Framework for the Provision of Asbestos Testing, Inspection & Consultancy Services 2025-29

Hampshire County Council (the Authority) is awarding a Framework for the Provision of Asbestos Testing, Inspection & Consultancy Services. The framework will consist of a single lot covering provision of all services in the Framework Specification at Annex 1, across all locations listed in the Framework Guidelines & Working Practices at Annex 5. The Authority is appointing 4 suppliers to the Framework. The awarded suppliers will carry out asbestos air monitoring, asbestos surveying and/or consultancy services as required in Hampshire County Council's property including schools, social services premises, libraries and offices. The Framework Agreement will run for a period of 4 years from the commencement date. Hampshire County Council will be the lead contracting authority, with the framework available for use by the following contracting authorities should they so desire: • Southampton City Council • Winchester City Council • The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight/Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary • Hampshire Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service • Unitary, District, Borough, Town and Parish Councils, and successor authorities across Hampshire. • Arun District Council The contracting authorities may enter into call-off contracts with a framework supplier at any time during the term of the Framework Agreement, up until the date of expiry, by following the call-off procedure as detailed in the ITT and the Framework Guidelines & Working Practices. Call-off contracts will be awarded by either direct award or mini-competition, calling-off and placing an Order for services as and when required.