Location: South West London•Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Stage: TenderDate: 6th August 2026 (1 week ago)Value: £100K-£500KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: TracER is intended to improve assurance of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) screening to detect explosive trace contamination.
Summary: The Department for Transport, based in London, is conducting a procurement process titled "Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)" under OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9a2. This project aims to enhance the assurance of Explosive Trace Detection screening. It falls under multiple industry categories, including chemical, security, medical equipment, and public utilities, among others, making it relevant to a variety of sectors. The process is in the tender stage and will proceed with an open procurement method, designed as a below-threshold open competition. Important dates include the tender period ending on 17th August 2026 and the contract period running from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2027, with potential service delivery locations in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
Location: South West London•Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Stage: PlanningDate: 5th August 2026 (1 week ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: HMRC requires the provision of forensic analytical services that will support investigations into all operational areas of Hydrocarbon Oils criminality and fraud by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits, primarily but not limited to Diesel, Petrol and on similar and associated products. The service provider must possess, or be able to demonstrate, working towards achieving the current ISO/IEC 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC17025 certification, accredited by UKAS or a comparable body. The service provider will be required to identify and quantify any Government rebated fuel markers present in a sample of Oil provided by HMRC.
Summary: The public procurement process, managed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), is currently in the planning stage and focuses on the retendering of Hydrocarbon Oil Analysis services. This process is intended to support HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) by providing forensic analytical services. The contract, with a gross value of £6,600,000, aims to engage one supplier to deliver these services across the United Kingdom. Key due dates include signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement by 11 August 2026 to participate in the Request for Information (RFI) and submitting feedback by 18 August 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 18 February 2027 and end on 17 February 2030, with potential extensions up to 17 February 2031.
Future notice: 14th September 202632 days remaining
Location: South West London•Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Stage: PlanningDate: 5th August 2026 (1 week ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: HMRC requires the provision of forensic analytical services that will support investigations into all operational areas of Hydrocarbon Oils criminality and fraud by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits, primarily but not limited to Diesel, Petrol and on similar and associated products. The service provider must possess, or be able to demonstrate, working towards achieving the current ISO/IEC 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC17025 certification, accredited by UKAS or a comparable body. The service provider will be required to identify and quantify any Government rebated fuel markers present in a sample of Oil provided by HMRC.
Summary: The public procurement process, managed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), is currently in the planning stage and focuses on the retendering of Hydrocarbon Oil Analysis services. This process is intended to support HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) by providing forensic analytical services. The contract, with a gross value of £6,600,000, aims to engage one supplier to deliver these services across the United Kingdom. Key due dates include signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement by 11 August 2026 to participate in the Request for Information (RFI) and submitting feedback by 18 August 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 18 February 2027 and end on 17 February 2030, with potential extensions up to 17 February 2031.
Future notice: 14th September 202632 days remaining
Location: South West London•Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Stage: PlanningDate: 3rd August 2026 (1 week ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: HMRC requires the provision of forensic analytical services that will support investigations into all operational areas of Hydrocarbon Oils criminality and fraud by providing expert testing/examination and reporting on a variety of exhibits, primarily but not limited to Diesel, Petrol and on similar and associated products. The service provider must possess, or be able to demonstrate, working towards achieving the current ISO/IEC 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC17025 certification, accredited by UKAS or a comparable body. The service provider will be required to identify and quantify any Government rebated fuel markers present in a sample of Oil provided by HMRC.
Summary: The public procurement process, managed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), is currently in the planning stage and focuses on the retendering of Hydrocarbon Oil Analysis services. This process is intended to support HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) by providing forensic analytical services. The contract, with a gross value of £6,600,000, aims to engage one supplier to deliver these services across the United Kingdom. Key due dates include signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement by 11 August 2026 to participate in the Request for Information (RFI) and submitting feedback by 18 August 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 18 February 2027 and end on 17 February 2030, with potential extensions up to 17 February 2031.
Future notice: 14th September 202632 days remaining
Stage: PlanningDate: 15th July 2026 (4 weeks ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) manages the effects of past coal mining, including managing mine water pollution from both coal and metal mines, handling subsidence damage claims which are not the responsibility of licensed coal mine operators, and managing other mining legacy issues. The MRA has a requirement for: Wireline Geologging and other down borehole monitoring & Topographical Surveys including those conducted via Drones. This notice is intended to inform interested parties that the MRA is intending to launch a procurement in January 2027 to find suitably qualified and experienced partners. This notice is not a call for competition and is purely advisory at this time.
Summary: The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA), a central government public authority based in Nottinghamshire, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to Wireline Geologging and Topographical Surveys. The initiative focuses on services within the mining sector, with a specific emphasis on managing the effects of historical coal mining activities across various regions in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a milestone engagement for interested parties to register by 31st August 2026. The actual procurement process is expected to commence in January 2027, culminating in the start of the contract period from 2nd July 2027 to 1st July 2031, with an estimated contract value of £1,800,000 (gross). The procurement involves a framework agreement setup to ensure the involvement of suitably qualified partners.