Maintenance and Response Contract 2 (M&R2)

Description: This notice relates to the procurement of the second iteration of Maintenance and Response (M&R) contracts. The M&R contracts support the effective operation, maintenance and resilience of the Strategic Road Network (SRN), which is one of the biggest and most important pieces of infrastructure in the country. The SRN is comprised of more than 4500 miles of motorways and major A roads which are at the core of our national transport system. National Highways is looking for suitable contractors to provide and undertake: - Cyclical maintenance - Reactive maintenance to address urgent repairs - Incident response - Severe weather operations and winter maintenance - Operational roadside technology maintenance and schemes - Small asset renewal works such as road markings, soft estate, lighting, road restraint systems and fencing. National (read more...)

Summary: National Highways is planning the procurement of the Maintenance and Response Contract 2 (M&R2) to ensure the seamless operation, maintenance, and resilience of the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This market engagement initiative, currently in the planning stage, invites industry suppliers to participate in preliminary activities, which include an in-person event scheduled for 16 January 2026 in Birmingham. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 19 December 2025, with invitations allocated based on early submissions. The contract addresses diverse maintenance needs spanning over 4500 miles of motorways and major A roads across the United Kingdom. A future notice regarding detailed procurement documents is anticipated by early March 2027.

West Midlands Road Traffic Collision Support

Description: The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands is seeking a specialist delivery partner to offer a bespoke, trauma-informed support/bereavement service for individuals and families affected by fatal or life-changing road traffic collisions across the West Midlands. The service will provide emotional, practical, and advocacy support from point of referral through to recovery, ensuring a step-down approach in the form of peer support/group work which provides continuity of care beyond the remit of West Midlands Police (WMP) Family Liaison Officers (FLOs).

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a service titled "West Midlands Road Traffic Collision Support." The buying organisation aims to procure services related to general public services and other community, social, and personal services within Birmingham, UK, under the classification of public authority - sub-central government. The initiative seeks a specialist delivery partner to provide trauma-informed support and bereavement services to individuals and families affected by road traffic collisions across the West Midlands. Key milestones include scheduled market engagement activities with a deadline on 25th December 2025, while the contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 1st April 2028.

MH 0113 - PPE/Workwear - Cleaning Supplies - Stationary & Office Consumables

Description: Midland Heart is looking for a high-quality solution for the following lots: Lot 1 - PPE/Workwear Lot 2 - Cleaning Supplies Lot 3 - Stationery & Office Consumables The above services are required from reputable providers that deliver a service that is demonstrably focused on the needs of Midland Heart and provide value for money for customers. Contractors are requested to study the specification's documents in detail and ensure that the specified requirements can be met, an understanding of our requirements should be reflected in your Pricing. Please Note: Suppliers will be able to bid on all lots but will only be successfully appointed on one lot.

Summary: Midland Heart Limited, a central government public authority located in Birmingham, is initiating an open procurement process for high-quality solutions in three categories: PPE/Workwear, Cleaning Supplies, and Stationery & Office Consumables. The procurement, which adheres to UK legislative requirements, aims to appoint reputable providers who can meet the detailed specifications and deliver value for money. The tender is currently in the update stage, with the tender period concluding on 12th January 2026. Interested parties are advised to submit proposals electronically in English via the specified submission method, with awards expected by 17th February 2026.

Centurion Way combined footway and cycleway works: Cucumber Farm to Littlewood Bridge

Description: South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out works to continue the extension of the Centurion Way combined footway and cycle way, from Cucumber Farm to Littlewood Bridge, including the replacement of Littlewood Bridge.

Summary: The South Downs National Park Authority is currently in the tender stage of procuring construction works to extend the Centurion Way combined footway and cycleway from Cucumber Farm to Littlewood Bridge. This process includes replacing the Littlewood Bridge. The project falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically targeting footpaths, cycle paths, and bridge construction. Located in the South Downs region in the United Kingdom, this undertaking operates with an open procurement method below threshold. The tender period concludes on 19 January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 6 April 2026 and ending on 30 September 2026. The project's gross value is £720,000.

BBV HS2 DELTA - Precast Concrete Culvert (Supply only)

Description: Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) have been awarded HS2 main works civils contracts for the Area North project in the West Midlands. We are looking to engage with an experienced contractor supply chain who manufacture and supply Precast Concrete Culverts (supply only) Full details and specifications will be provided to the successfully shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers should be aware of the scale of this project and should assess their internal capabilities to be able to carry out the intended scope of works, prior to completing this expression of interest (EOI).

