--- title: "Soft Market Test - Asbestos Sampling" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0425ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0425ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0425ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0425ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TORUS62 LTD" published: "2023-12-15" --- # Soft Market Test - Asbestos Sampling Buyer: TORUS62 LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0425ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0425ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0425ff.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation, Torus62 Ltd, is looking to carry out a Soft Market Test for Asbestos Sampling services under the main procurement category of services. The tender title is "Soft Market Test - Asbestos Sampling" with a total value of £480,000. The location preference for the service provider is in or near Liverpool, St Helens, and Warrington. The expected future notice date is February 1, 2023. This tender for Asbestos Sampling services by Torus62 Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services and environmental safety services industries. Companies that can provide UKAS accredited Asbestos testing services within or close to the NORTH WEST (ENGLAND) region would be well-suited to compete. The focus on identifying local suppliers and opportunities prior to the formal procurement process indicates a potential interest in engaging with local businesses for this requirement. ## Notice Asbestos Sampling Torus directly employ our own internal Asbetsos Team are currently completing asbestos surveys on all repair, responsive repair, void and scheme works and require accredited testing service across our heartlands. The Asbestos Team require access to a UKAS accredited Asbestos testing service. Our requirement is for approximately 1500 samples per month. We would expect a turnaround time of 24-48 hours. Location: Our strong preference is for the preferred supplier to be located within/close nearby our Heartlands (Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington), or have a facility to provide drop off points in that area. Please note, that we currently do not want to use any postal services for samples. Previous procurements projects have shown a small local market for this requirement. One of the main aims of this process is to try to identify any further local suppliers and opportunities in the market prior to a planned procurement process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Asbestos Sampling Torus directly employ our own internal Asbetsos Team are currently completing asbestos surveys on all repair, responsive repair, void and scheme works and require accredited testing service across our heartlands. The Asbestos Team require access to a UKAS accredited Asbestos testing service. Our requirement is for approximately 1500 samples per month. We would expect a turnaround time of 24-48 hours. Location: Our strong preference is for the preferred supplier to be located within/close nearby our Heartlands (Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington), or have a facility to provide drop off points in that area. Please note, that we currently do not want to use any postal services for samples. Previous procurements projects have shown a small local market for this requirement. One of the main aims of this process is to try to identify any further local suppliers and opportunities in the market prior to a planned procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036940-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TORUS62 LTD | | Locality | ST HELENS | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA9 1LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | St. Helens | | Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | | Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 90721000 - Environmental safety services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2023 at 12:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036940-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.torus.co.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=830469563 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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