Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Project - University of Aberdeen

Description: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) invites qualified contractors to provide services for the technical project management, drilling, logging, fibre-optic instrumentation, and optional testing of a geothermal research borehole (>500-1000 m) at the University of Aberdeen campus as part of the Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot (AGFP). The aim of this project is to safely drill and complete a deep borehole on the University of Aberdeen campus to a minimum depth of 500 m, and to extend as deep as safely achievable within site and budget constraints, with the option of a second shallow monitoring well. The borehole(s) will provide a long-term research platform for geothermal, geological, petrophysical, hydrological, and geophysical investigations. The deep borehole will be equipped with a Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) systems (read more...)

Summary: The University of Aberdeen is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Project - University of Aberdeen". This project falls under the services category, specifically drilling services, and is located at the University of Aberdeen campus in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, with an end date for tender submissions set for the 19th of January 2026, and bid opening scheduled for the same day. The procurement involves technical project management, drilling, logging, and fibre-optic instrumentation for the drilling of a geothermal research borehole, aiming to provide a long-term research platform. The total contract value for this opportunity is £400,000, and the defined contract period is 120 days.

Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Project - University of Aberdeen

Description: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) invites qualified contractors to provide services for the technical project management, drilling, logging, fibre-optic instrumentation, and optional testing of a geothermal research borehole (>500-1000 m) at the University of Aberdeen campus as part of the Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot (AGFP). The aim of this project is to safely drill and complete a deep borehole on the University of Aberdeen campus to a minimum depth of 500 m, and to extend as deep as safely achievable within site and budget constraints, with the option of a second shallow monitoring well. The borehole(s) will provide a long-term research platform for geothermal, geological, petrophysical, hydrological, and geophysical investigations. The deep borehole will be equipped with a Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) systems (read more...)

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East Coast Hydrogen Specialist Services Framework

Description: The ECH project is a collaborative initiative between NGN, National Gas Transmission (NGT) and Cadent, to develop a 100% hydrogen transmission and distribution network in the North East of England. The project will connect hydrogen producers, storage operators, and major industrial and commercial users, enabling large-scale decarbonisation of energy-intensive processes. NGN's network will link production facilities in Teesside and the Humber with industrial customers across the Humber, Yorkshire, Teesside, and South Tyneside regions. Following the successful completion of a feasibility study and pre-FEED, NGN has progressed into a two-year FEED phase. This stage will deliver the technical and commercial definition required to create a viable, investable solution for the project. NGN has secured funding for this phase and has finalised the delivery plan to ensure timely and efficient (read more...)

Summary: Northern Gas Networks Limited is currently overseeing the East Coast Hydrogen Specialist Services Framework, primarily aimed at developing a 100% hydrogen transmission and distribution network in the North East of England. With the industry categories encompassing architectural, engineering, planning, and professional services for the gas industry, this tender presents a significant phase in the procurement process. The project is based in the Yorkshire region and seeks to attract strategic advisory and technical services to support its feasibility and economic modelling stages. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 23 January 2026, followed by the award period concluding on 1 June 2026. The procurement is active with selective competitive procedures, governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

East Coast Hydrogen Specialist Services Framework

Description: The ECH project is a collaborative initiative between NGN, National Gas Transmission (NGT) and Cadent, to develop a 100% hydrogen transmission and distribution network in the North East of England. The project will connect hydrogen producers, storage operators, and major industrial and commercial users, enabling large-scale decarbonisation of energy-intensive processes. NGN's network will link production facilities in Teesside and the Humber with industrial customers across the Humber, Yorkshire, Teesside, and South Tyneside regions. Following the successful completion of a feasibility study and pre-FEED, NGN has progressed into a two-year FEED phase. This stage will deliver the technical and commercial definition required to create a viable, investable solution for the project. NGN has secured funding for this phase and has finalised the delivery plan to ensure timely and efficient (read more...)