Summary: Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2 has initiated a procurement process titled "BBV HS2 DELTA - Precast Concrete Culvert (Supply only)" for the delivery of precast concrete culverts in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender process falls under the works industry category, specifically concrete products and reinforced-concrete work. The current procurement stage is the tender phase, with interested parties required to express their interest before 5th December 2025. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 15th April 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. The minimum contract value starts at £250,000, with an overall estimated value of £500,000.

Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions

Description: Translation of spoken and non-spoken language including associated services and solutions for the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Group with Wirral as the lead Trust for the procurement notices.

Summary: The public procurement process detailed here is being conducted by Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, under the MSE Framework. Titled "Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions," this tender involves the provision of translation services across spoken and non-spoken languages for the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Group, with Wirral Foundation Trust taking the lead. The key dates include the submission deadline on 12th January 2026 and an award period ending on 19th February 2026. The procurement is in the Tender stage, following an open procedure and involving three active lots that cater to a wide range of interpretation, translation, and transcription needs, with a total estimated value of £4.8 million. The overarching category for this procurement is services, with the location being primarily in the United Kingdom.

MH 0113 - PPE/Workwear - Cleaning Supplies - Stationary & Office Consumables

Description: Midland Heart is looking for a high-quality solution for the following lots: Lot 1 - PPE/Workwear Lot 2 - Cleaning Supplies Lot 3 - Stationery & Office Consumables The above services are required from reputable providers that deliver a service that is demonstrably focused on the needs of Midland Heart and provide value for money for customers. Contractors are requested to study the specification's documents in detail and ensure that the specified requirements can be met, an understanding of our requirements should be reflected in your Pricing. Please Note: Suppliers will be able to bid on all lots but will only be successfully appointed on one lot.

Summary: Midland Heart Limited, a central government public authority located in Birmingham, is initiating an open procurement process for high-quality solutions in three categories: PPE/Workwear, Cleaning Supplies, and Stationery & Office Consumables. The procurement, which adheres to UK legislative requirements, aims to appoint reputable providers who can meet the detailed specifications and deliver value for money. The tender is currently in the update stage, with the tender period concluding on 12th January 2026. Interested parties are advised to submit proposals electronically in English via the specified submission method, with awards expected by 17th February 2026.

Peer and Community Research

Description: West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (WMVRP) seeks to commission the delivery of community and peer-led research projects across a range of topics. Alongside evaluating programmes designed to reduce violence, conducting data analysis to understand local trends, and drawing on academic research about effective interventions for different groups, WMVRP is committed to involving communities and young people in the research process. Our aim is to gain valuable insights from young people, parents, carers and individuals with lived experience about what they believe will help address the challenges they face.

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is seeking to procure services for the "Peer and Community Research" project under the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership. This tender involves commissioning community and peer-led research initiatives to address various topics related to violence reduction and community engagement. Located in the UKG region, the services fall under the research and development sector, with an additional focus on community and social services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method, and businesses are invited to submit their responses by 12th December 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude by 27th March 2026, offering a budget of £80,000.

1114 Waste Management

Description: Aston requires the provision of a Contractor(s) to provide waste management services for the following Lots: Lot 1 Core Waste Collections Lot 2 Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Laboratory) Lot 3 Hazardous and Chemical Waste (Non-Laboratory) Lot 4 Clinical and Pharmaceutical

Summary: Aston University, located in Birmingham, is undertaking an active tender process for waste management services, titled "1114 Waste Management". The procurement is divided into several lots, including core waste collections, hazardous and chemical waste services, and clinical and pharmaceutical waste management. This opportunity, falling under the services category with both routine and hazardous waste management, is open under a competitive flexible procedure. The current tender stage includes an Invitation to Tender with key evaluations based on quality and price. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions, which is set for 23 December 2025, with subsequent phases leading up to contract award in February 2026.

UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC - PSR Competitive Process

Description: This notice relates to the procurement of an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). The service is intended to expand capacity, reduce diagnostic waiting times, and support delivery of national RTT and diagnostic standards.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) needs to expand the capacity of the neurophysiology service to address increasing demand for diagnostic investigations, mitigate service backlogs, and support delivery of timely, high-quality patient care.
A provider of insourcing services will be contracted to provide that capacity and the provider will supplement the existing in-house service, ensuring patients have equitable and prompt access to essential neurophysiological diagnostics including electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).
This procurement seeks an experienced provider capable of delivering safe, compliant, and efficient services on UHB sites, aligned to national (read more...)

Summary: The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at the Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre. This procurement, classified under the 'Nephrology or nervous system specialist services' category, aims to expand capacity, reduce diagnostic waiting times, and support delivery of national standards. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 1:00 PM on 23rd December 2025. The current stage of the procurement process is active and listed as 'tender', inviting suitable providers to participate. The contract will initially cover a 12-month period, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, ensuring alignment with national healthcare standards and the Trust's priorities.