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Idlewells Indoor Market Asbestos Remedial and Refurbishment Works

Ashfield District Council · Local authority

In brief

Ashfield District Council is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 8 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 14 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Monday 30 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 14 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 50% · Social Value 10% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 467 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking this procurement exercise on behalf of Ashfield District Council (ADC). Ashfield District Council are the Contracting Authority; and will be entering into the contract with the appointed contractor. The works shall be carried out by suitably trained and qualified professionals, who are accredited by appropriate regulatory/professional bodies in line with the requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for design (where applicable), supply and installation of the works required under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the Employer continually meets their statutory and legislative requirements and obligations.…Read the full description
Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking this procurement exercise on behalf of Ashfield District Council (ADC). Ashfield District Council are the Contracting Authority; and will be entering into the contract with the appointed contractor. The works shall be carried out by suitably trained and qualified professionals, who are accredited by appropriate regulatory/professional bodies in line with the requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for design (where applicable), supply and installation of the works required under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the Employer continually meets their statutory and legislative requirements and obligations. The Refurbishment works aims to upgrade the market's facilities, improve safety standards, and enhance the overall environment for traders, visitors and the general public. The project involves asbestos removal though phased unit refurbishments, drainage replacement works, internal alterations for the accommodation of new toilet and plant room upgrades and design of alterations to the hot water and heating system. Below is a detailed scope of works and scope of requirements for the project. The works are to be carried out in phases to minimize disruption to market operations and ensure safety for traders, customers and workers. Bidders are required to attend a site visit prior to submitting a tender to ensure they understand the requirements and complexities. Attendance at a site visit is a mandatory condition of participation in this procurement. Site visits must be requested via the portal and are available between 12th November - 26th November 2026 only. Any tender submitted by a tenderer who has not attended a site visit will be disqualified and excluded from further evaluation. The services shall be provided by a Single Supplier / Service Provider. Sub-contractors are permitted but ADC must be advised of this at the tender submission stage. Contract length: 16 weeks Estimated start date 08 February 2027 - 31st May 2027. Estimated Contract Value: In the region of £400,000 excluding VAT.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.sourceeastmidlands.org.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 30 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 14 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104729-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 104729-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.