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Asbestos Management Contract

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

05 Mar 2026 at 16:02

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking an Asbestos Management Contract for its property portfolio within the United Kingdom. The procurement, identified by ID TC259, progressed to the award stage on 5th March 2026, with LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED appointed as the supplier. This contract, awarded through an open procedure, has a gross value of £190,310 under the services category, specifically building and facilities management. It encompasses a period starting 1st April 2026 to end 31st March 2029, with potential renewal extending to 2031. The procurement was compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, and the contract is set to be signed by 23rd March 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos management services. Firms with expertise in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services are particularly well-positioned to leverage this contract. While larger enterprises may compete, the presence of six SME bids in the final stage indicates strong suitability for small and medium-sized businesses. The selection criteria emphasise technical proficiency and accreditation standards, making it ideal for businesses meeting UKAS ISO/IEC 17020 standards. The open tender process offers transparency and equal opportunity for qualified organisations, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Asbestos Management Contract

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for an Asbestos Management Contract which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Tender under the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on to the Contract. This tender is to provide Asbestos Management Services to the Councils property portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A break clause after three years allows the Authority to review the provider and opt to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, but only if the provider continues to meet the contractual requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020071-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£468,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£468,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£190,310 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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