Asbestos to be removed from homes

A contract for the removal and disposal of asbestos from Renfrewshire Council properties has been rubber-stamped by elected members, writes Jack Thomson, Local Democracy Reporter.

The deal – which could prove to be worth up to £2.160 million excluding VAT – was approved by the local authority’s finance, resources and customer services policy board.

The agreement will see Aspect Contracts take on the works for a period of two years with the option to extend by 12 months on two separate occasions.

A report to the board explained:“A central requirement of the environment, housing and infrastructure service is to ensure council properties are free of asbestos and are properly maintained in a manner that complies with statutory legislative standards and that the appropriate records are maintained.

“Renfrewshire Council requires a suitably qualified and specialist contractor for the provision of asbestos removal and disposal within council domestic and non-domestic properties within Renfrewshire Council area.”

The starting date is expected to be May 21 but any changes to this will be confirmed in the council’s letter of acceptance.

“The evaluation of tender submissions received identified that the tender submission by Aspect Contracts Limited was the most economically advantageous tender,” the report added.

A number of community benefits were requested as part of the procurement exercise and form part of the agreement.

These include – but are not limited to – jobs for young people from a recognised priority group, industry awareness events and business advice to small and medium-sized enteprises, social enterprises or voluntary organisations.