Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness Testing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Staffordshire County Council require its successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework:

To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link ssip.org.uk/members/ ↗

Valid and compliant member of an independent pre-qualification accrediting body. For example, Constructionline (accredited to a minimum membership level of 'SILVER') or other equivalent bodies, offer such a service.

Note 1 - the accrediting bodies must allow for annual refreshes/vetting of the Supplier in the areas above

Note 2 - where brand names are mentioned, the Authority will consider equivalents

Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

PAS91 C4: Health and safety: policy and capability or provide an exemption (details provided in the Questionnaire).

Suppliers are required to make sure trained members of staff meet the competency requirements detailed in points below:

• The Provider and their Staff undertaking these works must have the appropriate Gas Safe registration and qualifications. All personnel shall carry their Gas Safe registration card at all times and produce it upon request for examination whilst working on this Framework.
• Evidence recent training for working at heights wit…