Framework Agreement for the Provision of Asbestos Surveying/Inspection, Testing/Analytical Services and Licensed Removal

Procurement reference

CCS/24/481

Procurement description

This procurement exercise is being conducted by The City and County of Swansea (‘the Council’) on behalf of the wider public sector in Wales to establish a Framework Agreement (Agreement) split into 3 lots.The Council invites Tenders for the purpose of establishing a Framework Agreement for certain Services/Works more particularly described in the Specification. The Council’s intention is to enter into a Framework Agreement with 6 Provider/s and 2 reserved suppliers, per Lot, per region

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

5500000 GBP to 3GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 December 2025, 00:00AM to 30 November 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 November 2029

Is a framework being established?

Yes

City & County of Swansea

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Open

Maximum number of suppliers

8

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Monmouthshire County Council

Newport City Council

Torfaen County Borough Council

Bridgend County Borough Council

City of Cardiff Council

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

City and County of Swansea

Carmarthenshire County Council

Pembrokeshire County Council

Ceredigion County Council

Powys County Council

Wrexham County Borough Council

Denbighshire County Council

Flintshire County Council

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Conwy County Borough Council

Gwynedd County Council

Open to all Public Sector Contracting Authorities upon discussion with the City and County of Swansea’

Framework operation description

Please see framework documents

Description

The Services will surveying and inspection for asbestos and associated services. This will include surveying and inspection for asbestos (and associated services) in a variety of buildings and at various locations. The abovementioned Works and Services will not include the testing, or removal of asbestos as these will be subject to separate framework arrangements.

CPV classifications

• 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
• 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
• 71355000 - Surveying services
• 71315300 - Building surveying services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1 GBP Excluding VAT

1 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 November 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 November 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Up to 24 months

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Please see Framework documents

Participation

Award criteria

Description

The Services will cover testing for asbestos and associated services. This will include testing for asbestos (and associated services) in a variety of buildings and at various locations. The abovementioned Works and Services will not include the surveying, or removal of asbestos as these will be subject to separate framework arrangements.

CPV classifications

• 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
• 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1 GBP Excluding VAT

1 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 November 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 November 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Up to 24 months

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Please see Framework documents

Participation

Award criteria

Description

The Services will cover asbestos removal and associated services. This will include the removal of asbestos (and associated services) from a variety of buildings and at various locations. The abovementioned Works and Services will not include the testing, surveying of asbestos as these will be subject to separate framework arrangements.

CPV classifications

• 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
• 45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works
• 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

1 GBP Excluding VAT

1 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 November 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 November 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Up to 24 months

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Please see Framework documents

Participation

Award criteria

Payment terms

Please see Framework documents

Description of risks to contract performance

Please see Framework documents