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Framework for the Supply of Solutions, Reagents and Serums

Description: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have a requirement for the Supply of Solutions. NHSBT Laboratories including Tissue and Eye Services (TES), RCI, Donor Testing, H&I, CMT, CBC and IBGRL are specialist functions of National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The solutions are used for patient and donor testing and within the manufacture of Tissue Grafts and reagents used for blood grouping and patient testing. NHSBT are looking to create a Framework Agreement and intends to award the framework agreement to the two highest-ranked Tenderers, per Lot, following completion of the evaluation process. Suppliers can bid for and be awarded multiple Lots. This requirement will cover the following solutions: * Phosphate Buffered Saline Solution (PBSS) and Concentrate (PBSC) * Low Ionic Strength Solution (LISS) * Cambridge Antibiotic Solution (read more...)

Summary: NHS Blood and Transplant, located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, is overseeing a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Supply of Solutions, Reagents and Serums". This opportunity falls under the goods category with a focus on chemical reagents, applicable across the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with submissions accepted in English via electronic means. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 24th April 2026 and the tender period concluding on 18th May 2026, leading up to an award period ending on 5th June 2026.

Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework - Yorkshire

Description: Forestry England are planning to carry out a procurement exercise to tender for these works going forward as 2 separate Lots :- Lot 1 - Ground preparation by scarifying - estimated 60-80ha/yr to be carried out in the autumn across the entire geographic area of Yorkshire FD. Lot 2 - Mechanised Forest Maintenance (including Mulching, Tree Shearing, use of excavator, use of forwarder, and other forest machinery as required plus provision of chainsaw operators). To be carried out across Yorkshire FD. Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 4 years as a single supplier framework for Lot 1 and a maximum of 2 supplier framework for Lot 2, with Annual Performance Reviews and a mid-point review point to discuss pricing (i.e. 2+2yr contract) Open (read more...)

Summary: Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has initiated a tender process for the "Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework" in the Yorkshire Forest District. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the forestry industry. The tender involves two Lots: Lot 1, focusing on ground preparation by scarifying, covering approximately 60-80 hectares annually, and Lot 2, encompassing a variety of mechanised forest maintenance tasks. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the submission window closing on 11th May 2026. The entire framework is valued at a gross amount of GBP 552,000 and will operate on a 2+2 year basis, beginning on 19th June 2026. Interested bidders should note that the framework allows for direct awards without reopening the competition, ensuring a streamlined approach for contract deployment.

Radstock Trinty Hub - Project EVE

Description: The key elements for Project EVE include installation of new kitchen, new WCs to meet compliance requirements, Secondary glazing, a new heating system and full re-wire, redecoration and some other minor alteration and refurbishment works. The site has complex access constraints and working restrictions, these will be detailed within the tender documentation. However, access for this project and works to parts of the building will require micromanagement throughout the delivery phase.

Summary: The public procurement process initiated by Radstock Town Council seeks contractors for "Radstock Trinty Hub - Project EVE." This tender is a construction project involving the installation of a new kitchen, WCs, secondary glazing, a heating system, a full re-wire, redecoration, and other refurbishment works. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 7th May 2026. Located in the United Kingdom and highlighting works as the main procurement category, this opportunity is under an open competition method. The total value of the contract is £750,000, and the delivery addresses cover several UK regions.

BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - ENGINES

Description: Provision of Design, Production and Maintenance services for BBMF Engines. The BBMF Integrated Support Arrangements Programme (BISAP) aims to deliver a consolidated cost-effective long-term solution for the provision of support to the BBMF Core Engines, Power Plant and Propulsion System Ancillary Equipment (excluding Propellers) under a BISAP-Engines Contract. The anticipated requirement will include an integrated solution for the supply of: * Design & Production Services. Provision of Design, Production, Engineering and Technical Support utilising MOD-approved organisations. * Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services. Support to provide serviceable engines with sufficient flying hours and calendar life to meet the Authority's requirements. * Supply Chain & Component Availability Services. Provision of parts, consumables, components and ancillary equipment, with specific stock levels to be maintained. * Provision for Maintainer Training. Develop courseware (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Defence Equipment and Support organisation, located in Bristol, has initiated a procurement process in the planning stage for the BBMF Integrated Support Programme (BISAP) - Engines. The process entails pre-market engagement intended to develop future procurement processes for providing design, production, and maintenance services for BBMF engines. This project, valued at £78 million gross, aims at consolidating a cost-effective and long-term solution for engine and ancillary equipment support. The process includes preliminary market engagement due by 24 April 2026, under Procurement Act 2023, Section 16 guidelines, allowing interested suppliers to express their interests.

Construction of a new laboratory building (Holt 2 Lab), designed and built to operate at Containment Level 3 (CL3) standards

Description: SCOPE OF WORKS: Construction of a new laboratory building designed and built to operate at Containment Level 3 (CL3), on a greenfield site within the existing boundary of Forest Research's Alice Holt Research Station in Farnham, Surrey, UK. The new 'Holt 2' research facility will be a purpose-built expansion of existing facilities at Forest Research's Alice Holt Research Station, designed to significantly enhance the UK's capability and capacity to study tree pests and pathogens in controlled environments. The new facility will significantly increase the capacity of the existing Holt 1 containment laboratory. Full specifications will be provided in the Specification Documents once the Invitation to Tender is released. The project overview document is attached to this notice. CONTRACT STRATEGY: Traditional construction works, turnkey contract (Client-supplied detailed design & (read more...)

