Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-1b05-73b3-bfdc-8e175e67e1b4/asbestos-surveying-testing-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Asbestos Surveying & Testing Framework [Cirrus Purchasing Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cirrus-purchasing-ltd) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Halton Housing Trust (HHT) is looking to establish a framework of contractors to provide asbestos surveying and testing services across multiple HHT sites. Services are required in the Halton and surrounding area as appropriate to meet the operational needs of the Trust. Services initially required under the framework are expected to include provision for sampling and testing for asbestos across approximately 3,500 properties over the life of the framework. This is for information only, and no guarantees are given, nor are implied as to the value or quantity of business that will be placed with successful bidders. HHT accepts no liability for any inaccuracies in the estimates provided. HHT reserves the right to add or remove sites or otherwise change the volume of work during the life of the framework. The outcome of the tender process will be a 4 year framework agreement, expected to commence in November 2015. It is envisaged that the final framework will be awarded to approximately 5 contractors. Call-off contracts will be awarded by HHT in accordance with the rules as defined by Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102. The duration and size of any call-off contract is likely to vary at the discretion of HHT dependent on the needs of the business. Call-off contracts may be awarded on a direct award basis or through the use of mini-competitions. Where mini-competitions are undertaken, HHT reserves the right to amend and refine the relative weightings of elements where appropriate for call-off contracts. Individual weightings of each cost and quality element may range between: - Cost elements may be weighted between 10% and 100% - Quality elements may be weighted between 0% and 90% The form of contract to be used at call-off will be the JCT Minor Works contract. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued in accordance with the Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102. Read full description ## CPV classification Technical inspection and testing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b9efab06-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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