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1047912512 2026-SUS-001 Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact Report

Description: RSSB seeks to procure research consultancy support to help shape both the report itself and the underlying evidence base. The work is expected to be delivered in two linked workstreams: one focused on the structure, narrative and presentation of the report; and one focused on capturing, collating and organising data from across the rail sector. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./YK66U5S75Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YK66U5S75Z

Summary: The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), based in London, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Consultancy Support for a Rail Industry Social Impact Report". This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on research services, and has been classified as a public undertaking. The open competition procurement method is being utilised for this below-threshold tender. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the tender period deadline of 24th July 2026. The consultancy project, expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 2nd March 2027, involves assisting RSSB in structuring, narrating, and presenting the report, as well as collecting and organising rail sector data.

Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARFour)

Description: In line with its commitment to increasing investment in the UK's transport infrastructure, the Department for Transport (DfT) requires ongoing access to high-quality, specialist technical and commercial advisory services. This need is currently fulfilled through the STARThree Framework, which succeeded the Specialist Technical Advisory for Rail (STARTwo) Framework--both managed by the Department's Group Commercial Directorate (GCD). The Department for Transport intends to publish the STARFour Framework, a fourth generation, closed, multi-lot framework agreement to succeed the STARThree Framework (expiring July 2027). However, this will be subject to approvals and market engagement feedback. STARFour will provide continued access to specialist technical and commercial advisory services across all transport sectors, supporting the Department, its ALBs, and other qualifying bodies. Building on the success of STARThree, the new framework will encourage (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Transport (DfT), located at Great Minster House, London, UK, is in the planning stage of launching the Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARFour). This procurement initiative falls under the services category, primarily targeting transport infrastructure. The preliminary market engagement for this multi-lot framework began on 2nd July 2026, with feedback requested by 28th January 2026. This framework aims to continue from the STARThree Framework, expiring in 2027, with procurement notices expected to be published around 20th July 2026.

Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARFour)

Description: In line with its commitment to increasing investment in the UK's transport infrastructure, the Department for Transport (DfT) requires ongoing access to high-quality, specialist technical and commercial advisory services. This need is currently fulfilled through the STARThree Framework, which succeeded the Specialist Technical Advisory for Rail (STARTwo) Framework--both managed by the Department's Group Commercial Directorate (GCD). The Department for Transport intends to publish the STARFour Framework, a fourth generation, closed, multi-lot framework agreement to succeed the STARThree Framework (expiring July 2027). However, this will be subject to approvals and market engagement feedback. STARFour will provide continued access to specialist technical and commercial advisory services across all transport sectors, supporting the Department, its ALBs, and other qualifying bodies. Building on the success of STARThree, the new framework will encourage (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Transport (DfT), located at Great Minster House, London, UK, is in the planning stage of launching the Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARFour). This procurement initiative falls under the services category, primarily targeting transport infrastructure. The preliminary market engagement for this multi-lot framework began on 2nd July 2026, with feedback requested by 28th January 2026. This framework aims to continue from the STARThree Framework, expiring in 2027, with procurement notices expected to be published around 20th July 2026.

Nature-based interventions evidence review: ecosystem function, benefits, and nature-related risks

Description: Natural England's Natural Capital Team is seeking to commission an evidence review that examines the confidence with which nature-based interventions deliver specific ecosystem services and benefits from nature, and reduce nature related risks. The nature-based interventions used will build on the evidence on priority actions for nature recovery from the State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024: Risks to nature and why it matters. The review's objectives are to: - Assess confidence in the ecosystem service/benefit outcomes for the framework of nature-based interventions. - Support a clearer, evidence-led relationship between interventions and ecosystem function, services, and benefits. - Offer decision-useful evidence on nature-based interventions acting as nature-based solutions (NbS), which can be used by a large suite of sectors including, but not limited to: environmental practitioners, business, (read more...)

Summary: Natural England, a central government public authority, is currently managing a procurement process under the title "Nature-based interventions evidence review: ecosystem function, benefits, and nature-related risks." Located in London, this open competition is in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions by 17 July 2026, at 5:00 PM BST. The procurement involves research and development services categorised under the industry of consultancy services, valued at £41,250 (excluding VAT). Interested parties are required to submit their quotations by email to the provided contact, following the guidelines detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

T26-056BUS Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)

Description: This ITT has been issued by Derry City and Strabane District Council (the Council) for the Provision of "Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)". The focus of this tender is the Positive Energy District (PED) element of the Smart Derry Strabane programme. It includes a proposed PS2m investment to support the development of a pilot project exploring the feasibility and investment roadmap to establishing a Positive Energy District (PED) in Strabane Town Centre. Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is among 64 locations across Europe selected to participate in the prestigious EU Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC). This initiative brings together over 120 cities from across Europe and beyond, with the goal of accelerating their green and digital transitions. Through the ICC, (read more...)

