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title: "Magnox Independent Asbestos Assurance Services"
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# Magnox Independent Asbestos Assurance Services

Buyer: MAGNOX LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e9e0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Magnox Independent Asbestos Assurance Services' was conducted by Magnox Ltd, located in Oldbury Nate, UK. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on technical analysis and consultancy services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the process is now complete. The contract, signed on 1 September 2021, involved an independent assurance provision for asbestos verification, with critical specifications including fibre counting and bulk analysis. This contract's details were finalised on 8 October 2021, marking the closure of this procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in asbestos consultancy and analysis. Firms with capabilities in technical analysis, air and bulk sample testing using advanced methodologies would be well-suited to compete in future similar contracts. Given that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was the only supplier deemed capable of fulfilling these specific technical requirements, new entrants should focus on obtaining relevant certifications and developing innovative solutions to potentially secure future tenders in this specialised field.

## Notice

Provision of fully independent asbestos assurance and verification of analytical air and bulk samples, providing increased confidence in the levels of associated asbestos fibre counts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent assurance is to be split into two sections, fibre counting utilising phase contrast microscopy and bulk analysis utilising stereo microscopy examination and polarizing light microscopy; HSE will provide these services for the following: 1. Air monitoring assurance Air monitoring assurance will be based initially on analysis of 10% of air samples undertaken per analyst per month, however additional samples can be included as per the site Lead Asbestos Competent Person (LACP) or Magnox Central Improvement Programme (MCIP) request. If a low level of samples has been analysed by one analyst, the relevant site LACP will have discretion to select the number of required assurance checks to be undertaken. 2. Bulk samples assurance Bulk sample assurance will be based on the analysis of 5% of total samples being selected per analyst per month with a minimum of two samples per month, however additional samples can be included as per the site Lead Asbestos Competent Person LACP or Magnox Central Improvement Programme (MCIP) request. . If a low level of samples has been analysed by one analyst, the relevant site LACP will have discretion to select the number of required assurance checks to be undertaken.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii). The HSE are the only entity technically capable of performing these services. The HSE do not have ties to other analytical organisations other than the screening of analytical firms through RICE & AIMS schemes as required by HSE guidance. The HSE operate a dedicated workforce employed primarily to undertake analysis and determination of fibres in air and identification of asbestos in bulk samples, offering HSE inspector expert witness testimony and supporting definitive analysis. It should be noted that HSE is a public body with no affiliation to compromise its integrity, as well as the author of the guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025202-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAGNOX LTD |
| Locality | OLDBURY NATE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | OLDBURYTECHNICA LCE |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025202-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk
- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- http://www.magnoxsites.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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