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Road & Freight Research & Analysis Framework Reprocurement

Description: The Department for Transport (the Authority) is looking for suppliers to deliver timely social research, monitoring, evaluation, and economic analysis on behalf of the internal research teams relating to roads and freight. The contract will be structured as a Framework agreement, once the Framework is in place and individual commissions will be allocated to Suppliers as and when required using a call-off methodology which may be a taxi-rank style. Suppliers will need to have technical expertise in a range of analytical methods including but not limited to primary qualitative and quantitative research, secondary data analysis, evidence reviews, process, impact and value for money evaluation, and economic analysis - such as economic literature reviews, cost-benefit analysis and modelling. They will also need to have or be able to access (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Transport is initiating a procurement process for the "Road & Freight Research & Analysis Framework Reprocurement." This process is currently in the planning stage, with a competitive flexible procedure to be applied. The procurement aims to establish a framework agreement for research services primarily related to roads and freight, with a contract value of £9,000,000 gross (£7,500,000 net). Key dates include a communication notice set for 14th September 2026, with the contract period planned from 1st February 2027 to 1st February 2031. This project will require suppliers to provide a variety of analytical methods and subject matter expertise within the United Kingdom.

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group

Description: Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group (DMSRSG) is the primary mechanism through which the DMS endorses and funds research activity. The research project must be of military relevance, scientifically robust, and offer value for money. DMSRSG supports military-relevant medical research. Projects are not restricted to a particular methodological approach or technology readiness level (TRL). We will support foundational science through to applied research. Where foundational science / early TRL activity is proposed there must be a feasible pathway to impact on clinical delivery or operational capability. Research must be predominantly medical or healthcare focused and we welcome qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. There is no limit on the amount of funding that can be requested per application. However, the overall commitment budget at any one DMSRSG meeting (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on military-relevant medical research. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is guided by the need for proposals that are scientifically robust and offer value for money. The early engagement period is set to end on 31st December 2027. This project aims to support a range of research areas from foundational science to applied research, without restriction to specific methodologies. The contracting process is ongoing, with no fixed deadline for expressions of interest.

Highways and Infrastructure Professional Services Contract

Description: As many organisations will be aware, Norfolk County Council ("NCC") recently conducted a procurement exercise for its highways professional services contract ("PSC") which it was unfortunately unable to conclude, and therefore it could not proceed to award a contract. NCC is currently reviewing the approach taken to that competition with the intention that it will, in due course, commence a new competition to replace the current PSC Contract, which is currently provided by WSP and expires on or before 31 March 2028 (the "Opportunity"). The intention is that the newly appointed PSC provider will work closely with Kier, NCC's recently mobilised term maintenance contractor (since April 2026). NCC expects that the PSC will provide for professional services relating to topics including but not limited to highways, bridges and (read more...)

Summary: Norfolk County Council is currently in the planning stages for its upcoming Highways and Infrastructure Professional Services Contract, expected to have an annual value of £7 million, excluding VAT. This tender falls under the services category and aims to engage with suppliers in the UK, specifically around the Norfolk region. Key dates include a deadline for submitting responses to the market engagement questionnaire by 25 June 2026, with potential face-to-face supplier meetings scheduled for 30 June and 1 July 2026 at Bird & Bird LLP's London offices. The procurement method will utilise the competitive flexible procedure in line with the Procurement Act 2023.

Invitation to Tender for the development and delivery of an Age Friendly Project through Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council PEACEPLUS programme

Description: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers for the development and delivery of an Age Friendly Project. The Age Friendly Project is one aspect under the priority area- Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities of our Local PEACEPLUS Action Plan. The primary focus of this project is to improve the quality of life of older people within the ABC Borough by addressing the needs and outcomes identified within the ABC Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025- see Appendix A

Summary: The City of Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has announced an active procurement process, inviting tenders for the development and delivery of an Age Friendly Project, part of the PEACEPLUS programme aimed at building peaceful and thriving communities. This project is intended to improve the quality of life for older people within the ABC Borough. The tender is in the stage of active solicitation and is classified under the services sector. It is open to an open competition below the threshold with a gross budget of £60,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 2nd July 2026, with the inquiry period ending on 25th June 2026. The execution of the contract is scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st March 2029, and the procurement process includes a quality and price-based award criterion of 80% and 20%, respectively.

Bangkok Congestion Charge Policy Detailed Legislative Development

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 Thailand Thailand's transport sector remains a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, urban congestion, and air pollution particularly in Bangkok. In response, the Government of Thailand has identified congestion charging as a key policy tool to reduce traffic demand, lower emissions, and promote more sustainable urban mobility. The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), under the Ministry of Transport, is seeking a qualified supplier to support the next phase of this flagship initiative. Building on extensive feasibility studies and policy development work delivered under the Thailand-UK PACT programme, this assignment will focus on bridging the gap between policy design and (read more...)

