Scope
Reference
C402575
Description
Asbestos Surveys and Asbestos Analytics
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 February 2026 to 14 February 2028
- Possible extension to 14 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71355000 - Surveying services
Contract locations
- 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)
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot 1. Surveying
Description
Asbestos Surveying Services
(a) To identify the presence and location of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within the specified sites
(b) Assess the condition of any identified ACMs
(c) Provide a detailed report with findings, photographs, site plans and recommendations for management and remediation.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Analytics
Description
Asbestos Analytics
1.1 Work collaboratively with the Employer and the Employer's Professional Consultants.
1.2 Resolve any disputes amicably, committing to first escalate within the Employer and the Contractor businesses.
1.3 Work with the Employer to agree costs, whether drawn from the schedule of rates or otherwise.
1.4 Attending all meetings called by the Employer in relation to any call-off order or the Framework Agreement.
1.5 Participate in call-off for further competitions as required.
1.6 Commit to maintain all insurances and accreditations required by the KPIs.
1.7 Engage in the KPI management process to ensure ongoing success of the Framework Agreement. Provide all requested information on an annual basis and allow for quarterly performance meetings.
1.8 Compile all asbestos reporting data to a Trust-wide asbestos register, including to manage all data in an open protocol system initially to be proposed by the Contractor, and making allowance to transfer and then utilise the Employers data management system when available.
1.9 Utilise insofar as possible the schedule of rates to agree costs to undertake works.
1.10 Advise the Employer of any error or inconsistency in information provided to the Contractor.
1.11 Advise on resources and timescales for mobilisation of works.
1.12 Attend in urgent or emergency situations in the proposed time frame.
1.13 Advise on the potential impact of works to NHS stakeholders and propose methods to mitigate disruption insofar as possible.
1.14 Participate in workshops from time to time on the operation of the Framework.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Using the rates supplied by bidders
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Surveying
Lot 2. Analytics
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Atamis e-tendering portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality/Technical | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Pass/Fail questions
30% price
70% quality questions
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RXQ
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHNT-5649-ZYQJ
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lisa Jackson
Email: lisa.jackson58@nhs.net
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government