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Asbestos Management, Reinspection and Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys - Housing

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Asbestos Management, Reinspection and Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys - Housing" was conducted by Reading Borough Council, a regional or local authority based in Reading, United Kingdom. This process, classified under the industry category of building surveying services, involves asbestos consultancy, surveying, and analytical works for domestic and communal areas. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the framework not accepting new contractors. The award stage of the process has been completed, with Riverside Environmental Services Limited receiving the contract. The contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 1st September 2025, and the services are to be delivered to the region UKJ11.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying and asbestos-related services. Large-scale organisations, particularly those already part of national frameworks such as the National Framework Partnership Asbestos Inspection, stand a good chance of securing such tenders. The tailored nature of this process, being a direct award from a closed framework, suggests that businesses with pre-established relationships and proven track records with similar services to local authorities can capitalise on these opportunities for growth. Understanding the specific needs of public sector clients, like Reading Borough Council, will be advantageous for businesses aiming to engage in similar procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Asbestos Management, Reinspection and Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys - Housing

Notice Description

Asbestos consultancy, surveying & analytical works carried out for Reading Borough Councils domestic and communal areas

Lot Information

Lot 1

Asbestos consultancy, surveying & analytical works carried out for Reading Borough Councils domestic and communal areas

Procurement Information

A permissible direct award call off was undertaken via the National Framework Partnership Asbestos Inspection framework; as such an opportunity notice was not published as the framework is closed and not accepting new contractors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028370-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVERSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

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