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the "Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)." This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically marketing management, technical analysis, and energy-efficiency consultancy services, with a gross value of £200,000. Based in Strabane Town Centre, Northern Ireland, the tender aims to support a pilot project for a Positive Energy District, in line with the EU Green Deal's sustainability goals. This active tender, part of the Open Procedure Method, is accepting submissions until 7 August 2026, with the awarded contract period expected to commence on 23 September 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2027. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically via etendersNI, ensuring alignment with the submission criteria detailed in the CfT documents.

NNLC746 - Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP)

Description: United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is seeking to enhance its access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capability to support the growing computational demands of its scientific, engineering and research programmes. The project aims to establish access to scalable HPC resources, associated technical support and specialist expertise to enable advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-intensive research activities. The capability will support delivery of projects for UKNNL customers whilst also strengthening UKNNL's internal capability in advanced computing technologies. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50073f63-ff75-f111-813c-005056b64545

Summary: The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL), a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP). The initiative aims to bolster the laboratory's access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities, supporting research and development services in areas such as advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, and data-intensive activities. Located in the United Kingdom, this service procurement, valued at £500,000 to £600,000, requires suppliers to submit their capabilities by 13 July 2026, with further notices expected by 22 July 2026.

UREGNI - Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support

Description: The Utility Regulator (UR) wishes to establish a Framework for the Provision of specialist technical advice and regulatory consultancy advice for the Gas, Water, and Electricity sectors. Details of which are set out below * Lot 1: Engineering Professional Services Support - Gas Sector. UR may require gas support in the following areas: o Gas industry price controls; o Development of the gas transmission network; o Development of the gas distribution network; and o Development of high-pressure gas storage. o Evolving issues in the gas networks during energy transition development * Lot 2: Engineering Professional Services Support - Electricity Sector. UR may require specialist technical advice on the electricity sector including, but not limited to: o Electricity industry transmission and distribution price controls; o The development of energy (read more...)

Summary: The Utility Regulator is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gas, Electricity, and Water Engineering Professional Services Support with a procurement process led by its role as a buyer. The tender, titled "UREGNI – Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support," falls under the services procurement category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with submissions due electronically by 5th August 2026, while related enquiries must be concluded by 27th July 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026, spanning three years with an optional one-year extension. The focus is on various sectors including gas, electricity, and water, specifically in the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). The total estimated gross value of the framework is £3,600,000 GBP.

PHW-RFQ-63330 - OLDER PEOPLE (AGED 50+) IN EMPLOYMENT: INSIGHTS ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT

Description: PHW require a supplier to gain insights into the health and wellbeing needs of employees aged 50+ that enables Healthy Working Wales to support employers in enhancing the health, wellbeing, engagement and retention of employees aged 50+ in Wales.

Summary: The Public Health Wales NHS Trust is seeking suppliers through an open tender process to gain insights into the health and wellbeing needs of employees aged 50 and over. The aim is to support employers under the Healthy Working Wales initiative to enhance health, wellbeing, engagement, and retention of this demographic within the workforce in Wales. The procurement process is being managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and operates under the Welsh devolved regulations. This tender, denoted as PHW-RFQ-63330, belongs to the services category primarily focused on research and development consultancy. It is set in Cardiff, with the tender stage currently active and the submission deadline fixed for 16th July 2026. The total gross value of this contract is £24,000, and it follows a below threshold open competition procurement method.

NNLC746 - Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP)

Description: United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is seeking to enhance its access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capability to support the growing computational demands of its scientific, engineering and research programmes. The project aims to establish access to scalable HPC resources, associated technical support and specialist expertise to enable advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-intensive research activities. The capability will support delivery of projects for UKNNL customers whilst also strengthening UKNNL's internal capability in advanced computing technologies.

Summary: The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL), a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Nuclear Advanced Computing & Innovation Partnership (NACIP). The initiative aims to bolster the laboratory's access to High Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities, supporting research and development services in areas such as advanced modelling, simulation, artificial intelligence, and data-intensive activities. Located in the United Kingdom, this service procurement, valued at £500,000 to £600,000, requires suppliers to submit their capabilities by 13 July 2026, with further notices expected by 22 July 2026.

PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework

Description: Establishment of a new framework to replace preivous PCR15 Framework of which is nearing compleation This is to inform the market of the planned re-tender of the Government Office for Science (GO-Science) owned Futures Procurement Framework, to ensure continued access to these critical services. The Framework will be a register of Futures practitioners from which HMG departments, Agencies and UK public bodies can quickly, and at low cost, identify and procure futures services to support longer-term strategic work and further develop these capabilities in government; ultimately creating better connections with external Futures expertise and building a stronger network of Futures practitioners within UK government.

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is preparing a new procurement framework titled "PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework", which focuses on the provision of research and development consultancy services. This framework, set to replace the existing PCR15 Framework nearing completion, is in the planning stage. It offers a strategic register of Futures practitioners to support UK public bodies, including HMG departments and agencies. The procurement process is rooted in London, with support from UK Shared Business Services located in Swindon. Key dates include the future notice date set for 1st September 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2027 and concluding on 29th October 2032, with potential renewal extending until October 2033. The expected gross value of this framework is £10,800,000.