In the Pipeline: Regional Estate Solution

Benefits of using the Framework

The purpose of this free to access Framework Agreement which is available to all NHS organisations in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, local authorities, public services organisations, social enterprises, and Community Interest Companies (CICs), is to enable access to a range of pre-tendered professional services to deliver Regional Estate Solution to streamline estate planning, management, and infrastructure development for public sector organizations, including NHS Trusts, local authorities and all public sector body. It provides a structured procurement mechanism to ensure cost efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with public sector regulations.

Lot Structure

The Framework is divided into multiple lots;

Lot 1: Consultancy Services: Covers expert guidance on estate planning, regulatory compliance, six facet condition surveys, and strategic decision-making to optimize estate assets and infrastructure development which will include the following but can expand to cover the relevant/associated services:

1. Legal, compliance, and planning services (e.g. planning applications, risk assessments, regulatory compliance audits)
2. Master planning & feasibility studies (e.g. strategic estate reviews, land use planning, site feasibility analysis)
3. Estate optimisation strategies (e.g. including physical condition, functional suitability, space utilization, quality performance, statutory compliance, operational efficiency, asset rationalization, estate transformation planning)
4. Planning and Valuation
5. Waste and Recycling
6. Health & Safety
7. Architecture and Design Services
8. Multi-disciplinary Engineering
9. Facilities Management Consultancy
10. Asbestos Management Services
11. Food and Catering - No Awarded Suppliers
12. Asset Management and Delivery
13. Facet Surveys
14. Authorising Engineers and Regulatory Commissioning (AE)
15. Building Surveying Services & Condition Reporting
16. Construction Project Management Services
17. Clerk of Works
18. Quantity Surveying & Cost Consultancy Services
19. Principal Designer (CDM)
20. Estates Strategy and Business Case Development Services
21. Contract Administration Services – NEC/JCT ROLES
22. Property Acquisition Disposal & Management Advisory Services
23. Facilities Management Consultancy Services
24. Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services and M&E Led Design Team Services
25. Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services
26. Air & Ventilation Systems Consultancy Services
27. Acoustics & Vibration Consultancy Services
28. Energy Efficiency Consultancy Services
29. Environmental Consultancy Services
30. Equality Act Consultancy Services
31. Fire Consultancy Services
32. Security Systems Consultancy Services
33. Lift Consultancy Services
34. Lighting Consultancy Services
35. Waste Consultancy Services

Lot 2: Minor Works and Maintenance: Supports the development and modernisation of healthcare and public sector infrastructure, encompassing general building maintenance, roofing, flooring, glazing, partitioning, integrating smart technology and sustainable practices etc.

This lot will be divided into the following Sub-lots:

2A    Air Handling Units, Filters, Ventilation & Extraction

2B    Asbestos Removal/Treatment

2C    Boilers & Associated Plant (install & maintain)

2D    Brick And Blockwork

2E     Building (General)

2F     Building (Hospital)

2G    Building Management Systems & Automatic Control Systems

2H    Cleaning and Site Clearance

2I      Cooling & Refrigeration – Chillers Condensers & Split A/Cs

2J     Curtain Wall

2K    Demolition Work

2L     Doors

2M   Drainage

2N    Fencing and Gates

2O    Fire Protection Sprinklers + Fire Protection-Smoke Vents (Automatic)+ Fire Systems – Fire Alarm Systems, Smoke/ Heat Detection Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Extinguishers & Hose Reels (Hospital)

2P    Flooring (General)

2Q    Glazing

2R    Joinery and Partition

2S     Landscaping

2T     Painting & Decorating (General)

2U    Plastering

2V    Plumbing

2W   Road Maintenance (Minor Works)

2X    Roofing

2Y     Scaffolding

2Z     Wall and Floor Tiling

2AA Water Systems – Servicing, Legionella Testing, Thermostatic Mixing Valves, Water Hygiene & Associated Plant

2AB Windows (PVCU)

2AC Mould & Damp

Lot 3: Mechanical & Electrical Services: Supports the development, upgrades and modernisation of healthcare and public sector buildings by supplying, installing, commissioning, testing, auditing, repairing Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, infrastructure and installation, routine and ad-hoc maintenance services that ensures the smooth operation of estate facilities through comprehensive management of security, maintenance, and energy efficiency strategies.

This will include:

3a     Electrical Installation & Maintenance Services

3b    Emergency Lighting & Power

3c     Lifts, Escalators and Conveyance Systems

3d    Medical Gas Pipeline & Equipment Maintenance

3e    Portable Appliance Testing & Fixed Wire Testing

3f     Security, Access Control, Intruder & CCTV Systems

3g     UPS & Generators

 Lot 4: Managed Services

This is typically a combination of services offered as a package or through outsourcing /strategic partnership.

These services may include a combination of services across Lot 2 & 3 with an exception of Lot 1.

Call-off type

When calling-off under this Framework Agreement, Contracting Authorities can either run Direct Award or run a mini competition which is permissible across all lots.

Authority

NHS Commercial Solutions