Planning

NEPO234 Asbestos Management

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, operating under the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "NEPO234 Asbestos Management". This process pertains to the services category and involves the management of asbestos across various public sector settings throughout the United Kingdom. The framework, valued at £50 million, will be a multi-supplier, multi-lot arrangement, accessible to NEPO Members and Associate Members. As of 26 May 2026, a planned procurement notice was published, with further notifications expected around 26 August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring broader participation across the industry.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) possessing expertise in asbestos removal work and related fields such as architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The framework is structured to include SMEs, indicating a suitable opportunity for such businesses to secure contracts within the public sector. The planned start date for the contract period is from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, offering a substantial term for service provision and potential business expansion. Interested businesses are encouraged to prepare for the open procedure to maximise their chances of inclusion in this extensive framework agreement.

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Notice Title

NEPO234 Asbestos Management

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is establishing a framework for Asbestos Management (NEPO234). This will be a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for asbestos surveying and asbestos removal works across a variety of public-sector settings throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework will be available to all Members and Associate Members of NEPO. A full list of NEPO Members is available here www.nepo.org/about and a full list of Associate Members is available here www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048854-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

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