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Request for Information - Event Noise Monitoring Services

Description: The Council is looking to procure Event Noise Monitoring Services. This service will be carried out by qualified and experienced noise consultants at Scarborough open Air Theatre. Noise monitoring is a mandatory planning and premises licence condition for amplified music events at the venue and is required to ensure events are delivered in a manner that prevents public nuisance and protects nearby noise sensitive receptors. The appointed Noise Consultant shall provide a comprehensive, end to end noise monitoring and management service for all qualifying events held at Scarborough open Air Theatre. The requirements of the Venue on show day will be for two fully qualified Noise Monitoring Staff, one will be positioned next to the Front of House Sound Desk at all times, and the other will monitor (read more...)

Summary: The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to engage qualified noise consultants for Event Noise Monitoring Services at Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This initiative aims to prevent public nuisance and safeguard noise-sensitive receptors during amplified music events. The anticipated start of the contract is 1st April 2027, with the potential to extend until 31st March 2033. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting noise pollution management, with a maximum yearly event capacity of 30. Interested parties have until 12th June 2026 for initial engagement, as per the preliminary market engagement notice.

NEPO303 Meter Operator Services

Description: The NEPO Meter Operator Services Framework is being reprocured to ensure continuity of a critical service as the current agreement approaches the end of its extended term. The framework underpins the effective operation of half-hourly electricity meters across Member and Associate Authorities, supporting accurate billing, statutory compliance and effective energy management.

Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited has announced the reprocurement of the "NEPO303 Meter Operator Services" framework, aiming to secure continuity of critical meter operation services as the current framework approaches the end of its extended term. This planned procurement is set to underpin effective operation, statutory compliance, and energy management through half-hourly electricity meters for Member and Associate Authorities across the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure and is described as a service within the "Meters" and "Public utilities" categories. Key dates include the publication date of the procurement notice on 22nd May 2026, with a future notice date of 17th September 2026. The framework's contract period is from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2032, with a possible extension until 31st March 2034.

UKRI-5795 Optics

Description: Optic equipment The estimated value of this requirement is PS9m

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for optics equipment, designated under the CPV classification of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments. The procurement is catered for delivery across the UK and is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026, with an end date of 30th September 2030. The estimated contract value is £9 million. This procurement has been advertised under a planned procurement notice on Find a Tender with the reference UKRI-5795 Optics. The buying organisation operates from Swindon, Wiltshire and is categorised as a public authority within central government. UKRI expects to provide additional notice regarding the procurement around 1st July 2026.

UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipmemt Framework

Description: Microscopy Equipment Framework The estimated value of this requirement is PS9m

Summary: The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a public procurement process for a "Microscopy Equipment Framework" with an estimated value of £9 million. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes, and targets the UK region with Swindon, Wiltshire being the address for UKRI. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2030. The procurement features a framework agreement and the next key milestone is set for a future notice date on 1st July 2026.

UKRI-5792 Lasers & Components

Description: Lasers & Components The estimated value of this requirement is PS9m

Summary: The procurement process for "UKRI-5792 Lasers & Components" is currently in the planning stage, as initiated by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This tender aims to procure lasers and associated components with an estimated value of £9 million. The process involves the creation of a framework agreement and is categorised under goods, specifically within the laser industry (CPV 38636100). Key dates include the notice for future communication set for 3rd August 2026, with the contract period planned from 2nd November 2026 to 30th September 2030, targeting delivery within the United Kingdom.

Pay by Phone Parking

Description: Please note this is not a live tender, it is a potential future contract opportunity. Pay by Phone Parking

Summary: The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is in the planning phase of a public procurement process titled "Pay by Phone Parking", which falls under the services category. This potential future contract opportunity focuses on parking meters, parking services, and IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. Located in London, the procurement process follows an open procedure and has an estimated contract value of £3,840,000. The implementation is planned to start on 23rd November 2028 and end on 24th November 2031. A future notice for this contract is expected to be published by 22nd November 2027.

260129 - Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Peptide Synthesizer and associated Maintenance, training, Ancillary Items and Consumables

Description: Queen's University Belfast - The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) intends to procure a peptide synthesis solution comprising equipment, associated consumables, and appropriate maintenance and support arrangements to enable in house peptide synthesis capability. * Establishment of a reliable, in house peptide synthesis capability aligned to research delivery requirements. * Provision of supplier support, including training, to ensure competent and effective operation by authorised users. * Delivery of scalable synthesis capability to support routine generation of short peptides and time efficient synthesis of longer peptide sequences. * Enablement of consistent, reproducible outputs to meet ongoing and future research needs. The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) is focused on the identification and development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic approaches. The required capability will support experimental workflows by enabling the generation of (read more...)

