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title: "Tender for the bulk testing of potential asbestos samples."
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# Tender for the bulk testing of potential asbestos samples.

Buyer: DCH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99377e39-b5b7-4a74-96ad-97f66efb8f47

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by DCH, which is based in Exeter, UK, and focuses on laboratory services related to asbestos. The tender, titled "Tender for the bulk testing of potential asbestos samples," was initiated through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 6 October 2017, with the contract awarded on 7 November 2017, and has a duration from 8 November 2017 to 30 November 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £160,000 GBP.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in asbestos analysis and testing. Businesses with capabilities in environmental safety, materials testing, and compliance services would be well-placed to compete in such tenders. The focus on skilled and certified laboratory services suggests that suppliers with relevant experience and accreditations will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

processing of asbestos samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac34c77-82a6-4c33-81f0-621d9e5f4b76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | DCH |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac34c77-82a6-4c33-81f0-621d9e5f4b76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac34c77-82a6-4c33-81f0-621d9e5f4b76
  11th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dchgroup.com

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