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715855513 - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement

Description: Space portfolio and ISTARI Industry Day - Monday 29th June This industry day will be delivering an update on the National Armament Directive's (NAD's) Space portfolio landscape, providing an overview of the planned work and developments within the organisation's purview across all Space Capabilities. The day will also specifically focus on ISTARI (Space Based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Industry Day and include a briefing from the Authority to Industry, aimed at providing an up-to-date report on the scope, vision and context status for the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) ISTARI programme. ISTARI is the overarching programme initiated to deliver the UK's Space Based - Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) end-to-end requirements. ISTARI will cohere, integrate and adopt various Operational Concept Demonstrators (OCDs) to deliver an 'in-service' ISR capability under one (read more...)

Summary: The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a branch of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is planning a tender process for the ISTARI programme, focusing on Space Based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) capabilities. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with an in-person engagement event scheduled for 29th June 2026 at MoD Abbey Wood in Bristol. Registration for the ISTARI Industry Day is open until 5th June 2026, although it may close earlier if capacity is reached. The procurement plan involves a comprehensive update on space capabilities under the National Armament Directive and offers networking opportunities with various stakeholders. The process is conducted under the UK's public procurement regulations and is intended for the defence and space industry sectors.

West Midlands First Contact Assessment and Referral, Restorative Justice, and Hate Crime Victims Services

Description: MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - THURSDAY 14th MAY 2026 - 4pm. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victims-services-provider-market-engagement-event-tickets-1988012919157?aff=oddtdtcreator The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands, Simon Foster is embarking on an ambitious transformation of victim services across the region. This service specification invites applicants to submit innovative and creative proposals aimed at enhancing support for victims of crime, ensuring that victims' needs are at the core of service delivery. The goal is to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes at the local level, where victims feel supported, heard, and empowered throughout their journey, whether they are going through the criminal justice system. The West Midlands has a diverse and growing population, and the PCC is keen to ensure that services are tailored to the specific needs of all individuals. The aim (read more...)

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is overseeing a planned procurement process titled "West Midlands First Contact Assessment and Referral, Restorative Justice, and Hate Crime Victims Services." The contracting authority is located at Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, with a postal code of B4 6AT. The procurement process is in the planning stage as of 1st May 2026 and includes a market engagement event scheduled for 14th May 2026. The open procurement procedure focuses on services within the general public services, justice, and community service categories. The deadline for the tender period is set for 1st July 2026, while the award period will conclude by 15th July 2026.

Commercial Laundry

Description: Southern Housing is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand delivery models available within the market for the operation of on-site commercial laundry facilities. The engagement relates to a services concession model, under which a service provider would typically supply, install, operate, maintain and replace laundry equipment, with service users making payment directly to the operator. This engagement is intended solely to inform internal decision-making regarding potential future procurement options. It is not a call for competition and does not commit Southern Housing to any future contracting or procurement activity. No pricing, commercial offers, or bids are being sought as part of this engagement.

Summary: Southern Housing is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, focusing on a potential services concession for the operation of on-site commercial laundry facilities. Located in London, with its main office at Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, Southern Housing serves as a public authority within sub-central government. This procurement process is identified as "Commercial Laundry" and relates to the delivery of services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC to UKK. The current phase involves preliminary market engagement scheduled until 15th May 2026, intended to gather information about available service delivery models and commercial structures within the sector. The engagement will be through an online questionnaire, without seeking pricing or commercial bids at this stage.

GLA Third Party Resident Support

Description: The GLA is delivering the Warm Homes: Local Grant Programme in partnership with 30 London boroughs. To strengthen delivery, the GLA is exploring running a pilot project to better understand how community organisations can support vulnerable residents throughout the retrofit process. The aim is to improve the resident experience and reduce dropout rates. Identification of eligible households and installation of measures will be managed by the GLA and its delivery partners. Community organisations would focus on resident-facing support, from initial engagement through to installation. For example, this could include helping vulnerable residents understand their energy assessment, providing tailored advice on recommended measures, supporting form-filling, offering in-home or remote guidance during installation, and ensuring residents feel informed and confident throughout the process. This preliminary engagement seeks to understand capacity, (read more...)

Summary: The Greater London Authority (GLA), in collaboration with Transport for London, is exploring a pilot project as part of the Warm Homes: Local Grant Programme. This initiative aims to enhance support for vulnerable residents in London's retrofit process. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, focuses on community-based support systems, engaging organisations to gather insights on delivery models and supply chain challenges. The initiative offers a contract valued at £180,000 gross, with the procurement stage scheduled to advance from 1st September 2026 through to 31st August 2028, and may extend until 31st August 2030. The market engagement exercise's preliminary questionnaire is open until 30th June 2026, allowing interested community energy groups to contribute feedback and insights.

Temporary Works Designer (Track Design Railhead)

Description: To construct the main works, the (Ferrovial BAM JV) Track Systems Contractor (FBRS) will develop and operate temporary railheads/connections to the Network Rail infrastructure, to meet the construction logistics requirements for material deliveries by rail and support the requirements of other Railway System Contractors from the Alliance. These railheads/connections require temporary rail track works that will not form part of the final permanent works. The Temporary Railhead designs required are located at: * West Ruislip (Copthall) Temporary Railhead * Chiltern South Temporary Railhead * Berkswell Temporary Railhead * Washwood Heath Temporary Connection The Consultant shall achieve integration and coordination between temporary and permanent works design, liaising with the Permanent Works Designer. The scope of this required design works are as follows - Track layout and geometry, Track, Track (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems, located in London, concerns the design of temporary rail track works under the title "Temporary Works Designer (Track Design Railhead)". This tender falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, with specific focus on construction and engineering design consultancy. The project is slated to take place across several locations including West Ruislip (Copthall), Chiltern South, Berkswell, and Washwood Heath in the UK, among other potential overseas locations. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 15th May 2026, ahead of an anticipated mobilisation in September 2026 and a full start in February 2027.

Temporary Works Designer - Framework

Description: To construct the main works, the (Ferrovial BAM JV) Track Systems Contractor (FBRS) will develop and operate various compounds (including railheads) along the route, to meet the construction logistics requirements of FBRS and also support the requirements of other Railway System Contractors from the Alliance. These compounds will require temporary works that will not form part of the final permanent works. The number and location of the compounds to be used are still to be confirmed at this stage: The Consultant shall achieve integration and coordination between temporary and permanent works design, liaising with the Permanent Works Designer where required. Examples of the scope of this required design works are as follows (but not limited to) within compounds and railheads- *Temporary site buildings and offices *Temporary utilities & (read more...)

Summary: The public procurement process initiated by Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems is for the "Temporary Works Designer - Framework" focusing on temporary works in compounds required for railway systems. This contract, within the civil engineering consultancy services category, covers services including temporary site buildings, roadways, utilities, and drainage systems along with electronic security and lighting. The project is set across locations including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The tender was published on 1st May 2026, with the tender period ending on 15th May 2026. The potential mobilization is slated for a soft start in October 2026, with full operations anticipated by February 2027, concluding by the end of September 2027.

SWBT & DGFT - Provision of Funeral, Storage & Transportation Services

Description: The scope of this Procurement is Funeral Services for deceased patients who do not have a next of kin to organise their funeral. The contract also includes the cost of funerals following miscarriage and stillbirth and the transporting of deceased between hospital sites. The BCA (Black Country Alliance) Procurement department will be undertaking this exercise on behalf of both The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. The anticipated contractual period is an initial 3 year duration with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months each.

Summary: The Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, alongside the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking suppliers for the provision of funeral, storage, and transportation services for deceased patients, including handling cases of miscarriage and stillbirth. This procurement, managed by the Black Country Alliance (BCA) Procurement Department, offers an initial three-year contract with potential extensions, spanning the West Midlands region. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement process is open and competitive, closing on 3rd June 2026. The services sought fall under the 'Funeral and related services' category, with electronic submissions managed via an E-Tendering Portal. The total estimated contract value is £96,000, divided equally between two lots for the respective NHS trusts.

On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Open Framework Agreement

Description: This is a re-procurement of the Animal and Plant Health Agency's existing On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Framework Agreement and is expected to be launched in September 2026 with a view to establish an eight (8)-year open framework series. The On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection framework will seek the appointment of a range of providers who can deliver various services, across different Lots, that include; handling, culling, removal of carcase(s) and provision of post mortem examination facilities (where required), and carcase disposal services for farmed livestock, primarily for TB control purposes. Services may be required to be delivered at very short notice (within six (6) to twelve (12) hours). The resulting framework is to be open for use by: Defra, APHA, Welsh Government & Scottish Government.

Summary: The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has initiated the planning stage for the re-procurement of its On-Farm Kill & Carcase Collection Framework Agreement. This procurement, falling under the 'Animal husbandry services' industry category, is valued at £27.6 million and targets various regions across the United Kingdom. Launching in September 2026 and concluding in March 2035, the procurement aims to establish an eight-year open framework series that will provide services such as handling, culling, and carcase disposal for TB control. This procurement process employs an open procedure, and a future notice is expected by 23rd September 2026, with the planning phase already underway as of April 2026.

Invitation to Tender -West Suffolk Council-Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan

Description: West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1200 hours on 29 May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Summary: West Suffolk Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan." The procurement falls under the industry categories of sewage, refuse, cleaning, environmental services, and other community, social, and personal services. Located in Bury St Edmunds, UKH14, United Kingdom, this open competition process seeks proposals for services valued up to £30,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 29 May 2026. Queries for clarification must be addressed via the portal's correspondence option prior to this deadline. The process aims to select a contractor by 15 June 2026, with the contract expected to run until 31 March 2029.

Provision of an Occupational HealthPhysician

Description: The Occupational Health Physician (OHP) provision is required to support the 'Nurse Led' NHFT OH team as a specialist clinician and adviser to both the NHFT employer and employee on the relationship between work and health. The OHP will assess a range of work-related health issues and provide impartial medical evidence-based advice to help NHFT reduce risks and assist with optimising productivity whilst reducing health-related costs. * NHFT require 3 planned sessions per month (3 days) with the option of further sessions as and when required. The contract is for four years

Summary: The Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure services for the "Provision of an Occupational Health Physician," with the process currently in the tender stage. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, targeting service providers capable of delivering specialist clinician advice regarding the relationship between work and health, to both employer and employee. This tender, positioned within the "Physical well-being services" industry category, is valued at £184,000 and involves the delivery of services in the UKF region. Key deadlines for interested parties include an enquiries period ending on 11th May 2026 and a submission deadline of 27th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2030.