UKRI-6166 1894 Building Upper Basement Asbestos Removal

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Jun 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the asbestos removal from the upper basement of the 1894 Building at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. The contract was awarded on 22nd June 2026 to Damada Asbestos Removals Ltd, a supplier based in East Kilbride, Scotland. This falls under the 'works' industry category, with the main activity being asbestos-removal work. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and it is now in the 'award' stage. The contract encompasses a specific time frame, commencing on 22nd June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2026, with a gross value of £49,554.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in asbestos removal and similar construction services. Companies that can supply expert asbestos management or removal with efficiency and safety would be well-suited to engage in or expand through similar future contracts. Although this specific contract was conducted directly without open competition, it underscores the demand for niche, skilled services within public sector infrastructure maintenance, providing a potential market for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in related fields.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6166 1894 Building Upper Basement Asbestos Removal

Notice Description

1894 Building Upper Basement Asbestos Removal at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bad2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058846-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£41,295 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMADA ASBESTOS REMOVALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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