---
title: "M5 J19 Portbury N&S MP145 Joints- Buried Utilities and Asbestos Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-03-03"
---

# M5 J19 Portbury N&S MP145 Joints- Buried Utilities and Asbestos Reporting

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which has initiated a tender for the project titled "M5 J19 Portbury N&S MP145 Joints- Buried Utilities and Asbestos Reporting." This project falls within the works category, specifically related to asbestos removal and topographical services, and is located in the South West of England. The tender was open until 16th February 2021, with a contract period commencing on 2nd March 2021 and concluding on 2nd April 2021. The contract value is set at £30,000, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, suitable for registered technical testing and survey suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in asbestos remediation, technical surveying, and civil engineering works. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that hold relevant technical qualifications would be particularly well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of conducting trials and surveys on infrastructure projects. The involvement of a large supplier, Socotec Asbestos Ltd, could also encourage collaboration and partnerships among smaller firms seeking to expand their service offerings in the environmental consultancy sector.

## Notice

To be eligible to bid for this opportunity you must be a registered technical testing and surveys supplier. Please contact nationaltst@highwaysengland.co.uk for further details. Buried Utilities and Asbestos Reporting: Trial holes in the carriageway asphaltic plug joint to determine the thickness of the expansion joint material and surfacing. Trial holes in the east and west footway asphaltic plug joints to determine the thickness of the expansion joint material and confirm construction details and buried services within the service bays of the deck. Asbestos refurbishment/demolition survey report to be produced to facilitate an update of the AAP for the structure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e2802-8cfa-4c0d-8fae-f2f1beb9da11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 2 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,967 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 4QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCOTEC ASBESTOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 71351800 - Topographical and water divining services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e2802-8cfa-4c0d-8fae-f2f1beb9da11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e2802-8cfa-4c0d-8fae-f2f1beb9da11
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-405c8ea1-1e32-46c5-859a-73fa1210c170.json.