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21 Jul 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "PR462024 - Asbestos Surveys, Auditing, Re-inspections, Sampling and Analytical Services." This contract, focusing on the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry, encompasses air monitoring, sampling, surveying, and training across various council-managed properties in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which utilised a restricted procedure, progressed to the award stage on 23 January 2026. With a contract value of £456,105.79, the services are scheduled to be delivered between 26 January 2026 and 25 July 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs seeking to expand their operations in the field of asbestos management services. Companies specialising in environmental health and safety consultancy, particularly those adept at providing compliance-related services in residential and non-domestic environments, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The limited procurement method and focus on high-risk compliance tasks make it an ideal target for businesses with established expertise and credentials in managing sensitive environmental services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PR462024 - Asbestos Surveys, Auditing, Re- inspections, Sampling and analytical services

Notice Description

Scope of contract will be for air monitoring, bulk sampling, surveying, re-inspections and training for 4,800 Exeter City Council HRA residential properties, garages, communal and non-domestic areas including sewage treatment works, pumping stations, car parks and open spaces. These are all statutory and compliance high risk activities required to protect employees, contractors, tenants, visitors and members of the public who work or live within the properties or be affected by works carried out to the fabric of the structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a04f8200-9791-423a-943a-9eb0762dace0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9135b2fa-98c7-4fbd-bf41-98aa76196093
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£456,105 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£456,105 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G & L CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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