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 337 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 consortia-Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortia may be obtained from the following websites addresses:

(https://www.westworks.org.uk)

(https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk)

(https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk)

EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure an Asbestos Survey and Removal Services Framework to replace our existing Framework which will expires 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 solution. The Framework agreement will be for a period of 48 months, running from Monday 20th May 2024 to 19th May 2028. It is expected that a maximum of 8 Contractors may be appointed onto each of the geographical sublots, (Midlands & National) of the Framework, ensuring that all our member's requirements are covered taking into consideration the range of locations our members are located in. The Framework requires EEM to cover the UK under the following sublots:

Sublot 1 Midlands

Sublot 2 National Coverage

Ensuring that all our member's requirements are covered taking into consideration the range of locations our members are located in. For further in further information please visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ to view the tender documents via Tenderbox access code EZ4QG22939. Contracting Authorities can use a Direct Selection or Mini Competition to appoint a Contractor and only the Contractor who sit on the relevant geographical sublots, the Contracting Authority is looking to use can participate in the selection process. further details and guidance on the lot Structure for this Framework can be located within Part A of the tender documentation.

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.

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.