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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.

T180 - Servicing, maintenance, supply and installation of spare parts for Disinfection Systems

Description: This market engagement exercise is a general market enquiry to identify and engage with suppliers who have the potential to supply and deliver Disinfection Systems to NI Water. Providers of both Chemical Disinfection Systems-Chlorine based and Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems. The scope covers the Supply and delivery of Spare Parts and includes maintenance, repair and minor refurbishment of these types of Disinfection Systems.

Summary: NI Water and its subsidiaries are initiating a procurement process for the servicing, maintenance, supply, and installation of spare parts for disinfection systems, which includes chemical and ultraviolet disinfection systems. This tender, titled "T180 - Servicing, maintenance, supply and installation of spare parts for Disinfection Systems," falls under the services category and is regulated by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 22nd May 2026. Supplier engagement meetings are scheduled for June 2026, with expressions of interest due by 30th June 2026. The contracting period is planned from 5th April 2027 to 4th April 2029, with potential renewals extending to April 2034. This process is focused on identifying vendors who can adequately supply and handle the maintenance of water disinfection systems in Belfast, UK.

Supply of Gas and Electricity and Ancillary Services

Description: Gas & electricity volumes to meet requirements which will vary on an annual basis depending on the asset portfolio. Services to be delivered by a fully managed service.

Summary: The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council is embarking on a planned procurement process for the "Supply of Gas and Electricity and Ancillary Services," set to commence on 1st October 2028 and conclude on 30th September 2032. This tender falls under the public utilities industry category and is located in Barking, London, within the region of UKI52. The process is currently at the planning stage and is being conducted through a selective procurement method as an award under a framework, targeting services above the financial threshold. The notice for this process was published on 22nd May 2026.

Digestor Roof Replacement Design & Build Framework

Description: The works, being Design and Build are for the provision of new replacement fixed painted steel digestor rooves. The Contractor is required to develop the Outline and Detailed Design and undertake Build in the role Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, the works include; * Outline and Detailed Design * Digestor Decommissioning & Purging (Emptying/ Cleaning/Waste Management) * Demolition and disposal of existing steel roof * Build including any Remedial Works (Roof fabrication & installation Civils/MEICA/DSEAR/ Welding Electrical & Instrumentation) * Reinstatement & Commissioning * Including but not limited to requirements for surveys, temporary works, necessary plant, equipment, materials, site management and welfare facilities. * Works completion date across all sites is required by 2030.

Summary: Severn Trent Water Limited is seeking tenders for a project titled "Digestor Roof Replacement Design & Build Framework." This procurement process, governed by the UK Public Sector legislation 2023/54, focuses on the design and build of new fixed painted steel digestor roofs. The project falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering work and is located in regions UKF and UKG in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method and a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 16th July 2026, the end of the enquiry period on 16th June 2026, and the anticipated contract award by 30th September 2026, with work completion expected by 2030. The project is structured as a framework agreement with a total value up to £84 million, emphasizing technical quality and price considerations in the selection process.

Oldham Green New Deal Partnership

Description: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is seeking to develop a long-term energy partnership with a Development Partner. The Development Partner will work in collaboration with the Council, key stakeholders and organisations to bring about the transformation and decarbonisation of Oldham's energy infrastructure. The Development Partner shall work to originate, define, develop, finance, deliver and operate a broad range of decarbonisation projects and initiatives across Oldham, with support from the Council. The Development Partner is expected to leverage its expertise, experience, capacity and capabilities to innovate and generate holistic and deliverable energy solutions, and to exploit its unique apex position within Oldham's energy system to develop and implement an innovative business model which maximises the benefit of technological and commercial synergies between different low carbon Asset Classes. The (read more...)

Summary: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Oldham Green New Deal Partnership," targeting the development of a long-term energy partnership aimed at transforming and decarbonising Oldham's energy infrastructure. This initiative involves collaboration with a Development Partner and addresses various decarbonisation projects. This tender, currently at the "tender" stage, is managed by multiple procuring entities, including Ernst & Young LLP and Buro Happold Limited. The project region is the United Kingdom (UKD37), and the industry category primarily involves energy and related services (CPV 71314000). The submission deadline is 30th June 2026, with the award period ending on 6th October 2027. The procurement method is a selective, competitive flexible procedure, with an estimated contract value between £2.62 billion and £3.8 billion (including VAT).

