Framework Agreement for the Provision of Estates Sustainability Solutions

Description

The Contracting Authority has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of estates sustainability solutions. The framework agreement offers industry-specific opportunities for climate action, whilst building resilience to climate change, to enable the continuation of the delivery of healthcare services. The opportunities the agreement offers for healthcare which, in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, represents the coming together of subject matter expertise, societal demands and climate action to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and future proof path to economic growth, health and well-being to support strategic initiatives of high impact for the benefit of business, people and the planet. The agreement comprises the following 16 service lines: 1 Environmental Consultancy 2A Sustainable Insulation 2B Natural Ventilation 2C Energy Efficient Windows and Doors 2D Heat Pumps/Passive Cooling Systems 2E Combined Heat and Power Systems 2F Rainwater Harvesting 2G Energy & Water Efficient Appliances 2H Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems 2I Solar Shading/Canopy Cover 2J Solar Film 3A Solar Power Generation and Storage 4A Living Walls 4B Rainwater Gardens 4C Green Roof Spaces 4D Wellbeing Green Spaces Lot 1: The framework agreement is open to the following parties, as listed within the ITT Open Procedure available at the start of the Procurement Process to all bidders. Subject to approval from the Contracting Authority the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework agreement include, in particular, the following in the United Kingdom and their respective statutory successors and organisations created as a result of re-organisations or organisational changes, and any private sector entities having similar procurement needs: (i) The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited to Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at: https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx (ii) Department of Health: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/departmentof-health (iii) NHS England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ (iv) Other organisations involved in commissioning and/or overseeing General Practitioner services, GP consortia, GP Practices and any other provider of primary medical services: a) who are a party to any of the following contracts: - General Medical Services (GMS) - Personal Medical Services (PMS) - Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and/or b) Commissioned by NHS England or other organisations involved in commissioning or overseeing General Practitioner services, as described above. (v) The NHS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including but not limited to Primary care services - GPs, pharmacies, dentists and optometrists, Hospital services, and community services, including those provided through community health centres and mental health services at: a. NHS Wales (National Health Service for Wales): including but not limited to Welsh Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Public Health Wales: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure b. NHS Scotland (National Health Service for Scotland) including but not limited to Regional NHS Boards, Special NHS Boards and public health body at: http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/ c. Health and Social Care Services in Northern Ireland: (National Health Service for Northern Ireland) including but not limited to Health Trusts, Social Care Board and other HSC Agencies: http://online.hscni.net/ continued at VI.3 Additional Information