Planning

Asbestos Surveys, Air Monitoring & Bulk Analysis

NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 08:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for asbestos surveys, air monitoring, and bulk analysis services. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on building surveying services, marked by CPV code 71315300. This preliminary market engagement is being conducted to gather insights that will help shape the tender documentation. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the engagement by completing the associated MSForm by 20 January 2026. The procurement process is for a contract valued at £525,000, with a gross amount of £630,000, and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKH15 region of Norwich. The contract period is expected to start on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2029, with a potential extension to 31 March 2031.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the building surveying and related services industry. Companies with expertise in asbestos management, environmental monitoring, and hazardous material analysis are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender can facilitate business growth by securing a significant, long-term contract with a reputable public authority. Additionally, participating in the pre-market engagement offers businesses the chance to influence the tender's development, potentially tailoring opportunities to their strengths. Interested companies should leverage this early engagement to gain insights and position themselves effectively for the upcoming competitive procurement phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asbestos Surveys, Air Monitoring & Bulk Analysis

Notice Description

Norwich City Services Limited (NCSL) is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement to engage with the market ahead of a future procurement for Asbestos Surveys, Air Monitoring and Bulk Analysis. This engagement is being undertaken to help shape the structure and content of the tender documentation and understand the market. The responses will be used for market intelligence and planning purposes only.

Planning Information

To take part in this pre-market engagement activity, please complete the MSForm, which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NI90-qyko0OipIjtYLeekp_Ohf6JwpZImYlLTtAbEhZUMjNQMDFINVFLQ1BWV1g0UE9OVU9NRU8xSS4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000506-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ncslprocurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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