Utilities - Water Retail

Description: Water Retail Contract - will cover supply of water and removal of wastewater across the University estate, including Trade Effluent Consents where applicable. Previously this has been awarded via a framework.

Summary: In this procurement process, the University of Sussex is planning to offer a contract for water retail services, including the supply of water, removal of wastewater, and management of Trade Effluent Consents across its estate. This falls under the services category with the industry classification of water distribution and related services. The contract is set to commence on 31st October 2027 and conclude on 30th October 2029. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a notice expected to be issued by 30th April 2027 for interested parties. The location for contract performance is in the South East of England, specifically in the UKJ2 region.

Oswestry Innovation Park - Multi Utility Infrastructure

Description: Shropshire Council (the Authority) is seeking expressions of interest and market intelligence from suitably experienced and accredited organisations in connection with the procurement of utility infrastructure for Oswestry Innovation Park, an 18-hectare strategic employment site at Mile End, Oswestry, Shropshire. The Authority, supported by its technical advisors UCML, intends to appoint an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) or consortium to deliver on-site utility infrastructure comprising electricity, clean water and civil works. Telecommunications infrastructure will be procured separately to preserve open-market access for future occupiers. This notice is issued pursuant to Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023 to invite the market to participate in a structured pre-market engagement process ahead of a formal competitive procurement.

Summary: Shropshire Council is in the planning stages of procuring multi-utility infrastructure for the Oswestry Innovation Park, located in Mile End, Oswestry, Shropshire. This initiative is under the industry category of “works” with a focus on infrastructure development, and it falls under the special regime of utilities. The procurement process is currently in the “planning” stage, having started with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 21st May 2026. Key activities include a market engagement event scheduled for 4th June 2026, followed by a deadline for market feedback on 18th June 2026. The project aims to appoint an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) or consortium by the end of the planning phase, with a contract period expected to begin on 1st November 2026 and potentially extend to 30th June 2029.

A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MEASURED TERM MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL, PLANNED, REACTIVE AND MINOR WORKS

Description: Hertfordshire County Council have a requirement for the Provision of Measured Term Works - Mechanical and Electrical, Planned, Reactive and Minor Works. The works comprises of planned servicing and the responsive repair of mechanical and electrical services for a period that includes 24 hours per day over 365 days per annum, incorporating an emergency repair service and Minor Works as required up to the value of PS100,000 per project.

Summary: The procurement process being undertaken by Hertfordshire County Council involves a planned contract for the provision of measured term mechanical and electrical, planned, reactive, and minor works. This tender, titled "A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MEASURED TERM MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL, PLANNED, REACTIVE AND MINOR WORKS," falls under the works category and is set to take place in Stevenage, United Kingdom, within the UKH23 region. It is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 1st July 2026. The contract is substantial, with an estimated value of £15 million and will span from 1st March 2027 to 27th February 2030, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 26th February 2032.

Electricity Supply

Description: Electricity supply contract

Summary: Bristol City Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for an Electricity Supply contract, categorised under Public Utilities in the services industry. The contracting process was initiated on 21 May 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. The contract's estimated value is £37,000,000. An open procedure procurement method will be used, allowing for maximum competition. Key stakeholders can anticipate a related future notice on or after 1 November 2026, indicating the formal tendering phase may follow soon after.

EV Home Chargers for Council Building Maintenance Vehicles

Description: Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is looking to engage with suppliers who are able to supply a home charging solution that complies with the ISO 1158 standard for Plug & Charge capability (automatic authentication without RFID/app). It is WCBC 's intention to run a small trial ( crica 5) of home chargers and vehicles to better understand the practicalities and processes involved when charging Council vehicles from a home / personal address. This trial will inform the long-term plan / aspirations for the wider fleet across the Council. The Council is looking for a solution whereby the charger is able to distinguish between vehicles, i.e. a Council and personal vehicle, with little to no input required from the operator/driver. It is also the Councils preference that the chargers (read more...)

Summary: Wrexham County Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply and installation of electric vehicle (EV) home chargers for council building maintenance vehicles. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for market engagement responses set for 30th June 2026. This procurement falls under the "services" category and is governed by the Welsh devolved regulations. The main objective is to test a home charging solution that supports ISO 1158: Plug & Charge capability, suitable for both council and personal vehicles, without additional public or kerb-side charging solutions. The procurement process is set to commence with a trial phase, starting on 3rd August 2026, and concluding on 2nd August 2027. The process is being coordinated from Wrexham, UK (region UKL23).