Maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) Surgical Microscopes and Ophthalmology Equipment

Description: The maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) surgical microscopes and ophthalmology equipment including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance / repairs

Summary: The procurement process is being initiated by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for the maintenance of Zeiss surgical microscopes and ophthalmology equipment. This tender, titled "Maintenance of Zeiss (Carl Zeiss) Surgical Microscopes and Ophthalmology Equipment", falls under the services industry category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, this contract is currently in the planning stage. The Trust seeks expressions of interest by 23 January 2026, with a contract period starting on 1 April 2026 and extending to 31 March 2029, possibly renewable until 31 March 2031. This upcoming opportunity will be further communicated by 16 February 2026.

Early Market Engagement-Meter and Billing Services

Description: This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise - this not a tendering opportunity or a call for competition. Abri, manage approximately 100 heat networks across 3,000 homes. We are seeking a long-term, strategic partner to support the delivery of metering and billing services across our portfolio. Our objectives are to ensure compliance with the Heat Network (Metering & Billing) Regulations ahead of January 2026, transition to accurate consumption-based billing, secure a scalable and future-proof partner aligned with Net Zero goals, and enhance performance, customer experience, accuracy, and transparency. We are at an early stage and undertaking soft market engagement to understand whether the market can provide the services and solutions we are seeking.

Summary: The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd, trading as Abri, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement-Meter and Billing Services." This initiative is focused within the services category and relates to managing approximately 100 heat networks across 3,000 homes. The procurement process is intended to identify a strategic partner capable of delivering metering and billing services, ensuring compliance with the Heat Network (Metering & Billing) Regulations by January 2026. Located in Eastleigh, UK, the market engagement deadlines include a document and questionnaire submission by 15th January 2026, with a future notice anticipated on 1st February 2026.

UKRI-5382 ZnS:Ag/6LiF Neutron Scintillator Screens

Description: The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research using neutrons and muons, supporting a broad scientific user community across disciplines such as materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering. As part of its detector development programme, ISIS manufactures a range of in-house detectors, including wavelength-shifting fibre (WLSF) based scintillation detectors, which are critical for capturing and characterising neutron interactions with high spatial and temporal resolution. A key component of these detectors is the neutron scintillator screen which is composed of a zinc sulphide silver activated phosphor and an enriched lithium-6 fluoride neutron-sensitive converter material. Following neutron capture in the converter, light is emitted from the phosphor subsequently collected by wavelength-shifting fibres and guided to photodetectors for signal processing. The quality, consistency and performance of the (read more...)

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a tender process titled "UKRI-5382 ZnS:Ag/6LiF Neutron Scintillator Screens" aimed at ensuring the supply of high-performance neutron scintillator screens for the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically aimed at enhancing the quality of detector builds for the HRPD-X, SANDALS II, and WISH II instruments over a 10-year span. Being managed using an open procurement process, the tender is currently in the active stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period closing on 22nd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 3rd February 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 11th March 2026 and conclude on 10th March 2030, with operations primarily based in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom.

Provision of Metrology Laboratory Equipment for the New Velindre Cancer Centre

Description: Pre-market engagement event with potential suppliers of a system capable of tests required for a new metrology lab to be installed in the new Velindre Cancer Centre.

Summary: The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage for a public tender titled "Provision of Metrology Laboratory Equipment for the New Velindre Cancer Centre." The initiative falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The primary location for this procurement is Cardiff, United Kingdom, within the region of UKL22. The procurement process involves a series of stakeholder engagement events. The latest scheduled event is set for the 30th of January, 2026, with all expressions of interest for attendance to be confirmed by the 23rd of January. The procurement value is projected to be up to £1,198,900 GBP, demonstrating a substantial investment in this initiative.

Request for Proposal: Point Cloud Scanners for Construction Use

Description: Anthro are seeking proposals for 3D scanning equipment for application within the construction sector, The scanning equipment will be used to monitor site progress and carry out point cloud surveying to create a final as-built model of the site. As scanning would take place on a weekly basis across the lifetime of the project, any extended warranties or service agreements would be of interest. A static scanner would be required, however we are interested in also using a handheld scanner to scan smaller areas within site, where due to space constraints and multiple pieces of equipment in a smaller area blocking clear sight lines, static scanning would be impractical. Ideally, these two scans would be able to be combined, however, this is not a necessary requirement. Anthro are (read more...)

