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DEFRA Shared Provisions Scale-up Project - RM Programme

Description: WRAP, on behalf of DEFRA, is exploring practical ways to reduce the associated cost and space impacts on workplaces and other non-domestic premises (NDPs) of Simpler Recycling. One potential approach which has been identified is shared waste provision, which could help lower costs, improve operational efficiency and reduce the number of bins required at a site. This project is scaling up the learning from previous pilot work in this area and has been developed to test how shared provision could work in practice and to generate real-world evidence on its feasibility, benefits and implementation requirements. Background One way of delivering this approach is through container sharing, where neighbouring workplaces share waste and recycling containers, for example on a high street or across an industrial estate. More broadly, shared (read more...)

Summary: The Waste & Resources Action Programme is seeking participants for the DEFRA Shared Provisions Scale-up Project under the RM Programme, focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. Operating from Banbury, UK, this tender involves testing shared waste provision models to explore cost and space reduction in waste management for non-domestic premises. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 7th August 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 4th August 2026. Procurement will be an open competition below threshold, allowing electronic submissions through the designated eSourcing portal.

DEFRA Shared Provisions Scale-up Project - RM Programme

Description: WRAP, on behalf of DEFRA, is exploring practical ways to reduce the associated cost and space impacts on businesses and other non-domestic premises (NDPs) of Simpler Recycling. One potential approach which has been identified is shared waste provision, which could help lower costs, improve operational efficiency and reduce the number of bins required at a site. This project is scaling up the learning from previous pilot work in this area. has been developed to test how shared provision could work in practice and to generate real-world evidence on its feasibility, benefits and implementation requirements. Background One way of delivering this approach is through container sharing, where neighbouring businesses share waste and recycling containers, for example on a high street or across an industrial estate. More broadly, shared provision (read more...)

Summary: The Waste & Resources Action Programme is seeking participants for the DEFRA Shared Provisions Scale-up Project under the RM Programme, focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. Operating from Banbury, UK, this tender involves testing shared waste provision models to explore cost and space reduction in waste management for non-domestic premises. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 7th August 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 4th August 2026. Procurement will be an open competition below threshold, allowing electronic submissions through the designated eSourcing portal.

Corrosion Testing Framework for STEP

Description: The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework agreement with a number of pre-qualified, specialist corrosion testing providers to deliver corrosion testing services for the UKFE STEP programme over the next two years. The framework will enable efficient and compliant call-off contracts for testing of high-temperature coolants, carrier gases, and breeder materials against STEP coolant-facing alloys and candidate tritium breeding materials as requirements arise. The framework is intended to streamline procurement and contract management, reduce the need for repeated tender exercises, improve consistency in quality and supplier performance, and enable faster delivery of future testing requirements through simplified call-off procedures. The procurement also aims to establish long-term working relationships with expert testing organisations, promote innovation and market engagement, support a broad specialist supplier base (including SMEs), (read more...)

Summary: UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is actively conducting a tender process titled "Corrosion Testing Framework for STEP," targeted at the industry category of technical and laboratory services within the United Kingdom. Located in Abingdon, the organisation is seeking pre-qualified specialists to deliver corrosion testing services essential to their STEP programme. The framework, initiated on 22nd July 2026, follows an open procedure method and is at the tender stage. Key deadlines include the tender submission ending on 24th August 2026 and the potential award period concluding on 10th September 2026. The framework aims to appoint multiple participants for efficient call-off contracts necessary for the research and evaluation of high-temperature coolants, gases, and materials critical to the STEP projects.

Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting

Description: The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of gamma spectroscopy analysis and reporting on up to 600 drums. Full details of the requirement are available by downloading the tender documents and specification from the link in this notice.

Summary: The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to procure services for "Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting" at its location in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. This tender, identified by reference T/045RAF/26, falls under the industry categories of analysis services and technical consultancy services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 13th August 2026 by 11:00 AM. The procurement method used is an open competition with below-threshold specifications. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, and enquiries must be submitted by 10th August 2026.

SAC-27-010 International Engagement Requirement

Description: The Satellite Applications Catapult (the Catapult) is seeking to identify organisations with the capacity, expertise, and relevant international experience to support the development and delivery of its international engagement. The requirement is expected to focus on strengthening market insight, market push and priority country selection, overseas partner development, routes to market for UK companies, and practical implementation planning. The Catapult is particularly interested in hearing from organisations that can provide one or more of the following capabilities: International strategy, trade, and market-entry expertise: Organisations with experience helping technology, innovation, space, defence, or advanced engineering businesses understand overseas markets, identify routes to market, assess commercial demand, and prioritise countries based on evidence of opportunity and accessibility. Space sector or technology commercialisation and development expertise: Organisations with a strong understanding (read more...)

