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C&C Training Requirement

Description: Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement with appropriately qualified training providers to deliver Level 4 and Level 5 housing-related qualifications. These qualifications are required to ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's competence and conduct standards, ensuring that relevant staff possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to perform their roles effectively. The framework will enable CCHA to commission training provision on an as-needed basis, without any guarantee of work or minimum volume to individual suppliers.

Summary: Castles and Coasts Housing Association is initiating an open tender process for a multi-supplier framework agreement, targeting appropriately qualified training providers. The tender, titled "C&C Training Requirement", is categorised under personnel-training services and is based in Carlisle, Cumbria. The procurement is focused on the delivery of Level 4 and Level 5 housing-related qualifications to comply with competence and conduct standards. The active procurement process has a submission deadline of 21st August 2026 at 11:00 (UTC), with a contract period from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2029. The estimated contract value is £150,000, with gross value totaling £180,000.

Vault Optimisation & Capping Delivery (VOCD) Assurance

Description: The Vault Optimisation & Capping Delivery (VOCD) Assurance contract Scope will comprise of the independent quality assurance of the civil works and design to augment internal existing quality assurance capabilities for NWS' VOCD contract. The Supplier for this contract will perform checks on the construction and design activities performed by the VOCD Contractor, ensuring they meet the pre-defined environmental regulation criteria, particularly in relation to containment systems, materials, and installation quality, thereby supporting safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose delivery of the VOCD contract.

Summary: The procurement process for the "Vault Optimisation & Capping Delivery (VOCD) Assurance" contract is being managed by Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a public authority based in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry categories of construction-related services, engineering, industrial quality control, and inspection services. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement aims to provide independent quality assurance for civil works and design activities. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1 March 2027, while the contract period is scheduled to begin on 31 December 2027 and conclude on 29 January 2038. The procurement will support ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and quality in project delivery.

Environmental Safety Case: General Tech inc Geological & Hydrogeological (with consideration of Peer Review Services).

Description: Replacement to Environmental Safety Case (ESC) Lots 2,3&4 (General Technical including Geological and Hydrogeological Support & Peer Review Services) Initial market engagement conducted under PCR2015 (Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-023744 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023744-2024), due to unforeseen circumstances new market engagement is required to ensure market input on the considerations of additional scope. Suppliers are requested to contact Lewis Gribbin(Lewis.gribbin@nuclearwasteservices.uk) to receive a copy of the Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI) and return a completed Questionnaire document by 29/08/25.

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited, located in Calderbridge, Seascale, UK, has announced a procurement process for the replacement of an Environmental Safety Case focusing on general technical, geological, and hydrogeological support including peer review services. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically environmental safety services, and is currently in the planning stage. The contract is set to begin on 31st August 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2031. Market engagement is actively sought, with suppliers invited to contact the buyer's representative by 29th August 2025, in preparation for a future tender notice expected to be published by 22nd July 2026.

The Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living

Description: Cumberland Council is recommissioning its Daily Living Equipment Service and is seeking supplier input to help shape the future delivery model. We expect our new service to be in place from 11 November 2026. We currently use the retail model, where individuals assessed by the council or NHS receive a prescription for simple aids / equipment to support daily living and then redeem their prescription at one of contracted retailers. However, we are keen to understand the various options available and would welcome responses from all interested suppliers, including those that operate online-only, don't have a physical retail location in Cumberland etc. For further details and to access the pre-market engagement documents, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is in the process of recommissioning its Daily Living Equipment Service, focusing on the supply of care equipment for daily living. The procurement is in the planning stage with a focus on gathering supplier input to shape the future delivery model, which is expected to commence on 11 November 2026. The process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically medical aids, with a primary location in the United Kingdom (UKD12 - Cumbria). Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in pre-market engagements via the council's procurement portal, The Chest. The deadline for submission has been extended to 31 July 2026, at 17:00.

Tyre Turning Services

Description: Tyre Turning Services DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the "UK procurement legislation") on the basis that, operating commercially, it is not a public authority, nor does it carry out any utility activities. Accordingly, this Procurement is not, and does not purport to be, subject to UK procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, Tenderers are put on notice that the publication of this document and any other document that relates to this Procurement (including the relevant tender notice) is published voluntarily and nothing in this document, or any other document that DRS publishes in relation to this Procurement, should be construed as purporting to give rise to rights or obligations under UK procurement legislation. That said, (read more...)

Summary: The tender process led by Direct Rail Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Carlisle, United Kingdom, is for Tyre Turning Services under the CPV code 50221300 for repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 19th August 2026. This open procedure, not bound by the Procurement Act 2023, allows electronic submissions in English. Notably, the procurement aligns with competitive flexible practices but maintains a fair and transparent method. The contract, worth £1,000,000, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029, with the award due to be finalised by 15th September 2026.

