Building Safety and Compliance
Framework Description
Fusion21's Building Safety and Compliance framework runs from 28 April 2025 to 27 April 2029 and covers asbestos, legionella, fire safety, warden call and electronic security services across 12 lots. Applications for this framework are closed (it is not a DPS); it was set up under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Public Contracts Regulations (Scotland) 2015, and covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Context & Use Case
Housing associations, councils and other public sector members use it to keep buildings safe and compliant, from surveys and risk assessments to planned and responsive maintenance, installation and upgrades. It complements Fusion21's Heating & Renewables and Lifts frameworks to cover the big six compliance areas. Buyers can direct award, with or without negotiation, or run one- or two-stage mini-competitions.
Scope of Services
Lots 1 and 2: Asbestos surveying and consultancy; abatement and removal Lots 3 and 4: Legionella and water hygiene consultancy; monitoring and control Lot 5: Fire Safety Surveying & Consultancy (multi-disciplinary) Lots 6 and 7: Fire risk assessments; fire safety inspections Lot 8: Passive Fire Protection Lots 9 and 10: Fire suppression (sprinkler and mist); active fire safety Lot 11: Warden Call & Tele-health Lot 12: Electronic Security
Lots
Lot 1: Asbestos Surveying & Consultancy; Lot 2: Asbestos Abatement & Removal; Lot 3: Legionella & Water Hygiene Consultancy; Lot 4: Legionella Monitoring & Control; Lot 5: Fire Safety Surveying & Consultancy (Multi-Disciplinary); Lot 6: Fire Risk Assessments; Lot 7: Fire Safety Inspections; Lot 8: Passive Fire Protection; Lot 9: Fire Suppression (Sprinkler & Mist) Systems; Lot 10: Active Fire Safety; Lot 11: Warden Call & Tele-health; Lot 12: Electronic Security
Who Can Apply
Suits asbestos, legionella, fire safety and security specialists, from consultants and assessors to installers. Applications for this framework are closed, so non-appointed firms cannot join until it is re-tendered, likely around 27 April 2029. Specialists should prepare accreditations and case studies for their lots in good time.
Buyer Benefits
Compliance is a legal duty with real consequences, so buyers want competent, accredited specialists they can appoint fast. Direct award lets them act quickly after a failed inspection or new risk, while mini-competition suits larger programmes. They value clear reporting, audit-ready records and suppliers covering all four UK nations.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should keep accreditations, sample reports and lot-specific case studies ready, as direct awards leave little time to respond. Others should plan for Fusion21's re-tender before 27 April 2029: check the lot structure on the Fusion21 page, confirm the accreditations each lot requires, and gather evidence of compliance work for public sector clients.
How Athena Can Help
Compliance work is often won through direct awards and quick mini-competitions. Athena's bid management services can build a library of ready-to-adapt responses for your lots, run a Bid Health Check and model pricing against competing specialists.
For firms not yet appointed, our support with framework registrations includes a 6–12 month plan towards the 2029 re-tender and other compliance routes, and our bid/no-bid guidance keeps your effort on contracts you can win.
