Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC1) has been developed following ongoing engagement and consultation with public sector organisations including housing associations, local authorities and healthcare facilities.
Key features:
Suite of asset safety and compliance disciplines providing a method to meet government
guidelines regarding life safety, property protection and maintenance
Access to a pool of consultancy and compliance-related expertise through a single framework
Access to consultancy and surveying specialists for the management and removal of asbestos
Access to expertise in property protection, water management, gas safety and heating servicing, asbestos and electrical testing
The Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC1) Framework was designed to offer a suite of asset safety and
compliance support to help the public sector meet government guidelines and legal responsibilities
relating to building life safety and maintenance.
What was clear throughout our engagement process was a requirement for a comprehensive suite of
asset safety and compliance disciplines in a single framework designed to offer an efficient, value for
money procurement route for local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies to source
specialist suppliers who can provide a full suite of asset safety and compliance support services.
Key features:
Suite of asset safety and compliance disciplines providing a method to meet government
guidelines regarding life safety, property protection and maintenance
Access to a pool of consultancy and compliance-related expertise through a single framework
Access to consultancy and surveying specialists for the management and removal of asbestos
Access to expertise in property protection, water management, gas safety and heating servicing,
asbestos and electrical testing.
About this framework
Throughout our extensive pre-tender engagement (PTE) process our clients in the public sector
acknowledged the positive contribution our existing frameworks in property protection (V7), asbestos
services (AS2) and water management (WM1) have made in delivering effective life safety systems in the
management and maintenance of their assets and resulting benefits to their tenants and building users.
Our response has been to combine these services and enhance the framework offering further with
two additional workstreams covering gas safety, heating, electrical inspection, testing and servicing in
both commercial and residential settings. The result is a framework designed to offer a comprehensive
and wide-ranging suite of services to the public sector to assist in meeting building life safety and
maintenance, government guidelines and legal responsibilities with the flexibility to meet their needs
and community priorities more effectively.
The tender was carried out in strict accordance with the UK Public Contracts Regulations. Places on
the framework were awarded to 50 different suppliers in five workstreams. The companies appointed
to the framework are experts in their field, with a proven track record in delivering projects with public
sector clients.
The term of the framework is from 4th September 2023 to 3rd September 2027, while workstream 4a
Gas Safety - Domestic runs from 18th September 2023 to 17th September 2027. Individual call-off
projects can be completed beyond the four-year duration of the framework as long as a contract is in
place prior to the framework expiry date.
Timeline
Tender published30 January 2023
Submission date16 March 2023
Contract start date4 September 2023
Award published5 September 2023
Contract expiry date3 September 2027in 12 months
Lots (12)
95 suppliers across 12 lots
Asbestos Consultancy
12 suppliers
Lot 1A will cover Asbestos Consultancy. LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos consultancy services to assist partners with the management of asbestos within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Desktop reviews of asbestos management plans
> Asbestos management plans
> Priority risk assessment inclusive of action plans
> Asbestos awareness training
> Duty to manage training
> Contaminated land consultancy
> Project management consultancy for managing removal works
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Asbestos Surveys & Testing
17 suppliers
Lot 1B will cover Asbestos survey and testing services.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos sampling, testing and analysis services to assist partners with the management of asbestos within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Asbestos Management Surveys
> Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
> Reinspection Surveys
> Air monitoring and 4 stage clearance
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Asbestos Removal & Disposal Works
12 suppliers
Workstream 1c will cover Asbestos Consultancy.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist asbestos management services to assist partners with the containment, protection and removal of asbestos within their properties.
Full details can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
- Asbestos remediation, removal and encapsulation / protection works
- Disposal of asbestos containing materials
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Property Protection and Associated Services
3 suppliers
Lot 2A will cover property protection and associated services. LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide a wide range of specialist property protection and associated services for both vacant and occupied properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Installation of physical security such as security screens, doors, barricades and fencing
> Installation of CCTV and other electronic access control and alarm systems
> Utilities shut off, drain down and recommission
> Boarding up services
> Internal and external property general cleaning and clearance services
> Specialist cleaning services
> Mould treatment and management
> Pest control
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Water Hygiene Testing and Consultancy
7 suppliers
Lot 3A will cover water hygiene testing and consultancy.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist water hygiene testing, advice and consultancy services to assist partner with the management of risk related to legionella and other water borne pathogens.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Independent consultancy and advice on water risk management plans and procedures (new and existing plans)
> Legionella risk assessment services
> Water testing and analytical services
> Legionella and water risk awareness training
> Providing guidance on remedial actions to reduce exposure
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Water System Maintenance, Remedials and Associated Services
7 suppliers
Lot 3B will cover water system maintenance, remedials and associated services.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide specialist water maintenance services to assist partners with the proactive management of their water systems within their properties to reduce the risk of legionella and other water borne pathogens.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Implementation of legionella prevention management plans
> Installation and maintenance of water system cleansing, filtration and other treatment systems
> Hydrostatic pressure testing
> New mains and internal water system chlorination service
> Closed system flushing, dosing, and analysis
> TMV (Thermostatic Mixing Valves) and filter installation, service and maintenance
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Commercial)
10 suppliers
Lot 4B will cover gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (commercial) services.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide commercial / non domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of their non domestic gas appliances within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection of commercial / non domestic gas burning and heating system appliances
> Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Gas Heating Systems Inspection, Servicing & Remedial (Domestic)
13 suppliers
Lot 4A will cover gas safety & heating systems inspection, servicing & remedial (domestic) works.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide domestic gas inspection (LGSR), servicing, maintenance, and remedial services to assist partners with the management of domestic gas appliances within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection of domestic gas burning and heating system appliances
> Responsive maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installations of replacement systems, either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Ventilation Systems Inspection, Servicing and Maintenance
Lot 4C will cover ventilation systems inspection, servicing and maintenance.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and remedial services for a range of ventilation systems within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection services
> Maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installation of replacement systems either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
HVAC (Air Conditioning) Servicing and Maintenance
3 suppliers
Lot 4D will cover HVAC systems inspection, servicing and maintenance.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and remedial services for a range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within their properties.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Annual inspection services
> Maintenance works, both proactive and reactive
> Installation of replacement systems either in part or full
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) and Remedials
9 suppliers
Lot 5A will cover fixed wire testing (EICR) and associated remedial works.
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations within their properties, and the provision of EICRs. In addition (where requested) LHC clients may require remedial of faults identified during inspection.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided however the scope of this lot will include:
> Testing and certification of electrical installations and provision of electrical safety certificates
> Testing and certification of associated electrical elements (e.g. EV chargers)
Remedials and replacements of electrical components
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
2 suppliers
Lot 5B will cover portable appliance testing (PAT).
LHC is looking for experienced organisations who can provide inspection, testing and certification of portable electrical appliances and equipment.
Full details of the scope can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Full details of the minimum requirements to be considered eligible to bid for this lot can be found in the procurement documents provided.
Call-offs from Asset Safety and Compliance
Awarded contracts called off from this framework agreement.
