Helensburgh Asbestos Removal, 223 Properties, £870k-£4.5m
Summary
ADS, acting as delivery partner for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, has published a contract opportunity for asbestos removal works at 223 Single Family Accommodation properties in Helensburgh, Scotland. The contract is valued between £870,000 and £4,500,000, with an approach to market date of 28 April 2026 and contract start date of 24 August 2026. Subcontractors must be Constructionline GOLD verified members and willing to act as main contractor.
What changed
ADS has published a future contract opportunity notice for asbestos removal works associated with 223 Single Family Accommodation properties in Helensburgh, Scotland, with a contract value ranging from £870,000 to £4,500,000. The works involve removal of notifiable asbestos around bin store doors and are part of a wider Doors and Windows replacement programme managed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The approach to market is scheduled for 28 April 2026, with contracts expected to start on 24 August 2026 and end on 31 March 2027.
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms capable of acting as main contractor and is advertised as a competitive quotation procedure below threshold. Prospective subcontractors must hold Constructionline GOLD verification, demonstrate compliance with DefStan 05-138 for handling MoD identifiable information, and meet minimum PI insurance requirements of £1,000,000 for complex projects. Environmental commitments including Science Based Targets Initiative or Net Zero targets may also be required depending on annual spend levels.
What to do next
- Submit Expression of Interest by email to ADS before the approach to market date
- Ensure subcontractor is verified Constructionline GOLD member with relevant work category
- Verify willingness to act as main contractor and comply with Public Contract Regulations 2015
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Published date: 14 April 2026
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Asbestos-removal work - 45262660
Location of contract
Scotland
Value of contract
£870,000 to £4,500,000
Procurement reference
X880
Published date
14 April 2026
Approach to market date
28 April 2026
Contract start date
24 August 2026
Contract end date
31 March 2027
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
What is a competitive quotation (below threshold)? The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Brief scope of works
The Asbestos works associated with the D&W replacements have now been deemed appropriate to competitively tender works.
• 223 SFA require D&W replacements
• Notifiable asbestos was identified around the bin store front doors and rear doors
• Windows have been replaced to the SFA, the composite doors are stored for installation after ACM removals.
• The SFA are a mix of Let/Void/SLA
ADS have been tasked by the DIO through the FDIS to deliver the Regional Accommodation Maintenance Service for the Central and North Regions.
This notice is a call for competition and there may not be a further notice related to this opportunity.
For Amey to accept any EoI it is ESSENTIAL that any subcontractor is:
• willing to act as Main Contractor (essential requirement);
• a Verified member of Constructionline (GOLD), relevant Work Category MUST show that Subcontracting is possible, and the 'Building Safety Act - Standard Construction' must be Verified;
• compliant with DefStan 05-138 (required if you are likely to handle MoD Identifiable Information on your IT system);
• willing to work with Amey to deliver Social Value to our Client; ideally, complete the Social Value Goal within the Constructionline platform.
DESIRABLE attributes of our Supply Chain:
• have a Corporate Social Responsibility policy;
• have a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
If successful the subcontractor will need to pass a PQQ, sign up to Amey Terms and Conditions, and meet the MoD Security Requirements.
This future opportunity notice is for Expressions of Interest, BY EMAIL ONLY.
Procurement Documentation will follow separately via a link from our e-tender portal (Curtis Fitch).
Note 1: The bidder must quote for all aspects of the Works.
Note 2: Future works of a similar nature may be negotiated based upon submitted rates.
Note 3: Those making an Expression of Interest will be required to sign-up to our 'Sub-contract Agreement' where 'Mini Competitions' or 'Call Offs' will be used to tender works/services.
Note 4: For complex projects such as External Wall Insulation installation, Structural works etc. it is a requirement that the bidder must (at Contract Award) carry PI Insurance cover of not less than £1,000,000.
Note 5: Those making an EoI will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 i.e. Regulations 57, 58 & 60. ADS expressly reserves the right to require those making an EoI to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information requested.
Note 6: Depending on Amey's annual spend with individual bidders you may be required to either have committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), set SBTi approved near-term targets, or Net Zero targets.
This opportunity is also advertised on Constructionline.
ADS does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | £4,500,000 |
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Simon Ridley
Address
Swales Pavilion
RAF Wyton
HUNTINGDON
PE282EA
England
simon.ridley@ameydefenceservices.co.uk
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