KMCPRP-086 - Framework Agreement for Asbestos Consultancy Services

Tenders are invited by the Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") from Service Providers with relevant experience and ability to provide Asbestos Consultancy Services (the "Services") under a Framework Agreement, as detailed in the Council's Minimum Specification and the Output and General Specifications. The Framework Agreement will initially run for a period of two (2) years with the successful Service Providers, with the provision to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a maximum of two (2) further twelve (12) month periods. The Framework Agreement is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and expire on 31st March 2019, with the option for the Council to extend this initial period of two (2) years up to 31st March 2021. The current Service utilised by the Council's Asset Maintenance Team (part of the Council's Corporate Landlord) and Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing Ltd ("KNH") Asbestos Team for its asbestos consultancy requirements is valued at approximately two hundred and fifty thousand Pounds Sterling (£250,000) per annum. The Framework Agreement will allow for the Council and KNH to discharge their duties by providing access to the following Services, including but not limited to: • Asbestos management and refurbishment & demolition surveys; • Air monitoring and four stage clearances; • Bulk sampling and bulk sample analysis; • Re-inspections; • Reactive response and call out; • Training; • Expert witness; • Access equipment ( as required to carry out works); and • Individual staff rates for practitioners etc.