GB-Shrewsbury: RMCB 001 - Framework Arrangement for Licensed Asbestos Contractors

Shropshire Council intends to set up a framework of Licensed Asbestos Contractors for the removal, encapsulation and enclosure of asbestos containing materials, from buildings which the Council has control over, typically schools, libraries, offices, fire stations, workshops and care homes, located throughout Shropshire. A maximum of eight contractors will be selected to form the framework. Tenderers can bid to be part of the framework for one or more of the following value bands: £0 - £2,000 per contract £2,001 - £50,000 per contract £50,001 - £139,000 per contract The Contract will be for a period of up to 4 years commencing on 1st October 2016. Specification: The licensed asbestos contractor shall hold a valid 3-year full licence for work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coatings and asbestos insulating board, issued under The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

The licensed asbestos contractor shall hold Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) accreditation or equivalent scheme.

The licensed asbestos contractor shall be regarded as the 'producer' of the waste for the purposes of The Environmental Protection Act; Duty of Care Code of Practice and will therefore be responsible for all relevant documentation including raising of Special Wastes Consignment Notes.

The licensed asbestos contractor shall be a member of a relevant Industry Association (i.e. ARCA, ATaC, ACAD) and that associations’ quality audit scheme.

Managers, supervisors and operatives shall have received appropriate UKATA Cat 1 training.

The licensed asbestos contractor shall be fully aware of and comply with the following Health Safety and Welfare legislation:-

•The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 •The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 •The Hazardous Wastes Regulations 2005 •The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 •The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 •HSG 247 – Asbestos: The licensed contractors’ guide •ACOP L143 – Working with Asbestos containing materials •HSG 210 – Asbestos Essentials •HSG 53 – Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work •HSG 65 – Successful Health & Safety Management

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.