Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c05-7129-7015-9cf6-e98971ee29c6/gb-shrewsbury-rmcb-001-framework-arrangement-for-licensed-asbestos-contractor closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Shrewsbury: RMCB 001 - Framework Arrangement for Licensed Asbestos Contractors [Shropshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/shropshire-council) Estimated value £100,000 to £500,000 Published 15 Jul 2016 Deadline Closed 15 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 Shropshire Council intends to set up a framework of Licensed Asbestos Contractors for the removal, encapsulation and enclosure of asbestos containing materials, from buildings which the Council has control over, typically schools, libraries, offices, fire stations, workshops and care homes, located throughout Shropshire. A maximum of eight contractors will be selected to form the framework. Tenderers can bid to be part of the framework for one or more of the following value bands: £0 - £2,000 per contract £2,001 - £50,000 per contract £50,001 - £139,000 per contract The Contract will be for a period of up to 4 years commencing on 1st October 2016. Specification: The licensed asbestos contractor shall hold a valid 3-year full licence for work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coatings and asbestos insulating board, issued under The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. The licensed asbestos contractor shall hold Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) accreditation or equivalent scheme. The licensed asbestos contractor shall be regarded as the 'producer' of the waste for the purposes of The Environmental Protection Act; Duty of Care Code of Practice and will therefore be responsible for all relevant documentation including raising of Special Wastes Consignment Notes. The licensed asbestos contractor shall be a member of a relevant Industry Association (i.e. ARCA, ATaC, ACAD) and that associations’ quality audit scheme. Managers, supervisors and operatives shall have received appropriate UKATA Cat 1 training. The licensed asbestos contractor shall be fully aware of and comply with the following Health Safety and Welfare legislation:- •The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 •The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 •The Hazardous Wastes Regulations 2005 •The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 •The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 •HSG 247 – Asbestos: The licensed contractors’ guide •ACOP L143 – Working with Asbestos containing materials •HSG 210 – Asbestos Essentials •HSG 53 – Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work •HSG 65 – Successful Health & Safety Management Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Asbestos-removal work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e638d252-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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