Summary: Northern Gas Networks Limited is currently overseeing the East Coast Hydrogen Specialist Services Framework, primarily aimed at developing a 100% hydrogen transmission and distribution network in the North East of England. With the industry categories encompassing architectural, engineering, planning, and professional services for the gas industry, this tender presents a significant phase in the procurement process. The project is based in the Yorkshire region and seeks to attract strategic advisory and technical services to support its feasibility and economic modelling stages. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 23 January 2026, followed by the award period concluding on 1 June 2026. The procurement is active with selective competitive procedures, governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

Coring Works for Gloucestershire County Council 2026 to 2028(9)

Description: Gloucestershire County Council undertake a coring programme on various road sites on an annual basis. The extent of the sites and the number of cores on each site cannot be pre-determined, however based on previous years' experience and budgets going forward we anticipate between 500 and 1500 cores per year will be required, however this quantity is indicative only and cannot be the guaranteed quantity of cores for either of the contract years. The majority of the works will be for highways schemes, but there will be an element of coring for the Streetworks team. The scope of works is: * The depth of existing carriageway bituminous layers. * Establish if tar is present in the carriageway construction. * If tar is suspected that it is tested to (read more...)

Summary: Gloucestershire County Council has announced a tender for coring works, set to take place between 2026 and 2028, with a potential extension until 2029. This open competition focuses on drilling and exploration work, mainly for highway schemes, with some involvement from the Streetworks team. Located in the UKK13 region, the contract will begin on 1st April 2026 and has an estimated value of £468,000, although the gross value is £583,200. Interested parties need to submit tenders by 22nd January 2026. This tender is under an "open" procurement method, ensuring fair competition and is categorised as a "works" contract.

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.

2025-087 Financial Advisors to OFTO Team for Tender & Policy

Description: Ofgem is looking to procure the necessary financial 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 financial 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: Ofgem, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "2025-087 Financial Advisors to OFTO Team for Tender & Policy." This is aimed at acquiring financial consultancy services for their Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTO) team situated in London. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and will follow an open procedure. The anticipated contract, with a gross value of £13.5 million, is scheduled to commence on the 1st of April 2026 and conclude by the 31st of March 2030. Key deadlines include a future notice date set for the 22nd of January 2026.

Electricity Supply

Description: Electricity supplier to Leicester City Council buildings.

Summary: Leicester City Council has announced a planned procurement process for the supply of electricity to its buildings, designated under tender ID PAN3324. This procurement, classified under services related to the oil and gas industry, is set to begin its contract period from 1st October 2028 and end on 1st October 2032. The council, a sub-central government public authority, operates from City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, UK. Interested parties should note that the procurement is currently in the planning update stage, with crucial communication expected by 2nd October 2027. The estimated gross value of the contract is £5,807,894 GBP.

Gas Supply

Description: The gas supplier to Leicester City Council buildings.

Summary: Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of its procurement process for a contract titled "Gas Supply" aimed at delivering services related to the oil and gas industry. This procurement is classified under services with a substantial estimated contract value of £7,400,000, pointing to large-scale operations. The anticipated start date for the contract is the 31st of March, 2027, with an end date of the 31st of March, 2031. The council plans to release a future notice by the 1st of June, 2026. The location for service delivery is in the UKF21 region, which includes Leicester, United Kingdom. Leicester City Council serves as a sub-central government public authority and is overseeing this significant procurement, which adheres to UKPGA's legal framework as outlined in the legislation from 2023.

The Marketplace

Description: Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of a digital platform providing marketplace, catalogue management and autonomous sourcing solutions to facilitate purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the public sector, to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including but not limited to Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The solution aims to deliver end users access to a broad pre-qualified and dynamic supplier base, capable of offering a wide range of goods and commoditised services available for purchase and delivery through a digital platform.

Summary: The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a significant procurement process titled "The Marketplace," focusing on the establishment of a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement. This digital platform procurement aims to streamline the purchasing of goods and commoditised services across the UK public sector, including various government bodies such as Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue services, Education, and Devolved Administrations. With a robust budget of £1 billion, the tender will ensure a comprehensive and dynamic supplier base. The procurement stage is currently active with an end date for tender submissions set for 13th January 2026. The contracting will cover regions across the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Using an open, competitive flexible procedure, the procurement process involves multiple assessment stages, including compliance checks, exclusion grounds, and dialogue stages.