Award

Invitation to Tender for Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air Testing and Consultancy Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 08:38

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Invitation to Tender for Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air Testing and Consultancy Services," with an initial tender period ending on 16 February 2026. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, encompassing services related to asbestos surveying, sampling, air testing, and consultancy, to supplement existing in-house operations. The awarded contract comprises two lots: "North," covering Tipton/Wednesbury/West Bromwich, and "South," covering Rowley/Oldbury/Smethwick. The awards are pending with contract periods commencing on 1 June 2026 and potentially extending until 31 May 2030 subject to renewal options. The process involved a competitive environment with a total of six final stage bids received for each lot, highlighting broad interest across relevant regions within the public authority sphere of sub-central government operations in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, primarily for enterprises involved in technical inspection, testing, and asbestos removal services. Companies with experience in delivering bespoke environmental and consultancy services would find this contract suitable to enhance their portfolio and engage in long-term partnerships. The procurement is designed to ensure wide accessibility, attracting SMEs, with Bradley Environmental Consultants Ltd and Lucion Environmental Ltd identified as successful suppliers for separate lots. Businesses capable of executing high-quality service delivery and demonstrating competitive pricing are best positioned to leverage this opportunity for financial growth and regional business expansion, with scope for contract extensions potentially increasing revenue stability.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air Testing and Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council was seeking tenders from experienced organisations to assist in the delivery of a wide range of Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air-Testing and Consultancy Services and ancillary to support and complement existing in-house service(s), all in accordance with these Tender Documents. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 16 February 2026 at 15:00hrs

Lot Information

North

Renewal: Contract Period 01 May 2026 - 30 April 2028 with the option to extend for a further 1 (one) year period on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Council's sole discretion

South

Renewal: Contract Period 01 May 2026 - 30 April 2028 with the option to extend for a further 1 (one) year period on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Council's sole discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038946-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£791,918 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRADLEY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

LUCION ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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