---
title: "ASBESTOS REMOVAL DARWIN TOWER"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000551486"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-08-15"
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# ASBESTOS REMOVAL DARWIN TOWER

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000551486

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking contracted services for the asbestos removal project at Darwin Tower, following the previous contractor’s entry into administration. This project falls under the works category and was awarded as part of an open procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £2,800,000, was signed on 25th July 2018, with expectations for completion by the second quarter of 2019. The project’s location is set in Edinburgh, and it has reached the award stage. Further details can be found on the university’s procurement website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and asbestos removal, particularly large-scale contractors with experience in emergency response situations. Companies that are equipped to handle urgent contracts without competition and have a proven track record in managing hazardous materials would be prime candidates for future projects under similar circumstances. Engaging in this procurement process can expand their market presence and foster long-term relationships with public entities.

## Notice

As the existing contractor, Forest Environmental, has gone into administration it has become imperative that service provision is put in place for the remaining scope of asbestos removal and the safe management of the existing live asbestos enclosures and the completion of the removal of asbestos containing materials from within the Darwin Tower as part of the New Biology Asbestos removal project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation [6 (1) (c)] of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Where it is strictly necessary for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable and not attributable to the University, such as emergency situations affecting the public e.g. flooding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328060 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUCTCLEAN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328060

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328060
  ASBESTOS REMOVAL DARWIN TOWER - As the existing contractor, Forest Environmental, has gone into administration it has become imperative that service provision is put in place for the remaining scope of asbestos removal and the safe management of the existing live asbestos enclosures and the completion of the removal of asbestos containing materials from within the Darwin Tower as part of the New Biology Asbestos removal project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000551486

## Provenance

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