Scope
Reference
LSHTM-2024-001
Description
LSHTM is tendering for a Licenced Asbestos Removal Contractor (LARC) framework. This framework will have up to three contractors, and work will be assigned either through direct award (re-active and emergency works) or through mini competition (for planned works and project activities). Majority of work carried out on London premises but possible work at our MRC units at the Gambia and UIganda.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 July 2025 to 28 July 2033
- 8 years, 1 day
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Intention is to reopen framework in 2028 with a further two reopenings in 2030 and 2033.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
28 July 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices to be agreed as part of framework. Work will be assigned either through direct award (re-active and emergency works) or through mini competition (for planned works and project activities).
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See conditions of participation requirements within documentation available through portal.
Technical ability conditions of participation
See conditions of participation requirements within documentation available through portal.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 June 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
4 July 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 28 April 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Award criteria may be refined upto the Invitation to Tender stage. A draft evaluation criteria including weightings has been provided within documentation. |
Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Award criteria may be refined upto the Invitation to Tender stage. A draft evaluation criteria including weightings has been provided within documentation. |
Cost | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Two stages. Initial Conditions of Participation Stage. All requests to participate received through the completed PSQ will be evaluated as detailed within the specification document on a pass / fail criterion. Only those that fully meet the conditions of participation will proceed to the final Invitation to Tender stage. Please note that requests to participate must be through the Mercell portal and be submitted by the 12th June 2025 (13:00).
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No preliminary market engagement has been carried out by LSHTM.
Contracting authority
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBN-2917-QXQQ
Keppel Street,
London
WC1E 7HT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Paul Pester
Telephone: +44 02079272471
Email: paul.pester@lshtm.ac.uk
Website: HTTPS://www.lshtm.ac.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government