Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS)

Description: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (NIFRS) Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Summary: The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and has been initiated by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, a central government public authority based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement process is focused on the supply and management of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, falling under the "Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment" industry category. A prior information notice has been published to engage with the marketplace, with stakeholders encouraged to respond by 15th January 2026. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st January 2028, with a potential endpoint on 1st January 2033, and the option for renewal extending the possible conclusion to 1st January 2035.

Sonar Equipment for Police Scotland

Description: Police Scotland's Dive and Marine unit require sonar equipment to assist with underwater searches.

Summary: The Scottish Police Authority is conducting a procurement process to acquire sonar equipment for Police Scotland's Dive and Marine unit. This tender is in the 'goods' procurement category and falls under the industry classification of police equipment. The tender process is currently active, and it follows an open procurement method. Interested suppliers need to submit their bids electronically by 3rd February 2026. The procurement is focused on benefiting the community, including targeted recruitment, training opportunities, and fostering SME and social enterprise development. The location for delivery is the UKM region, specifically serving the Scottish Police Authority based in Glasgow.

Sonar Equipment for Police Scotland

Description: Police Scotland's Dive and Marine unit require sonar equipment to assist with underwater searches.

Summary: See notice for full details.

Tritium Safety Diagnostics for the LiBRTI Project

Description: The Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme seeks to create a world leading UK capability for demonstrating the feasibility of powerplant relevant fusion fuel technologies. All requirements mentioned in the document are to ensure safe operations and/or to monitor equipment performance. The requirements include safety critical equipment and hence is required to be compliant to respective standards provided.

Summary: The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Tritium Safety Diagnostics for the LiBRTI Project." This procurement falls under the industry category of nuclear safety equipment, radiation dosimeters, monitors, and protection services. The procurement is taking place in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, specifically at the Culham Science Centre. The tender process follows an open procedure, with submissions accepted electronically in English. The enquiry period concludes on 12 January 2026, while the tender submission deadline is 19 January 2026. The project aims to enhance the feasibility of fusion fuel technologies while maintaining safety standards. The contract has a total potential value of £240,000 and is slated to start on 20 February 2026, ending on 31 March 2026.

BLC0169 - National Framework for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment

Description: This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by BlueLight Commercial who are seeking to award an Open Framework for the provision of supply, installation, and maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment. Please refer to ITT Instructions to Bidders section 1.1. The framework will be tendered as four lots, which are as follows: * LOT 1 - Evidential Breath Testing Instruments * LOT 2 - Roadside Breath Screening Devices * LOT 3 - Installation, Calibration and Servicing & Maintenance

Summary: BlueLight Commercial Limited, a sub-central public authority based in London, has initiated an open tender process for the "National Framework for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Alcohol Breath Testing Equipment". This procurement process involves an open framework agreement, which is part of an ongoing effort to enhance police equipment and measuring apparatus across the UK. The tender includes four lots focusing on various aspects of breath testing equipment and services. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ends on 16 January 2026, with a tender submission deadline set for 23 January 2026. The framework agreement is slated to remain open and active until 2033, offering numerous opportunities over its lifespan.

Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarms

Description: Newcastle City Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarm Solution to support our commitment to staff protection and compliance with health and safety requirements across multiple service areas within the Council. Suppliers can find details and express interest via the Open e-tendering platform: https://www.open-uk.org/ You can find it by searching for project reference: 008979 This tender links to UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - 2025/S 000-011969

Summary: Newcastle City Council is actively conducting a public procurement process for a "Lone Worker Monitoring and Alarms" solution, positioned within the services industry with specific focus on health and safety and security equipment. This process is currently in the tender stage, following an initial planning phase. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th February 2026, and the award period concluding on 9th March 2026, with the actual contract execution set to commence on 8th April 2026. The procurement method is open, encouraging a broad range of potential applicants, and submissions are facilitated electronically through the Open e-tendering platform. The initiative underscores Newcastle City Council’s commitment to enhancing staff protection across its various service areas in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

CWC25195MW - Telecare Project

Description: Wolverhampton City Council are conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement for Telecare Services. Telecare is a preventative service designed to support independent living by providing remote monitoring and emergency response solutions. It enables individuals, particularly older adults and those with vulnerabilities to remain safely in their own homes, reducing reliance on more intensive care services. In Wolverhampton, this is primarily delivered through the provision of personal alarms and pendants connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), complemented by a 24-hour physical response service commissioned separately. The Council is engaging with the market to understand: * The capability of providers to deliver all or part of the Telecare service. * Innovative approaches and technologies that can overcome current challenges. * Potential business models and indicative costs for market-led delivery. * (read more...)

