Scope
Reference
OPEN202694
Description
Northumberland County Council is establishing a framework of Asbestos Contractors for the removal of asbestos containing materials from buildings which the Council has control over, typically homes, schools, libraries, offices, fire stations, workshops, and care homes, located throughout Northumberland.
The Framework Agreement will consist of two Lots:
Lot 1 - Licensed Asbestos Removal / Emergency Asbestos Removal
Lot 2 - Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal
Contractors can bid for one or both lots.
If bidding for both lots, only one PSQ needs to be completed and returned.
We will be awarding no more than 2 companies per lot, and these will be the top 2 ranked after evaluation.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 April 2026 to 1 April 2028
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 X 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
Contract locations
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Lot 1. Licensed Asbestos Removal / Emergency Asbestos Removal
Description
Licensed Asbestos Removal / Emergency Asbestos Removal
See ITT for further information
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal
Description
Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal
See ITT for further information
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please see ITT Instructions for further information
The 2 contractors that have the highest combined score for quality and price will be awarded a place on the applicable framework lot. The contractor with the highest final score will be awarded the position of first ranking, the contract with the next highest final score with be awarded the position of second ranking.
The client will contact the top ranked tenderer on the lot in question with regards their availability for the date, time and duration for the required project. We will email the appointed tenderer with the asbestos removal request which will contain a proforma describing the area, asbestos material to be removed and the square or linear meterage to be removed.
In the event that the top ranked tenderer is unable to fulfil the job it will then be offered to the 2nd ranked tenderer.
In the event that any single asbestos removal request is likely to exceed the 25k limit or requires any specialised removal IE; requiring large scale scaffoldings or other specialised equipment in regard to the standard HSE notification will be subject to a further competition. All contractors in Lots 1 & 2 will be invited to price for this removal work and will be required to produce a Risk Assessment and Method Statement specific to the requested asbestos removal work, this will include HSE documentation (ASB5) for Licenced Asbestos Removal work.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Licensed Asbestos Removal / Emergency Asbestos Removal
Lot 2. Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
OPEN202694
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 60% Price 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Northumberland County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJJX-1133-JRGV
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
United Kingdom
Region: UKC21 - Northumberland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government