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Design and Build Works for Mains Sewer Connection at High Lodge

Description: The works comprise the detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning of a new foul sewer system to replace the existing on site sewage treatment arrangements at High Lodge. The works include the provision of an approximately 2,037 m foul sewer system, comprising: * Rising/pumping main * gravity sewer main * pumping station * holding tank * a connection to the existing Anglian Water foul sewer network. The works are provided along the pre determined route identified by Forestry England.

Summary: The Forestry Commission is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Design and Build Works for Mains Sewer Connection at High Lodge." This project involves constructing a new foul sewer system to connect to the existing Anglian Water network. Located in the UKH region, the procurement process is open and categorised under works and services, with an estimated contract value of £985,000. The procurement method is open competition, below threshold, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 15 June 2026. The project is scheduled to start on 3 August 2026 and complete by 26 February 2027.

715855513 - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement

Description: Space portfolio and ISTARI Industry Day - Monday 29th June This industry day will be delivering an update on the National Armament Directive's (NAD's) Space portfolio landscape, providing an overview of the planned work and developments within the organisation's purview across all Space Capabilities. The day will also specifically focus on ISTARI (Space Based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Industry Day and include a briefing from the Authority to Industry, aimed at providing an up-to-date report on the scope, vision and context status for the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) ISTARI programme. ISTARI is the overarching programme initiated to deliver the UK's Space Based - Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) end-to-end requirements. ISTARI will cohere, integrate and adopt various Operational Concept Demonstrators (OCDs) to deliver an 'in-service' ISR capability under one (read more...)

Summary: The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a branch of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is planning a tender process for the ISTARI programme, focusing on Space Based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) capabilities. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with an in-person engagement event scheduled for 29th June 2026 at MoD Abbey Wood in Bristol. Registration for the ISTARI Industry Day is open until 5th June 2026, although it may close earlier if capacity is reached. The procurement plan involves a comprehensive update on space capabilities under the National Armament Directive and offers networking opportunities with various stakeholders. The process is conducted under the UK's public procurement regulations and is intended for the defence and space industry sectors.

Cafe Concession - Kielder Castle

Description: Forestry England are seeking an organisation to operate the Cafe Concession at Kielder Castle, Northumberland. The operator will be required to serve hot and cold food and beverages to members of the public visiting Kielder Forest. Full details of the requirements are enclosed in the tender documentation available.

Summary: The Forestry Commission is inviting bids for a cafe concession at Kielder Castle, located in Northumberland, UK. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date on the 5th of June 2026, at 11:00 AM. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting cafeteria services (CPV 55330000). Prospective operators are expected to serve a variety of hot and cold food and beverages to the visitors of Kielder Forest. The procurement process is being conducted through an open competition method, and it is part of a light-touch regime, with the total contract value estimated at £3,500,000 over a term starting on the 20th of July 2026 and ending on the 31st of December 2036.

Cafe Concession - Kielder Castle

Description: Forestry England are seeking an organisation to operate the Cafe Concession at Kielder Castle. The operator will be required to serve hot and cold food and beverages to members of the public visiting Kielder Forest. Full details of the requirements are enclosed in the tender documentation available.

Summary: The Forestry Commission is inviting bids for a cafe concession at Kielder Castle, located in Northumberland, UK. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date on the 5th of June 2026, at 11:00 AM. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting cafeteria services (CPV 55330000). Prospective operators are expected to serve a variety of hot and cold food and beverages to the visitors of Kielder Forest. The procurement process is being conducted through an open competition method, and it is part of a light-touch regime, with the total contract value estimated at £3,500,000 over a term starting on the 20th of July 2026 and ending on the 31st of December 2036.

Radiation Protection Advisory Service

Description: Radiation Protection Advisory Service NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake a procurement tender exercise for the provision of a Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) and Radiological Waste Advisory (RWA) service. NHSBT (England) now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers for the provision of RPA/RWA services. The current contract ends in 31/03/2027. NHSBT would like to improve our knowledge of all current RPA/RWA services available in the marketplace. This will aid identification of opportunities and gauge market interest in this field. We require the services to cover the following: - * RPA/RWA services in compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 (IRR17). * RPA/RWA services in compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16). * RPA/RWA services in compliance with NaCTSO Security (read more...)

Summary: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), located in Bristol, is planning a procurement process for a Radiation Protection Advisory Service. The service will ensure compliance with regulations like the Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 and Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with supplier engagement meetings scheduled remotely from 5 May to 5 June 2026. Expressions of interest must be sent by 29 May 2026. The contract end date for the current agreement is 31 March 2027, and this procurement could extend until 2033. The initiative presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the radiation protection services sector, categorised under CPV code 90721600, offering a potential gross contract value of £300,000.

