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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Asbestos Survey & Analysis Contract

DRAGONFLY MANAGEMENT (BOLSOVER) LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 13:47

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 10:53

TenderUpdate

23 Jul 2025 at 12:12

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Dragonfly Management (Bolsover) Limited has completed the procurement process for an asbestos survey and analysis contract, which is crucial for identifying and managing asbestos-containing materials across Bolsover District Council's housing and commercial properties. This public authority, part of the sub-central UK government, conducted an open procurement procedure, reflecting a commitment to transparency and competitiveness. The contract, awarded to Acorn Analytical Services (UK) Ltd, spans from 11th November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with options for renewal up to 2029. Key activities will take place in Chesterfield, UK (region UKF12), and the service falls under several industry categories, including structural engineering consultancy and building-inspection services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying and technical analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the successful bidder Acorn Analytical Services, are well-suited to such projects, providing expertise in risk assessment and consultancy within building environments. The contract's ability to renew provides additional prospects for sustained business engagement and development in the sector. Additionally, with specific focus areas such as prompt emergency and void property attendance, there are clear benchmarks and KPIs for organisations aiming to demonstrate excellence and reliability in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Asbestos Survey & Analysis Contract

Notice Description

Dragonfly Management (Bolsover) Limited is issuing this Invitation to Tender in connection with the competitive procurement of an asbestos survey and analysis contract. The client aims to re-establish a contract for undertaking surveys to identify and categorise the presence of asbestos containing materials across Bolsover District Council's housing and commercial stock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076483-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRAGONFLY MANAGEMENT (BOLSOVER) LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Wood
Contact Email
nicola.wood@bolsover.gov.uk, procurement@bolsover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S43 4JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF12 East Derbyshire

Local Authority
Bolsover
Electoral Ward
Clowne West
Westminster Constituency
Bolsover

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN ANALYTICAL SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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