Award

Asbestos Re-Inspection

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 13:20

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 14:17

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 12:12

Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Asbestos Re-Inspection" contract has been concluded with the awarding of the contract to Socotec UK Limited. Initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, the procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, is associated with the removal and re-inspection of asbestos by the Capital, Estates and Facilities Department. Key deadlines include the start of the contract on 23rd February 2026, with the maximum extension possible until February 2031. The legal basis referenced in this procurement is the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building inspection services, especially those versed in asbestos removal and monitoring. Given its open procedure, it encourages participation from various enterprises, including SMEs that are well-suited due to the nature of technical requirements and service delivery. Organisations like Socotec UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, have successfully leveraged this opportunity, indicating potential growth opportunities for similar firms. The focus on technical and commercial criteria implies that companies with robust quality assurance and competitive pricing stand a fair chance in such contracts. These contracts not only offer financial growth through successful bidding but also access to ongoing service provisions and long-term partnerships with health organisations.

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Notice Title

Asbestos Re-Inspection

Notice Description

The Capital, Estates and Facilities (CEF) Department requires a contractor to carry out the asbestos re-inspection programme which includes: * 6 monthly re-inspection *Amending material risk scores and priority scores as necessary. * Access and survey any remaining "No Access" or previously un-surveyed areas. * Carrying out additional sampling in areas where current information is insufficient (plant rooms etc.) * Carry out personal air monitoring when accessing Reg. 18 Asbestos Area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further two years in annual intervals (1+1) at the sole discretion of the Health Board

Planning Information

Market engagement notice only, no action for potential bidders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015224-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£380,719 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£380,719 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lily Prance
Contact Email
lily.prance@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921500642

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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