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AwardedAwarded 22 May 2026

Asbestos Works and Services includes surveying and analytical

University Of Edinburgh · Education

In brief

University Of Edinburgh awarded construction and building maintenance work to Rhodar Industrial Services Limited, Aspect Contracts Limited and The Erith Group and 4 others on 22 May 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £4,720,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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What the notice says

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for the provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services, removal and remediation works. This framework is divided into 3 lots, as described below. Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works. Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area 3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 1. 4 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 2 and Lot 3. The Framework Agreement was tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies. Any and all of the University of Edinburgh’s Subsidiary Companies may access and utilise this Framework at any time during the life of the agreement. The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied. This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area
What this lot covers

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for Lot 3 Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area. 4 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 3. The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied. The overarching terms of Lot 3 of the Framework are University’s standard Terms & Conditions for Goods and Services. This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs£360,000
Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works
What this lot covers

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works. 3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 1. The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied. The overarching terms of Lot 1 of the Framework is the SBCC Framework Agreement for use in Scotland (FA/Scot) 2014 Edition, with underlying contract being the SBCC Minor Works Building Contract for use in Scotland (MW/Scot 2016). This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs£4,000,000
Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets
What this lot covers

The University of Edinburgh has appointed suppliers to an Estate wide asbestos works and services framework agreement for Lot 2 Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets. 4 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 2. The initial Contract period is for 2 years from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2026. The University, in its sole discretion, has two options to extend for periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 21st May 2030 if all extensions are applied. The overarching terms of Lot 2 of the Framework are University’s standard Terms & Conditions for Goods and Services. This Framework Agreement has been awarded via an Open Procedure.

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs£360,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Rhodar Industrial Services Limited
Aspect Contracts Limited (SME)
The Erith Group
3 bids received
Lot 1 Asbestos Removal Works£3,222,557
Tetra Tech Limited
Acorn Analytical Services Ltd (SME)
Life Environmental Services Limited (SME)
E.d.p. Health, Safety and Environment Consultants Limited (SME)
4 bids received
Surveying and Analytical Services –Central & Med and Vets£806,036
Tetra Tech Limited
Acorn Analytical Services Ltd (SME)
Life Environmental Services Limited (SME)
E.d.p. Health, Safety and Environment Consultants Limited (SME)
4 bids received
Surveying and Analytical Services – Kings Buildings & Accommodation Area£386,550

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 004302-2026
  2. Contract award notice · notice 054392-2026

About the buyer

University Of EdinburghLast 12 months

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From notice 004302-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 January 2026, last updated 9 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.