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Searchlight disposal (asbestos)

MET OFFICE

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29 Jan 2026 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Searchlight disposal (asbestos)" project. This tender, identified by ID P115381, falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on asbestos removal. GRS Building Services South-West, an SME based in Exmouth, was awarded the contract. The process utilised a limited competition procurement method, classified as "below threshold." The contract was signed on 28 January 2026, and covers a period from 2 February 2026 to 27 February 2026. The procurement stage of this contract is now in the award phase.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in asbestos removal work. SMEs operating in the construction or hazardous materials sectors, particularly those focusing on health and safety compliance, would find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Given the nature of the contract and its regional focus in the UK, businesses with proximity to Exeter or the capability to manage operations remotely could benefit significantly from similar opportunities to expand their services within the central government public sector.

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Notice Title

Searchlight disposal (asbestos)

Notice Description

Removal and disposal of searchlights (asbestos)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061172
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007802-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRS BUILDING SERVICES SOUTH-WEST

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