Drainage Framework

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) is a procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems.

Our members include social housing providers, local authorities, universities, academy trusts, NHS trusts and regional police forces.

EEM procured and entered into a framework agreement with multiple contractors for the provision of drainage services.

This framework was tendered and awarded based on the following lots: Lot 1: Drainage Services (Midlands) Lot 2: Drainage Services (South West) Lot 3: Drainage Services (London and the South East) Lot 4: Drainage Services (National Coverage) Contractors appointed to the framework and any subsequent call off contracts will be responsible for ensuring Contracting Authorities drainage systems are maintained at optimum condition and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, installer recommendations, Water Authority Standards , recommended codes of practice and all relevant statutory obligations.

Contractors will be expected to provide drainage services to both standard/domestic building drainage and commercial waste.

The framework will cover the following drainage works which may be enhanced or refined by Contracting Authorities under their call off process. • Reactive service for drain unblocking and jetting • Improving and upgrading drainage systems • Planned maintenance • Soil stack and waste pipe unblocking • CCTV drain surveys and reports • Drain repairs including patch repair • Pipe re-rounding • Root cutting • Drain re-lining • Cesspit and Septic Tank emptying, cleaning, unblocking and repairing • Interceptor inspections and waste removal • Grease trap emptying and cleaning • Renew and rebed manhole covers and slabs • Drain and Mnahole inspection and testing • Gutter cleaning and clearance • Any additional tasks needed in association with the above works