Strategies for Rapid, Long-Term Structural Remediation of Compacted Agricultural Soils

Description: Background Conventional intensive agriculture has, for the past 70 years, relied on a system of agricultural interventions to grow food, characterised by intensive tillage, use of agrochemicals and frequent periods of bare soils or monocultures. This regime has resulted in widespread soil degradation, with our arable soils containing the least carbon, lowest diversity of soil fauna and highest density of all UK soils (Countryside Survey, 2007 soils report). Regenerative agriculture now hopes to address this soil degradation while maintaining productivity by adopting techniques that more closely mirror natural processes, such as avoiding soil disturbance, sowing diverse crops, maintaining plant cover, and ensuring ongoing supply of organic matter. However, despite abundant evidence that, in the long-term, regenerative techniques are better for maintaining soil structure and function, a transition from (read more...)

Summary: The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the United Kingdom is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process focused on "Strategies for Rapid, Long-Term Structural Remediation of Compacted Agricultural Soils." This project, under the industry category of research services, aims to mitigate soil degradation issues in agricultural settings. The procurement is taking place in London, with key deadlines for inquiry submissions by 20th February 2026 and tender submissions by 6th March 2026. The expected contract duration is from 13th April 2026 to 30th March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation from potential suppliers.

Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK

Description: The FSA is seeking a supplier to deliver a UK-focused legume allergy study under a 12-month contract. The work will include a systematic evidence review, mapping of legume use in food products, and a feasibility assessment of social media analytics, culminating in a comprehensive final report. Tenders are invited to address the following objectives: * Review UK-relevant evidence on the prevalence and characteristics of legume allergy, and examine cross-reactivity between legumes, as well as provide information on how processing affects their allergenicity. * Provide an overview of the use of legumes in UK food products (i.e. which legumes are being added to which foods and in what quantities). * Conduct a feasibility study on using social media analytics to generate insights into consumer perceptions and experiences related to (read more...)

Summary: The Food Standards Agency (FSA), a central government public authority located in York, United Kingdom, is actively procuring services for a project titled "Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK." This tender falls under the category of research and development and social research services, with a focus on the systematic review and study of legume allergy within the UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 19th January 2026, with submissions due by 24th February 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £85,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Enquiries regarding this project should be submitted by 3rd February 2026.

NEPRO4

Description: NEPRO3, originally NEPRO, was first introduced in 2012 acting as a neutral vendor framework delivered through a dedicated delivery partner. From the first iteration of NEPRO we have continued to grow, providing a fully compliant, outcomes-based route for procuring Specialist Professional Services and Consultancy across the public sector. The current and third iteration of the framework, NEPRO3, is scheduled to run until 31 August 2027, at which point it will be re-tendered. The framework agreement will require a Delivery Partner to strategically work with NEPO for the delivery of Specialist Professional Services procurements across various categories for our members. It is envisaged that this will continue to be a neutral vendor framework and will have an end-to-end process of support for our users across their individual projects. The (read more...)

Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Gateshead, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the NEPRO4 framework. This process aims to procure Specialist Professional Services and Consultancy through a neutral vendor framework, continuing the long-standing NEPRO framework originally introduced in 2012. The contract will cover multiple service categories such as Financial and Insurance Services, IT Services, and Health and Social Work Services, to name a few. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the current framework iteration scheduled to conclude on 31 August 2027, and a tendering process expected to follow this at a later stage.

RN Develop Concept Cards

Description: Please see attached. Please complete the Industry Template with details of your concept.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is seeking to develop concept cards through a procurement titled "RN Develop Concept Cards". This procurement falls under the industry category of military research and technology, classified under the CPV code 73410000. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage with a scheduled tender period ending on 31st October 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on the same day. The procurement method is specified as "Other - RFI - Concept cards", reaching various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

RN Develop Concept Cards

Description: Please see attached. Please complete the Military Template with details of your concept.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is seeking to develop concept cards through a procurement titled "RN Develop Concept Cards". This procurement falls under the industry category of military research and technology, classified under the CPV code 73410000. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage with a scheduled tender period ending on 31st October 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on the same day. The procurement method is specified as "Other - RFI - Concept cards", reaching various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

Towards A National Collection - Digitisation Capability Pilot for N-RICH Prototype

Description: Towards A National Collection - Digitisation Capability Pilot for N-RICH Prototype

Summary: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is currently in the tender stage for their project titled "Towards A National Collection – Digitisation Capability Pilot for N-RICH Prototype," classified under the industry category of Research and Development services. This procurement involves services specifically focused on the digitisation of cultural heritage collections located in the Edinburgh region and has an estimated value of £225,000. The submission procedure is open, and interested parties must submit electronic responses by 27th February 2026, with the contract period planned from 11th May 2026 to 27th November 2026. The project aims to address supply-side constraints in computational and data-driven research, providing computation-ready digital collections data.