Summary: The public procurement process initiated by Anthro JV involves a tender for providing 3D scanning equipment used in the construction sector, under the title "Request for Proposal: Point Cloud Scanners for Construction Use." This tender, categorised under scanning, CAD software, and engineering design services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender closing date on 7th January 2026 and an anticipated contract duration from 2nd February 2026 to 3rd February 2026. Interested suppliers must submit proposals to deliver both static and handheld 3D scanners, potentially combining functionalities, with a budget between £50,000 to £100,000.

Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Description: The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The GC-MS to be purchased will be used for routine analysis and quantification of PAHs in marine sediments and biota.

Summary: The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, has initiated a procurement process under the Open procedure for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS). This tender, titled "Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer," falls within the "Gas chromatographs" industry category and is classified under the goods procurement category. The total estimated value is £175,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th January 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 2nd March 2026 to 31st March 2026. This is currently at the tender stage, and potential suppliers are urged to submit their electronic responses via the provided Postbox facility through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

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.

F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres

Description: This Framework Contract will be used for purchase of replacement equipment, BAU requirements and the supply of equipment for our new Science Centres, including consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, installation, repair and servicing of such equipment where required. Where required, the Framework may also be used for the purchase of consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, repair and servicing of existing laboratory equipment. In addition, NI Water's Customer Service Delivery Directorate may utilise this Framework for the purchase of sampling, field work and related operational equipment. The Framework is split into 9 lots. These may include supply, delivery, installation and/or service, calibration, maintenance and repair for:- Lot 1- General Laboratory Lot 2- Autoclaves/Agarclaves Lot 3- Automation/Robotics Lot 4- Inorganic Metals Lot 5- Chromatography Lot 6- Benchtop Instrumentation Lot 7- (read more...)

Summary: Northern Ireland Water Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, invites tenders for the "F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres." This procurement process falls under the services category and involves a competitive flexible procedure. Located in Belfast, the tender covers a wide range of laboratory and operational equipment needs, segmented into nine lots, including General Laboratory, Autoclaves/Agarclaves, Automation/Robotics, and more. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 3rd February 2026, and the expression of interest deadline set for 10th February 2026. The award period will conclude on 30th March 2026, and the service contracts are anticipated to start from 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2031, with options for extension.

Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station for Experimental Programme

Description: HSE require a gaseous hydrogen pressure reduction station for use during a research test programme. The PRS will be connected to a bulk hydrogen supply up to 500 barg. The PRS should be able to produce a flow a gaseous hydrogen at a set flow rate (20 - 300 g/s). The PRS will be connected to a vent stack, pressure relief and isolation systems, which will be installed by HSE before the system is used for experiments. The PRS should be instrumented with pressure and temperature upstream and downstream of the regulation, and a mass flow meter. The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. HSE is seeking to understand the design of potential solutions and the associated costs of manufacturing this (read more...)

Summary: The Health and Safety Executive is seeking proposals for the design and potential supply of a Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station as part of an experimental programme, with the facility to be deployed at their Buxton test site. This tender is categorised under industrial process control equipment and is in the planning stage, with an open competition procurement method. Important dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd February 2026 and the future notice date set for 5th January 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. As a central government public authority, the Health and Safety Executive is positioned to assess innovation in industrial control processes under the scheme reference 2023/54.

Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme

Description: HSE require a liquid hydrogen flow conditioning module for use during a research test programme. The flow conditioning module should be able to produce a flow of cryogenic gaseous hydrogen at a set flow rate (between 30 - 400 g/s) and temperature (between 25 - 50 K). Liquid hydrogen will flow into the conditioning module in which the liquid hydrogen will be vaporised and temperature controlled. A supply of gaseous hydrogen is available to mix and heat the liquid flow if required, though a suitable design will reduce the flow requirements of ambient temperature hydrogen. A supply of water is also available as a heat exchange medium if required, or other heat exchange fluid may be used The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 (read more...)

Summary: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme". This process falls under the industry category of industrial process control equipment and is intended to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically at the HSE Buxton test site in Merseyside. The procurement method is open, conducted as a below threshold open competition, with the tender period set to end on 2nd February 2026. Communication with suppliers can begin as early as 5th January 2026 with the contract period expected to run from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2027.