Maintenance and Response Contract 2 (M&R2)

Description: This notice relates to the procurement of the second iteration of Maintenance and Response (M&R) contracts. The M&R contracts support the effective operation, maintenance and resilience of the Strategic Road Network (SRN), which is one of the biggest and most important pieces of infrastructure in the country. The SRN is comprised of more than 4500 miles of motorways and major A roads which are at the core of our national transport system. National Highways is looking for suitable contractors to provide and undertake: - Cyclical maintenance - Reactive maintenance to address urgent repairs - Incident response - Severe weather operations and winter maintenance - Operational roadside technology maintenance and schemes - Small asset renewal works such as road markings, soft estate, lighting, road restraint systems and fencing. National (read more...)

Summary: National Highways is planning the procurement of the Maintenance and Response Contract 2 (M&R2) to ensure the seamless operation, maintenance, and resilience of the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This market engagement initiative, currently in the planning stage, invites industry suppliers to participate in preliminary activities, which include an in-person event scheduled for 16 January 2026 in Birmingham. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 19 December 2025, with invitations allocated based on early submissions. The contract addresses diverse maintenance needs spanning over 4500 miles of motorways and major A roads across the United Kingdom. A future notice regarding detailed procurement documents is anticipated by early March 2027.

Travel and Accomadation for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

Description: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are looking for a suplier to provide Transportation and Accomadation Services. The requirement is to provide coach and driver services, as well as accommodation booking services, at short notice (from 10 working days to as little as 12 hours), for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) inspections taking place anywhere in the UK, including Northern Ireland. The inspections are conducted under the terms of the Chemical Weapons Convention, enforced in the UK by the Chemical Weapons Act 1996.

Summary: The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is planning a public procurement process for the provision of travel and accommodation services related to inspections by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) across the UK, including Northern Ireland. The planned procurement, titled "Travel and Accommodation for OPCW," falls under the industry category of services, specifically accommodation and travel management. The procurement will be carried out using an open procedure and is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement notice published on 3 December 2025. Key dates include the preliminary market engagement webinar scheduled for 15 December 2025, with expressions of interest due by 12 December 2025. The tender period for submissions is until 16 February 2026, and the award period concludes by 16 March 2026. The contract, valued at £240,000 gross (£200,000 net), is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and may be renewed for an additional year, extending potentially until March 2030.

Travel and Accomadation for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

Description: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are looking for a suplier to provide Transportation and Accomadation Services. The requirement is to provide coach and driver services, as well as accommodation booking services, at short notice (from 10 working days to as little as 12 hours), for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) inspections taking place anywhere in the UK, including Northern Ireland. The inspections are conducted under the terms of the Chemical Weapons Convention, enforced in the UK by the Chemical Weapons Act 1996.

Summary: The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is planning a public procurement process for the provision of travel and accommodation services related to inspections by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) across the UK, including Northern Ireland. The planned procurement, titled "Travel and Accommodation for OPCW," falls under the industry category of services, specifically accommodation and travel management. The procurement will be carried out using an open procedure and is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement notice published on 3 December 2025. Key dates include the preliminary market engagement webinar scheduled for 15 December 2025, with expressions of interest due by 12 December 2025. The tender period for submissions is until 16 February 2026, and the award period concludes by 16 March 2026. The contract, valued at £240,000 gross (£200,000 net), is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and may be renewed for an additional year, extending potentially until March 2030.

715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability

Description: The Authority is looking to secure the provision of in service support for Air Cargo (ground & airfield) loading & unloading capability used at UK at Main Operating Bases (MoB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB)s and deployed locations for the term of 15 years. Further information on this Request for Information can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60570

Summary: The procurement process titled "715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability" is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, headquartered in Bristol. This procurement focuses on in-service support for air cargo loading and unloading capabilities across various UK operating bases. It falls under the services industry category, specifically involving cargo handling services. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd December 2025. Key dates include the closure of the Request for Information engagement period by 16th January 2026 and the projected contract period beginning on 1st July 2026, concluding by 30th June 2033, with a possibility of renewal until 30th June 2035.

715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability

Description: The Authority is looking to secure the provision of in service support for Air Cargo (ground & airfield) loading & unloading capability used at UK at Main Operating Bases (MoB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB)s and deployed locations for the term of 15 years.

Summary: The procurement process titled "715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability" is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, headquartered in Bristol. This procurement focuses on in-service support for air cargo loading and unloading capabilities across various UK operating bases. It falls under the services industry category, specifically involving cargo handling services. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd December 2025. Key dates include the closure of the Request for Information engagement period by 16th January 2026 and the projected contract period beginning on 1st July 2026, concluding by 30th June 2033, with a possibility of renewal until 30th June 2035.

SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services

Description: Translink wish to appoint a Principal Signalling Engineer to undertake the role of a Principles Signalling Principal Signalling Engineering to ensure the delivery of Translink's programme for signalling and associated projects. Translink anticipate the commencement of a contract in Quarter 1 Year 2026 for a period of 36 months plus a further 3 annual extension options. Your response must be submitted via this Call for Tender (CfT). Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Summary: Translink, a public undertaking subject to Northern Irish devolved regulations, is conducting a procurement process titled "SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services." The tender aims to appoint a Principal Signalling Engineer to oversee and deliver its signalling programme and related projects. Located in Belfast, United Kingdom, the tender falls within the industry categories of signalling engineering and railway maintenance services. This process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th January 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence in March 2026 and run for 36 months, with options for further extensions.