Sample Tube DeCappers

Description: Within NHSBT, the Testing function in the Blood Supply Directorate performs a wide range of testing services, these include but are not limited to the large-scale blood grouping and microbiological screening of blood and tissue donations. The Authority has two main laboratories in England, in which approximately 1.9 million blood donations are tested each year. The laboratories are located in Filton (Bristol) and Manchester. Manchester is also the site of a third laboratory, which tests all donations in England for HAV/B19. Each donation collected includes a minimum of 4 x 6mL sample tubes, taken into K2 EDTA tubes which have colour coded caps for identification purposes. The Authority requires automated decapping equipment at each of the Authority's three Testing laboratories. Decappers must have sufficient capacity to process the (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently in the planning stage to procure automated sample tube decappers for their Testing laboratories located in Filton, Bristol, and Manchester. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category and aims to support their extensive testing services involving blood grouping and microbiological screening of donations. The procurement process has commenced with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 29th April 2026, and suppliers are required to provide initial information on their offerings by 15th May 2026. The overall contract is valued at up to £600,000 GBP, with the devices needing compliance with requisite CE and UKCA marking regulations. Future notices for the formal tender phase are anticipated by 1st July 2026.

Supply and Maintenance of Rapid Plasma Freezer

Description: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is conducting a procurement of a multi-year framework agreement for the provision of rapid freezing technology. The technology is required to rapidly and simultaneously freeze a large number of blood packs and/or bottles containing human plasma from processed whole blood donations or from apheresis plasma collections. This plasma is targeted either for use in plasma fractionation or for direct patient transfusion. Solution must include: o The required equipment, installation and any additional works required o Service and maintenance contract o Some exceptions may apply (example EMS integration) * Key objectives and expected outcomes: o Rapid plasma freezer supplied to freeze plasma and meet specifications documented in SPN342 - Processing Timelines and Component Guidelines and SPN1479 - specification for a Bulk Rapid Plasma Freezer (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Blood and Transplant is actively inviting tenders for the supply and maintenance of rapid plasma freezers through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at approximately GBP 3,480,000, involves a framework agreement to provide rapid freezing technology essential for processing human plasma in large volumes. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 29th May 2026 and the anticipated award period concluding by 1st August 2026. Parties interested in submitting proposals should ensure compliance with specifications and timelines detailed under SPN342 and SPN1479. The project focuses on sourcing high-quality medical equipment that guarantees minimal downtime and supports operations 24/7 throughout England. The procurement is managed by NHS Blood and Transplant, headquartered in Bristol, whose goal is to ensure the efficiency and reliability of plasma freezing technology for both patient transfusion and plasma fractionation. The contact for this procurement is Jo Murphy available via email and phone.

Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Behaviour Change Service

Description: Bath & North East Somerset Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to identify suitably qualified organisations that may be interested in being invited to quote for the provision of a specialist domestic abuse perpetrator behaviour change service. The purpose of the service is to reduce harm to victims and children by supporting individuals who are using abusive or controlling behaviour in intimate or family relationships to change their behaviour. The service must focus on early intervention with medium to high risk individuals and contribute to improved safety outcomes for families and communities across Bath & North East Somerset. The successful provider will be required to deliver structured, one to one domestic abuse prevention interventions for people aged 16 and over. The service must operate within a (read more...)

Summary: Bath & North East Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a specialist domestic abuse perpetrator behaviour change service. This initiative aims to support individuals in altering abusive or controlling behaviours, thereby enhancing safety for victims and families within the Bath region. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 12noon on 12th May 2026. The procurement focuses on health and social work services, operating under a light-touch regime, with anticipated service delivery set to commence from 1st July 2026. The Council seeks to engage suitable organizations through a soft market testing exercise as part of this public authority procurement.

Civic Heat Network Electrical Building

Description: Plymouth City Council ('The Authority') are seeking a main contractor for the design and build for the delivery of a new electrical building, housing electrical equipment to renew the electrical supply to the Council House in Plymouth and also a proposed new energy centre in the future. The single storey building will have stepped foundations and include a green roof, aluminium anodised cladding panels, new NGED connection, and the installation of electrical equipment and associated works. Significant design work has been completed to RIBA 3. The contractor will need to act as Principal Contractor (CDM) and Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (Building Regulations). Start on site is expected in June/July 2026 with completion in November 2026, subject to works completion. The form of contract is JCT Design and (read more...)

Summary: Plymouth City Council is currently in the tender phase for the "Civic Heat Network Electrical Building" project. The Council seeks a main contractor for the design and construction of a new electrical building to upgrade the electrical supply facilities at the Council House and a future energy centre in Plymouth. This project, under the guidance of Ward Williams Associates LLP and Buro Happold Limited as procuring entities, falls under the Building construction and Electrical installation industry categories, specifically within the South West region, tagged UKK41. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is set to commence in June 2026 and targets completion in November 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period closing on 13 May 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 22 May 2026. The procurement method is open, specifically below threshold - open competition, using JCT Design and Build 2024 for contractual agreements.

715630453- ITT- Tier 2 Oil Spill Response for the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth

Description: The Ministry of Defence requires the 24/7/265 support of an Oil Spill Response Service Provider to ensure rapid access to a response capability in the event of a Tier 2 incident at the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth, as stipulated by the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulation 1998 and the 2015 amendments and Maritime and Coastguard Agency requirements.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment and Support organisation located in Bristol, is seeking a provider for Tier 2 Oil Spill Response services at the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth. This tender, within the services category, follows an open procurement method and is part of a 'light touch' special regime. The procurement process is active in the tender stage, inviting submissions until 28th May 2026. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 15th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2029. This opportunity is aimed at businesses specialising in environmental protection and surface water pollution monitoring or control services in the UK region.