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Wirral Council - Asbestos Surveying and Sampling

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council has completed the procurement process for asbestos surveying and sampling services, with the contract being awarded to Pennington Choice Ltd. The project, titled "Wirral Council - Asbestos Surveying and Sampling," focuses on services related to buildings under the Council's jurisdiction, such as libraries, leisure centres, administration centres, and schools, within the Wirral region (UKD74). The procurement was executed using a limited method through the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) DPS 880, under Category 8 - Inspection Surveying Services including Asbestos Surveys. The contract, worth £400,000, was signed on 15th December 2025 with an active status starting in 2026, and includes options for extension up to two additional years.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in asbestos management and related services. Companies equipped to offer management, refurbishment, and demolition asbestos surveys, alongside emergency sampling works and access equipment provision, will find this contract suitable. The emphasis on quality and social value, alongside a competitive pricing evaluation, highlights the importance of being able to deliver high-quality and socially beneficial services at competitive rates. SMEs, like Pennington Choice Ltd, have a viable chance of competing effectively in such tenders, especially those with capabilities to provide prompt services adhering to the specified call-out requirements.

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Notice Title

Wirral Council - Asbestos Surveying and Sampling

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier (the "Contractor") Provision of Asbestos Surveying and Sampling Works, to buildings owned by Wirral Borough Council (the "Council") or in which the Council has an interest e.g. Libraries, Leisure Centres, Administration Centres, Industrial Units and Schools etc. within the administrative boundaries of the Council. Further Competition via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) DPS 880 Building Envelope Services, Category 8 - Inspection Surveying Services including Asbestos Surveys

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier (the "Contractor") Provision of Asbestos Surveying and Sampling Works, to buildings owned by Wirral Borough Council (the "Council") or in which the Council has an interest e.g. Libraries, Leisure Centres, Administration Centres, Industrial Units and Schools etc. within the administrative boundaries of the Council. Elements within this contract includes but not be limited to; Management, Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Surveys, Re-inspection Asbestos Surveys, emergency sampling works, planning Analyst/Surveyor works and providing access equipment (Scaffolding). The contract also required a 24 hour call out and 3-hour emergency call out service. Additional information: This is a call off via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) DPS 880 Building Envelope Services, Category 8 - Inspection Surveying Services including Asbestos Surveys

Options: 01/01/2026-31/12/2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments.

Procurement Information

This contract is award via Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) DPS 880 Building Envelope Services, Category 8 - Inspection Surveying Services including Asbestos Surveys Contract Notice Ref: 2020-OJS180-435803-en

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000169-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINGTON CHOICE

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