Future opportunity

Asset Safety and Compliance Framework

  • LHC

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-024153

Published 30 August 2022, 1:00pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

LHC

Royal House 2-4 Vine Street

Uxbridge

UB81QE

Contact

Meghan Wharton

Email

procurement@lhc.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.lhc.gov.uk

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Public Sector Framework Provider


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Asset Safety and Compliance Framework

Reference number

ASC1

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71317200 - Health and safety services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for asset safety & compliance services.

This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC and our regional businesses:

Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC)

LHC London and South East (LSE)

Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA)

Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA)

LHC is currently planning a procurement of an asset safety and compliance framework which will encompass a range of services to ensure the safety of public sector buildings and the equipment within them. The exact scope of the framework may be subject to change following the pre-tender market engagement carried out by LHC but services that are currently envisaged to be included within this future framework are as follows:

- Asbestos Consultancy, Surveys and Removal

- Fire Safety Systems Servicing, Maintenance and Consultancy

- Vacant Property Protection and Associated Services

- Water Testing, Treatment and Management

- Gas Appliances and Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

- Passenger Lifts and Lifting Equipment Testing and Maintenance

- Lightning and Fall Protection Equipement Testing and Maintenance

- HVAC Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

- Electrical Safety Testing

- Radon Gas Testing and Remedial Services

The framework will seek to replace our existing Asbestos Services (AS2), Fire Safety (FS1) and Vacant Properties (V7) frameworks, whilst incorporating additional services.

LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars with interested parties in due course to discuss our initial proposals, timescales for the tender and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register an interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Asbestos Consultancy, Surveys and Removal

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
  • 71315200 - Building consultancy services
  • 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
  • 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
  • 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC however it is anticipated this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Asbestos Surveys and Consultancy (Domestic)

- Asbestos Surveys and Consultancy (Commercial)

- Asbestos Removal and Disposal Works (Domestic)

- Asbestos Removal and Disposal Works (Commercial)

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register an interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fire Safety Systems Servicing, Maintenance and Consultancy

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
  • 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
  • 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
  • 35111500 - Fire suppression system
  • 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools
  • 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
  • 39525400 - Fire blankets
  • 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
  • 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
  • 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
  • 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
  • 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Fire Safety Consultancy

- Fire Risk Assessments

- Passive Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

- Active Fire Protection Testing, Servicing and Maintenance

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vacant Property Protection and Associated Services

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 70331000 - Residential property services
  • 70332000 - Non-residential property services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Property Protection

- General Clearance and Cleaning Services

- Specialist Cleaning Services

- Specialist Grounds Clearance Services

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Water Testing, Treatment and Management

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45232430 - Water-treatment work
  • 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
  • 90733000 - Services related to water pollution

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Water Sampling, Testing and Associated Consultancy Services

- Water System Treatment and Management Services

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Gas Appliances and Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work
  • 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass servicing and maintenance (incl. responsive call out) of gas boilers and other gas powered appliances.

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Passenger Lifts and Lifting Equipment Testing and Maintenance

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
  • 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
  • 45313100 - Lift installation work
  • 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
  • 51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass Passenger Lifts and Lifting Equipment Servicing and Maintenance.

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lightning and Fall Protection Equipment

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31216100 - Lightning-protection equipment
  • 45312310 - Lightning-protection works
  • 45312311 - Lightning-conductor installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- Lightning Protection Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

- Fall protection / Man-Safe Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback from interested parties before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

HVAC Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
  • 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass servicing and maintenance (incl. responsive call out) of HVAC equipment and appliances such as heat pumps, air conditioning units, fans etc.

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Electrical Safety Testing

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will be split into various lots as follows:

- PAT Testing

- EICR / Fixed Wire Testing

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Radon Gas Testing and Remedial Services

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 24100000 - Gases

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of this workstream will be decided following the pre-tender engagement carried out by LHC, however at this stage it is anticipated that this workstream will encompass supplying and analysing radon test kits and installation of radon reduction measures

If you are interested in any of the services listed under this workstream LHC intend to carry out further engagement webinars in due course to discuss our initial proposals and gain feedback before finalising the framework and issuing the tender.

To register your interest in the upcoming framework tender, and to receive further information on the webinar and how to book onto a session please express an interest in the project via our eTendering portal using the direct link as follows:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc/aspx/Home

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

7 December 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

To register your early interest in the project and to get further updates please click the link below and then select the 'Forthcoming Tenders' option under the Tenders tab. You will then find the pre-tender advert for this project.

To express an interest and receive updates from LHC via the In-Tend portal with further information and instructions with regards the market engagement outlined in this notice click the 'Express Interest' button. Note you will need to be registered on our portal and logged in to do so.

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