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National Supply of Sandbags

Description: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Commercial Group (DGC), on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA), is planning to publish a tender in May 2026 for the National Supply of Sandbags. The current contract is scheduled to end in October 2026. The existing contract award notice can be viewed here: National Supply of Sand Bags (empty & filled) - Contracts Finder https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1e760905-6001-4a93-809a-8879e770cdd4 This UK2 Notice contains a draft set of requirements and a supplier feedback survey to register interest.

Summary: The Environment Agency, on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Commercial Group, is organising the procurement of sandbags for national supply, with the current contract scheduled to conclude in October 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically sand, and is above the procurement threshold, offering substantial business potential. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned tender publication date in May 2026, and requires participation by 27th March 2026 for pre-market engagement. This initiative aims to enhance the Environment Agency's incident response capabilities across multiple UK locations, including Cheshire, West Midlands, Somerset, Middlesex, East Sussex, Cumbria, Buckinghamshire, and Stoke-on-Trent. The crucial contract execution will commence on 18th October 2026 and extend until 17th October 2031, with the possibility of renewal until 2036.

National Supply of Sandbags

Description: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Commercial Group (DGC), on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA), is planning to publish a tender in May 2026 for the National Supply of Sandbags. The current contract is scheduled to end in October 2026. The existing contract award notice can be viewed here: National Supply of Sand Bags (empty & filled) - Contracts Finder https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1e760905-6001-4a93-809a-8879e770cdd4 This UK2 Notice contains a draft set of requirements and a supplier feedback survey to register interest.

Summary: The Environment Agency, on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Commercial Group, is organising the procurement of sandbags for national supply, with the current contract scheduled to conclude in October 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically sand, and is above the procurement threshold, offering substantial business potential. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned tender publication date in May 2026, and requires participation by 27th March 2026 for pre-market engagement. This initiative aims to enhance the Environment Agency's incident response capabilities across multiple UK locations, including Cheshire, West Midlands, Somerset, Middlesex, East Sussex, Cumbria, Buckinghamshire, and Stoke-on-Trent. The crucial contract execution will commence on 18th October 2026 and extend until 17th October 2031, with the possibility of renewal until 2036.

Primary Materials

Description: Primary materials are defined for this procurement as products and supplies required for the day to day maintenance and repair of the Councils housing stock and cover: * General building materials - plaster, cement etc * Timber and timber products - skirting, cut timber etc * Paint - all types of interior and exterior paints and consumables etc * Electrical items - sockets, switches etc * Ironmongery including fixings- door handles, hinges, bolts etc * Glazing - specialist glazing consumables and sheet glass etc

Summary: Sheffield City Council is planning a procurement process for "Primary Materials" to support the maintenance and repair of its housing stock located in Sheffield. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 13 March 2026. The procurement encompasses various materials including building materials, timber products, paints, electrical equipment, ironmongery, and glazing materials, falling under the "goods" industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a planned contract period starting on 1 April 2027 and ending on 31 March 2031. Business users should note the future notice date slated for 25 February 2027 as a key date for further communication regarding the tender.

24/7 Boarding-Up and Glazing Supply Contract

Description: The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) is seeking early market feedback to inform the upcoming procurement of a 24/7 Emergency Boarding-Up and Glass/Glazing Supply and Associated Services Contract.

Summary: The City of Doncaster Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process involving a 24/7 Boarding-Up and Glazing Supply Contract, with the procurement categorised under goods and services within the glass and double-glazed units industry. This forthcoming tender is scheduled for future notice on the 27th of April 2026 and includes initial market engagement due by the 27th of March 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on the 1st of July 2026 and may extend up to the 30th of June 2030. The procurement, valued at £414,000 gross (£345,000 net), is taking place within the region of Doncaster, United Kingdom, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. Lewis Lindley can be contacted for further information via email at Lewis.Lindley@doncaster.gov.uk.

ROOT to Market Dynamic Market for Regenerative Procurement

Description: Regeneration Over Extraction. Suppliers must seek to: Prioritise materials and products that restore, replenish, or enhance natural living systems. Avoid extractive materials that degrade ecosystems, deplete finite resources, or cause long term environmental harm. Use resource efficiently and maximise material lifespans through good design and appropriate material use Demonstrate a clear transition plan away from extractive inputs where alternatives are not yet available. Minimise embodied carbon in construction materials (e.g., concrete, steel, insulation). Prioritise regenerative or circular construction materials (e.g., reclaimed steel, recycled aggregates, lower embodied carbon concrete alternatives, timber from regenerative forestry). Avoid extractive materials linked to high impact mining (e.g., virgin aggregates, aluminium, PVC). Seek to design for deconstruction, enhancing the residual value of materials at the end of design life and reducing future reliance on (read more...)

Summary: The HEART Academies Trust, located in Bedford, is inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement process for the "ROOT to Market Dynamic Market for Regenerative Procurement." This tender is part of the sector focusing on goods, including the regeneration of construction materials and ethical supply chains. Managed by Value Match Services Ltd, this open procurement process will allow businesses to bid until 31 March 2036. Framework agreements open up the dynamic market to the whole public sector, with the procurement conducted electronically. The initiative seeks to reduce environmental impact through innovative approaches that replenish natural systems, promote ethical labour practices, and embrace nature-enhancing methodologies.

