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.

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.

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.