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Wealden Heaths - Strategic Recreation Management Evaluation

Location: South West LondonBuyer: NATURAL ENGLAND
Stage: Tender Date Published: 4th December 2025 (1 day ago) Value: Under £100K Source: Find A Tender Service

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.

Tender deadline: 8th December 2025 3 days remaining

Global Openness to International Student Mobility

Location: East LondonBuyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Stage: Tender Date Published: 4th December 2025 (1 day ago) Value: Under £100K Source: Find A Tender Service

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.

Tender deadline: 29th December 2025 24 days remaining

EMFSME ITT

Location: ChesterBuyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT - DECA
Stage: Tender Date Published: 4th December 2025 (1 day ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

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.

Tender deadline: 14th January 2026 40 days remaining

EMFSME ITT

Location: ChesterBuyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT - DECA
Stage: Tender Date Published: 4th December 2025 (1 day ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

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.

Tender deadline: 14th January 2026 40 days remaining

Hub and Spoke Model Research

Location: EdinburghBuyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Stage: Tender Date Published: 4th December 2025 (1 day ago) Value: Not specified Source: Public Contracts Scotland

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.

Tender deadline: 9th January 2026 35 days remaining

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Improvement Programme - 2

Location: South West LondonBuyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Stage: Planning Date Published: 3rd December 2025 (2 days ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

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.

Future notice: 12th January 2026 38 days remaining

Milford Haven Tidal Current Study 2026 (Modelling & Validation)

Location: SwanseaBuyer: MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY
Stage: Tender Date Published: 3rd December 2025 (2 days ago) Value: Not specified Source: Sell2Wales

Description: The purpose of the study is to undertake modelling of the Tidal Streams and provide therespective water flow information and data on the approaches to and within the limits of thejurisdiction of the Port of Milford Haven. Field-based validation and calibration of themodelling by survey technique is required.The full suite of tender documents can be found here: https://mhpa.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/O365Tenders/El4L6_WcnEpKi78wJ9S9UlIB9Ba0EnwY6naEG5-racZt-w?e=uoy2G1NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=158929.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute (read more...)

Summary: The Milford Haven Port Authority, located in Pembrokeshire, is inviting tenders for the Milford Haven Tidal Current Study 2026, focusing on Modelling & Validation within the marine services industry. This procurement involves conducting comprehensive tidal stream modelling and subsequent field-based validation surveys. Currently at the tender stage, the process employs an open procurement method, welcoming electronic submissions via the Sell2Wales platform. Key dates include the submission deadline on 4th February 2026, with an anticipated award period concluding by 23rd February 2026. Buyers seeking to clarify eligibility criteria or access further tender documentation should refer to the Sell2Wales website.

Tender deadline: 4th February 2026 61 days remaining

Uncertainty Quantification Consultancy

Location: OxfordBuyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Stage: Planning Date Published: 3rd December 2025 (2 days ago) Value: Under £100K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: The purpose of this work is to act as an independent reviewer for the uncertainty framework currently under development, which will include uncertainty in facility performance including the neutron field that tritium breeding experiments are exposed to, scientific output including the measurement of tritium extracted from experiments, and facility safety including tritium released in the blockhouse.

Summary: The UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Uncertainty Quantification Consultancy", aimed at the services category within the research and development industry. This initiative focuses on reviewing the uncertainty framework under development, pertinent to nuclear facilities. Key dates include a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3 December 2025, with a milestone for engagement scheduled for 2 January 2026. The tender's legal foundation aligns with UK legislation 2023/54, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Future notice: 2nd February 2026 59 days remaining

Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note

Location: ExeterBuyer: MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date Published: 2nd December 2025 (3 days ago) Value: Under £100K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Mid Devon District Council is inviting quotations from suitable consultants to prepare a guidance document to help better understand the consenting regimes and planning considerations in the determination of planning applications for Anaerobic Digester plants. Mid Devon is a predominantly rural district which has attracted previous Anaerobic Digester development.

Summary: Mid Devon District Council has initiated a procurement process seeking consultants to develop a guidance document related to Anaerobic Digester plants. This tender, titled "Anaerobic Digester Guidance Note," aims to improve understanding of the planning and consenting regimes associated with such developments in the predominantly rural district of Mid Devon, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage and operates under an open competition framework. Interested parties can submit their tenders by 22nd December 2025, with the deadline for inquiries concluding on 12th December 2025. The contract, valued up to £12,000, falls within the services category, specifically research and development services, offering consultancy opportunities focused on planning considerations for Anaerobic Digester projects.

Tender deadline: 22nd December 2025 17 days remaining

ID 5956194 DAERA - Agricultural Policy Division - The Carbon Footprinting Project

Location: Northern IrelandBuyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - DAERA
Stage: Tender Date Published: 2nd December 2025 (3 days ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: DAERA requires a Supplier to provide the administration, delivery, licencing, support and maintenance of a Carbon Calculator which will provide farm businesses in Northern Ireland with their Whole Farm-level Carbon Footprint, Enterprise-level Carbon Footprint and Product-level Carbon Footprint. Training will be provided to assist farmers to use the information received to take appropriate action to reduce net GHG emissions on their farm. The Carbon Calculator procured for this project will be used on all Northern Ireland farms, and requires 28,400 farm carbon footprints to be completed over the next four financial years 2026/27 - 2029/30.

Summary: The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking suppliers for its Agricultural Policy Division's Carbon Footprinting Project, set to operate under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The project involves providing a comprehensive Carbon Calculator for farm businesses in Northern Ireland, aiming to support sustainable farming practices by delivering farm-level, enterprise-level, and product-level carbon footprints. DAERA, located in Belfast, entrusted the Construction and Procurement Delivery's Supplies and Services Division to oversee the procurement process. Currently, in the tender stage with an active status, the procurement utilizes a selective method characterized by a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 19th January 2026, followed by the award period ending on 19th March 2026, putting emphasis on critical dates for submissions.

Tender deadline: 19th January 2026 45 days remaining

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