Official UK procurement notice
Asbestos Works and Services includes surveying and analytical
Authority: University Of Edinburgh (Education)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This framework is divided into 3 lots, as described below.
Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works.
Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets
Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area
3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 1. 4 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 2 and Lot 3.
The Framework Agreement was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh’s Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Framework at any time during the life of
the agreement.
The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied.
This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.
- Recurrence: 12 months prior to framework expiry date
CPV: Asbestos-removal work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 8 suppliers · 4 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (0.5 per place) · 7 appointed
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £360,000: 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 Removal WorksCancelledRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works. 3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 1.
The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied.
The overarching terms of Lot 1 of the Framework is the SBCC Framework Agreement for use in Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition, with underlying contract being the SBCC Minor Works Building Contract for use in Scotland (MW/Scot 2016).
This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.
Lot #2Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and VetsCancelledRenewalceiling above
The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets. 4 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 2.
The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied.
The overarching terms of Lot 2 of the Framework are University’s standard Terms & Conditions for Goods and Services.
This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.
Lot #3Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation AreaCancelledRenewalceiling above
The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area. 4 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 3.
The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied.
The overarching terms of Lot 3 of the Framework are University’s standard Terms & Conditions for Goods and Services.
This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.
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 (2)
- Quality: 80
- Price: 20
- Suitability
List and brief description of conditions:
Lot 1
SPD 4A.2 Statement
Bidders must confirm they hold the following authorisation or memberships.
Please note bidders must have this registration at time of tender, and ‘working towards’ is not acceptable.
- A full unrestricted licence from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Asbestos Licencing Unit for asbestos removal,
- A valid waste carrier’s licence (should they transport the waste) or ensure they contract with a supplier that does
Suitability
Bidders must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence at point of award:
4 A.2
Where it is required within a bidder’s country of establishment, they must confirm which authorisation or memberships of the relevant
organisation(s) are required in order to perform this service.
Bidders must confirm if they hold the particular authorisation or memberships
A full unrestricted licence from HSE for asbestos removal.
4A.2.1
If yes, please specify which authorisation or membership is required
4A.2.2
Please indicate whether the bidder has the required authorisation or membership (as named above)
4A.2.3
If the relevant documentation is available electronically, please indicate
Please refer to Selection Criteria: Question Part IV [SPD].
- Condition of participationno text publishedMinimum: Lot 1 only 4B1.1 1. Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of 8m GBP for the last 3 years for Lot 1. 2. Where turnover information is not available for the time period requested, the Bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up/st…
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Asbestos Works and Services includes surveying and analytical” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 8 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 12 months prior to framework expiry date
- First published
- 19 Jan 2026, 12:18 GMT
- Last source update
- 9 Jun 2026, 15:41 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Feb 2026 – …
- Authority reference
EC1037- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-054392- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06089bFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Please refer to the ITT documentation for full details
Publisher note: (SC Ref:833509)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 19 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- document
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 19 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
19 Feb 2026 → 9 Jun 2026 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period ends245 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown19 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened245 days ago19 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published135 days ago9 Jun 2026, 15:41 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete9 Jun 2026, 15:41 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works
- Signed
- 22 May 2026
- Value
- £3,222,557
- Status
- active
Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets
- Signed
- 22 May 2026
- Value
- £806,036
- Status
- active
Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area
- Signed
- 22 May 2026
- Value
- £386,550
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Asbestos Removal Works | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 2 · Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 3 · Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
7 commercial parties on the notice- Acorn Analytical Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Aspect Contracts LtdFramework contractor
- E.D.P. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANTS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Life Environmental Services LtdFramework contractor
- Rhodar Industrial Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Tetra Tech LimitedFramework contractor
- The Erith GroupFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.