National Christmas Tree Sales Concessions

Description: Forestry England is looking to work with concessionaires to deliver Christmas trees sales at selected forest centres across the country. These sites are well-established and popular with visitors. Selling Christmas trees is not a new venture for us and we have built a loyal customer base over many years, either through direct sales or by working with trusted partners. At some sites where we have previously sold trees ourselves, we are now exploring opportunities to work with concessionaires. In addition, some of our current concession agreements are coming to an end, and we will be re-tendering those opportunities. This early market engagement exercise is intended to help us understand concessionaire interest and gather feedback ahead of a formal procurement process. Through this engagement, we aim to: Gauge concessionaire (read more...)

Summary: The Forestry Commission, acting as the buyer, has initiated a procurement process for the National Christmas Tree Sales Concessions, under the planning stage. Scheduled discussions with potential bidders are intended to shape the final tender documentation to be released in February/March 2026. The procurement focuses on the retail trade services sector, involving multiple sites across the United Kingdom, including notable locations like Cannock Chase and Salcey Forest. The process entails early market engagement and aims for formal tender announcements on 2nd March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026.

Environmental Impact Assessment - Assessment and Recovery Centres

Description: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is developing a national programme of Assessment and Recovery Centres (ARCs), specialised facilities that will bring together and implement ex situ machine perfusion techniques at the centre of a national network across the UK. Marginal organs from deceased donors will be retrieved and assessed for transplantation, extending their viability between donation and transplantation. ARCs would enable identification and preservation of marginal or higher risk organs that can be optimised for successful transplantation. In the future, organ function could also be transformed and organs repaired. We anticipate the introduction of a national ARC service will have a net positive impact on the NHS' carbon footprint, and wider health economy (e.g. through reduction in dialysis interventions) and an environmental assessment will help us to better (read more...)

Summary: This procurement process is initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority. The tender, titled "Environmental Impact Assessment - Assessment and Recovery Centres," falls under the services category and is situated within the South West of England (UKK11). Currently in the planning stage, this tender calls for early market engagement, inviting expressions of interest by 2nd January 2026, with engagement meetings scheduled for the week commencing 5th January 2026. The project aims to set up Assessment and Recovery Centres (ARCs) across the UK to enhance organ transplantation techniques, entailing environmental impact assessments to measure sustainability and carbon footprint reductions. The contract period is projected from 1st April to 30th September 2026, with a gross value of £120,000.

PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution

Description: This is a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution. Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing the market to provide suppliers the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive support solution for the PRIMUS Ground Station. This requirement covers through-life support for hardware and software of the Ground Station. This procurement shall be considered for competitive tender via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370), should you be interested in this procurement - please register to the Dynamic Market. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course. Link to The Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370?nav=0

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution, focusing on comprehensive support for hardware and software related to defence and security. This planned procurement falls under the selective competitive procedure via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market and is marked in the 'planning' stage. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage in this process by registering through the specified Supplier Registration Service, with a deadline for the preliminary market engagement on 9th January 2026. The procurement is valued at £1.8 million, with additional gross value reaching £2.16 million. Key industry categories include telecommunications and data-communications equipment, among others, with operations primarily situated in the UK region.

Yorkshire Forest District - Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework Agreement

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 30-55 ha/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 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: The Forestry Commission is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Yorkshire Forest District - Scarifying and Mechanised Forest Maintenance Framework Agreement." This tender is focused on services incidental to forestry and covers the Yorkshire Forest District in the United Kingdom (region UKE). The preliminary market engagement is scheduled to identify prospective bidders by 28 February 2026, with further details anticipated on 2 March 2026. The contract seeks suitably qualified contractors to undertake scarifying and mechanised forest maintenance activities, with an intended contract period starting from 25 May 2026 and concluding on 23 May 2030.

Wetland Restoration Framework - South Forest District

Description: A framework contract to deliver our programme of wetland restoration sites including full scale restorations from start to finish, repairs and maintenance for a period of 4 years from March 2026. Bidders will need to demonstrate their experience of wetland restoration preferably on sites in the New Forest that are SSSI, SAC, SPA and Ramsar designated or equivalent in other locations, bidders must also have their own machinery. For full details of our needs, please read the separate Scope.

Summary: The Forestry Commission has released a tender for the "Wetland Restoration Framework – South Forest District," inviting potential contractors to bid on a framework contract aimed at restoring wetland areas. The procurement is focused on the industry categories of excavating, earthmoving, demolition, site preparation, and clearance work, predominantly within the UKJ region. As of 4th December 2025, the process is in the tender stage, with submission deadlines for inquiries closing on 18th December 2025 and tender submissions due by midday on 9th January 2026. The contract will span four years from March 2026 and aims to cover full-scale restorations and ongoing maintenance of wetland sites, which may include designated areas in the New Forest.

