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PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

Description: Wallingford Town Council, working in partnership with Historic England, seeks a suitably qualified archaeological and heritage consultant to prepare an Archaeological Management Plan and a costed specification for HE1 capital works across the Scheduled Monuments within the Council's public parks in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The sites covered are the Wallingford Town Walls, the Saxon burh (town) defences, and Wallingford Castle and the Motte. These are nationally important Scheduled Monuments, and elements of the Town Walls are recorded on the Heritage at Risk Register. The work is intended to inform and enable future conservation works, including measures to limit erosion, manage vegetation and shrub coverage, and address unstable trees, while protecting buried archaeology and the historic character of the sites. The appointed consultant will be expected to assess the monuments, (read more...)

Summary: Wallingford Town Council is inviting tenders for the "PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification" project focused on the Scheduled Monuments within Wallingford's public parks in Oxfordshire. This tender, initiated on 7th August 2026, seeks services in the archaeological and heritage consulting industry to develop an Archaeological Management Plan and a costed specification for capital works alongside Historic England. The procurement is open and involves the preparation of management strategies for monuments such as the Wallingford Town Walls and Wallingford Castle, under a legally grounded schedule, allowing for electronic submissions until 2nd October 2026. These monuments are part of Wallingford's rich historical heritage, offering opportunities to work in various UK regions, with key engagement from professionals adhering to the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists' standards.

REPAIRS AND DECORATIONS TO WOODGREEN WINDOWS

Description: These works were originally part of a larger project encompassing repairs and decorations to all windows at the Woodgreen Offices. Due to budgetary constraints works have now been limited to a single elevation of original timber windows which have been found to be in the worst condition. Works will involve access as required to carry out repairs to the windows using the Repaircare resin repair system, overhaul of the sash mechanisms and replacement parts where required and decoration of the windows. In addition, the works allow for the repair and decoration of the timber roof detailing and rainwater goods to this elevation and the ease and adjustment and survey of all other windows to the building. Please see Appendix C and D for details on windows All works (read more...)

Summary: West Oxfordshire District Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Repairs and Decorations to Woodgreen Windows," focused on the repair and maintenance of windows at the Woodgreen Offices in Witney, United Kingdom. This tender is classified under the 'works' category, specifically addressing window frames, restoration work, and repair and maintenance services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 28th August 2026 for works scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026. The process is an open competition, guided by the regulations of the JCT Minor Works Contract, with a total contract value of £36,000.

DLSITT1071 - Supply of Arc Vessel Support Components for Diamond-II

Description: Located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. DLS allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world-changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a co-ordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of the contract is to manufacture (read more...)

Summary: Diamond Light Source Limited, a central government public authority, has initiated a tender process titled "DLSITT1071 - Supply of Arc Vessel Support Components for Diamond-II," with a focus on the "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items" category. This procurement is part of the significant upgrade project at Diamond Light Source, located at the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The tender is currently active in its open procedure stage, with submissions due by 7th September 2026. The awarded contract, valued up to £1,080,000, will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2028. The procurement method involves a comprehensive process that requires manufacturing, quality assurance, and delivery, with recommendations for design improvements encouraged as part of the tender submission.

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 has issued a tender titled "Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting" in the field of analysis services, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage following an open competition method for below-threshold contracts. The organisation is located in Oxfordshire, within the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom, and is a central government public authority. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 21st August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 17th August 2026. The tender, identified as T/045RAF/26, has a contract value estimated at GBP 90,000 net (GBP 108,000 gross) and covers services related to gamma spectroscopy on approximately 600 drums.

HVAC concept-level study

Description: The purpose of this Task Order will be to produce a concept-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) study to support the ongoing development of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion facility, together with its associated maintenance, handling, and supporting infrastructure. The study shall provide the technical basis for the development of the facility HVAC architecture and ventilation strategy and shall inform the wider Tokamak Building design. The outputs of the study shall support the development of the building layout, contamination control strategy, nuclear ventilation philosophy, and the preparation of a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the HVAC plant and associated systems. IMPORTANT: this is a planned procurement notice published per the rules set out in the Procurement Act 2023. This notice (read more...)

Summary: UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a public authority within the central government, is initiating a procurement process for an HVAC concept-level study as part of the development of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion facility. Situated at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK, the procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting feasibility studies, advisory services, and engineering designs related to HVAC systems. This planned procurement, published under the regulations of the Procurement Act 2023, invites interested suppliers to register on the UKFE Delta portal by 15th September 2026, with the project execution running from 24th September to 14th December 2026, and an optional extension available. The procurement method employed is an open competition under the below-threshold category.

