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National Grid requires the provision of comprehensive Asbestos Consultancy, Management, Analytical, Mitigation, Containment and Removal Services across its portfolio of operational and non-operational sites across England and Wales.
The services are required across two separate National Grid business units:
Suppliers should note that NGET and NGED operate as separate business units and may have differing operational requirements, governance arrangements, systems, processes, standards and reporting requirements.
The anticipated term of the framework will be a 4-year initial term with 4 year extension options upon mutual agreement.
The services shall support National Grid in fulfilling its duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), including the duty to manage asbestos, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
The appointed supplier(s) shall deliver services on both a planned and reactive basis, supporting routine maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, emergency response activities and wider capital projects.
All works shall be carried out in full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). Suppliers shall maintain all necessary licences, accreditations, insurances, permits and environmental registrations required to deliver the services. They shall ensure that all personnel are suitably trained, qualified and competent and that services are delivered in a safe, proactive and risk-based manner.
The Asbestos Consultancy Services shall include, but not be limited to:
The Asbestos Removal Services shall include:
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGET Asbestos Consultancy ServicesThe National Grid Electricity Transmission Asbestos Consultancy Services shall include, but not be limited to: • Undertaking management Surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys, re-inspections, asbestos risk assessments and site-specific management plans. • The Consultant shall provide sampling, testing and laboratory analysis through UKAS-accredited facilities, undertake air monitoring and four-stage clearance procedures, and issue all relevant certification and reports. • The Consultant shall also provide technical advice, quality assurance, compliance auditing, contractor oversight, specification development for remediation works and support to procurement activities where required. • In addition, the Consultant shall provide and maintain a secure web-based asbestos management database to enable the storage, management and reporting of asbestos-related information across the National Grid sites. | £20,000,000 |
| 2 | NGET Asbestos Removal ServicesThe National Grid Electricity Transmission Asbestos Removal Services shall include: • Licensed and non-licensed asbestos works undertaken in accordance with CAR 2012 and all applicable HSE guidance. • Licensed works shall be undertaken by appropriately licensed asbestos contractors and may include asbestos removal, encapsulation, remediation, environmental cleaning, decontamination, emergency response, installation of enclosures, dismantling of asbestos-containing plant and equipment, and the transportation and disposal of asbestos waste. • Non-licensed works shall be undertaken by competent personnel using appropriate control measures and compliant working practices |
| £20,000,000 |
| 3 | NGED Asbestos Consultancy ServicesThe National Grid Electricity Distribution Asbestos Consultancy Services shall include, but not be limited to: • Undertaking management Surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys, re-inspections, asbestos risk assessments and site-specific management plans. • The Consultant shall provide sampling, testing and laboratory analysis through UKAS-accredited facilities, undertake air monitoring and four-stage clearance procedures, and issue all relevant certification and reports. • The Consultant shall also provide technical advice, quality assurance, compliance auditing, contractor oversight, specification development for remediation works and support to procurement activities where required. • In addition, the Consultant shall provide and maintain a secure web-based asbestos management database to enable the storage, management and reporting of asbestos-related information across the National Grid sites. | £20,000,000 |
| 4 | NGED Asbestos Removal ServicesThe National Grid Electricity Distribution Asbestos Removal Services shall include: • Licensed and non-licensed asbestos works undertaken in accordance with CAR 2012 and all applicable HSE guidance. • Licensed works shall be undertaken by appropriately licensed asbestos contractors and may include asbestos removal, encapsulation, remediation, environmental cleaning, decontamination, emergency response, installation of enclosures, dismantling of asbestos-containing plant and equipment, and the transportation and disposal of asbestos waste. • Non-licensed works shall be undertaken by competent personnel using appropriate control measures and compliant working practices. | £20,000,000 |