Scope
Reference
CPU24-25-40
Description
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experience organisations to provide Asbestos Consultancy Services across the South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) motorway and trunk road network.
In addition to the NPT Council / SWTRA, the following Local Authority / Trunk Road Agent may also utilise the Framework: Gwynedd Council [in their capacity as the legal entity overseeing the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent] (NMWTRA).
The following services are to be provided under the Framework:
• An UKAS accredited Specialist Asbestos Consultant Surveyor to be based at SWTRA Offices (an office-based consultant will not be required at NMWTRA's premises)
• An asbestos survey team to carry out surveys and associated works.
• An asbestos analysis and testing team to undertake analysis of material samples to determine the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACMs).
• Provide advice on and supervision / monitoring of asbestos removal works via existing SWTRA Frameworks.
• Assist SWTRA to prepare the Annual Regional Asbestos Management Plans for the High-Risk Assets, the Medium Risk Assets and the Low-Risk Assets for submission to the Welsh Government.
• Following assessments and / or surveys, prepare or generate Asbestos Management Plans (AMPs) and Asbestos Action Plans (AAPs) for any assets that are known and / or presumed to have ACMs.
• Review the AMP and AAP every 12 months or sooner if there are any significant changes.
• Update the AMP, AAP and Asbestos Survey as information becomes available.
• Provide general and ad-hoc services to both SWTRA and NMWTRA as requested.
Further information is contained in the Tender Documents.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Single Supplier Call-Off
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml (itt_116268)Tenderers must register with the Central Digital Platform (https://supplier-information.find-tender.service.gov.uk/) and submit their core business information. This includes the following information:• Basic Information (Name, address, Companies House number (or equivalent, e.g. Charity number), VAT Number (if applicable), relevant qualifications or trade assurances and whether the organisation is a SME, VCSE or public mutual.• Financial information: Copies of accounts from the most recent financial years.• Connected Persons: Names, addresses and details of any connected persons to the business (e.g. persons with significant control). These are individuals or organisations who have influence or control over the supplier.• Exclusions: Details of any discretionary or mandatory exclusions for the supplier or connected persons as set out in Schedules 6 & 7 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Office-Based Consultant (Part 1) | Price | 25.00% |
| Day Time Rates (Part 2) | Price | 25.00% |
| Delivery Method | Quality | 15.00% |
| Service Delivery | Quality | 10.00% |
| Desktop Surveys | Quality | 10.00% |
| Night Time Rates (Part 3) | Price | 10.00% |
| Asbestos Management Surveys (Highways & Structures) | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGM-1776-LMWP
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Gwynedd Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCX-9875-MZPQ
Shirehall Street
Caernarfon
LL55 1SH
United Kingdom
Email: caffael@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Website: https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales