Tender

Asbestos Annual Condition Surveys

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria is currently in the tender stage for procuring a qualified contractor to carry out annual Asbestos Condition Surveys. This project, titled "Asbestos Annual Condition Surveys," will be conducted across the university's campuses located in Cumbria and North Lancashire. Categorised under surveying and technical testing services, the procurement method is an open competition, below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1st December 2025. The proposed contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026, with an initial duration till 4th January 2029, and includes potential renewal options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in surveying and consultancy services to collaborate with a public sector entity. With a focus on quality over price (60% quality, 40% price), businesses well-versed in technical testing, analysis, and asbestos management would be aptly suited to compete. The projected contract value of up to £30,000 (or the equivalent in AED) provides potential financial growth and visibility for contractors seeking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions while meeting regulatory and academic standards stand to benefit significantly from this partnership with the University of Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asbestos Annual Condition Surveys

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a qualified contractor to conduct annual Asbestos Conditions Surveys across all of it's campuses across Cumbria & North Lancashire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069707-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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