Tender

Licensed & Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Works

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 15:23

Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 14:36

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is actively seeking contractors for a framework to conduct Licensed & Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Works. This opportunity involves work on domestic properties, schools, and public buildings within the UKC22 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions accepted via an open competition. The total contract value is estimated at £1,870,000 GBP, and tenders must be submitted by 15th May 2026 at 12:00 PM. The framework agreement is set to begin on 1st August 2026, extending until 31st July 2028, with options for two additional 12-month renewals.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos removal, particularly those capable of working across educational and public facilities. The open tender allows for broad participation, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their public sector portfolio. The evaluation will be based on a combination of price (50%), quality (40%), and social value (10%), encouraging competitive and socially responsible offerings. The framework agreement without reopening of competition suggests that successful businesses can benefit from predetermined pricing arrangements. Innovative companies eager to provide high-quality, value-driven services in the asbestos removal sector are well-suited to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Licensed & Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Works

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is seeking to establish a framework to carry out Licensed & Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Works to domestic properties, schools and public buildings.

Planning Information

We would like to gain your views through the following: • Completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire. All responses should be provided by completing the questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org/ before the deadline of 25th March 2026 at 12noon. This can be found by searching 'Framework for Licensed & Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Works' or using project number OPEN202649

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031114-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,870,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,870,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD 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
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031114-2026
    2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024678-2026
    18th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018019-2026
    27th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.open-uk.org
    Tenders to be submitted on the OPEN Platform (https://www.open-uk.org).Search for 'Framework for Licensed & Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Works' or using project number OPEN202649 The Contracting Authority communicates through the Open system; therefore, all correspondence regarding this Tender will be issued to the individual that expressed interest on Open. It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure the correct named person is, and continues to be, registered on the Open system. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your response, please contact the Open Support Team open.support@nepo.org For non-time critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information please visit Open hub via www.open-hub.org/how-to-guides/ or seek support from open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: The system is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is only available Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday - 8:30am-4:30pm

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