Procurement of 15/15 Ti Austenitic Stainless-Steel Plates

Description: UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers (an individual organisations or a consortium with a lead supplier) to procure 15/15 Titanium stabilised austenitic stainless steel to conduct onward joining trials, material testing, and materials qualification. The product form of interest to support the trials is based on plate. Detail description of the requirements are set out in the Service Specification in the Tender Documentation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Steel./9J6885H2V2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9J6885H2V2

Summary: The procurement process is conducted by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a public undertaking based in Abingdon, United Kingdom. This tender seeks to procure 15/15 Titanium-stabilised austenitic stainless-steel plates for material testing and qualification trials, primarily in the steel industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 15:00 on 27th March 2026 via the Delta eSourcing platform. The process follows an open competition method, suitable for contracts below the threshold. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 19th March 2026 and the contract period commencing on 5th June 2026, concluding on 31st January 2027.

Cut & Bend fabrication

Description: The suppliers are invited to confirm their interest for the provision of 55,434t (46,094t for MCW & 9,340t for Marine & Tunnels), and an estimated 550,000 swages Dextra Griptec and 230,000 Dextra PC heads. The contract will span from Q1 27 to Q3 34, and an histogram will be shared at ITT stage. The potential interested parties must consider the following: - Work packaging: The fabricator will be expected to align with the work packaging approach (IKEA style kit of parts) of the CWA which is to enhance onsite productivity. This approach will impact the fabricator's productivity and deliveries, this is why it is important to assess the potential extra cost associated with this approach as well as the willingness to support innovation on site. - QA/QC: The (read more...)

Summary: The Civil Works Alliance invites tenders for a significant steel fabrication contract titled "Cut & Bend Fabrication," valued between £50 million and £70 million. The procurement is classified under the steel industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 19th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 30th July 2026, with completion expected by 31st August 2034. Interested suppliers should prepare to supply substantial quantities of fabricated steel, including an estimated 55,434 tonnes and multiple swages over the contract duration. The project requires suppliers to align with a work packaging approach akin to an IKEA-style kit of parts to enhance onsite productivity and comply with rigorous Supplier Quality Plan standards.

Pre-Market Engagement for Supply of Highways Materials and Rock Salt

Description: Hull City Council is inviting suppliers to take part in a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) opportunity that will help shape the future procurement of Highways Materials and Rock Salt. By participating, suppliers can gain early insight into a framework valued at approximately PS590,000 per year and contribute ideas that support service improvements, innovation and efficiency across the sector. While the PME is not a competition and does not affect future tender positioning, it offers suppliers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the Authority, understand forthcoming Lots, and prepare for a significant upcoming procurement.

Summary: Hull City Council is initiating a public procurement process for the supply of highways materials and rock salt, currently in the planning stage. This pre-market engagement aims to prepare suppliers for a future framework valued at approximately £590,000 per year, with a total estimated value of £1,774,000 for the contract period. Based in Hull, United Kingdom local region UKE11, the council seeks innovative and efficient supply solutions within the goods category. Interested suppliers should note the engagement milestone scheduled for 23 March 2026 and the subsequent future notice date on 20 April 2026, as these will be crucial for planning their involvement.

Procurement of auxiliary equipment

Description: Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2) is a multi-year, multi-donor-funded programme managed by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. As part of its project activities, PFRU-2 is seeking an organization to supply of auxiliary equipment.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Chemonics International, Inc., backed by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is currently in the tender stage for the supply of auxiliary equipment under the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 programme. This open procedure, categorised under 'Mining, basic metals and related products', invites submissions until 16 March 2026, with the contract set to commence from 22 April 2026 in Ukraine. The procurement is valued at 1 GBP and is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on the goods category.

Supply, Delivery & Collection of Roadstone Materials

Description: Fife Council's Roads Operations are responsible for the provision of a local transport strategy for Fife Council, which includes the construction and maintenance of carriageways and footways within Fife. The purpose of the tender is to meet all the requirements in the supply of road stone materials and other general quarry requirements, which includes aggregates, dry and coated materials, as well as ready mix concrete. Roads Operations activities take place across Fife and cover a range of works, therefore access to a range of suppliers across Fife is critical

Summary: Fife Council is conducting an active tender process titled "Supply, Delivery & Collection of Roadstone Materials" under the industry category of goods. This process, following an open procedure, involves supplying various roadstone materials needed for the construction and maintenance of Fife’s carriageways and footways. It includes multiple lots such as single-sized graded roadstone, coated roadstone, and ready-mix concrete. The procurement method is structured to secure a range of suppliers across Fife, crucial for the council's expansive road operations. With the tender phase closing on 31st March 2026, interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically, with bid opening occurring shortly thereafter. The estimated contract value is £12,800,000 and comes with potential extensions up to 24 months if required.