Official UK procurement notice
Asbestos Consultancy and Removal/Remediation Framework
Authority: Cardiff University (Education)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionLot 1 - Asbestos Consultancy Services
The Provision of Asbestos Consultancy related services, including but not limited to: Surveying, Analysis, Bulk Sampling, Air Monitoring and offering expert advice to Estates managers. All Asbestos Consultancy services must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety Executive guidance manuals, and meet the minimum requirements set out in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012).
Asbestos consultancies must be UKAS accredited to both ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for inspections and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for analytical/laboratory services. All operatives shall comply with prevailing Health and Safety legislation
Lot 2 - Asbestos Removal/Remediation Services
The Provision of Asbestos Removal/Remediation Services, including but not limited to: Planned licensed removal work utilising enclosures, planned non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed work, Support services, such as enabling access for surveyors and other workers where known ACMs pose a risk.
Emergency callouts, including clean ups and provision of decontamination units for third parties who have become contaminated on site.
The Supplier must hold a valid license from the HSE for the type of work to be undertaken.
All works must be carried out according to HSE guidance, in particular, HSG247 - Asbestos: The licensed contractors' guide. The Supplier will meet the minimum requirements as detailed in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012) and all subordinate legislation.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Feb 2030, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Asbestos removal services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Places
- up to 4 suppliers · 11 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (2.8 per place) · 4 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 May 2026
Published description of the framework
Direct award to primary supplier on each lot
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Asbestos ConsultancyAwardedRenewalPublished value£360,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the ITT docs
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the ITT docs
Lot #2Asbestos Removal/RemediationAwardedRenewalPublished value£130,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the ITT docs
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the ITT docs
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 sub-criteria (3)
- Quality: 60%
- Responsible Procurement: 10%
- Price: 30%
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality
- Responsible Procurement
- Price
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the ITT docs
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the ITT docs
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Asbestos Consultancy and Removal/Remediation Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
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
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Feb 2030
- First published
- 7 Jan 2026, 09:15 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Jun 2026, 15:03 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 30 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
CU.2058.JP- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-007575- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06008eFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 25 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 19 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en, cy
Timeline
7 Jan 2026 → 18 Jun 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published282 days ago7 Jan 2026, 09:15 GMT
- Market engagement265 days ago23 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
The University are undertaking Pre-Market engagement event for the procurement for the provision of:
A two-lot framework for Asbestos Consultancy Services and Asbestos removal/remediation services for the University, with one supplier and one reserve supplier per lot.
Lot 1 – Asbestos Consultancy Services
The Provision of Asbestos Consultancy related services, including but not limited to: Surveying, Analysis, Bulk Sampling, Air Monitoring and offering expert advice to Estates managers. All Asbestos Consultancy services must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety Executive guidance manuals, and meet the minimum requirements set out in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012).
Asbestos consultancies must be UKAS accredited to both ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for inspections and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for analytical/laboratory services. All operatives shall comply with prevailing Health and Safety legislation
Lot 2 – Asbestos Removal/Remediation Services
The Provision of Asbestos Removal/Remediation Services, including but not limited to: Planned licensed removal work utilising enclosures, planned non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed work, Support services, such as enabling access for surveyors and other workers where known ACMs pose a risk.
Emergency callouts, including clean ups and provision of decontamination units for third parties who have become contaminated on site.
The Supplier must hold a valid license from the HSE for the type of work to be undertaken.
All works must be carried out according to HSE guidance, in particular, HSG247 – Asbestos: The licensed contractors’ guide. The Supplier will meet the minimum requirements as detailed in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012) and all subordinate legislation.
The objectives for the engagement are:
- To establish the level of interest in the Framework
- Identify any common concerns or queries
The Pre-market engagement event will be held on 26th January 2026 at 2pm via Teams
Suppliers interested in attending the pre-market engagement event must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ ↗
Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system.
Suppliers will be limited to 2 attendees. The deadline for registering attendance at the event is 12 Noon, 23rd January 2026 – Teams invitations will be issued once this deadline has passed. The University reserves the right to reject an application to attend sent after this time.
All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the engagement meetings.
- Tender notice published261 days ago28 Jan 2026, 12:46 GMT
- Next notice expected255 days ago2 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification questions by239 days ago19 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends233 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown25 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by199 days ago30 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts168 days ago1 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent151 days ago18 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends140 days ago28 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published120 days ago18 Jun 2026, 15:03 BST
Notice history
11 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Jan 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published7 Jan 2026, 09:15 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published28 Jan 2026, 12:46 GMTUK4
- Published value updated to £490,00028 Jan 2026, 12:46 GMTwas £433,333
- Status changed to active28 Jan 2026, 12:46 GMT
- Procurement method changed28 Jan 2026, 12:46 GMT
- Deadline published: 25 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT28 Jan 2026, 12:46 GMT
- Contract award notice published18 May 2026, 15:50 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete18 May 2026, 15:50 BST
- Contract signature expected1 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published18 Jun 2026, 15:03 BSTUK7
- Buyer details updated18 Jun 2026, 15:03 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 7 Jan 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Asbestos Consultancy1 award | |||
| Environtec LimitedSME, Life Environmental Services LtdSME +1 moreLot 1 Asbestos consultancy15 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2028 · up to 14 Jun 2030Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension options | £360,000 | 18 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Asbestos Removal/Remediation1 award | |||
| Cabot Thermals LimitedSME, Envirocall LtdSME +1 moreLot 2 Asbestos Removal/Remediation15 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2028 · up to 14 Jun 2030Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension options | £130,000 | 18 May 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Asbestos Consultancy · Environtec LimitedSME, Life Environmental Services LtdSME +1 more
- Signed
- 8 Jun 2026
- Value
- £360,000
- Period
- 15 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2028 · up to 14 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 month extension options
3 agreed KPIs: Delivery of survey reports · Air Monitoring Certificates · Bulk sample analysis results
- Delivery of survey reports
- Air Monitoring Certificates
- Bulk sample analysis results
Asbestos Removal/Remediation · Cabot Thermals LimitedSME, Envirocall LtdSME +1 more
- Signed
- 8 Jun 2026
- Value
- £130,000
- Period
- 15 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2028 · up to 14 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 month extension options
3 agreed KPIs: Failure of control measures · Failure of the 4-stage clearance test · Service timescale delivery
- Failure of control measures
- Failure of the 4-stage clearance test
- Service timescale delivery
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Asbestos Consultancy | 7final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Asbestos Removal/Remediation | 11final-stage tenders | 11 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeFramework contractors & participating bidders
6 commercial parties on the notice- ENVIRONTEC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- CABOT THERMALS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Cabot Thermals LtdFramework contractor
- ENVIROCALL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ENVIRONTEC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (6)
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