC equipment and appliances such as heat pumps, air conditioning units, fans etc.

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Electrical Safety Testing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50711000

45311100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- PAT Testing

- EICR / Fixed Wire Testing

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Radon Gas Testing and Remedial Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass supplying and analysing radon test kits and installation of radon reduction measures

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

07/12/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

To register your early interest in the project and to get further updates please click the link below and then select the ‘Forthcoming Tenders’ option under the Tenders tab. You will then find the pre-tender advert for this project.

To express an interest and receive updates from LHC via the In-Tend portal with further information and instructions with regards the market engagement outlined in this notice click the 'Express Interest’ button. Note you will need to be registered on our portal and logged in to do so.

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=124359.

(WA Ref:124359)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

30/08/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
90650000 Asbestos removal services Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services
45262660 Asbestos-removal work Special trade construction works other than roof works
71315200 Building consultancy services Building services
70332200 Commercial property management services Non-residential property services
42500000 Cooling and ventilation equipment Industrial machinery
45311100 Electrical wiring work Electrical wiring and fitting work
39525400 Fire blankets Miscellaneous manufactured textile articles
35111300 Fire extinguishers Firefighting equipment
35111520 Fire suppression foam or similar compounds Firefighting equipment
35111510 Fire suppression hand tools Firefighting equipment
35111500 Fire suppression system Firefighting equipment
45312100 Fire-alarm system installation work Alarm system and antenna installation work
31625200 Fire-alarm systems Burglar and fire alarms
31625100 Fire-detection systems Burglar and fire alarms
45343000 Fire-prevention installation works Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
75251110 Fire-prevention services Fire-brigade services
45343100 Fireproofing work Fire-prevention installation works
44482000 Fire-protection devices Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
50531200 Gas appliance maintenance services Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
31161200 Gas cooling systems Parts for electrical motors and generators
45333100 Gas regulation equipment installation work Gas-fitting installation work
24100000 Gases Chemical products
45333000 Gas-fitting installation work Plumbing and sanitary works
71317210 Health and safety consultancy services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
71317200 Health and safety services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
42512300 HVAC packages Air-conditioning installations
70332300 Industrial property services Non-residential property services
51700000 Installation services of fire protection equipment Installation services (except software)
51511000 Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators Installation services of general-purpose machinery and equipment
51511100 Installation services of lifting equipment Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators
45313100 Lift installation work Lift and escalator installation work
42410000 Lifting and handling equipment Lifting and handling equipment and parts
33192600 Lifting equipment for health care sector Medical furniture
50750000 Lift-maintenance services Repair and maintenance services of building installations
45312311 Lightning-conductor installation work Alarm system and antenna installation work
31216100 Lightning-protection equipment Lightning arrestors
45312310 Lightning-protection works Alarm system and antenna installation work
44480000 Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items
70332000 Non-residential property services Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
50711000 Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
70331000 Residential property services Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
79417000 Safety consultancy services Business and management consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@lhc.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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