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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, located in Paisley, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of asbestos surveying and analytical services, specifically for Lot 4 - Externals, within both domestic and non-domestic properties in Renfrewshire. This contract falls under the General Public Services industry category and was executed at the Award stage, with the contract formally signed on 8th May 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited procedure, bypassing prior publication of a competitive bidding process and directly awarding the contract through the Scotland Excel Asbestos Related Works and Services Contract. The total contract value is £170,000 GBP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in asbestos surveying and analytical services, particularly those qualified under direct award procedures like that of Scotland Excel Framework Agreements. The successful supplier, SOCOTEC Asbestos Limited, is an SMEs, indicating potential opportunities for other small and medium enterprises with relevant expertise looking to engage with local authorities. Companies specialising in asbestos management, environmental services, and related fields within the UK, particularly those familiar with regional procurement frameworks, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Lot 4 - Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Services (Externals)

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council has the requirement to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of asbestos surveying and analytical services within domestic and non-domestic properties within Renfrewshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was carried out as a Direct Award via the Scotland Excel Asbestos Related Works and Services Framework Agreement

Procurement Information

Direct Award via Scotland Excel Asbestos Related Works and Services Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838047
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560618
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC ASBESTOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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