Different Voices, Different Stories - UID 153

Description: The Historic England Archive holds over 15 million items relating to England's archaeological, architectural and social heritage, dating from the 1850s to the present day. These records help to tell the story of the shared memories and lived histories of places in England. The Archive is working to increase inclusion and diversity in our collections and catalogues, and we are looking to work with people with lived experience of underrepresented groups and communities to help us to do this. We are looking for someone to help us surface hidden histories and highlight gaps in our holdings. We believe that the best people to help us to do this are the people who align with the some of the priority audiences in our inclusion strategy, and so to be (read more...)

Summary: Historic England, a sub-central government public authority, has initiated a procurement process titled "Different Voices, Different Stories - UID 153" with the focus on enhancing inclusion and diversity within its extensive archive collections. This tender falls under the services category and invites proposals for market research, analysis, and writing agency services among others. Located in Swindon within the UK, the tender process is currently active, with the enquiry period ending on 17th December 2025 and submissions due by 7th January 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, below the threshold, with an estimated total contract value of £9,600 GBP gross. Contract work is scheduled from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

Technical assistance for the development of an Electric Vehicle battery policy in South Africa

Description: The UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme is inviting quotations from qualified suppliers or consortia to deliver technical assistance facility in South Africa. South Africa's automotive industry faces a pivotal moment as the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates. This shift poses risks to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) production but offers significant opportunities for regional industrialisation, job creation, and value addition. Central to this transformation is the development of a competitive battery value chain, leveraging South Africa's and the SADC region's critical mineral resources to meet local content targets and secure duty-free access under trade agreements. This RFQ seeks expert support to consolidate existing research and policy work into a draft policy document and an Implementation Strategy and Plan. The goal is (read more...)

Summary: The UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme, through Palladium International Limited, is seeking tenders to provide technical assistance for the development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) battery policy in South Africa. This contract is under the "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy" industry category, with a focus on services. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender amendment stage, reflecting updates as of 5th December 2025. This project aims to consolidate research and policy work into developing a battery value chain aligned with South Africa's automotive and economic objectives, with an application deadline set for 12th December 2025. The contract will span from 1st February to 31st May 2026.

2025-103 Technical Advisors to OFTO Team for Tender & Policy

Description: Ofgem is looking to procure the necessary technical advisers for the Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTO) team to continue its regulatory duties. Provision of these services will be crucial and without this, Ofgem will be unable to run effective tender processes for the upcoming tender rounds. The successful supplier will be required to provide specialist technical support to review Ofgem's tender process in evaluating bidders. This will include: Providing advice on the Information Memoranda, guidance documents, evaluation methodology documents, and any further documents as required. This may include helping to implement changes to the EPQ process and documentation if required. Undertaking comparative bid evaluation of the technical sections only at the EPQ Stage and the ITT Stage. The appointed financial advisor shall fulfil the role of Lead Evaluator and (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process involves Ofgem seeking technical advisers for its Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTO) team, essential for maintaining effective regulatory operations. This open procurement procedure falls under the services category and is intended to support upcoming tender rounds. Headquartered in London, Ofgem is a public authority within sub-central government. The process is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 22nd January 2026 and an anticipated contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. Business opportunities exist within consultancy services, onshore and offshore services, and research and development consultancy services, offering a total contract value estimated at £3,500,000.

Groundwater Modelling National Framework 2026 - 2034

Description: The Environment Agency is planning to launch a new Framework to deliver groundwater modelling services across England. This framework presents a significant opportunity for suppliers to collaborate with the Environment Agency in shaping the future of groundwater modelling. Potentially, three lots to be created: Lot 1 - Modelling Work: National Groundwater Modelling Service: This service forms an integral part of the Environment Agency's regulatory work to ensure sustainable management and protection of groundwater resources across England. Work covered here shall include data collection and verification, enhancement of existing and development of new conceptual models, numerical model construction or development, model output validation and reporting. Lot 2 - Modelling work: Groundwater Flooding Forecasting Modelling Service: This service supports the Flood Forecasting Centre's capability to forecast groundwater flood risk at (read more...)

Summary: The Environment Agency is initiating the tender process for a significant contract titled "Groundwater Modelling National Framework 2026 - 2034," aimed at delivering groundwater modelling services across England. The procurement falls under the environmental services category, with a focus on design-modelling services and consultancy on environmental issues. This tender comprises three lots: National Groundwater Modelling, Groundwater Flood Forecasting, and Groundwater Modelling Technical Support. The procurement stage is currently active, following the planned stage, and the enquiry period ends on 15th January 2026, with submissions closing on 30th January 2026. Located in London, the buying organisation is keen to engage with capable suppliers through an open procedure, backed by a comprehensive framework agreement.