ROV Decontamination

Description: RAICo has a requirement to develop and test a solution to decontaminate remotely operated vehicles (ROV) operating in nuclear storage ponds. The decontamination process is required to be performed whilst the ROV is submerged within the pond, and the decontamination process must be performed by remote operation. The objective of the decontamination process is to reduce contamination levels to within the permitted threshold required to bring the ROV out of the pond to perform both preventative and essential maintenance operations. The decontamination process is expected to be achieved by hydro-water washing methods or similar, but the project remains open to all effective decontamination techniques.

Summary: The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ROV Decontamination", under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services. This tender aims to develop and test a decontamination solution for remotely operated vehicles used in nuclear storage ponds. The process involves hydro-water washing or similar techniques. The procurement is scheduled to advance with the engagement milestone due on 17th August 2026, and the overall contract period is planned from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027. As this tender is under preliminary market engagement, relevant notices have been made available for prospective participants.

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: The UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, is overseeing an active procurement process for establishing a Corrosion Testing Framework for STEP. This framework seeks specialist corrosion testing providers to conduct services pertinent to the UK's fusion energy STEP programme over two years. The procurement aims to create a streamlined agreement allowing call-off contracts that ensure consistent quality and efficient delivery of services. The open procedure is currently at the tender stage with key dates approaching: the enquiry period ends on 1st September 2026, and the tender submission deadline is set for 8th September 2026. The services fall within the industry categories of technical testing, laboratory, and research services, covering various UK locations.

Pensions Advisor

Description: WRAP is seeking to appoint an experienced, independent pensions adviser to provide strategic, governance and member engagement support for its Group Personal Pension arrangement. The appointed adviser will work collaboratively with WRAP's Pensions Forum, HR and Finance teams to ensure the scheme remains well governed, compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements, represents good value for members, and continues to support employee financial wellbeing. The successful supplier should demonstrate a proactive approach, bringing market insight, innovation and best practice rather than solely responding to requests. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Pension-services./N85D265TB8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N85D265TB8

Summary: The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, UK, is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Pensions Advisor" under the industry category of pension services. This opportunity invites experienced independent advisers to provide strategic, governance, and engagement support for WRAP's Group Personal Pension arrangement. The open competition allows submissions until 4th September 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 21st August 2026. Notably, the estimated contract value is £120,000 GBP, and the contract period extends from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with the potential for a two-year extension.

Great Ouse Collective Action Project

Description: WRAP is exploring a Collective Action Project (CAP) for the Great Ouse catchment. For WRAP, a Collective Action Project means a locally coordinated project where different organisations work together on shared water challenges. The aim is to bring together local organisations, growers, land managers, businesses and other partners to identify shared water challenges and agree practical actions that will result in a healthy more resilient catchment. A recent scoping phase identified Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire as priority areas because of their importance to UK fresh produce supply and the water pressures facing the catchment. These include water scarcity, pollution, sensitive habitats and the need to protect rivers, chalk streams and lowland peat. WRAP expects to appoint a single accountable organisation, which may draw on partners or subcontractors. The successful (read more...)

Summary: The public procurement process involves the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) initiating a tender titled "Great Ouse Collective Action Project." The tender is in the planning stage and is scheduled to proceed in Banbury, under the UK region, classified under "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services." The procurement is part of a Collective Action Project aimed at addressing water challenges within the Great Ouse catchment, particularly in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. The Request for Information (RFI) is currently open, with a milestone set on 28th August 2026 to gauge industry interest and capacity. The contract period is expected to run from September 2026 to May 2027, with an estimated value of £72,000, and the chosen entity will collaborate with local stakeholders and WRAP. No pricing details are required at this stage, and WRAP is exploring options rather than committing to a specific tender or contract award.

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION WORKS TO 19 HOLLOWAY ROAD

Description: 19 Holloway Road is a residential property in Witney, Oxfordshire that has been acquired by West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) to provide temporary accommodation. Works are required to improve the layout of the existing property and to bring it to the required standards so that the property can be occupied by four single people. Works are intended to provide a comfortable refurbished living environment for single user temporary accommodation which meets all current regulatory and compliance standards for hostels. Works include the full internal redecoration of the property, renewal of flooring, minor layout changes, installation of an LD1 fire detection system, fire doors and emergency lighting to meet fire safety requirements as well as limited electrical works and testing. All works should be executed in line with the (read more...)

Summary: West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of a property located at 19 Holloway Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, to provide temporary accommodation. The tender, titled "TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION WORKS TO 19 HOLLOWAY ROAD", falls under the category of construction and building works, with specific focus on internal building fittings, alterations, and installation work. This procurement is in the tender stage with an open procurement method and requires submissions by 24th August 2026. The total value of the contract is expected to be £40,000, excluding VAT. The awarded contract will commence on 28th September 2026 and conclude by 28th December 2026. Work must comply with the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, and will be managed under the JCT Minor Works Contract.