Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks

Description: A short break was described as "additional services required to support disabled children and their families; in other words, short breaks are services over and above the universal services expected and available to all families". A short break can be for just a few hours to overnight care or longer, e.g. a holiday, and could be within a variety of settings, including the child's home. Short breaks are designed to engage disabled children and young people in either one to one or group activities, which will be enjoyable, reduce social isolation and contribute to personal and social development and are usually undertaken away from their primary carer. A short break can be a range of activities; including sports, music sessions, going to the cinema, youth club, after school (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Hounslow is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks," focusing on health, social work services, and recreational activities. This opportunity is open under an open procurement procedure, with a budget of £200,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 9th February 2026. The procurement aims to engage licensed providers to deliver a variety of short break services for disabled children and young people in Hounslow, London. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 30th January 2026 and the award decision expected by 23rd March 2026.

Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesiser 2V (JAWS) primary voltage standard

Description: NPL is procuring a Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesiser (JAWS) primary voltage standard. This is a series array of Josephson junctions in which single pulses of bias current each generate a small but precisely defined quantised voltage across the array. Accurate voltage waveforms are constructed by fast repetition of the pulses with accurately timed intervals between them. In the JAWS system, the output voltage is always precisely defined. This is in contrast to the Programmable Josephson Voltage Standard (PJVS) in which there are time intervals when the voltage output is not precisely known and is not suitable. NPL intends to award the contract for a 2V JAWS reference system to the manufacturer the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology. NPL requires the following specifications: Range (read more...)

Summary: NPL Management Limited, based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, has initiated a tender process for procuring a Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesiser (JAWS) primary voltage standard. This procurement is categorised under the industry sectors of electrical machinery and laboratory equipment, with the contract being a public undertaking. The process is currently in the planning stage, with significant dates including the engagement deadline on 19 January 2026. The selected supplier will deliver services within the specified contract period starting from 1 February 2026 through to 1 July 2026. The procurement is anticipated to be executed as a direct award notice to the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology by the culmination of the engagement phase.

Parking, Environmental Enforcement (& CCTV) Services

Description: London Borough of Hounslow is undertaking a strategic review of its Enforcement services which operate in the public realm - including Parking, Environmental and Licensing Enforcement, Waste Services, CCTV Monitoring, and elements of Trading Standards and Regulatory Service. This work forms part of the Council's broader strategic objectives to modernise public service delivery, improve customer outcomes, support environmental goals, and achieve best value. The Council seeks to engage with the market to assess the range of delivery options and potential to work in partnership with third-party suppliers to deliver innovative, future-proof, effective services that deliver best value for residents.

Summary: The London Borough of Hounslow is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Parking, Environmental Enforcement (& CCTV) Services." This initiative, set in Hounslow, London, falls within the services category, specifically focusing on environmental and parking enforcement services, with the associated CPV codes 90700000 and 98351110. The procurement process is anticipated to advance from market engagement in 2025 to a formal tender in 2026, with an aim to award contracts by Summer 2026. The contract is projected to start in October 2026 and run until September 2030. Key milestones include the submission of the market engagement questionnaire by 8th August 2025, as the council seeks feedback from providers to shape future service delivery.

Asbestos Surveys and Sampling Services

Description: Asbestos Surveys and Sampling Services to Wandsworth Housing Stock (Lots 1 and 2) and Facilities Management Properties in Richmond and Wandsworth (Lot 3). Please refer to tender documentation for further information.

Summary: The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Wandsworth, in collaboration with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is currently at the tender stage. This tender, titled "Asbestos Surveys and Sampling Services," focuses on the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services and is valued at £1,512,000. It covers services to Wandsworth Housing Stock and Facilities Management Properties in Richmond and Wandsworth. The procurement follows a selective method using a competitive flexible procedure, and the expression of interest deadline is set for 26th January 2026. The contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with potential renewal for another two years.

HRP - Reveller TOL Main Works - Main Contractor Tender

Description: Tender for Main Contractor for the refurbishment of the Reveller building and Moat Arches at the Tower of London to become an education block. Works comprise of repurposing of rooms, MEP overhaul, structural alterations, as well as some external works. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000697378

Summary: The Historic Royal Palaces has issued a tender for the refurbishment of the Reveller building and Moat Arches at the Tower of London, aiming to transform these into an education block. The project falls under the 'Building construction work' industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in East Molesey, KT8 9AU. Currently, the tender process is active, with key deadlines approaching; the final submission date for tenders is 30 March 2026. Important stages include site visits in March 2026, and the evaluation period culminating in July 2026 before the commencement of the contract on 20 July 2026. The procurement method is open, utilising a competitive flexible procedure with an estimated contract value up to £6,000,000 GBP.

Supply, Deployment, and Translation of Hydrophones for Underwater Acoustic Facility

Description: NPL is seeking a solution for the deployment and translation of a set of hydrophones into an underwater acoustic facility. The facility is an underwater acoustic calibration tank consisting of a large wooden vessel (5.5m in diameter and 5m deep) filled with potable water. The calibration activities will be performed with either 2 or 3 hydrophones deployed at the mid-depth point of the vessel. The hydrophones are mounted at the end of carbon fibre poles of minimum size to avoid acoustic reflections. The size and design of the poles is flexible and may be adjusted to the solution (this will be the responsibility of NPL). The poles may be permanently attached to the solution as long as the hydrophones can be removed and mounted onto the ends. The (read more...)

