Find Tenders in Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire

UK4 Tender Notice - 715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032

Description: The Authority has a need for assurance vetting of Ocean Tankers under contract to the Authority, either directly, or obtained by fuel Suppliers for delivery to the Authority's sites under the Authority's fuel supply contracts. The Authority has two ships on long term charter, which provide the majority of the Authority's fuel transport requirement. These ships will require annual TMSA. The Authority also takes some fuel consignments under Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) conditions. Under DDP, the supplier of the fuel is responsible for delivery, which normally involves that company chartering a ship on the spot market. The Authority therefore requires an expert provider of vessel risk evaluation services to provide a vetting service. The estimated contract duration for this requirement is 5 years and will run from Februrary (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is buying assurance vetting and vessel risk evaluation services for ocean tankers used to transport fuel. The provider will assess tankers under contract to the Authority, including two long-term chartered ships that carry most of its fuel, and vessels chartered by fuel suppliers for deliveries under Delivery Duty Paid arrangements. The requirement includes annual Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) vetting for the chartered ships, together with assurance checks on ships used for fuel consignments delivered to Ministry sites. This is a marine assurance and maritime safety inspection service, with related vessel, ship-operation, statutory audit and environmental audit elements. Delivery is required for activity connected with the United Kingdom.

715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032-Pipeline Notice

Description: The Authority has a need for assurance vetting of Ocean Tankers under contract to the Authority, either directly, or obtained by fuel Suppliers for delivery to the Authority's sites under the Authority's fuel supply contracts. The Authority has two ships on long term charter, which provide the majority of the Authority's fuel transport requirement. These ships will require annual TMSA. The Authority also takes some fuel consignments under Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) conditions. Under DDP, the supplier of the fuel is responsible for delivery, which normally involves that company chartering a ship on the spot market. The Authority therefore requires an expert provider of vessel risk evaluation services to provide a vetting service. The estimated contract duration for this requirement is 5 years and will run from Februrary (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is buying assurance vetting and vessel risk evaluation services for ocean tankers used to transport fuel. The provider will assess tankers under contract to the Authority, including two long-term chartered ships that carry most of its fuel, and vessels chartered by fuel suppliers for deliveries under Delivery Duty Paid arrangements. The requirement includes annual Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) vetting for the chartered ships, together with assurance checks on ships used for fuel consignments delivered to Ministry sites. This is a marine assurance and maritime safety inspection service, with related vessel, ship-operation, statutory audit and environmental audit elements. Delivery is required for activity connected with the United Kingdom.

Signage - National Framework

Description: Forestry England are seeking suppliers for a National Signage Framework. Interested parties are invited to join a bidder briefing event, via Microsoft Teams, to find out more about the requirement. The date and time of this event are enclosed in the Invitation to Tender document provided. Full details of the requirements of this framework agreement can be found in the Specification and Appendices provided.

Summary: The Forestry Commission is procuring a national signage framework for Forestry England. The requirement covers the production, delivery and, on some lots, installation of panel and timber structures, graphic panels, waymarker posts and threshold signage. Orders will vary during the framework. Four service options are available: panels and timber structures with installation; timber-only signs with installation; panel and timber signs without installation; and timber-only signs without installation. The work is to be delivered across England. This is primarily a goods supply opportunity, with installation services required for two lots. It will suit manufacturers, sign producers, timber specialists, graphic panel suppliers, distributors and installation contractors able to support requirements at sites across the country.

Visitor and Member Experience Surveys - National Ops

Description: Forestry England is looking for a research partner to design, deliver and report on three core research programmes: A. Seasonal visitor experience surveys - carried out at least three times a year through face-to-face interviews at 27 forest centres across England B. Marketing trail evaluation survey - carried out at least once a year through face-to-face fieldwork at 16 forest centres C. Online member survey - sent to current members and recently lapsed members (national and local) annually

Summary: The Forestry Commission is procuring customer survey and market research services for Forestry England. It seeks a research partner to design, deliver and report on three programmes: seasonal visitor experience surveys, marketing trail evaluation, and online member surveys. The visitor surveys require face-to-face interviews at 27 forest centres across England at least three times each year. The marketing trail evaluation requires annual face-to-face fieldwork at 16 forest centres. The online member survey is to be sent annually to current and recently lapsed members, covering national and local membership. The requirement is for services in England and concerns customer survey services. It is a single, national research assignment covering fieldwork, online research, analysis and reporting for Forestry England’s visitor and membership operations.

Professional Heritage Advisors for South England Forest District

Description: This requirement is to undertake work relating to the historic environment and in support of operational activity and other functions of Forestry England within SFD and in line with the relevant sections of the UK Forestry Standard and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Summary: The Forestry Commission is seeking professional heritage advisory services for Forestry England’s South England Forest District. The work covers the historic environment and supports operational activity and other functions across the forest district. Suppliers will provide surveying, archaeological services and topographical surveys of archaeological sites (CPV 71355000, 71351914 and 71351811). The requirement is intended to support Forestry England’s work in line with the relevant sections of the UK Forestry Standard and the National Planning Policy Framework. This is a services opportunity for organisations able to advise on heritage and historic-environment matters associated with forestry operations and related functions in southern England. The procurement is a single requirement rather than a group of separate service packages.