Summary: Palladium International Limited is seeking suppliers for their project titled "Bangkok Congestion Charge Policy Detailed Legislative Development," part of the UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme. This procurement process, classified under services in the petroleum, fuel, electricity, and other energy sources sector, aims to provide technical assistance facility in Thailand. Specifically, it involves the transition of Bangkok's congestion charge policy into a legally viable framework. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 30th June 2026. The project is set to commence on 15th July 2026 and conclude by 15th February 2027, structured through phases, starting with inception in July to legislative recommendations by December 2026. The opportunity is open under an open procedure, appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Assessing the wider value of agri-environment scheme heritage actions for the natural environment and for people

Description: The aim of the project is to establish a baseline of the available evidence for the co-benefits provided by AES heritage actions. The aim is supported by these objectives: assess the range of multi-objective benefits (including but not limited to evidence on biodiversity, soil health, water quality, carbon sequestration, heritage, landscape character, access and engagement); identify where heritage actions contribute to Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) targets; quantify the wider VfM of the heritage actions; identify evidence gaps and further research needs. The review will also identify gaps in the current evidence base that limit robust assessment of these cobenefits. The outputs of the project are: scoping review of scientific papers, journals, industry guidance to enable an assessment of multi-objective benefits; report on the findings; infographic or one page (read more...)

Summary: Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Assessing the wider value of agri-environment scheme heritage actions for the natural environment and for people." This procurement falls within the Research and Development services industry category and is valued at £40,000. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 12 midday on 30 June 2026. The project is set to commence on 10 July 2026 and be completed by 28 February 2027. The tender follows an open competition method, with all submissions required following the guidelines outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document.

The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC intertidal rock monitoring

Description: NE intend on commissioning a survey to monitor the intertidal rock sub feature of the WNNC SAC against 5 of its attributes. This survey is intended to collect evidence on the intertidal rock sub-feature in order to fill current evidence gaps and verify existing data. This will enable NE to fulfil its statutory duty in monitoring designated sites and providing expert evidence to support environmental decision-making and management, including condition assessment of the subfeature. The project must aim to deliver a report which should detail high quality biotope data (identified to EUNIS Habitat Classification level 5 & 6) to describe the presence and distribution of biological communities in the intertidal habitats at The WNNC SAC, which can be compared to previous and future. surveys are conducted between mid-April (read more...)

Summary: Natural England is inviting tenders for a project titled "The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC intertidal rock monitoring." This falls under the industry category of marine research services and aims to survey intertidal rock features to enhance environmental decision-making. The project is based in the United Kingdom, particularly the UKF region. It is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement process being an open competition below the threshold. Businesses interested in submitting their quotations must do so by 12 noon on 3rd July 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 10th July 2026 and end by 20th February 2027.

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio

Description: University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Framework for NDA group

Summary: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), part of the central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio." The tender involves research and development services, specifically a framework for the NDA group, and is set to commence on 1st April 2027, running until 30th March 2029, with a potential extension until 31st March 2031. Located in Cumbria, the buying authority aims to engage through an open procurement process below the threshold value, providing a framework agreement suitable for SMEs.

PfH Scotland Decarbonisation & Retrofit Framework

Description: Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) Scotland is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 90% of the UK's social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. PfH is administered by Inprova Limited and is headquartered in the North West of England with over 20 years of expertise (read more...)

Summary: The latest procurement opportunity, titled "PfH Scotland Decarbonisation & Retrofit Framework," is a significant active tender process conducted by Procurement for Housing Ltd (PfH Scotland). Initiated on 10th June 2026, this procurement falls under the works category with a focus on refurbishment work, specifically targeting decarbonisation and retrofit services within the UK, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This tender is in the Tender phase, with submissions closing by 24th July 2026. It supports the strategic goal of helping public bodies in meeting their Net Zero objectives with a framework value of GBP 300 million. Key areas include asset management, surveys and inspections, retrofit services, and electric vehicle chargers, among others, providing comprehensive opportunities for suppliers across different expertise areas in the energy and construction sectors.

Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality Project

Description: Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality. This project will be completed via a desk top exercise focused on analysis of the trial data and a review of any relevant information to assist in the analysis. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out in the RFQ. This research project will be completed before 31st March 2027.

Summary: The Environment Agency has issued a tender titled "Final Effluent Continuous Monitoring Data Quality Project" to improve the quality of effluent data through detailed analysis and reporting. Located in London, under the classification of research consultancy services, this project aims to be completed by 31st March 2027. The procurement process is active and follows an open method with a below-threshold value set at £35,000 (gross £42,000). Important deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 19th June 2026 and a final submission deadline of 26th June 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, inviting businesses to submit their quotations.