This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:56

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Asbestos Services" was led by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom (region UKE32). This tender, falling under the services industry category, involved asbestos surveying and management across various sites in the UK and was conducted using an open competition method, below the threshold. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 23rd March 2026 and is set to remain active until 22nd March 2029. The tender, which was initially published on 18th September 2025, had specified that submissions were due by 10th October 2025, following an enquiry window which closed on 3rd October 2025.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in asbestos-related services. Companies capable of providing licensed asbestos surveying and removal services in compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 are well-suited to compete in this contract environment. The successful supplier, ACORN ANALYTICAL SERVICES LTD, exemplifies the type of business that can leverage such opportunities for growth. Such tenders offer a pathway for suppliers to enhance their portfolio and expand their reach within the public sector, particularly within regions served by public authorities like the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Asbestos Services

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, SYMCA, is seeking qualified, experienced, and licensed asbestos surveying services providers to conduct asbestos management and, if necessary, refurbishment/ demolition surveys across our various sites within the UK. The successful contractor will be required to carry out surveys in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, including any updates and guidelines by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039795-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN ANALYTICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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