Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Asbestos Surveys and Associated Works 2025-2028

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of asbestos surveys and associated works, covering the period from 2025 to 2028. This procurement, under the services category, is situated within the Orkney Islands (region UKM65). The current stage of the procurement process is the 'Tender' phase, and the council has decided on an open procedure for submissions. The tender period was extended from its initial deadline and now concludes on 23rd July 2025 at 12:00. The contract is valued at GBP 300,000, with the commencement expected in August 2025. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically as specified in the tender notice.

For businesses looking to expand their portfolios within the asbestos management and surveying sector, this opportunity is significant. Companies with expertise in carrying out management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys in various property types will find this tender particularly relevant. Furthermore, those equipped to handle the logistical and regulatory demands of the project, including electronic submission and compliance with specified documentation, will be favourably positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality (40%) and price (60%) in the award criteria suggests that competitive pricing alongside robust service delivery will be key to successful tendering.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Asbestos Surveys and Associated Works 2025-2028

Notice Description

Asbestos surveys and associated works across the OIC property estate or where staff occupy space. Surveys will be for both domestic and non-domestic properties including circulation spaces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of asbestos surveys and associated works commencing in August 2025 for a period of 3 years (with the option for 2 x 12 month extensions). Surveys will be for both domestic and non-domestic properties including circulation spaces, solum space, floor voids, loft, roof/soffits/fascias, external plumbing elements and external outbuildings. The types of surveys required will be management, refurbishment and demolition.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to the availability of funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802147
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534991
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2028 3-4 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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