GBR Online Retail - Market Engagement

Description: Background This preliminary market engagement exercise is being conducted by DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) on the basis described in this notice and in the accompanying documents. The Fares, Ticketing and Retail (FTR) Programme brings together teams from across the rail industry to transform how passengers purchase and use tickets. By modernising outdated fares, enhancing the passenger experience and unlocking retail innovation, the FTR Programme will improve passenger journeys, drive commercial growth and achieve greater cost efficiency across the rail network. We intend to make retail, easy, reliable and smart for passengers using modern technology to bring excellence to the experience. The retail experience will be built on a tech stack containing future-facing technology allowing us to take advantage of retail technical advances as these appear. Through bringing together (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process titled "GBR Online Retail - Market Engagement" is initiated by DFT Operator Limited, in collaboration with the Department for Transport. It falls under the services industry category, with the main focus on software packages, information systems, and transport tickets. The procurement is located in London, United Kingdom, and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process involves a series of market engagement activities, commencing with an online supplier session scheduled for 11th December 2025, ahead of the procurement start date slated for 2nd January 2027. Suppliers interested in participating must express interest and complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement by 8th December 2025. This initiative is part of the Fares, Ticketing and Retail Programme aimed at transforming how passengers purchase and use tickets.

Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+)

Description: This requirement covers the procurement of a suitable contracting partner for the next tranche (Tranche 5) of electrical infrastructure requirements for TfGM Bus Depot Electrification Programme. TfGM are exploring options to procure a contracting partner to develop and deliver suitable proposals and infrastructure, for Tranche 5 (and potentially Tranche 6) of the Bus Depot Electrification Programme. Currently the design is at RIBA Stage 2 and the intention will be for the appointed contractor to progress this further to detailed design (RIBA Stage 4) through to future construction. Tranche 5 of the TfGM Bus Depot Electrification Programme includes Wigan and Wythenshawe. Tranche 6 projects are yet to be confirmed but is likely to include a number of additional depots of a similar size. This is the initial Procurement Notice (read more...)

Summary: Transport for Greater Manchester has initiated the planning stage for the "Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+)", a significant public procurement project aimed at enhancing the electrical infrastructure at bus depots in Wigan and Wythenshawe, and potentially additional sites under Tranche 6. This project falls under the industry category of works, with additional services, specifically related to electric buses and high voltage installation work. The procurement method is open and will use a competitive flexible procedure. The anticipated deadlines are set with a tender period ending on 30th June 2026, followed by an award period concluding on 17th July 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 31st July 2026 and potentially extend until 14th December 2030, subject to renewal to address possible programme delays. This project has a gross value of £72,000,000, offering significant business opportunities.

TVCA-PROC-0735 - Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Accident Blackspot and Incident Detection System

Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of an Accident Blackspot and Incident Detection System to support Tees Valley Combined Authority's CRSTS-funded digital transport programme. This PTME aims to: *Understand the market's capabilities and readiness to deliver a system that identifies and analyses high-risk locations ("blackspots") based on live traffic data, accident history, and environmental factors. *Explore technical approaches for integrating blackspot detection outputs into the Tees Valley Traffic Digital Twin, enabling dynamic network analysis, scenario testing, and strategic intervention modelling. *Assess suppliers' experience delivering road safety analytics, AI-driven detection, and data fusion systems to local authorities or highway agencies. *Examine opportunities to use (read more...)

Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has issued a Pre-Tender Market Engagement notice titled "TVCA-PROC-0735 - Accident Blackspot and Incident Detection System," which is currently in the planning stage. This procurement process aims to explore the potential acquisition of a system designed to identify and analyse accident blackspots to support TVCA's Digital Transport Programme. The authority is based in Darlington, UK, and this opportunity falls under the industry category of goods, specifically traffic-monitoring equipment and traffic control services. Key engagement actions are scheduled to be completed by 12th December 2025, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027.

CONTRACT FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

Description: Parking Services to manage and effect the daily enforcement of parking and traffic restrictions within the London Borough of Hounslow boundary in a professional and cost-effective manner, in addition to providing a range of related services such as pay and display machine maintenance, cash collection, CCTV control room staff and back office services including Pre NTO-correspondence and resident and business permit processing.

Summary: The London Borough of Hounslow has completed a procurement process for the provision of parking enforcement services within its borough. The contract, titled "Contract for Parking Enforcement Services," falls under the services category and specifically pertains to parking services, as defined by CPV code 63712400. The procurement process underwent an award without prior publication of a call for competition due to extreme urgency, an unforeseeable circumstance for the contracting authority. This decision is supported by the rationale that the original provider was unable to deliver the required services. The awarded contract is valued at £4,000,000 and was signed on 1st December 2023 with the supplier Martson (Holdings) Limited, a large-scale company based in Birmingham, UK.