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Published 16 Jan 2026, 13:44 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Asbestos Works and Services

Official notice

Authority: University Of Edinburgh (Education)

Framework agreement3 lotsWorksOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£4,720,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 16 Feb 2026
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The University of Edinburgh requires an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos

surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This project will be divided into 3 lots.

Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works.

Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets

Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings &

This will be via an Open procedure bidders must self-certify adherence to selection criteria via the ESPD

(Scotland) on PCS-T. Bidders may submit bids for all or any of the Lots. However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3, prior to contract award. Where a bidder is awarded a position on Lot 1 it will not be awarded a position on Lot 2 or 3. For Lot 2 and 3 if a bidder is successful in both, the same supplier will not be ranked 1st in Lots 2 OR 3. In this event a supplier is ranked 1st in both Lots, the supplier will be awarded 1st rank in their preferred Lot and be ranked 2nd in the remaining Lot with the original 2nd ranked supplier being elevated to 1st rank. It is estimated this will be a 4 year Framework on a 2+1+1 basis.

Value Estimates as:

1 Asbestos Removal Works Across the estate 4,000,000 GBP

2 Surveying and Analytical Services Central & Med & Vets 360,000GBP

3 Surveying and Analytical Services Kings Building & Accommodation Area. 360,000GBP

  • 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

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every 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 Works.CancelledRenewalPublished value£4,000,000

Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works. The University of Edinburgh has a requirement to establish contracting arrangements to appoint suppliers to a Framework Agreement for

the provision of Asbestos Works and Services Framework .

It is proposed this procurement will be conducted through the use of an Open Procedure. The evaluation process shall be as follows.

The SPD (Scotland) will include a series of Minimum Standards in relation to mandatory and discretionary criteria which govern the public

sector and this specific requirement. These are pass/fail requirements and failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these

requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will

then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation.The Technical section is allocated a total weighting of 80%. Scores shall be allocated based on the total percentage achieved by the

response out of the maximum possible percentage. This takes into account the score out of 4. Bidders will be required to

achieve a minimum score of 50% or more of the overall technical score of 80% in order to progress to the commercial stage of evaluation. The Commercial (Price) section is allocated a total weighting of 20%. A pre recorded video will be required as part of the submission The bidder who submits the lowest cost will be awarded the

maximum score allocated to the price element and all other bids awarded a score pro rata, in relation to the lowest bid. Bidders may submit bids for all or any of the Lots. However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 prior to contract award. Where a bidder is awarded a position on Lot 1 it will not be awarded a position on Lot 2 or 3. For Lot 2 and 3 if a bidder is successful in both, the same supplier will not be ranked 1st in Lots 2 OR 3. In this event a supplier is ranked 1st in both Lots, the supplier will be awarded 1st rank in their preferred Lot and be ranked 2nd in the remaining Lot with the original 2nd ranked supplier being elevated to 1st rank.

Note: Technical Scoring Methodology

0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.

1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.

2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.

3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.

4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public

Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Delivery: Scotland · Edinburgh
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1year each (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Surveying and Analytical Services Central & Med and VetsCancelledRenewalceiling above

Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services Central & Med and Vets. The University of Edinburgh has a requirement to establish contracting arrangements to appoint suppliers to a Framework Agreement for

the provision of Asbestos Works and Services Framework .

It is proposed this procurement will be conducted through the use of an Open Procedure. The evaluation process shall be as follows.

The SPD (Scotland) will include a series of Minimum Standards in relation to mandatory and discretionary criteria which govern the public

sector and this specific requirement. These are pass/fail requirements and failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these

requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will

then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation.The Technical section is allocated a total weighting of 80%. Scores shall be allocated based on the total percentage achieved by the

response out of the maximum possible percentage. This takes into account the score out of 4. Bidders will be required to

achieve a minimum score of 50% or more of the overall technical score of 80% in order to progress to the commercial stage of evaluation. The Commercial (Price) section is allocated a total weighting of 20%. A pre recorded video will be required as part of the submission The bidder who submits the lowest cost will be awarded the

maximum score allocated to the price element and all other bids awarded a score pro rata, in relation to the lowest bid. Bidders may submit bids for all or any of the Lots. However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 prior to contract award. Where a bidder is awarded a position on Lot 1 it will not be awarded a position on Lot 2 or 3. For Lot 2 and 3 if a bidder is successful in both, the same supplier will not be ranked 1st in Lots 2 OR 3. In this event a supplier is ranked 1st in both Lots, the supplier will be awarded 1st rank in their preferred Lot and be ranked 2nd in the remaining Lot with the original 2nd ranked supplier being elevated to 1st rank.

Note: Technical Scoring Methodology

0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.

1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.

2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.

3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.

4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public

Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Delivery: Scotland · Edinburgh
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1year each (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Surveying and Analytical Services Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area.CancelledRenewalceiling above

Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services Kings Buildings &

Accommodation Area. The University of Edinburgh has a requirement to establish contracting arrangements to appoint suppliers to a Framework Agreement for

the provision of Asbestos Works and Services Framework .

It is proposed this procurement will be conducted through the use of an Open Procedure. The evaluation process shall be as follows.

The SPD (Scotland) will include a series of Minimum Standards in relation to mandatory and discretionary criteria which govern the public

sector and this specific requirement. These are pass/fail requirements and failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these

requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will

then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation.The Technical section is allocated a total weighting of 80%. Scores shall be allocated based on the total percentage achieved by the

response out of the maximum possible percentage. This takes into account the score out of 4. Bidders will be required to

achieve a minimum score of 50% or more of the overall technical score of 80% in order to progress to the commercial stage of evaluation. The Commercial (Price) section is allocated a total weighting of 20%. A pre recorded video will be required as part of the submission The bidder who submits the lowest cost will be awarded the

maximum score allocated to the price element and all other bids awarded a score pro rata, in relation to the lowest bid. Bidders may submit bids for all or any of the Lots. However, where a bidder is evaluated as successful across all Lots, they will be required to confirm their preferred appointment, either Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and/or Lot 3 prior to contract award. Where a bidder is awarded a position on Lot 1 it will not be awarded a position on Lot 2 or 3. For Lot 2 and 3 if a bidder is successful in both, the same supplier will not be ranked 1st in Lots 2 OR 3. In this event a supplier is ranked 1st in both Lots, the supplier will be awarded 1st rank in their preferred Lot and be ranked 2nd in the remaining Lot with the original 2nd ranked supplier being elevated to 1st rank.

Note: Technical Scoring Methodology

0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.

1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.

2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.

3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.

4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public

Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Delivery: Scotland · Edinburgh
Extensions: The Framework Agreement will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with two options to extend for periods of 1year each (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 80
  • Price: 20
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    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 participation
    no text published
    Minimum: 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
What this means for your bid
  • 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” 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
Cancelled
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
16 Jan 2026, 13:44 GMT
Last source update
19 Jan 2026, 10:16 GMT
Award evaluation window
16 Feb 2026 – …
Authority reference
ec1037
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-004214
Classification (CPV)
Asbestos-removal work
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM75)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607ac Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Please refer to the ITT documentation for full details

Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30950. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits will apply. Further information will be detailed within our ITT documentation (SC Ref:820986)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Appointment period ends
16 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
16 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

19 Jan 2026 → 16 Feb 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published282 days ago
    19 Jan 2026, 10:16 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period ends254 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    16 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened254 days ago
    16 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to cancelled
    19 Jan 2026, 10:16 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 3

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University Of Edinburgh

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1HTContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace CourtReview body Edinburgh

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.