Summary: NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, UK, is managing the procurement process for a project titled "Supply, Deployment, and Translation of Hydrophones for Underwater Acoustic Facility" under the public undertaking category. The current stage is Planning, with a focus on preliminary market engagement before formal tendering. Interested parties are invited to respond to this engagement to help shape the procurement strategy. The procurement process will proceed under the Flexible Procedure, with an estimated budget of £200,000. The market engagement period will conclude by 14 January 2026, with subsequent tender documentation and submission details to follow. The contract for this project is due to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027.

Soft Market Testing for the Provision of Adult and Children Advocacy

Description: Soft market testing for Adults and Children Advocacy services. The Advocacy Hub Service will be commissioned to support the prevention focus and empower Hounslow residents to express their views, make informed decisions regarding their lives and assist them to achieve their rights and entitlements and adhere to our statutory duties. The Advocacy Service Hub will comprise the following statutory advocacy functions: Element A - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service Element B - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Relevant Person Representative (RPR) Element C - Care Act & Generic Advocacy Element D - Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy To participate in this engagement, please access the documents at: https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=00c93e8e-3bd4-f011-813a-005056b64545

Summary: The London Borough of Hounslow is initiating a procurement process for the "Soft Market Testing for the Provision of Adult and Children Advocacy" services. This process is in the planning stage as of December 2025 and focuses on the provision of advocacy services under various statutory roles, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Care Act & Generic Advocacy, and NHS Complaints Advocacy. The procurement aims to assess market capabilities in these areas ahead of a formal tender process. The deadline for interested parties to engage in this market testing is 5 January 2026, and activities are set to cover regions within the UK starting in 2027. The industry category is primarily services provided to the community, indicating a significant public sector involvement with a projected contract value grossing £114.8 million, while specific tender submissions for the advocacy services total £957,000.

Supply, Deployment, and Translation of Hydrophones for Underwater Acoustic Facility

Description: NPL is seeking a solution for the deployment and translation of a set of hydrophones into an underwater acoustic facility. The facility is an underwater acoustic calibration tank consisting of a large wooden vessel (5.5m in diameter and 5m deep) filled with potable water. The calibration activities will be performed with either 2 or 3 hydrophones deployed at the mid-depth point of the vessel. The hydrophones are mounted at the end of carbon fibre poles of minimum size to avoid acoustic reflections. The size and design of the poles is flexible and may be adjusted to the solution (this will be the responsibility of NPL). The poles may be permanently attached to the solution as long as the hydrophones can be removed and mounted onto the ends. The (read more...)

Summary: NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, UK, is managing the procurement process for a project titled "Supply, Deployment, and Translation of Hydrophones for Underwater Acoustic Facility" under the public undertaking category. The current stage is Planning, with a focus on preliminary market engagement before formal tendering. Interested parties are invited to respond to this engagement to help shape the procurement strategy. The procurement process will proceed under the Flexible Procedure, with an estimated budget of £200,000. The market engagement period will conclude by 14 January 2026, with subsequent tender documentation and submission details to follow. The contract for this project is due to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027.

MW2506 East Region Redecoration Works

Description: The project comprises cyclical redecoration works to previously decorated external elements and internal communal areas across multiple schemes within the Southeast Region. Works will be carried out in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-South-East:-Decoration-work./8C99U9BAJ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8C99U9BAJ7

Summary: The public procurement process, initiated by the Hastoe Housing Association, involves a tender titled "MW2506 East Region Redecoration Works" in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender, currently in the 'Tender' stage, is focused on cyclical redecoration works to both external and internal communal areas across various schemes in the region. The procurement method is open competition, with a contract value estimated at £150,000. Key dates include a tender period ending on 16th January 2026, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st August 2026. The tender is classified under the CPV code 45451000 for decoration work and is legally based on UKPGA 2023/54.

CONTRACT FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

Description: Parking Services to manage and effect the daily enforcement of parking and traffic restrictions within the London Borough of Hounslow boundary in a professional and cost-effective manner, in addition to providing a range of related services such as pay and display machine maintenance, cash collection, CCTV control room staff and back office services including Pre NTO-correspondence and resident and business permit processing.

Summary: The London Borough of Hounslow has completed a procurement process for the provision of parking enforcement services within its borough. The contract, titled "Contract for Parking Enforcement Services," falls under the services category and specifically pertains to parking services, as defined by CPV code 63712400. The procurement process underwent an award without prior publication of a call for competition due to extreme urgency, an unforeseeable circumstance for the contracting authority. This decision is supported by the rationale that the original provider was unable to deliver the required services. The awarded contract is valued at £4,000,000 and was signed on 1st December 2023 with the supplier Martson (Holdings) Limited, a large-scale company based in Birmingham, UK.