Summary: Queen's University Belfast has released a public tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of a peptide synthesizer and associated maintenance, training, ancillary items, and consumables. This procurement aims to support The Future Medicines Institute's goals of developing novel therapeutics by establishing reliable in-house peptide synthesis capability. The tender, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, will be conducted using an open procurement method. Located in Belfast (UKN06), this tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 18th June 2026 and enquiries open until 11th June 2026. Subsequent award decisions are anticipated by 6th August 2026, with the contract beginning on 7th August 2026, and an optional extension available for up to ten years.

NSpOC: Sovereign Sensor - Active RF Radar Capability

Description: **This notice relates to the same procurement as UKSAC26_0005 and represents an update to that procedure: it is not a procurement for a second radar capability** ** In response to supplier feedback following pre-market engagement conducted in April 2026 as part of UKSAC26_0005, we have made a decision to split the original contract (UKSAC26_0005) into two separate contracts. This contract (UKSAC26_0046) will cover the manufacture of the radar capability (including software capabilities). It will not cover the enabling works associated with the radar, though the appointed supplier will be expected to support installation and to work with DSIT and the appointed infrastructure contractor to ensure successful installation and handover. UKSAC26_0047 will cover the enabling works and installation of the radar.** The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a new project titled "NSpOC: Sovereign Sensor - Active RF Radar Capability". This tender, classified under the radar surveillance equipment industry category, aims to enhance the UK's Space Surveillance and Tracking as well as Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The procurement involves developing a high-power space surveillance radar in the Southern Hemisphere for enhanced tracking and detection of space objects. The procurement method adopted is a competitive flexible procedure, with the Selection Questionnaire planned to be released on 21 September 2026. The project is set to begin on 1 June 2027 and is estimated at £25 million, excluding VAT. The primary location for delivery is the UK, and the initiative aligns with the legal framework provided by UK legislation (2023/54).

260129 - Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Peptide Synthesizer and associated Maintenance, Training, Ancillary Items and Consumables

Description: Queen's University Belfast - The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) intends to procure a peptide synthesis solution comprising equipment, associated consumables, and appropriate maintenance and support arrangements to enable in house peptide synthesis capability. * Establishment of a reliable, in house peptide synthesis capability aligned to research delivery requirements. * Provision of supplier support, including training, to ensure competent and effective operation by authorised users. * Delivery of scalable synthesis capability to support routine generation of short peptides and time efficient synthesis of longer peptide sequences. * Enablement of consistent, reproducible outputs to meet ongoing and future research needs. The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) is focused on the identification and development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic approaches. The required capability will support experimental workflows by enabling the generation of (read more...)

Summary: Queen's University Belfast has released a public tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of a peptide synthesizer and associated maintenance, training, ancillary items, and consumables. This procurement aims to support The Future Medicines Institute's goals of developing novel therapeutics by establishing reliable in-house peptide synthesis capability. The tender, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, will be conducted using an open procurement method. Located in Belfast (UKN06), this tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 18th June 2026 and enquiries open until 11th June 2026. Subsequent award decisions are anticipated by 6th August 2026, with the contract beginning on 7th August 2026, and an optional extension available for up to ten years.

PfH Decarbonisation, Retrofit and Planned Works Framework for Wales

Description: PfH Cymru (Procurement for Housing Wales) wishes to establish a Wales-specific Decarbonisation, Retrofit and Planned Works Framework Agreement. Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 90% of the UK's social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. The Framework will be (read more...)

Summary: Procurement for Housing (PfH) initiates a significant public procurement opportunity with the launch of the PfH Decarbonisation, Retrofit, and Planned Works Framework for Wales. As part of an open tender process, this venture is active, with key dates set, concluding on 16 July 2026. This project, aiming to drive decarbonisation efforts and improve energy efficiency across Wales, is divided into eight lots covering various aspects from solar installations to comprehensive property works, and calls for involvement from multiple stakeholders in the construction sector, situated in the United Kingdom, specifically Wales. The framework is delivered through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and inclusivity, with an emphasis on achieving net-zero objectives.