Scope
Reference
SMBC 25032
Description
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders from experienced organisations to assist in the delivery of a wide range of Asbestos Surveying, Sampling, Air-Testing and Consultancy Services and ancillary to support and complement existing in-house service(s), all in accordance with these Tender Documents.
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.
In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.
For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.
Closing date: Monday 16 February 2026 at 15:00hrs
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 1 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Contract Period 01 May 2026 - 30 April 2028 with the option to extend for a further 1 (one) year period on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Council's sole discretion
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Each Area will have a separate contractor i.e. contractors will only be awarded one area. The most advantageous tenderer will be appointed to the North. The second most advantageous tender will be appointed to the South.
Lot 1. North
Description
Tipton/Wednesbury/West Bromwich (plus Edgmond Hall, Plas Gwynant, Ingestre Hall)
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. South
Description
Rowley/Oldbury/Smethwick (plus Frank Chapman
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. North
Lot 2. South
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Please refer to the ITT documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Please refer to the ITT documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Carole Le Roux
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government