ID 5956194 DAERA - Agricultural Policy Division - The Carbon Footprinting Project

Description: DAERA requires a Supplier to provide the administration, delivery, licencing, support and maintenance of a Carbon Calculator which will provide farm businesses in Northern Ireland with their Whole Farm-level Carbon Footprint, Enterprise-level Carbon Footprint and Product-level Carbon Footprint. Training will be provided to assist farmers to use the information received to take appropriate action to reduce net GHG emissions on their farm. The Carbon Calculator procured for this project will be used on all Northern Ireland farms, and requires 28,400 farm carbon footprints to be completed over the next four financial years 2026/27 - 2029/30.

Summary: The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking suppliers for its Agricultural Policy Division's Carbon Footprinting Project, set to operate under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The project involves providing a comprehensive Carbon Calculator for farm businesses in Northern Ireland, aiming to support sustainable farming practices by delivering farm-level, enterprise-level, and product-level carbon footprints. DAERA, located in Belfast, entrusted the Construction and Procurement Delivery's Supplies and Services Division to oversee the procurement process. Currently, in the tender stage with an active status, the procurement utilizes a selective method characterized by a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 19th January 2026, followed by the award period ending on 19th March 2026, putting emphasis on critical dates for submissions.

Purchase of Mini Digger with option of trailer

Description: Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Mini Digger with the option of a trailer with potential for trade-in of the Council's existing mini digger. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11:00AM. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Monday 8 December 2025 at 11:00AM which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Summary: Ipswich Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for purchasing a Mini Digger with an optional trailer, potentially including a trade-in of the existing mini digger. This process is part of an active procurement under the industrial and agricultural machinery category, taking place in Ipswich, United Kingdom. As a sub-central government public authority, the council is managing this open competition with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 9th December 2025 at 11:00 AM, and a deadline for clarification questions on 8th December 2025 at 11:00 AM. The contract period for the awarded vendor is set to commence on 15th December 2025 and conclude on 15th December 2028.

RPID 2282 - Knocknagael Farm - Lease of Tractor

Description: Lease of tractor for farming duties.

Summary: See notice for full details.

RPID 2283

Description: Provision of telescopic loader (telehandler)

Summary: See notice for full details.

ID 5956194 DAERA - Agricultural Policy Division - The Carbon Footprinting Project

Description: DAERA requires a Supplier to provide the administration, delivery, licencing, support and maintenance of a Carbon Calculator which will provide farm businesses in Northern Ireland with their Whole Farm-level Carbon Footprint, Enterprise-level Carbon Footprint and Product-level Carbon Footprint. Training will be provided to assist farmers to use the information received to take appropriate action to reduce net GHG emissions on their farm. The Carbon Calculator procured for this project will be used on all Northern Ireland farms, and requires 28,400 farm carbon footprints to be completed over the next four financial years 2026/27 - 2029/30.

Summary: The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking suppliers for its Agricultural Policy Division's Carbon Footprinting Project, set to operate under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The project involves providing a comprehensive Carbon Calculator for farm businesses in Northern Ireland, aiming to support sustainable farming practices by delivering farm-level, enterprise-level, and product-level carbon footprints. DAERA, located in Belfast, entrusted the Construction and Procurement Delivery's Supplies and Services Division to oversee the procurement process. Currently, in the tender stage with an active status, the procurement utilizes a selective method characterized by a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 19th January 2026, followed by the award period ending on 19th March 2026, putting emphasis on critical dates for submissions.

The Marketplace

Description: Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of a digital platform providing marketplace, catalogue management and autonomous sourcing solutions to facilitate purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the public sector, to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including but not limited to Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The solution aims to deliver end users access to a broad pre-qualified and dynamic supplier base, capable of offering a wide range of goods and commoditised services available for purchase and delivery through a digital platform.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a significant procurement process titled "The Marketplace," focusing on the establishment of a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement. This digital platform procurement aims to streamline the purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the UK public sector, including various government bodies such as Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue services, Education, and Devolved Administrations. With a robust budget of £1 billion, the tender will ensure a comprehensive and dynamic supplier base. The procurement stage is currently active with an end date for tender submissions set for 13th January 2026. The contracting will cover regions across the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Using an open, competitive flexible procedure, the procurement process involves multiple assessment stages, including compliance checks, exclusion grounds, and dialogue stages.

