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TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2026 at 14:20

TenderUpdate

06 Jul 2026 at 08:49

TenderUpdate

06 Jul 2026 at 08:35

Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 15:56

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

Trent and Dove Housing, located in Burton-on-Trent, is managing a selective procurement process for asbestos surveying services across their housing portfolio in the United Kingdom. The procurement, facilitated by GBS Procure Limited, employs a competitive flexible procedure and consists of two stages, with suppliers shortlisted based on a Procurement Specific Questionnaire. The project includes comprehensive services such as Management Surveys, Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys, and more, integrated into Trent and Dove's management system. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, having last been updated on 10th July 2026. The expression of interest deadline is 4th August 2026, with an award expected by 21st October 2026. The contract term is initially for three years, potentially extendable by two further years, reaching a maximum of five years.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in building surveying and technical inspection services, particularly those with expertise in compliance with UK asbestos regulations. Organisations satisfying the economic, financial, and technical conditions, such as possessing UKAS accreditation and relevant experience, are well-suited to compete. The opportunity, which carries a gross value of £350,000, with multiple surveying and consultancy services, supports business growth through engagement in a significant service provision across a wide housing portfolio. Companies capable of delivering high-quality service with strong technical knowledge and reporting proficiency can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and expertise within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Asbestos Surveys

Notice Description

Trent & Dove Housing is seeking to appoint a single suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a comprehensive asbestos surveying service across its housing portfolio. The Contract includes, but is not limited to, the delivery of Management Surveys, Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Surveys, Reinspection Surveys, targeted surveys, communal area surveys, roofline and guttering surveys, consultancy support, asbestos sampling, laboratory analysis, asbestos register updates and associated compliance reporting. The successful Contractor will be responsible for undertaking surveys in occupied and void properties, communal areas and other assets owned or managed by Trent & Dove Housing. Survey information shall be provided electronically and integrated with Trent & Dove Housing's asbestos management system to support statutory compliance, asset management and ongoing risk management. The Contract also includes resident liaison, programme management, quality assurance, technical support, performance reporting and the provision of professional advice to assist Trent & Dove Housing in meeting its duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The proposed Contract term is an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for two further periods of twelve (12) months (3+1+1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contract includes the option for Trent & Dove Housing to instruct additional asbestos surveying and associated consultancy services where required during the Contract term. This may include, but is not limited to, additional Management Surveys, Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys, Reinspection Surveys, targeted surveys, sampling and laboratory analysis, asbestos register updates, technical consultancy and other related services within the scope of the Contract. The quantity and timing of such services will depend on operational requirements, planned investment programmes, responsive maintenance activities, stock changes and available budgets. No guarantee is given regarding the volume or value of work that may be instructed.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years. Trent & Dove Housing reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract by up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory Contractor performance, continued business need, availability of funding and all necessary internal approvals. The maximum Contract term, including any extensions, shall not exceed five (5) years.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise by reviewing and completing the PME Questionnaire provided with this notice. The purpose of this engagement is to gather supplier insight, innovation, and feedback to help Trent & Dove Housing shape the upcoming Asbestos Survey Services procurement. This includes the provision of reinspection, management, targeted, and refurbishment asbestos surveys across our housing stock, along with accurate reporting and data management to maintain regulatory compliance. Suppliers should: Download and complete the PME Questionnaire attached to this notice. Submit their completed response by email to lewis.pavey@trentanddove.org, clearly marked “PME Response – Asbestos Surveys - ID692”. Ensure responses are submitted by the stated closing date. All information gathered will be used solely to inform the future procurement approach and specification. Participation in this exercise is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal tender or prequalification. Trent & Dove Housing may use the feedback received to refine its requirements, evaluation approach, and contract structure. Suppliers who engage in this PME will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any future tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065211-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Trent and Dove Housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON-ON-TRENT
Postcode
DE14 1BL
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Burton & Eton
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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