UWE/003/2025 Cleaning Services

Description: The University of the West of England (UWE) is issuing this Planned Procurement Notice (PPN) to invite specialist cleaning companies to participate in the early market engagement for the upcoming requirements for the provision of Cleaning Services. The University employs approx. 140 in-house cleaning personnel across 3 campuses, Frenchay Campus, Glenside Campus, and City Campus (Bower Ashton, Spike Island, Arnolfini & Bush House) Please note this is not a re tender of UWE's in house cleaning provisions. Our Cleaning Services aim to deliver an outstanding level of cleaning across the 3 sites, this is achieved through training, supervision, and innovation. We use agency staff to support busy periods and to cover vacant areas, we are looking for cleaning contractors to cover Frenchay Campus, Arnolfini & Bush House, Spike (read more...)

Summary: The University of the West of England is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "UWE/003/2025 Cleaning Services". This procurement pertains to providing cleaning services across multiple university campuses including Frenchay, City Campus, and Bower Ashton. The procurement falls under the services category within the public sector, specifically targeting cleaning services, with a procurement value of approximately £1,296,000 gross. The procurement method is open, inviting submissions via the HE In-Tend Portal. Interested parties must submit their bids by 30th January 2026, with awards expected to be announced by 11th March 2026. The contracted work will commence on 27th April 2026 and has the potential for annual renewals up to 2031.

GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development

Description: Building construction work. Multi dwelling buildings construction work. Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. YMCA Thames Gateway is seeking a Pre Construction Services Agreement, enabling works, and a main design and build contract for the redevelopment of its Romford site. The scheme will deliver a six storey supported living centre to BREEAM Excellent standard, comprising approximately 3000 square metres of supported accommodation with 184 en suite units, resident amenity spaces, ancillary staff facilities, and cycle storage. The development also includes flexible ground floor studios approximately 300 square metres, Use Class Sui Generis, publicly accessible open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage systems SuDS, a stormwater creek connecting to the River Rom and reconfigured access and parking. Sustainability measures will feature low carbon materials, solar panels, and air source heat pumps (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the "GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development" is being managed by BIP Solutions Limited, with the project located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the building construction industry category and encompasses architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The initiative seeks a Pre Construction Services Agreement, enabling works, and a main design and build contract for the redevelopment of the YMCA site in Romford. Key features include a six-storey supported living centre and additional sustainable building practices. This procurement follows a restricted method and is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 5th January 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 30th March 2026 and conclude on 7th January 2028.

Supply Chain Planning Solution

Description: **RFI Update** Draft documentation is now live on Atamis for interested suppliers to review and respond. To access the documents, suppliers will need to register on the Atamis eSourcing portal (https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome) and search for project reference C403019. Suppliers will then be able to review documents and choose to accept the opportunity - they will need to accept in order to provide feedback to us. There are 4 documents to review: - SCPS Pre Market Engagement Feedback Form.doc - SCPS - Statement of Requirements.xls - NHSBT SCPS Pre-Market Engagement Overview Dec-25.pptx - NHSBT - POL10.pdf The authority advises suppliers review the feedback form first as this provides instructions on how to engage **Opportunity Details** NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) intends to procure a Supply Chain Planning Solution to support (read more...)

Summary: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning phase for a procurement process to acquire a Supply Chain Planning Solution. This initiative is aimed at supporting its national supply chain network for blood, components, tissues, organs, and samples. The procurement is classified under services related to software packages and support services, designed to enhance forecasting, inventory planning, distribution, and decision-making through advanced data integration and workflow automation. Key dates to note in this engagement include structured one-to-one supplier discussions, scheduled from 6th to 16th January 2026, with a deadline for initial engagement activities set for 31st January 2026, where suppliers are invited to contribute insights through a written Request for Information (RFI).

715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability

Description: The Authority is looking to secure the provision of in service support for Air Cargo (ground & airfield) loading & unloading capability used at UK at Main Operating Bases (MoB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB)s and deployed locations for the term of 15 years. Further information on this Request for Information can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60570

Summary: The procurement process titled "715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability" is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, headquartered in Bristol. This procurement focuses on in-service support for air cargo loading and unloading capabilities across various UK operating bases. It falls under the services industry category, specifically involving cargo handling services. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd December 2025. Key dates include the closure of the Request for Information engagement period by 16th January 2026 and the projected contract period beginning on 1st July 2026, concluding by 30th June 2033, with a possibility of renewal until 30th June 2035.

715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability

Description: The Authority is looking to secure the provision of in service support for Air Cargo (ground & airfield) loading & unloading capability used at UK at Main Operating Bases (MoB), Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOB)s and deployed locations for the term of 15 years.

Summary: The procurement process titled "715728461 - Air Cargo Loading Capability" is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, headquartered in Bristol. This procurement focuses on in-service support for air cargo loading and unloading capabilities across various UK operating bases. It falls under the services industry category, specifically involving cargo handling services. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd December 2025. Key dates include the closure of the Request for Information engagement period by 16th January 2026 and the projected contract period beginning on 1st July 2026, concluding by 30th June 2033, with a possibility of renewal until 30th June 2035.