This appointment enables our specialist Hazardous Materials management team to provide comprehensive asbestos management services to NHS trusts and wider public sector organisations across the UK. 

NHS SBS Framework Overview 

The NHS SBS Framework Agreement represents a significant procurement route for public sector organisations seeking building safety and compliance services. The framework demonstrates NHS SBS’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards of building safety across the healthcare estate. 

Asbestos Management Service Offering 

Under Lot 2.1, Lucion delivers a comprehensive range of asbestos management services including: 

• Asbestos Management surveys 
• Air sampling and monitoring 
• Asbestos Refurbishment and demolition surveys 
• Emergency response 
• Asbestos Testing and Re-inspections 
• Asbestos management plans 
• Training 

Our testing and inspection activities are supported by UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 respectively, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining internationally recognised standards of excellence.   

Social Value and Sustainability Commitment 

As the NHS accelerates its journey to become the world’s first net-zero health service, We are actively supporting these ambitious environmental goals. Our appointment to the NHS SBS Framework aligns perfectly with the NHS Green Plan objectives for 2025-2029, particularly in the areas of sustainable infrastructure and waste management. 

Understanding that NHS suppliers play a crucial role in achieving these sustainability targets, we have developed comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plans that exceed the mandatory requirements for NHS suppliers. Our approach goes beyond basic compliance, incorporating: 

• Advanced environmental management systems aligned with NHS net-zero targets 
• Detailed carbon footprint monitoring across all scopes of emissions 
• Innovative waste reduction strategies in our service delivery 
• Digital solutions that reduce the environmental impact of our operations 
• Regular sustainability training and engagement programmes for our staff 

We are particularly well-positioned to support NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers in meeting their sustainability objectives through our integrated approach to environmental risk management.  

Our expertise in both hazardous materials management and environmental consultancy enables us to provide solutions that address both immediate safety requirements and longer-term sustainability goals. 

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NHS SBS Framework Benefits 

Public sector organisations accessing Lucion’s services through this framework will benefit from: 

• Pre-agreed terms and conditions streamlining the procurement process 
• Competitive pricing structure 
• Assured quality and compliance standards 
• Rapid deployment of services 
• Comprehensive reporting and data management 
• Expert technical support and guidance 

“NHS SBS is pleased to introduce our new Building Safety and Fire Compliance Framework Agreement. It provides the NHS and wider public sector with a comprehensive range of services, including fire safety, asbestos management and removal, lifts maintenance and installation, water treatment, PAT testing, authorising engineers, and pneumatic tube systems.  

Developed with a regional structure, it facilitates both national and SME suppliers, offering a blend of solutions to our customers.   

The framework agreement aligns with key health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance in critical areas such as fire safety, water treatment, and asbestos management. This alignment is crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of NHS buildings, protecting patients, staff, and visitors. 

With the recent budget announcement allocating £1 billion to the NHS to address critical repairs, this framework agreement provides a compliant procurement route for essential safety services.” 

– Brendan Griffin-Ryan, Senior Category Manager, Estates & Facilities. 

We have worked with over 60 NHS Trusts delivering multiple service lines to help facilitate the protection of their people, patients and the environment and the development and appreciation of their buildings and assets. 

Building Lifecycle Services 

Lucion brings together industry-leading companies in environmental risk management, creating one of the UK’s most comprehensive service offerings. Through our family of specialist businesses, we deliver integrated solutions that go far beyond asbestos management. 

Our services span the full spectrum of environmental risk management, from hazardous materials consultancy and occupational hygiene to comprehensive environmental services and sophisticated risk management solutions. This breadth of expertise allows us to provide clients with holistic approaches to their environmental, health and safety challenges. 

Quality and compliance sit at the heart of everything we do across Lucion. Our integrated management system ensures consistent high standards throughout all our operations, regardless of which specialist company delivers the service.  

All businesses within the group maintain certification to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety Management) standards.