Summary: The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the construction of a new laboratory building, "Holt 2 Lab," at their Alice Holt Research Station in Farnham, Surrey, UK. This facility, designed to operate at Containment Level 3 (CL3) standards, aims to expand research capabilities for tree pests and pathogens. This active tender stage requires submissions by 6th May 2026, with the Tender Invitation anticipated around mid-July 2026. Enquiries are open until 28th April 2026. The project spans a contract period from January 2027 to March 2029. The tender is being carried out under a competitive flexible procedure, seeking a fixed lump sum priced contract with a focus on both quality and cost. Key documents include detailed design plans provided at RIBA Stage 4.

Tactical Communications Logistics Support

Description: The Tactical Communications Logistics Support (TCLS) contract will provide spares and repair support and stock management to meet prescribed availability requirements within the available budget. The service provider will monitor spares and repairs requirements through a contractor demand forecast, organise repairs, and recommend future purchases (of spares) for the Authority to authorise.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Tactical Communications Logistics Support." This tender seeks to provide spares and repairs support alongside stock management services for telecommunications equipment, tactical command, control, and communication systems, as well as storage and warehousing services. The procurement falls under the defence and security sector and will be conducted using a competitive flexible procedure. Located in Bristol, UK, the MoD is engaging with industry partners through early market engagement, including an Expression of Interest (EOI) period concluding on 24 April 2026. The procurement process is scheduled to commence with the publication of further notices by 1 December 2026, with the contract period planned from 27 February 2028 to 26 February 2033, having potential renewals extending to 2035.

Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf

Description: Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking to engage with the market to explore interest and potential delivery models for the future operation, development, and enhancement of golf and footgolf facilities at Royal Victoria Park, Bath (formerly known as approach golf course). This preliminary engagement aims to gather information, understand market capability, and shape a potential future procurement process. This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to proceed with a procurement exercise. Bath and North East Somerset Council (the Council) will deliver an online presentation on the current operation and envisaged changes to the scope of that operation on 01st May 2026. Following the presentation there will be a Q & A session, and the Council may also hold further follow-up 1:1 (read more...)

Summary: Bath & North East Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to explore future operation opportunities for golf and footgolf facilities at Royal Victoria Park, Bath. This initiative, labelled under the services category, includes cafeteria and sporting services. The process aims to gather market information and could shape future procurement decisions, though it is not yet a call to competition. Key dates include a market engagement presentation on 1st May 2026, with expressions of interest due by 15th May 2026. The project is based in the UK region UKK12, with the council open to hearing from parties capable of removing financial burdens and potentially generating income from enhanced facilities. The official engagement is facilitated online, with follow-up Q&A and possibly 1:1 sessions with interested bidders.

Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice

Description: UK government is acting on the Strategic Defence Review's recommendations by investing in an 'always on' pipeline for munitions including building of up to six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK. Following on from the previous Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25), companies have been selected for Feasibility Studies which shall run concurrently and independently to this process. The purpose of this notice is to communicate the MoD's intention for investment windows to support the construction of new energetic materials manufacturing facilities. Investment is expected to be through capital grants subject to approval within the Full Business Case (FBC). Any company can apply to any or all investment windows regardless of having prior engagement with MoD. The MoD expects there to (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in the planning stage of a significant procurement initiative titled "Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice," focused on the military research and technology sector. This initiative involves creating a continuous investment pipeline for munitions through the construction of up to six new energetics and munitions factories across the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere. The first investment window is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, with subsequent windows projected for the second and fourth quarters of 2027. These windows will each last approximately three months and may extend as needed, with the engagement phase concluding by the end of 2027.

Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice

Description: UK government is acting on the Strategic Defence Review's recommendations by investing in an 'always on' pipeline for munitions including building of up to six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK. Following on from the previous Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25), companies have been selected for Feasibility Studies which shall run concurrently and independently to this process. The purpose of this notice is to communicate the MoD's intention for investment windows to support the construction of new energetic materials manufacturing facilities. Investment is expected to be through capital grants subject to approval within the Full Business Case (FBC). Any company can apply to any or all investment windows regardless of having prior engagement with MoD. The MoD expects there to (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in the planning stage of a significant procurement initiative titled "Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice," focused on the military research and technology sector. This initiative involves creating a continuous investment pipeline for munitions through the construction of up to six new energetics and munitions factories across the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere. The first investment window is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, with subsequent windows projected for the second and fourth quarters of 2027. These windows will each last approximately three months and may extend as needed, with the engagement phase concluding by the end of 2027.

Forest Research Field Data Collection Services DPS

Description: This Dynamic Purchasing System is to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to provide field data collection services. We invite you to register if you can cover any aspects of field data collection as follows: -Survey work such as National Forest Inventory (NFI) and Trees Outside of Woodlands (TOW) -The installation of surveying/monitoring equipment for our National Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) work -Suppliers who can help with our Forest Mensuration and Production surveys (such as U18), Forest Attribute Surveys to update GIS information, collection of data from experimental sites. If you are specifically interested in the surveying work, successful suppliers will be required to undertake surveys such as but not limited to the following examples: Woodland surveys, Forest production and Forest attribute surveys, Storm and Windblown damage survey. (read more...)

Summary: Forest Research, based in Bristol, UK, has updated its procurement process for the Forest Research Field Data Collection Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement falls under the forestry services category, with a focus on establishing a pool of qualified suppliers for field data collection services involving GIS mapping, tree species identification, woodland surveying, and more. The procurement method is a restricted procedure using a selective process, inviting various suppliers to register. The tender process began on 21 February 2025, with submission deadlines outlined in the latest updates. The scope covers multiple locations, including various regions across Scotland, England, and Wales, requiring services for an 1800-day contract period for each lot.