Award

Asbestos Surveying Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has awarded a contract for asbestos surveying services, focusing on maintaining its properties in Chatham, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically building surveying and asbestos removal services, with an initial contract period of three years starting from 1st April 2026. The contract, procured through an open procedure, allows for extension options up to a maximum term of seven years. The tender received 8 bids and has a gross value of £420,000. The procurement stage is complete as of January 27, 2026, following the award announcement on January 26, 2026, with the standstill period ending on February 5, 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Riverside Environmental Services Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. The requirement for asbestos surveying and removal services presents a lucrative market for companies that can offer both high-quality service and competitive pricing, as evidenced by the tender's award criteria. Businesses capable of delivering these services while adjusting to potential contract extensions could secure a long-term partnership with Medway Council, enhancing their growth and presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Asbestos Surveying Services

Notice Description

Asbestos surveying services and associated works that the appointed Contractor will perform to support the running of Medway Council properties. Period of Contract: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009642217

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007046-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVERSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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