Plant Vehicle Hire

Description: Birmingham City Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint the two highest ranking organisations for the provision of Plant Vehicle Hire. The primary goal of the procurement is to establish a Corporate contract that will encompass the requirements for all our service areas (approximately 21) that necessitate the use of plant vehicles. The specification will focus on the requirements required to support the operation and maintenance of the Council's Cemetery and Crematoria grounds for the Council's Bereavement Service's area. The equipment required includes but is not limited to; * Tractors; * Trailers; * Excavator 803; * Excavator 2CX; * Dumpers. The contract will commence on 01 April 2026 and will be in place for a period of four (4) years.

Summary: Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Plant Vehicle Hire," with the primary focus on supporting the operation and maintenance of Cemetery and Crematoria grounds as part of its Bereavement Services. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting for four years. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically within the CPV classifications such as tractors, trailer trucks, and mechanical shovels. The council is employing an open procedure for this high-value contract, facilitating competitive bidding through their e-tendering system 'In-tend'. Potential suppliers must submit their bids by noon on 19th December 2025, following which the contract will be awarded before 3rd March 2026.

Controlled Environment Walk in Growth Rooms

Description: The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase 3 x Controlled Environment Walk in rooms. To be designed, delivered and installed at the University of Warwick including ongoing service and maintenance support throughout the life of the contract. Please see the tender documents for full details of the specification. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the (read more...)

Summary: The University of Warwick is initiating an open procurement process to acquire three Controlled Environment Walk-in Growth Rooms, intended to be designed, delivered, and installed at their Coventry campus. The tender, titled "Controlled Environment Walk in Growth Rooms", is within the agricultural machinery and laboratory equipment industry categories, specifically focusing on agricultural machinery and laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process is currently in the tender stage with relevant deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 18th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 7th January 2026. This procurement is valued at approximately £163,115 (net) and has provisions for ongoing service and maintenance support throughout the contract period.

535_26 Hire of Plant (with operator)

Description: An ESPO client specific framework for the hire of a range of general plant with operator. The Framework is divided into 7 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon) on 19 December 2025. To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '535_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed. Note: ESPO has not conduced preliminary market engagement in (read more...)

Summary: Leicestershire County Council, operating as ESPO, is currently seeking tenders for its "535_26 Hire of Plant (with operator)" framework, which aims to hire a variety of machinery, including earthmoving and agricultural equipment. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procedure, welcoming submissions until 19 December 2025. This active tender involves a substantial financial commitment, with a gross value of £8,000,000, and is part of the services category. The project is situated in multiple UK regions, including UKF21, UKF22, and UKG33. Interested parties should express interest and submit questions before 12 December 2025 via the eProcurement Portal, ensuring they adhere to the guidelines outlined for online submissions in English.

Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Soil Testing and Agricultural Land Classifications Surveys Works

Description: We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced subcontractors for the delivery of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) surveys, soil texture testing, and soil nutrient analysis as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames infrastructure programme. This package will include: ALC Surveys at predictive auger locations not previously assessed during earlier surveys, including collection of topsoil samples for texture testing. Soil Texture Testing at existing auger locations where laboratory data is currently unavailable. Soil Nutrient Testing through topsoil and subsoil sampling at various locations to inform habitat creation, Ancient Woodland translocation, and agricultural land reinstatement. The subcontractor must comply with the technical requirements outlined in the project specification, including: Adherence to DEFRA ALC guidelines and relevant British Standards (e.g., BS 3882 for topsoil). (read more...)

Summary: Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is seeking qualified subcontractors for soil testing and agricultural land classification surveys as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project in the East of England and South East regions, UK. This tender focuses on the Roads North of the Thames segment, with works beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding by 1st August 2028. The procurement is at the tender stage, under an open procedure with an estimated contract value of £50,000. Interested parties must express their interest by 25th November 2025, adhering to DEFRA guidelines and British Standards, and supporting the project's sustainability objectives.