Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Asbestos Removal and Analytical/ Surveying Services for Leicestershire County Council
Authority: Leicestershire County Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionLeicestershire County Council is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of asbestos removal and abatement works across its property portfolio, including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries, depots, operational buildings, residential properties and other public sector premises.
The successful suppliers will be required to provide a 24-hour, 365-day emergency response service, including attendance within two hours of notification where required. Services shall be delivered in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidance and industry standards, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, HSG247, ACOP L143 and associated Health and Safety Executive guidance.
The Framework will operate primarily through direct award and mini-competition procedures. Works will be undertaken throughout the geographical area of Leicestershire and may include properties occupied by vulnerable persons, children and members of the public.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 13 Nov 2028, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Asbestos removal services · Asbestos-removal work · Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Dec 2026
Who may buy through it
The Framework Agreement may be used by Leicestershire County Council and by other public sector bodies that are Contracting Authorities under the Procurement Act 2023, including local authorities, schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, further and higher education establishments, NHS bodies, emergency services, housing providers and other public bodies located within or serving the County of Leicestershire and the City of Leicester.
Published description of the framework
The Framework Agreement will operate as a multi-supplier framework divided into two lots:
Lot 1: Asbestos Survey, Sampling and Analytical Services (Price / Quality split 40/60)
Lot 2: Asbestos Removal and Abatement Works (Price / Quality split 40/60).
Suppliers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement following evaluation of their tender submissions against the published award criteria.
Call-off contracts may be awarded in accordance with the call-off procedures set out in the Framework Agreement, which may include direct award and/or mini-competition.
For Lot 2, pricing will be based on the tendered Schedule of Rates and any agreed framework rates. Larger or more complex requirements may be subject to further competition in accordance with the framework call-off procedures.
Mini-competitions may be undertaken where project-specific requirements, complexity, programme constraints, site conditions, resource availability, or other factors require further competition between appointed Framework suppliers. The award criteria for each mini-competition will be detailed within the relevant call-off documentation.
Call-off contracts may be awarded for reactive, planned, emergency, or project-specific requirements throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Asbestos Survey, Sampling and Analytical ServicesRenewalPublished value£400,000
Provision of asbestos management, refurbishment and demolition surveys, asbestos sampling and laboratory analysis, air monitoring, four-stage clearance testing, bulk sample testing, consultancy advice, and associated analytical services. Services are primarily required across Leicestershire County Council's property portfolio and may include reactive, planned, and project-specific requirements.
Lot #2Asbestos Removal WorksRenewalPublished value£600,000
Licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal, encapsulation, decontamination, waste disposal, emergency response, and asbestos abatement works for Council properties.
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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).
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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).
- “Provision of Asbestos Removal and Analytical/ Surveying Services for…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
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
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- The Framework Agreement may be used by Leicestershire County Council and by other public sector bodies that are Contracting Authorities under the Procurement Act 2023, including local authorities, schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, further and higher education establishments, NHS bodies, emergency services, housing providers and other public bodies located within or serving the County of Leicestershire and the City of Leicester.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 13 Nov 2028
- First published
- 26 Mar 2026, 13:41 GMT
- Last source update
- 27 Aug 2026, 14:12 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 13 Nov 2026
- Authority reference
DN811303- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-081791- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06752fFind a Tender
- Risks
The Authority reserves the right to modify the Framework Agreement and/or Call-Off Contracts where necessary as a result of the materialisation of one or more of the following known risks:
Variations in the volume, frequency, location, complexity, or type of asbestos services required during the Framework Agreement term, including reactive, planned, emergency, and project-specific requirements.
Changes to the Authority's property portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, changes in use, or the inclusion of additional premises requiring asbestos-related services.
Discovery of previously unidentified asbestos-containing materials, contamination, or abnormal site conditions that could not reasonably have been anticipated at the time of award.
Emergency incidents requiring urgent asbestos surveying, analytical services, removal, encapsulation, decontamination, waste disposal, or making-safe works beyond forecast demand levels.
Changes in legislation, regulations, Approved Codes of Practice, HSE guidance, waste management requirements, licensing requirements, or other statutory obligations relating to asbestos management, surveying, removal, transport, or disposal.
Changes to industry standards, accreditation requirements, or professional body requirements affecting the delivery of asbestos surveying, analytical, removal, abatement, or waste management services.
Insufficient capacity within the supply chain, including contractor insolvency, withdrawal from the Framework Agreement, loss of required licences, accreditations, certifications or regulatory approvals necessary to provide the services.
The requirement for additional or specialist asbestos services, works, equipment, methodologies, analytical services, or waste disposal arrangements not reasonably foreseeable at the commencement of the Framework Agreement but necessary to ensure compliance with statutory requirements or safe service delivery.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 30 Sept 2026, 10:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 18 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Council's eTendering portal:
Tenderers must submit all required documentation in accordance with the Invitation to Tender and associated procurement documents by the deadline stated in the Tender Notice.
Timeline
26 Mar 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published212 days ago26 Mar 2026, 13:41 GMT
- Market engagement199 days ago8 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Leicestershire County Council is the local authority responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the residents, businesses, and communities across Leicestershire. As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services, we are reviewing our approach to the procurement of asbestos removal and analytical/ surveying services in readiness to go out to the market.
The purpose of this pre market engagement is to engage with the market and seek information from potential suppliers. By gathering insights and feedback at this early stage, we aim to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and challenges within the asbestos removal and analytical/ surveying sector. The information collected will help us shape the specification and approach for any future procurement, ensuring that our requirements are realistic, comprehensive, and aligned with market best practice.
Please note this is not a call for competition
For access to the pre market engagement and information on how to participate, please go to:
procontract.due-north.com/Login ↗
Ref: DN811303
- Tender notice published58 days ago27 Aug 2026, 14:12 BST
- Clarification questions by36 days ago18 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends25 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown30 Sept 2026, 10:00 BST
- Today25 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 20 days13 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 37 days1 Dec 2026
Notice history
6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Mar 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published26 Mar 2026, 13:41 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published27 Aug 2026, 14:12 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £1,000,00027 Aug 2026, 14:12 BST
- Status changed to active27 Aug 2026, 14:12 BST
- Procurement method changed27 Aug 2026, 14:12 BST
- Deadline published: 30 Sept 2026, 10:00 BST27 Aug 2026, 14:12 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender