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Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage Services

Description: The Civic Quarter Project includes the refurbishment of two significant Council assets, the Guildhall and the Corn Exchange. To facilitate the refurbishment works, the Council requires a comprehensive removals, transportation, storage and reinstatement service covering a wide range of assets including heritage items, artwork, antiques, furniture, technical equipment and general operational items. The Council is seeking a supplier with demonstrable experience of managing complex decant projects, handling heritage and technical assets and providing secure, dry storage facilities with consistent environmental conditions. Accreditation with the British Association of Removers (BAR) is a mandatory requirement. The successful supplier will be responsible for planning and delivering the safe decant of items from both buildings that are required to be stored offsite whilst refurbishment works are carried out. The supplier is to (read more...)

Summary: Cambridge City Council is actively soliciting tenders for the "Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage Services," a high-value service initiative valued at £90,000, primarily aimed at supporting the refurbishment of the Guildhall and the Corn Exchange. This tender, falling under the services category, is open through a competitive procurement process, with submissions due by 4th September 2026. The process encompasses removal, transportation, storage, and reinstatement services of various council assets, including heritage items, artworks, and technical equipment, in the Cambridge region (UKH12). The contract is planned to commence on 1st October 2026, running until 1st April 2029, with the provision for a phased return of items post-refurbishment. Accreditation with the British Association of Removers (BAR) is a requirement, ensuring the suppliers have the necessary expertise and insurance to manage complex decanting projects.

NHM150 Western Galleries - Visitor Flow and Circulation Consultant

Description: The Natural History Museum has launched NHM150, an ambitious transformation programme leading up to its 150th anniversary in 2031. The programme will significantly enhance the Museum's public offer, increasing access, reach and impact through a major renewal of galleries and visitor experiences. The Natural History Museum is seeking to appoint a Visitor Flow and Circulation Consultant to support the delivery of Phase 2 of the NHM150 Programme. The appointment will span both the base build projects and the associated gallery fit out projects and the consultant will form part of the wider multidisciplinary design teams. The consultant will provide strategic and technical advice relating to visitor flow, horizontal and vertical circulation, capacity, orientation, and visitor movement throughout the refurbished Western Galleries and Oceans Hall. The consultant shall support (read more...)

Summary: The Natural History Museum in London is progressing with an open tender titled "NHM150 Western Galleries – Visitor Flow and Circulation Consultant" as part of its NHM150 programme, aiming to transform the museum before its 150th anniversary in 2031. This procurement, focused on the services industry, is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 14th September 2026. The procurement seeks a consultant to provide strategic advice on visitor flow and gallery circulation to enhance the visitor experience in refurbished galleries and new exhibitions. The project is valued at £48,000 (gross) and will span from October 2026 to May 2029 for RIBA Stages 2-4, with an option for a three-month extension.

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is seeking to appoint an experienced specialist conservation and heritage Contractor to provide repairs and all necessary reinstatement work for Paul's Arm Bridge in Shipley Lake Reservoir, Heanor

Description: To maintain the structural integrity of the bridge proposed maintenance works are listed below: * Site Clearance, * Reconstruction of missing parts of downstream (southeast & southwest) wingwalls and pilasters with matching ashlar stone masonry, * Repointing of masonry arch barrel, arch face and wing walls, * Cleaning of brickwork and stone masonry, * Removal of graffiti on masonry work, * Removal of existing downstream (south) parapet, * Installation of new upstream (north) and downstream (south) parapets, * De-vegetation of masonry and around wingwalls, * Resurfacing over the existing tarmac track.

Summary: Derbyshire County Council is actively seeking to appoint an experienced specialist in conservation and heritage work to undertake necessary repairs and reinstatement for Paul's Arm Bridge, located in Shipley Lake Reservoir, Heanor. This procurement process, categorised under construction work for preservation services of historical sites and buildings, is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 7th September 2026. The entire project, valued at £150,000, must comply with the legal basis set out in the UKPGA 2023/54. Potential contractors should note that electronic submissions are permissible, and the contract is expected to commence on 9th October 2026, concluding by 18th December 2026.

Public Art Commission, Broadway Didcot

Description: South Oxfordshire District Council is commissioning an artist to design and fabricate a bespoke metal gateway forming part of the wider redevelopment of 116-120 Broadway, Didcot. The gateway will mark the transition from the busy Broadway frontage into a semi-private communal courtyard serving new homes and Class E spaces within a mixed-use, affordable housing development. The redevelopment seeks to regenerate a prominent town centre site along Didcot's Broadway, contributing to the Didcot Garden Town 'Cultural Spine' and supporting ambitions for a high-quality, welcoming and distinctive public realm. The project combines new housing, the retrofit of a historic shopfront building, and active ground-floor uses, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, accessibility and long-term quality. This commission is identified within the Didcot Garden Town Public Art Plan as part of (read more...)

Summary: South Oxfordshire District Council has initiated a tender for the "Public Art Commission, Broadway Didcot," focusing on the installation of a bespoke metal gateway. This project is part of the redevelopment of 116-120 Broadway, Didcot, aimed at enhancing the town's public realm and supporting the Didcot Garden Town 'Cultural Spine'. As a public authority under sub-central government classification, the council is in the tender stage of the procurement process. The tender, classified under services and involving metalworking, installation of gates, and artistic services, follows an open procurement method suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender process will end on 28th September 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 2nd November 2026, concluding on 31st December 2027. This project is located in region UKJ14, United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £72,000.

