AI Technology Solutions for Public Realm Challenges

Description: Connected Places Catapult (CPC) is a UK innovation accelerator for cities/transport, helping public bodies use innovation for better living/working/travel, and its initiative, the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), provides practical support, expert guidance and shared learning to overcome procurement barriers and bring innovation into the public sector. Councils are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services through innovative solutions. This work supports broader council objectives to enhance service delivery and address anti-social behaviour, while maximising value for residents. This notification seeks to explore the potential impact of AI in the public realm for local authorities. The aim is to assess market maturity, identify available solutions, and develop a procurement strategy for trials and recommendations to councils. Purpose of Engagement IPEC are leading this pre-market engagement exercise (read more...)

Summary: The contract titled "AI Technology Solutions for Public Realm Challenges" is in the planning stage, initiated by Connected Places Catapult, a public undertaking based in London, UK. The industry category includes services such as video-surveillance, traffic-control equipment, and IT services, among others. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with interested parties invited to express their interest by 20 February 2026. This engagement session aims to assess the market readiness for AI applications in local governance and public services. The procurement process is open to potential suppliers, and a Market Engagement Workshop will follow after 23 February 2026 to further discuss the scope of proposed trials and market availability.

Early Market Engagement Notice - NSIGN HMNB(C) - Soft FM

Description: This engagement is designed to enable the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) to engage with the market to welcome innovative ideas on how to develop on the requirements for Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) services at His Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. The MOD team based at the Naval Base (NB) continues to develop the future requirements for the Soft FM services at HMNB Clyde. The Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) contract for Soft FM managed and delivered at HMNB Clyde will expire in 2028, this notice commences Early Market Engagement (EME) activities for the Soft FM contract only. The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) Naval Base (NB) project seeks to replace the FMSP Soft FM contract between 2026 and 2028. FMSP contains a total of 10 contracts, (read more...)

Summary: The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage for a tender concerning Soft Facilities Management (Soft FM) services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde. This procurement process is part of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) project and seeks early market engagement to shape future requirements for Soft FM services. The current Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) contracts will expire in 2028, and the new contracts are to be established between 2026 and 2028. As part of this planning phase, the SDA will conduct various engagement activities, such as supplier town halls and one-on-one sessions, starting with a virtual event scheduled for the week commencing 16 February 2026.

Lyme Countryside Park Phase 1 Habitat Assessment

Description: The purpose of the commission is to deliver an extended phase 1 habitat survey for the former Keele Golf Course site in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The site is proposed to be developed into four areas for potential residential development and a new countryside park. A site promotion document has been drafted for the site, which indicates the potential development areas and the area to be retained as a countryside park, the extended phase 1 is required for the whole site.

Summary: The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme has initiated a procurement process under the tender stage to perform a Phase 1 Habitat Assessment for the Lyme Countryside Park. This project, titled "Lyme Countryside Park Phase 1 Habitat Assessment," is rooted in the environmental auditing industry and is aimed at developing the site of the former Keele Golf Course in Newcastle-under-Lyme into potential residential development and a countryside park. The tender is an open competition, valued at £18,000 gross, with the submission deadline set for 18 February 2026. Enquiries are to be submitted by 6 February 2026. The project seeks a service provider skilled in environmental protection, particularly within the West Midlands region. The council's contact point for this tender is Rebecca Allen, who can be reached via email or telephone.

BT354- Servicing and Maintenance - Automatic Air Quality Monitoring Station Sites

Description: Service and Maintenance contract for Westminster City Council's automated air quality monitoring station equipment.

Summary: Westminster City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "BT354- Servicing and Maintenance - Automatic Air Quality Monitoring Station Sites" to manage their automated air quality monitoring station equipment. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. It is being conducted as an open competition, classified as below threshold. The procurement is taking place in London, specifically at 64 Victoria Street, and is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 11th February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 4th February 2026. The overall contract value is anticipated to be £72,000 with the project contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension to 2029.

BT366 - Data Management & Visualisation Services for WCC Air Quality Monitoring Sites

Description: Data Management and Visualisation Services SITES: Westminster Covent Garden Westminster Oxford Street Westminster Elizabeth Bridge Westminster Queens Park

Summary: The procurement process for the provision of "BT366 - Data Management & Visualisation Services for WCC Air Quality Monitoring Sites" has been initiated by Westminster City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This tender, belonging to the services category, is currently in its active tender stage. The contract involves managing and visualising data for air quality monitoring at specified locations including Westminster Covent Garden and Westminster Oxford Street. With a project budget of £90,000, the procurement follows an open competition method suitable for below-threshold contracts. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by the deadline of 9th February 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026, with the potential for a 12-month extension.

