DUD - Lot 1: Asbestos Analytical & Consultancy Services (H807a) and Lot 2: Asbestos Removal & Ancillary Licensed Scaffolding (H807b)

Dudley MBC requests tenders for (H807a) Lot 1: Asbestos Analytical & Consultancy Services and (H807b) Lot 2: Asbestos Removal & Ancillary Licensed Scaffolding. Lot 1: Asbestos Analytical & Consultancy Services - This lot will provide analytical and consultancy services across Dudley Council’s Housing stock (approx. 21,062 properties) and Corporate Assets (schools, offices, community centres, leisure facilities, garages, etc). Services include:

• Asbestos Management Surveys and Refurbishment/Demolition Surveys (HSG264)

• Bulk sample analysis via UKAS-accredited laboratory

• Air monitoring and 4-stage clearance certification (HSG248)

• Re-inspection of ACMs and water absorption testing

• Consultancy support, specification writing, and exceptional works

• Provision of out-of-hours/emergency response

• Asbestos awareness training for staff and customers

• Delivery supported by a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001 Lot 2: Asbestos Removal & Ancillary Licensed Scaffolding - This lot will deliver licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal services, including ancillary scaffolding, across Dudley Council’s Housing stock and Corporate Assets. Services include:

• Removal of asbestos-containing materials (licensed, non-licensed, and notifiable works)

• Encapsulation and remediation of asbestos contamination

• Ancillary licensed scaffolding compliant with BS EN 12811‑1:2003, including where required an HSE Ancillary Asbestos Licence for scaffolding activities likely to disturb ACMs

• Emergency and out-of-hours call-out service

• Liaison with analysts for air monitoring and site clearance

• Disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with CAR 2012 as detailed in the HSE ACoP L143. (Approved Code of Practice).

• Contractor Quality Management Systems to be certified to ISO 9001

• Compliance with CAR 2012 requirements for licensable work notification (ASB5) where applicable. Dudley MBC is seeking to appoint two separate Contractors to deliver this contract. Whilst tenderers may submit responses for both Lot 1 and Lot 2, a single Contractor will not be eligible for award of both Lots.