Official UK procurement notice
Asbestos Abatement Framework; 2026 - 2030
Authority: Gentoo Group Limited (Public body)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis procurement is intended to appoint a number of specialist asbestos Consultancies and Contractors to a Framework to assist Gentoo in maintaining control, improving management, and removing any ACM’s required.
This Tender has been broken into two Lots. The Lots are broken up as follows:
- Lot 1 – Asbestos Management Services; and
- Lot 2 – Asbestos Removal Services.
CPV: Asbestos-removal work · Construction consultancy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 7 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 6 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 6 Jul 2026
Published description of the framework
The Framework will be ranked, based upon the evaluation criteria included within the Invitation to Tender document. The Tenderer who submits the most advantageous Tender will be ranked in first place and all other positions on the Framework will be determined by their difference in scores from the first ranked Tenderer.
Award of the works will be made as follows:
All works will initially be awarded to the Tenderer who ranks in first position on the Framework. In the event they are unable to meet the requirements for any reason, Gentoo will then approach the second placed Tenderer. This process will then repeat until the Framework has been exhausted.
Gentoo will reserve the right to make direct awards to any Supplier appointed to the Framework that best meets the needs of the task.
Whereby a larger scheme/project arises, Gentoo reserve the right to conduct a mini competition between all ranked Providers.
In spite of this, Gentoo Group reserve the right to retain as much flexibility as is necessary when issuing works orders and will utilise the Supplier most suited to the tasks being issued. Particularly in circumstances in which a responsive approach is necessary and a quick turnaround of information is required – Gentoo will appoint the most suitable Supplier to carry out this work.
Gentoo also reserve the right to appoint more than one Supplier at any time to ensure key milestones are adhered to and completion of all issued works is completed within the pre-agreed timescales.
The Framework will operate on a performance-related basis. Regular failure against the Key Performance Indicators will lead to the suspension of works orders. Further information regards this process is provided elsewhere within the Tender Pack.
On an annual basis, Gentoo Group reserve the right to conduct a Price Refresh process between all ranked Providers, per Lot. The price refresh will be based on 100% Price and provides an opportunity for the Provider rankings to be amended based on the outcome of the evaluation.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £1,600,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Asbestos Surveying & Analytical ServicesAwardedceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Asbestos Removal ServicesAwardedceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality
- Price
- Social Value
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Asbestos Abatement Framework; 2026 - 2030” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 7 May 2025, 14:12 BST
- Last source update
- 29 Jun 2026, 12:41 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 20 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
REQ619- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-004510- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dddFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 20 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 18 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
7 May 2025 → 6 Jul 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published7 May 2025, 14:12 BST
- Market engagement283 days ago16 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
Gentoo Group is committed to working with businesses of all sizes, and our upcoming Asbestos Abatement Framework is designed with all contractors in mind. We understand the value that local and specialist suppliers bring to our communities, and we want to make it easier for you to get involved.
To support early engagement, we’re hosting a Supplier Engagement Event to introduce the new Framework and explain how it works. This is a great chance to learn more, ask questions, and help shape the final approach.
About the Framework
The new Asbestos Abatement Framework will cover the following two main lots:
Asbestos Surveying & Analytical Services
Asbestos Removal & Remediation
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Emperor Board Room, Emperor House, 2 Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XR
What to Expect
During the session, we’ll cover:
The aims and objectives of the Framework
An overview of the lot structure
The procurement process and how to access the Tender documents
Expected timelines
A Q&A session for your feedback
Please confirm the names and email contact details of all attendees by emailing Mackenzie Heath, Procurement Partner - [email protected].