Project Tullie Phase 3: Gallery Brand Identity Design RfQ

Description: Tullie is seeking an agency to develop a distinct visual identity and communications brand for our new 'Active Gallery' space; where on-gallery activity and collections storage will blend, as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. Full details can be found at: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-gallery-brand-identity/ Additional information: Tullie is seeking an agency to develop a distinct visual identity and communications brand for our new 'Active Gallery' space; where on-gallery activity and collections storage will blend, as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. Full details can be found at: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-gallery-brand-identity/

Summary: TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST is initiating the "Project Tullie Phase 3: Gallery Brand Identity Design RfQ". This procurement process seeks to select an agency for creating a distinctive visual identity and communication brand for the "Active Gallery" space. The tender is primarily in the advertising and marketing services sector, with additional emphasis on graphic design services. The procurement method is a "Competitive quotation" and is currently in the tender stage, looking to close by 24th August 2026, with the contract set to run from 21st September 2026 to 26th February 2027. The project is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

Heat Network Regulations - Billing and metering supplier

Description: Castles and Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) Heat Network Regulations - Billing and metering supplier Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire Supplier Information Suppliers Name: Key Contact Name: Contact Number: Email address: CCHA would like to speak with suppliers who have the following attributes: * Experience of the supply of billing and metering services * Knowledge and expertise of heat network regulations * Understanding of the social housing sector and its legal, regulatory and financial landscape * Experience of customer/ resident interaction and services Please describe your experience in the above areas below (600 word limit) Pre-Market Engagement questions Purpose of PME We are currently looking at our options for the provision of services under the heat network regulations and are working to establish what services a metering and billing supplier can (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is spearheaded by Castles & Coasts Housing Association Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Carlisle, United Kingdom. They are seeking a supplier for billing and metering services related to Heat Network Regulations. This opportunity is intended for services in the energy sector, specifically focusing on the installation and management of energy meters. Interested businesses must submit their Expression of Interest by 31st July 2026. The projected contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2029, with potential renewals extending until 2031.

Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area

Description: Cumberland Council is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area. It is anticipated that the project will require (but not limited to) * Removal of old shelters * Site design - ensuring the most appropriate shelter and digital infrastructure design * Supply of shelters and digital infrastructure * Installation of shelters and digital infrastructure (some digital infrastructure maybe required on 3rd party land) * Necessary utility connections * Securing the necessary consents and permissions (e.g. landowner, highways (traffic management)) * Commissioning The aim is to develop the new 'Cumberland Go' and create a sense of place, improving passenger information to encourage increased bus usage across Cumberland Whilst the overall contract value is expected to be up to PS4,500,000, (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is overseeing a procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of bus shelters and digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area, as outlined in a project titled "Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area." This is classified under the works industry category. The project is currently in the planning stage, and the notice was updated most recently on 15 July 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, and suppliers must express their interest by 7 September 2026. The project is scheduled from October 2026 to April 2028, with phased delivery aligning with funding availability in Cumberland, United Kingdom.

Framework and Services Agreement for the Provision of Agency Support for Cumberland Care

Description: Cumberland Council is procuring a closed Framework for the Provision of Agency Support for Cumberland Care. Cumberland Council is implementing this Framework to address staffing shortfalls in its in-house adult social care services "Cumberland Care". This procurement will establish a closed Framework Agreement. Suppliers must note that there will only be one opportunity to join the Framework. Once the Framework is awarded, no further suppliers will be admitted during its term. Cumberland Care Services include: * Residential care homes * Reablement and domiciliary care * Supported living * Day services * Extra care housing * Shared Lives schemes These services support adults aged 18 and over who require care due to physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, or age-related conditions, including dementia. The framework will enable the (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is currently inviting tenders for a Framework and Services Agreement aimed at securing agency staff support for its Cumberland Care services in Carlisle, UK. This procurement, classified under the categories of nursing and social work services, is in the tender stage, with submissions needing to be completed by 10th August 2026. The initiative addresses staffing shortfalls in adult social care services, with the framework set to commence on 1st November 2026 and run for an initial term until 30th April 2029, delineating a gross contract value of £5.7 million. Notably, this is a closed framework, meaning suppliers have a single opportunity to join. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and stakeholders should direct any clarification questions via The Chest portal.

Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area

Description: Cumberland Council is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area. It is anticipated that the project will require (but not limited to) * Removal of old shelters * Site design - ensuring the most appropriate shelter and digital infrastructure design * Supply of shelters and digital infrastructure * Installation of shelters and digital infrastructure (some digital infrastructure maybe required on 3rd party land) * Necessary utility connections * Securing the necessary consents and permissions (e.g. landowner, highways (traffic management)) * Commissioning The aim is to develop the new 'Cumberland Go' and create a sense of place, improving passenger information to encourage increased bus usage across Cumberland Whilst the overall contract value is expected to be up to PS4,500,000, (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is overseeing a procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of bus shelters and digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area, as outlined in a project titled "Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area." This is classified under the works industry category. The project is currently in the planning stage, and the notice was updated most recently on 15 July 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, and suppliers must express their interest by 7 September 2026. The project is scheduled from October 2026 to April 2028, with phased delivery aligning with funding availability in Cumberland, United Kingdom.