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Asbestos Testing

TORUS GROUP

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26 Feb 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Torus Group, a Housing Association based in the United Kingdom, recently awarded a contract for Asbestos Testing laboratory services in the North West region. The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender was for a 2-year contract to North Star Environmental Ltd., the only identified supplier meeting Torus' capacity requirements for 1,500 samples per month with a 24-48hr turnaround.

This tender for Asbestos Testing services by Torus Group presents an opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory services industry, particularly those capable of handling high sample volumes with quick turnarounds. Businesses located in or willing to serve the North West region of England would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders issued by housing associations or organisations in need of laboratory testing services.

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Notice Title

Asbestos Testing

Notice Description

Asbestos Testing laboratory testing services covering Merseyside and North West (non postal service).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following desktop research, only one possible supplier was found that are able to cover Torus' requirements of: * 1,500 samples per month, * with a 24-48hr turnaround, * based in our area of operation (Merseyside/North West). This was followed by an open Soft Market Test in December 2023. Whilst we did recieve one reply, they were unable to meet our capacity requirements. Therefore, we propose to award a 2 year contract to the only supplier we can identify who can meet our requirements - North Star Enviromental Ltd.

Procurement Information

Following desktop research, only one possible supplier was found that are able to cover Torus' requirements of: * 1,500 samples per month, * with a 24-48hr turnaround, * based in our area of operation (Merseyside/North West). This was followed by an open Soft Market Test in December 2023. Whilst we did recieve one reply, they were unable to meet our capacity requirements. Therefore, we propose to award a 2 year contract to the only supplier we can identify who can meet our requirements - North Star Enviromental Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043cc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006084-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
Torus62
Contact Email
procurementteam@torus.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8006781894

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH STAR ENVIRONMENTAL

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