Find Tenders for Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Supply of Heat Stress Monitors

Description: DE&S on behalf of MOD have a requirement to procure an estimated total of 630 QT-34 Heat Stress Monitors over a 4-year period.

Summary: DE&S Deca, a division of the Ministry of Defence and central government public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process to supply Heat Stress Monitors. The procurement involves the acquisition of approximately 630 QT-34 Heat Stress Monitors over a four-year period, with the procurement category classified under goods, specifically hygiene monitoring and testing equipment. This procurement process is planned to proceed following the completion of market engagement activities that were concluded by February 2025. Future notices related to this tender will be communicated by 7th May 2026. The operation is set to start on 20th July 2026, extending until 22nd July 2030, and will be accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Autotitrator

Description: The United Kingdom National Nuclear Lab (UKNNL) requires the provision of an Autotitrator. To ensure a comprehensive view on the current situation, we are issuing the attached Early Engagement RFI to receive input from the supply market. Early Engagement RFI Submission Deadline = 22/04/2025 (complete and return Early Engagement RFI Autotitrator. This exercise is a request for information, it does not constitute a formal procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the interest and capabilities within current markets to deliver this service. UKNNL may choose to contact suppliers based on the information provided in this questionnaire. If you prefer not to be contacted, please clearly indicate this preference in your questionnaire response. UKNNL assure you that any information provided during this exercise will not adversely (read more...)

Summary: The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Autotitrator, aiming to enhance analytical capabilities in the field of automated titration. This process is currently at the market engagement stage, inviting inputs from the supply market to assess feasibility and interest. The early engagement request for information (RFI) is due by 22 April 2025, while the future notice date is set for 1 May 2026. This procurement is classified under 'Detection and analysis apparatus' and targets the United Kingdom region, with the planned commencement of the contract period on 1 July 2026.

YPO - 000772 Road Marking and Surfacing

Description: YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of road marking and surfacing products, equipment and services, Retroreflectivity testing equipment and services. This includes but is not limited to the cleaning/removal of road markings, graffiti and surface treatments; the supply and installation of permeable surfaces, non-permeable surfaces and road traffic management installation and monitoring services associated with these works. These products and services will be used on public highways, carparks, recreational areas, sports grounds, drives, footpaths, cycle paths and runways. The DPS will cover the period from 20/10/2017 to 24/02/2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Summary: The procurement process initiated by YPO, titled "YPO - 000772 Road Marking and Surfacing," is currently at the tender stage, inviting providers to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for road marking and surfacing products, equipment, and services. The process is classified under the CPV code 38500000 for checking and testing apparatus, among other classifications such as road markings and construction materials. The services are intended to be utilised across diverse locations, including the United Kingdom and a host of international territories. The tender period spans from 20th October 2017 to 24th February 2029, with an annual review in place. This procurement employs a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, providing a substantial business opportunity with a projected contract value of £50 million GBP.

Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure 2 (SBS10540)

Description: NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place its 2nd generation Framework for the provision of Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure to be used by Approved Organisations for the following proposed Lots, which are under consideration during this preliminary market engagement (PLEASE NOTE: The proposed Framework is intended to cover the provision of Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure, together with Goods and Services that support transport-related environmental sustainability and net zero initiatives, by helping the NHS and other Approved Organisations to produce sustainable travel plans to reduce organisational carbon output, thus enabling them to build resilience to a changing climate both now and for future generations): Lot 1 - Micro-Mobility This Lot enables Approved Organisations to procure expertise, planning and implementation of micro-mobility schemes, which will (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is initiated by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. This tender titled "Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure 2" focuses on services aimed at achieving carbon net zero by 2050. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with preliminary market engagement scheduled to end on 14th May 2026. The framework agreement, valued at up to £240 million, targets areas such as micro-mobility, drone delivery services, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey under the Procurement Act 2023.

Process Equipment for a Novel Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Method

Description: CPI is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform a potential future procurement relating to a novel pharmaceutical manufacturing method. The purpose of this engagement is to understand market capabilities, capacity, innovations, indicative costs, and potential delivery timelines prior to finalising our procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to proceed with a tender. It is an information gathering exercise only.

Summary: The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) is currently in the planning stage for a tender process focusing on the procurement of process equipment for a novel pharmaceutical manufacturing method. Located in Redcar, UK, this initiative falls within the pharmaceutical and industrial machinery industry categories, with specific interest in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is specifically at the planning and market engagement phase, with a deadline for responses set for 7th May 2026. This project aims to gather information regarding market capabilities and innovations to inform future procurement strategies. The total estimated value of the procurement is £1,200,000, and the contract is expected to span from June 2026 to June 2030, presenting significant opportunities for suppliers in the region.

