Open tenders / Building maintenance & repairs
Open tender · Notice 104729-2026
Idlewells Indoor Market Asbestos Remedial and Refurbishment Works
- Value
- £400k
- Closes
- 14 Dec 2026 (36 days)
- Where
- East Midlands
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 8 Feb 2027 – 31 May 2027
In plain English
Ashfield District Council wants a contractor to remove asbestos and refurbish Idlewells Indoor Market in the East Midlands, including drainage replacement, a new toilet, plant room upgrades and design of changes to the hot water and heating system. The work runs in phases for about 16 weeks from an estimated 8 February 2027 to 31 May 2027, at around £400,000 excluding VAT, and bids close on 14 December 2026.
Good fit for: A building contractor with asbestos removal capability, or one able to team up with licensed specialists, working across drainage, plumbing, electrical and heating trades.
- Must attend a site visit or be disqualified
Any tender submitted by a tenderer who has not attended a site visit will be disqualified and excluded from further evaluation.
- Site visits only 12 to 26 November 2026, booked via portal
Site visits must be requested via the portal and are available between 12th November - 26th November 2026 only.
- Staff must be trained and accredited
The works shall be carried out by suitably trained and qualified professionals, who are accredited by appropriate regulatory/professional bodies
- Must declare any subcontractors in your bid
Sub-contractors are permitted but ADC must be advised of this at the tender submission stage.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer 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. 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. Th…
Getting the documents
sourceeastmidlands.org/homepage (linked from the notice).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 4 Nov 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £750k to £1.2m (3 since 2026; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Removal & Remedial Works Salix Homes Limited | European Asbestos Services (EAS) Ltd SME | £1.2m | 18 Sep |
| Licenced Asbestos Removal and Remedial Works Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited | Ductclean (UK) Limited | £778k | 6 Mar |
| Asbestos Removal and Remedial Works Halton Housing | Local Asbestos Services Limited SME | £750k | 5 Feb |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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