- Tender notice published280 days ago19 Jan 2026, 16:44 GMT
- Next notice expected280 days ago19 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification questions by250 days ago18 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends248 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown20 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by220 days ago20 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent187 days ago23 Apr 2026
- Standstill ends174 days ago5 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published119 days ago29 Jun 2026, 12:41 BST
- Contract starts113 days ago6 Jul 2026
Notice history
11 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 May 2025- Pipeline notice published7 May 2025, 14:12 BSTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published14 Nov 2025, 11:17 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published19 Jan 2026, 16:44 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £3,200,00019 Jan 2026, 16:44 GMT
- Status changed to active19 Jan 2026, 16:44 GMT
- Procurement method changed19 Jan 2026, 16:44 GMT
- Deadline published: 20 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT19 Jan 2026, 16:44 GMT
- Contract award notice published23 Apr 2026, 13:39 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete23 Apr 2026, 13:39 BST
- Contract signature expected29 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published29 Jun 2026, 12:41 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2025-11: 1 release · 14 Nov 2025
- 2025-05: 1 release · 7 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£1,666,667 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Asbestos Surveying & Analytical Services1 award | |||
| Environtec LimitedSME, Franks Portlock Consulting LimitedSME, Vega Environmental Consultants LimitedSME6 Jul 2026 – 5 Jul 2030 | ceiling above | 20 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Asbestos Removal Services1 award | |||
| Envirocall LtdSME, RE:GEN SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME, Safe Strip UK LimitedSME6 Jul 2026 – 5 Jul 2030 | ceiling above | 20 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1,666,667, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Lot 1 - Asbestos Surveying & Analytical Services · Environtec LimitedSME, Franks Portlock Consulting LimitedSME, Vega Environmental Consultants LimitedSME
- Signed
- 29 Jun 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 6 Jul 2026 – 5 Jul 2030
- Status
- active
5 agreed KPIs: Health & Safety · Performance · Quality Assurance …
- Health & Safety, Ensure all contractor operatives are fully inducted prior to commencing any asbestos surveying/sampling/air testing work on Gentoo sites. This will include annual refresher induction. Ensure that all contractor operatives hold valid up-to-date training certifications. Ensure that all company-held licences and relevant certifications are valid, current, and compliant with legal and industry standards.
- Performance, Ensure asbestos surveys for Empty Homes are completed and received within 5 working days. Ensure that general asbestos surveys are completed and received within 10 working days.
- Quality Assurance, Contractor shall maintain a high standard of accuracy in asbestos survey/analytical reporting. The percentage of documents returned due to errors must remain within acceptable limits.
- Admin, Contractor shall submit asbestos survey data in CSV format weekly. Contractor shall submit a monthly performance report and attend meetings as requested. Ensure effective and documented attempts to gain access to customer properties.
- Customer Care, Contractor to use Gentoo Customer care cards and achieve "Satisfied" or above.
Lot 2 - Asbestos Removal Services · Envirocall LtdSME, RE:GEN SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME, Safe Strip UK LimitedSME
- Signed
- 29 Jun 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 6 Jul 2026 – 5 Jul 2030
- Status
- active
4 agreed KPIs: Health & Safety · Performance · Admin …
- Health & Safety, Ensure all contractor operatives are fully inducted prior to commencing any asbestos surveying/sampling/air testing work on Gentoo sites. This will include annual refresher induction. Ensure that all contractor operatives hold valid up-to-date training certifications. Ensure that all company-held licences and relevant certifications are valid, current, and compliant with legal and industry standards. Ensure asbestos removal activities are conducted in full compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures, resulting in minimal non-conformances during site audits.
- Performance, Ensure all relevant asbestos removal documentation is submitted to Gentoo by the end of each calendar month to maintain compliance and operational transparency. The Contractor shall submit asbestos removal data in CSV format monthly to support project tracking, compliance, and reporting.
- Admin, Contractor shall submit a monthly performance report and attend meetings as requested.
- Customer Care, Contractor to use Gentoo Customer care cards and achieve "Satisfied" or above.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Asbestos Surveying & Analytical Services | 6final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Asbestos Removal Services | 7final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
6 commercial parties on the notice- Envirocall LimitedFramework contractor
- Environtec LimitedFramework contractor
- Franks Portlock Consulting LimitedFramework contractor
- RE:GEN Solutions LimitedFramework contractor
- Safe Strip UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Vega Environmental Consultants LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender