Environmental consultancy ESI has been appointed to the Welsh National Procurement Services Framework (NPS), allowing public sector organisations access to the firm’s specialist ground and water contamination services.
The NPS acts on behalf of the Welsh public sector to deliver value for money in the procurement of common and repetitive goods, and has been established for the provision of Construction Consultancy Additional Services. Members of the NPS include all Welsh local authorities, the NHS, police, emergency services, higher education, and housing associations as well as the Welsh Government and sponsored bodies.
ESI has been appointed to Phase 3 Lot 48167 ‘Ground and Water Contamination Consultancy’ and is one of a number of approved suppliers to the NPS Construction Consultancy Additional Services Framework – Phase 3 Contract. Initial involvement is secured for two years, with the framework expected to run for four years overall.
Jon Cooke, Managing Director, ESI Consulting said:
“We’re delighted to have been appointed to the new Welsh National Procurement Framework, as part of this, we’ll offer our unique combination of technical and project management expertise to the highest professional standards to a range of public sector organisations across Wales.”
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