Decision details

PH-016-25-Asbestos Removal Services new contract direct award

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing & Property Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The existing asbestos removal services contract with Cablesheer Asbestos Limited (Cablesheer) is due to expire on 30th April 2025. Considering concurrent contract expirations and constrained internal resources, the Council proposes the award of a new 12-month contract to Cablesheer under the SEC Asbestos Removal and Reinstatement Framework. This approach will ensure uninterrupted service delivery and full compliance with health and safety regulations. The direct award is operationally justified to mitigate risk, avoid mobilisation delays, and maintain compliance assurance. A full competitive procurement exercise for a long-term contract will be conducted during 2025/26.

Decision:

The existing asbestos removal services contract with Cablesheer Asbestos Limited (Cablesheer) is due to expire on 30th April 2025. Considering concurrent contract expirations and constrained internal resources, the Council proposes the award of a new 12-month contract to Cablesheer under the SEC Asbestos Removal and Reinstatement Framework. This approach will ensure uninterrupted service delivery and full compliance with health and safety regulations. The direct award is operationally justified to mitigate risk, avoid mobilisation delays, and maintain compliance assurance. A full competitive procurement exercise for a long-term contract will be conducted during 2025/26.

 

Publication date: 10/06/2025

Date of decision: 10/06/2025

Date comes into force if not called in: 18/06/2025

Call-in deadline date: 17/06/2025

Current call-in Count: 0

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