Summary: The Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a public undertaking based in Didcot, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "SAC-27-010 International Engagement Requirement." This contract, under the services category, involves identifying organisations with the capability and expertise to support international engagement, with a focus on strengthening market insight and development. The process is scheduled from 1st August to 30th October 2026, with the possibility of renewal until the end of December 2026. The procurement is below threshold, allowing SMEs and VCSEs to bid for specific areas or an integrated programme. The most recent planning update was made on 21st July 2026, marking a scheduled engagement deadline on 20th July 2026.

Neurodiverse Environmental Audits

Description: Environment Audit of Low and Medium-Secure Forensic Mental Health Services within the sites of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Thames Valley and Wessex, Adult Secure Neurodiverse Environmental Audits). As part of alignment with new national standards, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to commission a structured neurodiversity-informed environmental audit. We seek to identify any gaps and priorities for improvement. This may inform new environment recommendations including day to day operation of environments and estate adjustments with an aim to improve experience for our service users. People accessing low- and medium-secure forensic mental health services frequently experience heightened sensory sensitivities and require reasonable adjustments to understand the environment around them (i.e. appropriate signage). This is particularly relevant for individuals who are neurodivergent, including those with autism and / (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the "Neurodiverse Environmental Audits" is spearheaded by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government, located in Oxford, United Kingdom. This initiative focuses on auditing the environment of low and medium-secure forensic mental health services across the Trust's sites in Thames Valley and Wessex. The aim is to align with new national standards through a structured, neurodiversity-informed audit. The procurement is in the tender stage, concluding by 16 September 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 27 August 2026. It employs an open competition method, inviting bids under a light-touch regime for services and works with an estimated contract value of £80,000 to £91,600.

Neurodiverse Environmental Audits

Description: Environment Audit of Low and Medium-Secure Forensic Mental Health Services within the sites of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Thames Valley and Wessex, Adult Secure Neurodiverse Environmental Audits)

Summary: The procurement process for the "Neurodiverse Environmental Audits" is spearheaded by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government, located in Oxford, United Kingdom. This initiative focuses on auditing the environment of low and medium-secure forensic mental health services across the Trust's sites in Thames Valley and Wessex. The aim is to align with new national standards through a structured, neurodiversity-informed audit. The procurement is in the tender stage, concluding by 16 September 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 27 August 2026. It employs an open competition method, inviting bids under a light-touch regime for services and works with an estimated contract value of £80,000 to £91,600.

Palladium Silver Membranes Tensile and Fatigue Testing

Description: The scope of this procurement is to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to undertake a programme of mechanical testing on palladium-silver membrane assemblies to generate design data that supports their application in hydrogen purification systems for the STEP fuel cycle. The supplier shall provide the specialist facilities, equipment, technical expertise, and personnel necessary to conduct slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) testing and strain-controlled fatigue testing under representative operating conditions. Testing shall be carried out at elevated temperatures between 400 degC and 500 degC in gaseous hydrogen at pressures of up to 10 bar. Where required, the supplier shall also undertake in-situ hydrogen permeation testing before and during mechanical loading to assess membrane performance under operational conditions. The supplier shall be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting all test (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process managed by UK Fusion Energy Ltd involves an opportunity titled "Palladium Silver Membranes Tensile and Fatigue Testing" in the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. This procurement is at the tender stage, focusing on conducting mechanical tests to support hydrogen purification systems at the Culham Campus in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Critical dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 20th August 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 13th August 2026. The process is being conducted through an open competition method, allowing electronic submissions as per the submission policies on the UKIFS eSourcing platform.

HVPS Electrical Installation

Description: The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has a requirement for the Electrical Installation of Plant and equipment within, and associated with, the Building D15 High Voltage Power Supplies. UKAEA are seeking a Contractor capable of supplying personnel experienced in installing electrical equipment within an industrial, or large scientific, facility, who can carry out the electrical installation. Further details of the requirement are available on the link in this notice along with the Invitation to Tender.

Summary: The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the tender stage for the "HVPS Electrical Installation" at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. The work involves the installation of electrical equipment at the Building D15 High Voltage Power Supplies and falls under the industry categories of "Electrical installation work" and "Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment." The tender process is open, offering below-threshold open competition. Interested parties should be aware that the deadline for tender submissions is set for 13 August 2026 at 11:00 AM, with an enquiry period closing on 6 August 2026. The anticipated contract period will begin on 1 September 2026 and run through to 28 February 2027, with the possibility of extension.

HUG2 Home Energy Retrofit

Description: Delivery Partner for Warm Homes: Local Grant (our capital retrofitting grants programme). This is a fully grant funded programme.

Summary: Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the "HUG2 Home Energy Retrofit" tender, which seeks a delivery partner for a grant-funded home retrofitting programme. This procurement, under an open procedure, falls within the construction project management services category and has a total value of £2,210,000. Located in Oxfordshire, the tender process is scheduled to progress with a tender period ending on 23rd September 2026, followed by the award period concluding on 23rd October 2026. Interested parties should note that electronic submissions are allowed, with all communications conducted in English.