Framework for the Provision of Asbestos Testing, Inspection & Consultancy Services 2025-29

Hampshire County Council (the Authority) is awarding a Framework for the Provision of Asbestos Testing, Inspection & Consultancy Services.

The framework will consist of a single lot covering provision of all services in the Framework Specification at Annex 1, across all locations listed in the Framework Guidelines & Working Practices at Annex 5. The Authority is appointing 4 suppliers to the Framework.

The awarded suppliers will carry out asbestos air monitoring, asbestos surveying and/or consultancy services as required in Hampshire County Council's property including schools, social services premises, libraries and offices.

The Framework Agreement will run for a period of 4 years from the commencement date.

Hampshire County Council will be the lead contracting authority, with the framework available for use by the following contracting authorities should they so desire:

• Southampton City Council
• Winchester City Council
• The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight/Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
• Hampshire Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
• Unitary, District, Borough, Town and Parish Councils, and successor authorities across Hampshire.
• Arun District Council

The contracting authorities may enter into call-off contracts with a framework supplier at any time during the term of the Framework Agreement, up until the date of expiry, by following the call-off procedure as detailed in the ITT and the Framework Guidelines & Working Practices. Call-off contracts will be awarded by either direct award or mini-competition, calling-off and placing an Order for services as and when required.