Wealden Heaths - Strategic Recreation Management Evaluation

Description: Natural England seeks a supplier to deliver a high-level analysis of recreation management approaches from other UK and European sites to inform strategy for the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR), a 2,700-hectare lowland heath landscape under high visitor pressure, in Surrey. The work includes reviewing external mitigation projects and funding models, assessing ecological risks, exploring enforcement options, and summarising engagement strategies. The outcome will be a concise evidence-based report with practical recommendations for a locally adapted recreation and biodiversity management strategy. Suppliers should demonstrate expertise in ecological assessment, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Summary: Natural England has issued a tender titled "Wealden Heaths - Strategic Recreation Management Evaluation", inviting suppliers to deliver a comprehensive analysis of recreation management practices from UK and European sites. This research aims to inform strategy for managing the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve in Surrey, a vast 2,700-hectare area facing significant visitor pressure. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions required by midday on 8 December 2025. The project falls under the Research and Development Consultancy services category and is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold. Prospective suppliers must email their submissions to Victoria Hawkins at Natural England. The contract is anticipated to commence on 5 January 2026 and conclude by 20 March 2026.

Global Openness to International Student Mobility

Description: This research addresses a critical gap in understanding how national policy regimes around the world are recalibrating their openness to international students. At a time when the global landscape for student mobility is both expanding and fragmenting, the study offers timely insights for universities, governments, and international agencies.

Summary: The British Council is inviting research and development services providers to participate in the tender titled "Global Openness to International Student Mobility". The procurement process, in the tender stage as of 4th December 2025, aims to explore national policy regimes concerning international student mobility. This opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, with a focus on the UK region. Interested parties must submit their applications before the tender period ends on 29th December 2025, with enquiries closing on 15th December 2025. Located in London, the British Council is functioning as a sub-central public authority for this open competition, with an estimated value of £36,000 for the contract starting on 1st January 2026.

EMFSME ITT

Description: Supply of Electromagnetic Field Strength Survey Meter Sets

Summary: Defence Equipment and Support (DECA), a central government public authority located at MOD Sealand in the United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the supply of Electromagnetic Field Strength Survey Meter Sets under the tender title EMFSME ITT. The procurement falls within the category of goods with additional classifications including radiation monitors and non-destructive testing services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 14th January 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 10th December 2025. This procurement adheres to the legislative framework of UKPGA 2023/54 and is above the threshold covered by GPA and CPTPP agreements, emphasising electronic submission adherence to stated terms and conditions.

EMFSME ITT

Description: Supply of Electromagnetic Field Strength Survey Meter Sets

Summary: Defence Equipment and Support (DECA), a central government public authority located at MOD Sealand in the United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the supply of Electromagnetic Field Strength Survey Meter Sets under the tender title EMFSME ITT. The procurement falls within the category of goods with additional classifications including radiation monitors and non-destructive testing services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 14th January 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 10th December 2025. This procurement adheres to the legislative framework of UKPGA 2023/54 and is above the threshold covered by GPA and CPTPP agreements, emphasising electronic submission adherence to stated terms and conditions.

Hub and Spoke Model Research

Description: HES is looking for a supplier who can - Take a systems approach to scoping a traditional skills hub and scope model by: - Identifying the organisations that operate in this space, their current contribution to traditional skills training provision, the role they could play in a traditional heritage skills hub and spoke ecosystem, and the support required. - Identifying any regional cold spots and make recommendations to how these could be addressed through collaborative partnerships within and outwith the Historic Environment sector - Suggesting appropriate governance, quality assurance, management and administrative models required for an effective hub and spoke model - Calculating the amount of capital funding required for set up and revenue funding, and where that funding could be sourced - Identifying the opportunities and risks (read more...)

Summary: See notice for full details.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Improvement Programme - 2

Description: The market engagement slides have been shared with those who registered interest on the participation form. If you would like a copy, please email internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk to request them. We are finalising the responses to the Q&A which will be published shortly. The slides and Q&A document will also be published alongside the ITT and UK4 notice. DESNZ is seeking to procure a supplier(s) to deliver and lead the second UK Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Improvement Programme of research (IIP-2). The research programme will involve an organisation with expert technical understanding of inventory issues as they relate to issues across the UK economy leading a consortium to develop methodologies, deliver sector-specific original research and engage relevant stakeholder, generating new or updated emission factors and activity data. This will continue (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is initiating the procurement process for the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Improvement Programme - 2, focusing on research services essential for the UK's decarbonisation efforts. As a central government public authority located in London, the procurement falls under the "services" category, with a gross value estimated at £5,160,000. The process is currently in the planning stage, with anticipated activity beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. Key upcoming dates include a Supplier Engagement Call scheduled for 24th October 2025 and a market engagement event set for January 2026. Interested parties should register for the supplier event by 4 PM GMT on the day prior to the call and direct any queries to internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk. This tender presents an opportunity to contribute to a programme aligning with international guidelines and addressing emission factors across the UK economy.