C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy

Description: Cheshire East Borough Council intends to create a consultants Framework for the provision of construction related professional services. This Framework is to deliver construction related professional services to all internal departments and any organisation that Cheshire East Borough Council is associated with, to include its wholly owned companies, schools, academies, parish/town councils. The overall objective of the framework is to support the Council to deliver their revenue and capital programmes by; * Providing professional expertise on construction related projects, * Providing capacity and skills that allows flexibility where necessary to support existing Council services * Providing cost certainty * Standardise and streamline processes with continuous feedback and performance improvements with regards to external resource * Realise efficiencies through knowledge sharing and monitoring & management of performance in terms (read more...)

Summary: Cheshire East Council is currently in the tender stage for a comprehensive framework aimed at providing construction-related consultancy services. This procurement process, titled "C3770 Framework for Construction Related Consultancy," involves several industry categories, including architectural, engineering, and environmental services. The framework is divided into eight lots, covering services such as architectural, building services engineering, and environmental consultancy. The anticipated maximum spend for the framework is £3.27 million, and it potentially benefits other regional entities like Warrington Borough Council. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, and interested suppliers must express their interest by 24th February 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 30th November 2026 and may extend up to four years.

Processing of Sweepings Waste

Description: Processing and Collection of Sweepings Waste

Summary: The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Processing of Sweepings Waste", falling under the industry category of non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services. This tender is in the active stage and concerns the collection and processing services needed within the UKE4 region of the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 18th February 2026 and the award period ending on 23rd February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2029, with a potential renewal for a further 12 months. The total contract value is anticipated to be £1,920,000 GBP, with £1,600,000 GBP excluding VAT. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions primarily in English.

Construction Consultancy Framework

Description: Mae Adra yn edrych i sefydlu fframwaith ar gyfer Ymgynhoriaeth Adeiladwaith. Gweler y ddogfennau tendro ar gyfer gwybodaeth pellach. Adra are looking to establish a Construction Consultancy Framework. Further information can be found within the tender documentation.

Summary: Adra (Tai) Cyf, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is eager to establish a Construction Consultancy Framework. The procurement focuses on architectural, urban planning, and landscape architectural services, among other related categories, to be executed across multiple regions, including UKL23, UKL12, UKL11, and UKL13. Utilizing an open procedure, the tender is currently in the award stage, following the tender phase, which had submissions concluded by 26th January 2026. The framework agreement is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2030, with a total potential value of up to £4,800,000. Businesses have the opportunity to submit proposals in either English or Welsh, with the award decisions anticipated by 20th February 2026.

Oldham Green New Deal Partnership (GNDP)

Description: THIS IS A UK3 PLANNED PROCUREMENT NOTICE. THE COUNCIL IS NOT INVITING RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE WHICH IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, AND WHICH IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A 'QUALIFYING' NOTICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING FUTURE PROCUREMENT TIMESCALES. Oldham Council ("the Council") has recently conducted preliminary market engagement in respect of the Oldham Green New Deal Partnership ("the Project"). (The Council's market engagement stage has ended. For full background details and context please refer to the Council's UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published 25.04.2025 (see linked notices)). The Council is seeking to develop a long-term energy / decarbonisation partnership for the local authority area with a Strategic Energy Partner (SEP). The SEP will work in collaboration with the Council, key stakeholders and organisations across the (read more...)

Summary: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is advancing with its "Oldham Green New Deal Partnership" (GNDP) project, focusing on energy and related services, with an estimated contract value ranging from £2.2bn to £3.2bn excluding VAT. The initiative, supported by a £8.87 million grant from the Green Heat Network Fund, aims to form a strategic energy partnership to advance decarbonisation across Oldham. Procurement is at the planning stage, with key upcoming dates including an expression of interest deadline on 20 April 2026 and an award decision expected by 23 July 2027. The partnership, initially set for 15 years with the possibility of a 25-year extension, includes establishing a Town Centre Heat Network, forming the backbone of a regional network serving both public and private stakeholders.

Cleaning Services Contract

Description: The Authority is planning on undertaking a procurement in order to award a contract to a provider in the cleaning sector to deliver excellent cleaning services across 39 sites owned by the Authority. The sites would vary from museums, libraries, business centres, children's centres and corporate office buildings. The expectation is that these sites will be cleaned each day of operation at various hours to suit the sites' needs. The intention is that the service delivery will incude unlimited consumables for the sites, with the provider managing the cleans, the stock of these items, and also any audits required to ensure standards are kept to an optimum.

Summary: North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is planning a procurement process for a Cleaning Services Contract to serve 39 locations including museums, libraries, and office buildings within the Grimsby region (UKE13). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the most recent preliminary market engagement scheduled for February 13, 2026, and a future notice date set for March 9, 2026. The contract will span five years, commencing on August 1, 2026, and ending on July 31, 2031. This procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.