Framework Contract for Management and Removal of Asbestos to the Bernicia Group

The Bernicia Group is required to maintain and manage information on asbestos containing materials within Bernicia Homes own property portfolio and as managing agents to privately owned flats through Kingston Property Services. Bernicia are looking to put a Framework Contract in place for the Group to include, but not be restricted to the following: asbestos surveying / sampling, air monitoring, re-inspections and training services and non-licensed and licensed asbestos removal including remedial works. The Framework Contract will be let as two separate lots - Lot 1 - Management of asbestos services including asbestos surveying / sampling, air monitoring, re-inspections and training services. Lot 2 - Non-licensed and licensed asbestos removal including remedial works. While potential companies may submit bids for both lots, due to asbestos regulations, the same company cannot be awarded both lots. At tender stage, one company will be awarded per each lot. Applicants must be able to provide all of the asbestos services / works detailed in the specification for each lot.

Additional information: The PQQ and tender will be accessed via the Bernicia Groups e-procurement portal - www.housingprocurement.com. Contractors and Suppliers who require to be considered for this framework contract must register their expression of interest through the housing procurement portal. If not already registered, applicants should register on the housing procurement portal. Any queries regarding the procurement process or procurement documents must be raised no less than 4 days before return date, through the Q&A section on the e-procurement portal. For any support in submitting your expression of interest or responses please contact the Due North Helpdesk on 01670 597120. There are a number of help guides available on the portal. Reading these will assist the applicant in completing and submitting their responses. Bernicia Homes own and manage over 8000 properties and is developing new homes across a range of property types and tenures. We provide housing, care and support, services for single people, couples, families, older residents and those requiring additional support and assistance. Bernicia Homes properties extend from the geographical area of Rothbury, Shilbottle and Amble in the north, Durham in the south and to Hexham in the west. Kingston Property Services which provides property and block management, estate services and facilities management to the private residential and commercial sectors. Kingston Property Services covers an area from Seahouses on the Northumberland coast to Haltwistle in Tynedale and down to Great Ayton in North Yorkshire and Redcar on the Cleveland coast and work for 200 Clients across 350 developments. These developments range in size from 4 to 173 apartments.