End to end CDMO services for the importation, encapsulation and distribution of T3S and Placebo for the LIONNS-D2 Trial

Description: The School of Medicine successfully applied for a UKRI grant to investigate in a randomised controlled trial (RCT), a new IMP (investigational medicinal product) called Triiodothyronine sulphate (T3S) in hypothyroid subjects with a gene difference in a thyroid related enzyme called deiodinase 2 (D2). We are looking for a CDMO to (i) Import and QP sign off T3S and matched placebo tablets obtained from Ardena, Pamplona, Spain who will manufacture these to GMP standards; (ii) over encapsulate commercially secured L-thyroxine (LT4 ) and matched placebo capsules; (iii) store T3S and matched placebo obtained from Ardena, and over encapsulated LT4 and matched placebo; (iv) label T3S, LT4 and respective placebo packs for distribution to trial subjects; (v) distribute T3S and matched placebo and over encapsulated LT4 and matched placebo (read more...)

Summary: Cardiff University is seeking a contractor for the provision of end-to-end Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) services in support of a medical research project involving the investigational medicinal product Triiodothyronine Sulphate (T3S). The procurement process has reached the Tender stage under a competitive flexible procedure and is governed by UKPGA 2023/54 regulations. Significant dates include an enquiry period ending on 28th January 2026, a tender period ending on 30th January 2026, and an expected award by the end of March 2026. Interested suppliers, especially those experienced with pharmaceutical products and research development services, should note that this tender requires the return of a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access full details, and operations will be primarily based in Cardiff, Wales.

Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools

Description: DfT Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools. The Transport Appraisal and Strategic Modelling (TASM) division in the Department for Transport supports the decision-making process by maintaining and developing the transport modelling and appraisal evidence base. It is vital that this evidence base is continuously developed and kept up-to-date through research and engagement with stakeholders and that the tools used to implement this research are kept abreast with the developments. The objective of this contract is to support TASM's role by providing professional and high-quality service for the Department's TAG software. In addition to TAG software, the scope includes ad-hoc assistance with other tools and sub-models that aid the implementation of TAG, depending on research activities. The scope of any such additional activities will be (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Transport, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is actively seeking services for the Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools. This tender, identified under TANL3067, seeks to maintain and develop the transport modelling and appraisal evidence base fundamental to decision-making processes. It covers a range of services including research, technical, and consultancy services within the industry category. Located in London, the tender process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with critical dates including an enquiry period ending on 30th January 2026 and a submission deadline on 23rd February 2026. The contract is projected to start on 31st March 2026, lasting for 38 months, with a possible one-year extension. Submissions are to be made electronically, with the entire tender process following an open procedure.

Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools

Description: DfT Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools. The Transport Appraisal and Strategic Modelling (TASM) division in the Department for Transport supports the decision-making process by maintaining and developing the transport modelling and appraisal evidence base. It is vital that this evidence base is continuously developed and kept up-to-date through research and engagement with stakeholders and that the tools used to implement this research are kept abreast with the developments. The objective of this contract is to support TASM's role by providing professional and high-quality service for the Department's TAG software. In addition to TAG software, the scope includes ad-hoc assistance with other tools and sub-models that aid the implementation of TAG, depending on research activities. The scope of any such additional activities will be (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Transport, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is actively seeking services for the Provision of Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) Appraisal & Modelling Tools. This tender, identified under TANL3067, seeks to maintain and develop the transport modelling and appraisal evidence base fundamental to decision-making processes. It covers a range of services including research, technical, and consultancy services within the industry category. Located in London, the tender process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with critical dates including an enquiry period ending on 30th January 2026 and a submission deadline on 23rd February 2026. The contract is projected to start on 31st March 2026, lasting for 38 months, with a possible one-year extension. Submissions are to be made electronically, with the entire tender process following an open procedure.

CA17015 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Security & Associated Services and Equipment

Description: CPC's current framework agreement for Security Services is expiring in December 2026, and as a result, we are now beginning the process of engaging with the market to assist in the creation of the new iteration of the framework. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is an opportunity for key suppliers within the market to input on various elements of the tender process and framework set-up. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17015. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17015 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Summary: The procurement exercise titled "CA17015 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Security & Associated Services and Equipment" is led by Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (CPC), based in Salford, England. The process is currently in the planning stage with the engagement end date set for 18th February 2026. This exercise aims to engage with the market to support the development of a new framework agreement for security services and equipment as the current framework expires in December 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category and is focused on the security industry, including items such as burglar and fire alarms, surveillance and security systems, and associated services. The engagement targets a broad geographical scope, encompassing the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond.