Asbestos Inspection & Removal Services
Framework Description
KCS Procurement Services runs this national Asbestos Inspection & Removal Services framework (Y23061) from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029. It gives public sector buyers one route to asbestos surveys, sampling and analysis, management and licensed removal across their property. It is a traditional framework agreement under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, approved by the DfE for schools, and has no lots.
Context & Use Case
Schools, councils and other public bodies use it to meet their duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, from management plan reviews and reinspection surveys to refurbishment and demolition surveys ahead of capital works, and licensed removal on site. Buyers can direct award where they meet one of KCS's objective conditions, such as best value or continuity of service, or run a further competition.
Scope of Services
Asbestos management, refurbishment and demolition surveys Sampling, analysis and air monitoring Licensed asbestos removal and disposal Encapsulation and remediation works Advisory and compliance support
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
UKAS-accredited surveyors and analysts and HSE-licensed removal contractors with public sector estates experience. The framework is awarded and applications are closed, so firms not appointed cannot join until KCS re-tenders, likely around 31 August 2029. Non-appointed firms may still find sub-contract work through appointed suppliers.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers can appoint accredited surveyors and licensed contractors quickly, which matters when asbestos is found mid-project and works stop. Direct award covers urgent jobs, while further competition suits larger programmes. Having surveys, analysis and removal on one framework also makes it easier to keep a single, consistent asbestos register across an estate.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should make sure buyers know their coverage, response times and accreditations, and be ready for further competitions on larger refurbishment programmes. Others should talk to appointed suppliers about sub-contracting and keep accreditations, licences and public sector case studies current for the re-tender expected before 31 August 2029. Check the KCS framework page for updates.
How Athena Can Help
If you hold a place, Athena can help you turn it into work. Our bid writers for further competitions build responses that show your accreditations, response times and site safety clearly, with competitor scoring and pricing to match.
If you missed this round, our framework targeting service finds other asbestos and compliance frameworks open now or soon, and our tender readiness support gets your evidence ready well before KCS re-tenders in 2029.