Deer Larder Waster Management

Description: FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Summary: Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has released a Prior Information Notice for a planned tender process concerning "Deer Larder Waste Management". The procurement targets the forestry services industry and encompasses the collection of deer and other wildlife waste across 39 Deer Larders operated by FLS. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on gathering marketplace feedback. The locations specified include various regions such as UKM61, UKM62, and UKM63. Key dates include a future notice release on 7th December 2026. This initiative reflects FLS's need to renew existing arrangements, aligning with their environmental protection goals.

Recreation Ground Refurbishment

Description: Tenders are invited for Phase II of the Recreation Ground Refurbishment Detailed Information is Available from the Town Clerk, Via clerk@stcolumbmajor-tc.gov.uk Tenders should be submitted via email to tenders@stcolumbmajor-tc.gov.uk

Summary: St Columb Major Town Council is seeking tender submissions for the Phase II refurbishment of the Recreation Ground, located at postal code TR9 6TA in St Columb Major, England. This procurement process falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category and is currently at the tender stage. It follows a direct procurement method as a single tender action (below threshold) and involves works valued at £20,000. Interested parties should be aware that the submission deadline is 11th September 2026, with the contract set to commence on 15th September 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2026. Detailed information can be requested from the Town Clerk via email.

Records Management

Description: The Authority has a requirement for Records Management services. These may include: listing, digital checks, numbering, cataloguing, repairing/boxing, and making up files being prepared for transfer to The National Archives; maintenance of the archive inventories; and, providing research and administrative support.

Summary: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Records Management," which falls under the services category including document management and archive services. The procurement process is aimed at providing extensive records management services, such as digital checks, cataloguing, and archive maintenance, with a total gross value of £1,824,000. This contract will be managed under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) framework RM6346 and is located in the United Kingdom, with a planned contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, extendable to a maximum of 31st August 2028. A Request for Information (RFI) was issued on 20th May 2026 for preliminary engagement.

Deer Larder Waster Management

Description: FLS has a requirement to renew a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Deer Larders as listed below in Lots. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, FLS is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN).

Summary: The contracting authority, Forestry and Land Scotland, located at Great Glen House, Inverness, UKM, has announced a planned procurement process titled "Deer Larder Waste Management". This initiative falls under the environmental protection industry category and pertains to the renewal of a contract for the collection of deer and other wildlife waste from 39 sites across Scotland. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an important future notice date set for 7th December 2026. Key information has been shared through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), and the authority seeks market insights to refine their procurement approach. The primary procurement category is services, with several lots planned, each corresponding to different geographic regions in Scotland.

PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

Description: Wallingford Town Council, working in partnership with Historic England, seeks a suitably qualified archaeological and heritage consultant to prepare an Archaeological Management Plan and a costed specification for HE1 capital works across the Scheduled Monuments within the Council's public parks in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The sites covered are the Wallingford Town Walls, the Saxon burh (town) defences, and Wallingford Castle and the Motte. These are nationally important Scheduled Monuments, and elements of the Town Walls are recorded on the Heritage at Risk Register. The work is intended to inform and enable future conservation works, including measures to limit erosion, manage vegetation and shrub coverage, and address unstable trees, while protecting buried archaeology and the historic character of the sites. The appointed consultant will be expected to assess the monuments, (read more...)

Summary: Wallingford Town Council is inviting tenders for the "PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification" project focused on the Scheduled Monuments within Wallingford's public parks in Oxfordshire. This tender, initiated on 7th August 2026, seeks services in the archaeological and heritage consulting industry to develop an Archaeological Management Plan and a costed specification for capital works alongside Historic England. The procurement is open and involves the preparation of management strategies for monuments such as the Wallingford Town Walls and Wallingford Castle, under a legally grounded schedule, allowing for electronic submissions until 2nd October 2026. These monuments are part of Wallingford's rich historical heritage, offering opportunities to work in various UK regions, with key engagement from professionals adhering to the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists' standards.

Meet the Buyer Event

Description: East Suffolk Council's Procurement Team is hosting a Meet the Buyer event in Lowestoft on Thursday 10 September 2026 from 10am-12.15pm. This event is aimed at suppliers who want to get involved in bidding for council or public sector contracts but maybe don't know where to start! As well as East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk's Procurement Team provides procurement services to fellow councils South Norfolk Council, Broadland District Council and Great Yarmouth Borough Council. This event is also open to suppliers looking to do business with these councils. The event will begin with a couple of short presentations on Local Government Reorganisation and Social Value. Following the presentations, suppliers will have the opportunity to have 121 sessions with members of the Procurement Team and network with other suppliers (read more...)

Summary: East Suffolk Council, in collaboration with South Norfolk Council, Broadland District Council, and Great Yarmouth Borough Council, is planning a "Meet the Buyer" event. This initiative is scheduled for Thursday, 10 September 2026, at Lowestoft and aims to engage suppliers for council or public-sector contracts. The event's focus is to introduce suppliers to the procurement process and will include presentations on Local Government Reorganisation and Social Value, followed by opportunities for one-to-one sessions with the procurement team. These councils fall under the sub-central government category in the UK, offering services across regions UKH14, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the event being a market engagement activity; non-tangible service procurement methods are employed.