Asbestos Surveying and Consultancy

Wigan Council is seeking to source a Strategic Partner Asbestos Consultant from the Fusion 21 Compliance and Facilities Management Framework Agreement (North West) (10261) under Lot 1 - Asbestos Surveying. The successful Asbestos Consultant will assist the Council in fulfilling its Duty Holder role and asbestos responsibilities as laid out within the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR2012). This is to include: (i) The undertaking of annual asbestos re-inspections to communal areas within the housing stock; (ii) The undertaking of asbestos surveys (refurbishment, demolition and management) in advance of a range of building works (void and planned); (iii) The provisions of technical and analytical support (reassurance air testing, etc.) to assist the Council to manage any uncontrolled asbestos fibre release, disturbances and emergency situations; and (iv) The undertaking of site inspections for the purpose of auditing licenced asbestos removal works on behalf of the Council as required. The contract period will be set for a period of 2 years with an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years. The contract value stated within this notice is for the initial two year period of the contract.