The design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition on the ground floor of Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Description: Xplore! has recently been awarded a Moondance Foundation BIG Donation capital and revenue award. Xplore! is therefore now looking to create a new immersive exhibition, LaunchPADLansio, to cater specifically for our under 5s audience. LaunchPAD (Play & Discovery) / PADLansio (Potsio a Darganfod) will flip the script on early years learning. We are creating an immersive STEAM exhibition space at Xplore! designed exclusively for under 5s that sparks curiosity, ignites imagination and fuels vital cognitive, communication, and social skills. Our BIG Idea? Put the child front and centre. Rooted in the Wales Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Wales (Progression Step 1), the space champions learning through play, because play isn't just fun, it's fundamental. LaunchPADLansio will be situated on the ground floor of Xplore's city centre building (read more...)

Summary: Wrexham University is seeking tender submissions for designing, fabricating, and installing the LaunchPADLansio exhibition, an immersive STEAM space targeting children under five at the Xplore! Science Discovery Centre. The exhibition aims to enhance early learning based on the Wales Early Years Framework. Located on the ground floor of the centre in Wrexham, UK, the project is part of a broader initiative funded by the Moondance Foundation. The procurement follows an open procedure for services with a gross budget of £350,000 including VAT, and submissions are due by 4 May 2026, with the contract projected to start on 3 June 2026 and conclude by 2 November 2026.

Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags.

Description: Provision of satellite tags to support an investigation into the connectivity of elasmobranchs between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This is part of the EU-supported PEACEPLUS Programme involving the MOSAIC consortium which includes the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland.

Summary: Edinburgh Napier University is conducting a tender process for the provision of satellite tags under the PEACEPLUS Programme, funded by the European Union. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is part of a project investigating the connectivity of elasmobranchs between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with documentation available electronically and submissions required by 12th May 2026. The procurement is managed by Tony Newjem, Lead Portfolio Procurement Manager at Edinburgh Napier University, located at the Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh. The contract period spans 1440 days for a total estimated value of €80,500, with the possibility of additional funding for further purchases.

Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags.

Description: Provision of satellite tags to support an investigation into the connectivity of elasmobranchs between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This is part of the EU-supported PEACEPLUS Programme involving the MOSAIC consortium which includes the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland.

Summary: Edinburgh Napier University is seeking tenders for the provision of satellite tags as part of a collaborative EU-supported PEACEPLUS Programme. This tender falls within the 'Education' industry category and involves delivering these goods to the University's Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions until the deadline on 12th May 2026. The contract is valued at approximately 80,500 EUR, with the potential for additional funding of up to 89,700 EUR if further announcements are made. Interested suppliers should pay close attention to the quality and price criteria outlined in the tender documents.

Heat Network Framework - Metering and Billing

Description: A framework for the provision of all heat network goods, works and services relating to metering and billing

Summary: CLARION HOUSING GROUP LIMITED is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Heat Network Framework - Metering and Billing". This tender invites suppliers to participate in a framework meant to provision goods, works, and services related to metering and billing for heat networks. The core focus areas include energy meters, billing systems, repair and maintenance services, software supply services, and general management consultancy services. The competitive flexible procedure is being used, allowing for both direct awards and competitions. The procurement process is aimed at servicing multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including areas like London, Midlands, East, South East, and South West, with the tendering period set to close on 7th May 2026. The framework is valued at £8 million and is sought under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

NSpOC Sovereign Sensor Capability - Active RF

Description: **This notice is for administrative purposes. Please refer to the related UK3: Planned Procurement Notice for more detail** The UK Space Agency (UKSA), as part of the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) programme, intends to commence a competitive procurement for the deployment of a sovereign, high-power (~1 MW class) space surveillance radar in the Southern Hemisphere (final location is still to be determined but bidders should note the requirement to deploy into the Southern Hemisphere) to enhance the UK's Space Surveillance & Tracking (SST) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capability. It is expected that the radar system will operate as a key national asset, providing enhanced detection, tracking and custody of resident space objects, particularly small-size debris and operational satellites in Low Earth Orbit. It will deliver significant (read more...)

Summary: The UK Space Agency is overseeing a procurement process entitled "NSpOC Sovereign Sensor Capability - Active RF", focusing on the Works category for the deployment of a high-power space surveillance radar. This radar system is intended to enhance the UK’s Space Surveillance & Tracking and Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The project is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement process being executed via a competitive flexible procedure. The initiative is valued at approximately £30 million GBP. Interested parties should note critical dates, including a market engagement day on 17 April 2026 and the issuance of a Selection Questionnaire on 1 September 2026, with contract award anticipated around May 2027. The deployment will occur in the Southern Hemisphere, although the precise location is yet to be determined. The radar system is expected to serve as a key national asset, improving UK space resilience and safety by tracking space debris and operational satellites.