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CWC25195MW - Telecare Project." This initiative focuses on delivering Telecare Services, aimed at supporting independent living through remote monitoring and emergency response solutions. The procurement falls under the industry categories of rescue and emergency equipment, IT services, and health and social work services. Located in the UK region of West Midlands (UKG39), the council is engaging in pre-market consultation with a deadline for supplier engagement responses set for 16th January 2026. The project will commence on 1st July 2026 and run until 30th June 2029, with the process currently in the market engagement phase.

Life Signs for Approved Premises

Description: 1. Introduction This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued by the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to inform the market of a market engagement for innovative technology solutions to support and modernise justice services across England and Wales. This notice is not a call for competition and does not initiate a formal procurement process. 2. Background and Context The MoJ is responsible for the courts, prisons, probation, and associated justice services. The Department is actively identifying opportunities to adopt new and emerging technologies that can improve operational efficiency, support frontline delivery, enhance safety and security and provide better outcomes for users and staff. This work aligns with the MoJ's wider digital transformation and innovation agenda, focused on improving services, increasing flexibility and making better use of data and (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), based in London, UK. The project, titled "Life Signs for Approved Premises," aims to explore innovative technology solutions to support and modernise justice services across England and Wales. This initiative is focused on the development of software and information systems under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. The Prior Information Notice was published on 18th December 2025, with the notice closing on 30th January 2026. A key event, the Supplier Day, is scheduled for 4th February 2026 to engage the market and present forthcoming challenges and innovation ambitions. The procurement process will be conducted via the Spark Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Building Safety - Higher Risk Building Framework

Description: Portsmouth City Council (The 'Council') have published this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice to inform and engage with the market regarding the establishment of a Framework to provide building safety projects for several higher risk residential buildings within the Portsmouth area. The feedback gained from appropriately qualified & experienced contractors, or contractors that are not yet qualified & experienced but can evidence relevant business development activities will be used to inform the strategy to secure contractors to undertake subsequent building safety remedial projects on multiple higher risk residential buildings within the Council's possession. It is envisaged that the procurement will commence in April 2026 to allow for award in August 2026 ahead of the commencement of the first project on site in May 2027. The Council is considering (read more...)

Summary: Portsmouth City Council is in the planning stage for establishing a framework to address building safety projects in several higher risk residential buildings in and around the Portsmouth area. This initiative involves a series of preliminary market engagements commencing with a hybrid briefing event scheduled for 16th January 2026. The framework is expected to commence the procurement process in April 2026 with potential award in August 2026, ahead of project initiation in May 2027. Interested parties should note the key date of 15th January 2026 to confirm attendance for the briefing. This procurement opportunity, primarily in the works category, focuses on high complexity building projects, such as the installation of fire safety systems and structural modifications, with an anticipated framework duration of up to 6 years and a projected value of £85 million.

Framework Agreement for ICT Products, Solutions, Services and Support

Description: Nexus Multi Academy Trust (Nexus) is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of ICT products, solutions, services and associated support, delivered through a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model. Nexus are a CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme accredited Multi Academy Trust (supported through the DfE ESCC/TALI initiative) and a partner of the Positive Change Alliance (PCA), which comprises 10 multi academy trusts with in excess of 100 schools. Nexus have identified the need to continue the provision of a compliant route to market to access a range of ICT Products, Solutions, Services and support to meet the diverse needs of Education and other Public Sector and associated organisations. The Framework will be established directly by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be open for use by all public (read more...)

Summary: The Nexus Multi Academy Trust has announced a planned procurement process for a Framework Agreement focusing on ICT Products, Solutions, Services, and Support. This procurement is set within the education and public sector industry and will operate under a Neutral Vendor Managed Service model. The geographic location for the delivery of services is across the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 1 April 2026, an enquiry period ending on 13 March 2026, and the final award period closing on 3 July 2026. The contract is valued at £1 billion, with a service duration from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.