---
title: "Searchlight disposal (asbestos)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061172"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Searchlight disposal (asbestos)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061172

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Searchlight disposal (asbestos)" project. This tender, identified by ID P115381, falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on asbestos removal. GRS Building Services South-West, an SME based in Exmouth, was awarded the contract. The process utilised a limited competition procurement method, classified as "below threshold." The contract was signed on 28 January 2026, and covers a period from 2 February 2026 to 27 February 2026. The procurement stage of this contract is now in the award phase.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in asbestos removal work. SMEs operating in the construction or hazardous materials sectors, particularly those focusing on health and safety compliance, would find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Given the nature of the contract and its regional focus in the UK, businesses with proximity to Exeter or the capability to manage operations remotely could benefit significantly from similar opportunities to expand their services within the central government public sector.

## Notice

Removal and disposal of searchlights (asbestos)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007802-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRS BUILDING SERVICES SOUTH-WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 07:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007802-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007802-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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