WECDIS & Combat System Interface Unit (WIU CSIU)

Description: The National Armaments Director Group, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract for the design, manufacture, installation and assurance of a replacement Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information (WECDIS) Interface Unit (WIU) and Combat System Interface Unit (CSIU) (together the Interfaces) to OSI Maritime Ltd (OSI). The contract will be for a term of two years and have an estimated value of PS15m (inc VAT). It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 (single supplier - technical reasons) applies. This is because the WIU and CSIU are required to interface with an upgraded WECDIS being procured from OSI (and which was the subject (read more...)

Summary: Defence Equipment and Support, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to procure replacement Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS) Interface Units and Combat System Interface Units. The requirement covers their design, manufacture, installation and assurance, collectively referred to as the Interfaces. They must connect an upgraded WECDIS with the wider systems architecture installed on Royal Navy platforms, including the Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS) and Warship Automatic Identification System (WAIS). This is defence navigation equipment, classified under CPV 34933000, for delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement is intended to maintain compatibility, operational safety and continuity across existing Royal Navy maritime systems.

Temporary Traffic Management 2026

Description: South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) requires a contractor to provide the Temporary Traffic Management on highway construction and maintenance schemes. SGC is procuring a single supplier through an NEC4 Term Service Contract. This is to support the delivery of SGC's programme of works in South Gloucestershire and the wider West of England Mayoral Authority (WEMCA) area. The contract will include the ability to raise Task Orders for the aforementioned services and additional services that fall within the scope of the main contract.

Summary: South Gloucestershire Council intends to procure temporary traffic management services for highway construction and maintenance schemes. The work will support the council’s programme of works across South Gloucestershire and the wider West of England Mayoral Combined Authority area. Services are classified as traffic control services (CPV 63712700) and will include the ability to raise task orders for these services and other services within the main contract’s scope. The procurement is for a single supplier under an NEC4 Term Service Contract. This is a public-sector highways opportunity for contractors able to plan, supply and manage temporary traffic management arrangements across multiple construction and maintenance projects and locations in South Gloucestershire and the wider West of England area.

Supply and Support of High Through Put DNA Extraction Systems (long term)

Description: This project aims to procure a HTP DNA extraction solution, ensuring continuity and scalability of DNA-based diagnostic services

Summary: NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a high-throughput DNA extraction solution, including the associated systems and support needed to maintain continuity and expand DNA-based diagnostic services. This is a goods procurement for medical equipment and related products. The requirement is intended for use across NHS Blood and Transplant’s diagnostic service operations, with the buyer based in Bristol. The procurement is structured as one lot and is described as a long-term supply and support arrangement. Suppliers able to provide dependable high-throughput DNA extraction technology, together with the support needed for sustained diagnostic use and future scaling, are likely to find the requirement relevant. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

PGS - Pulteney Gate Scheme: Buildability, Logistics & Surveys Commission

Description: Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor led team to test, investigate, appraise and develop a range of deliverable options for the replacement of the Pulteney Radial Gate on the river Avon in the centre of Bath. A range of options are being considered, including 1) a Hydro-Station 2a) Extend the existing Horseshoe Weir 2b) Create a Stepped Weir within the existing channel 3) Infill the existing channel to create new public realm 4a) Own & Operate the Gate, 4b) Do Minimum to the Asset. Each option will need to be assessed against relevant access, logistics and construction constraints. The appointment will include the review and validation of existing project information; coordination and execution of intrusive and investigative survey workstreams; assessment (read more...)

Summary: Bath & North East Somerset Council intends to commission a contractor-led team to investigate and develop deliverable options for replacing the Pulteney Radial Gate on the River Avon in central Bath. Options include a hydro-station, extending the existing Horseshoe Weir, creating a stepped weir, infilling the channel to form new public space, operating and maintaining the gate, or carrying out minimum works to the asset. The service will review existing information, coordinate intrusive and investigative surveys, assess access, logistics, interfaces, constraints and stakeholders, and compare construction scenarios. It will provide advice on buildability, temporary works, programme, cost, risk, Principal Designer and CDM matters, environmental impacts and whole-life implications. The work is civil engineering and infrastructure consultancy, including structural engineering, construction-related services and technical testing.

Procurement of Modular A-Frame (UK1)

Description: Potential procurement of a minimum of one (1) Modular A-Frame, associated equipment, and in-service support. The Modular A-Frame(s) will form part of a Launch and Recovery (L&R) System in support of UK Royal Navy's (RN) operations, training activities, and assessment of suitability for wider application across RN vessels. The potential procurement may also include provisions for the purchase of additional quantities of A-Frames, associated equipment, spares, training, maintenance and other related goods and services. Such purchases may be undertaken through the exercise of contractual Options and/or extension provisions. Note that the Total Value stated below is indicative only, and has been estimated on the basis that potential additional requirements/Options may be included. The Commercial/procurement strategy (incl. route-to-market approach), requirement quantities, support arrangements, contract duration, and delivery schedule/profile (etc.) (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is considering buying at least one Modular A-Frame, with associated equipment and in-service support. The equipment will form part of a Launch and Recovery System for Royal Navy operations, training and assessment of whether the system could be used more widely across Royal Navy vessels. The requirement may also cover additional A-Frames, spares, training, maintenance and other related goods and services, including purchases through contractual options or extensions. This is a defence and maritime equipment requirement, covering lifting frames, ship equipment and warship parts. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The procurement is intended for suppliers able to provide the equipment and its supporting services as an integrated requirement, rather than a standalone frame supply. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation.