Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children.

Description: Swindon Borough Council has a statutory requirement to resource overnight short breaks for families. As well as providing residential care for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. This tender covers the need for a Short Break Overnight Respite and Complex Needs residential home within the boundaries of Swindon. The initial contract term will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 2 year extensions for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is approximately PS1,400,000million across the initial 1 year contract term and approximately PS7,000,000million across the potential total 5 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will (read more...)

Summary: Swindon Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for "Complex Care Residential Provision and Short Breaks Overnight Respite for Disabled/SEND Children." The procurement is open to service providers experienced in delivering overnight respite services to children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. The project is located in Swindon, UK, with the tender process being conducted through an open procurement method. Interested suppliers must register with ProContract by the expression of interest deadline on 23rd January 2026. The initial contract term is set for 12 months with the possibility of extensions, potentially reaching a total term of five years. The estimated spend is £1,400,000 for the first year, with a total potential contract value of £7,000,000 over five years.

CSP25324 - GBE Pension Scheme

Description: Great British Energy (GBE) are seeking to secure a pension provider. As GBE is not part of the civil service, it is not covered by the current civil service pension arrangements and given its unique position, requires a different approach to pension arrangements than would normally be seen in the public sector. The supplier will need to provide a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for GBE employees. This scheme will have a default fund that complies with GBE's Statement of Investment Principles into which all employees will be auto enrolled. The scheme will offer other funds to give members choice in where their contributions are invested. The scheme will offer a portal where members can view their investments and make investment decisions. This can be online or via a (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "CSP25324 – GBE Pension Scheme." This process, managed in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, seeks a provider for a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for Great British Energy (GBE) employees. The tender is conducted via an open competition method, suitable for businesses under the below-threshold category. Key deadlines are set for 19th January 2026 for tender submission and 12th January 2026 for enquiries. The contract, valued at £70,000, will commence on 9th February 2026 and conclude on 7th February 2031, covering the UK region under the pension services industry category. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit their tenders electronically.

UKRI-5382 ZnS:Ag/6LiF Neutron Scintillator Screens

Description: The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research using neutrons and muons, supporting a broad scientific user community across disciplines such as materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering. As part of its detector development programme, ISIS manufactures a range of in-house detectors, including wavelength-shifting fibre (WLSF) based scintillation detectors, which are critical for capturing and characterising neutron interactions with high spatial and temporal resolution. A key component of these detectors is the neutron scintillator screen which is composed of a zinc sulphide silver activated phosphor and an enriched lithium-6 fluoride neutron-sensitive converter material. Following neutron capture in the converter, light is emitted from the phosphor subsequently collected by wavelength-shifting fibres and guided to photodetectors for signal processing. The quality, consistency and performance of the (read more...)

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a tender process titled "UKRI-5382 ZnS:Ag/6LiF Neutron Scintillator Screens" aimed at ensuring the supply of high-performance neutron scintillator screens for the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically aimed at enhancing the quality of detector builds for the HRPD-X, SANDALS II, and WISH II instruments over a 10-year span. Being managed using an open procurement process, the tender is currently in the active stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period closing on 22nd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 3rd February 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 11th March 2026 and conclude on 10th March 2030, with operations primarily based in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom.

National Trust - NI - Woodland Restoration at The Argory

Description: The Argory Estate, County Armagh, Northern Ireland - a 126-hectare historic property with significant areas of ancient and long-established woodland. The National Trust invites tenders for woodland restoration works, focusing on the removal and control of invasive species such as rhododendron ponticum and cherry laurel across designated woodland compartments. The contract includes: * Initial clearance and disposal of invasive plants * Follow-up treatments in 2027 and 2028 * Compliance with UK Forestry Standards and best practice guidelines The Argory's woodlands are a rare and valuable ecological and cultural resource. Mature ancient semi-natural broadleaf woodland covers less than 0.08% of Northern Ireland's land area. This project aims to protect biodiversity, restore habitat quality, and safeguard the historic landscape for future generations. * Site visit booking deadline: 8 January 2026 (read more...)

Summary: The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking tenders for woodland restoration services at The Argory Estate, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. This project focuses on the removal and control of invasive species within a 126-hectare site of ancient woodland. The procurement, classified under forestry services (CPV 77200000), follows an open procedure below threshold and is currently at the tender stage. Site visits are required and must be booked by 8 January 2026, with the tender submission deadline on 16 January 2026 at 4 pm. The contract is expected to start on 26 January 2026 and conclude on 22 March 2028, with a total value estimated at £80,000 GBP.

Supported Lodgings Services: Semi-independent Accommodation and Support

Description: Swindon Borough Council invites prospective bidders from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to bid for the provision of Supported Lodgings Services: Semi-independent Accommodation and Support. Project Description Supported Lodgings is a provision for young people aged 16 and over, offering them the opportunity to live in the home of a host. This could be an individual, a couple or a family. It's a unique provision designed to help young people prepare for adulthood with the right balance of guidance and autonomy. It's often used for care leavers, separated and migrant children, or young people at risk of homelessness. As corporate parents, Swindon Borough Council is committed to providing sufficient, appropriate, high-quality accommodation and support for the children we care for (CWCF, 16-18) and care experienced young people (read more...)

Summary: Swindon Borough Council is actively seeking bids for the provision of Supported Lodgings Services, which focus on delivering semi-independent accommodation and support for young individuals, particularly those transitioning from care or who are at risk of homelessness. This opportunity falls under the social work services category, specifically welfare services for children and young people. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with prospective bidders required to submit their interest by 30 January 2026. The services are intended to be delivered within the Swindon area, with an estimated contract value ranging from £400,000 to £450,000 for the initial three-year term and could extend to £730,158 over five years if options to extend are exercised. The contract is set to commence on 1 June 2026.

UKRI-5480 MRC LMS Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping

Description: Provision of Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping to measure energy expenditure

Summary: The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking bids for a tender titled "UKRI-5480 MRC LMS Indirect Calorimetry for in vivo metabolic phenotyping," located in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKI3 region. This procurement falls under the laboratory and precision equipment category. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 13 January 2026, a submission deadline on 20 January 2026, and an anticipated award date by the end of January 2026. This open procedure tender is valued at £800,000 with a gross amount of £960,000, and it requires interested businesses to register on the Atamis eSourcing platform to access the full opportunity details.

Market intelligence - Data and reports

Description: The ability to identify emerging trends, technologies and market opportunities is critical to Innovate UK's success as the UK's innovation agency. Innovate UK, including Innovate UK Business Connect, requires information and forecasting services that support strategic decision-making through access to relevant, timely and credible intelligence about markets and technologies. By using trusted third-party sources on markets and technologies, Innovate UK can be more effective and efficient at corroborating and validating decisions on what and where to invest resources. Through this notice we are looking for engagement with the market and feedback and what is available in general along with any elements of innovation that may need to be considered. Please see below link which will take you to a form with a list of pre market engagement questions. (read more...)

Summary: The current procurement process concerns a project titled "Market intelligence - Data and reports" managed by UK Research and Innovation, a prominent buyer located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, which belongs to the services industry category, focuses on acquiring information and forecasting services that will assist Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect in making strategic decisions. The procurement is presently in the planning stage, with a key pre-market engagement deadline set for 14:00 hrs on 5th January 2026. Interested parties should be aware of the requirement to submit feedback by this deadline. Despite being in the planning phase, the final route to market is still undecided, and the procurement method involves preliminary market engagement to guide this decision.

Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161

Description: Historic England (HE) is seeking consultancy support to develop a fresh approach to collecting meaningful intelligence on local authority historic environment services, which will help HE and external audiences to understand the impact of periods of change such as planning reform and local government re-organisation and inform the development of Historic England capacity building activities. For more information please see ITT

Summary: This procurement process involves a tender from Historic England, a sub-central government public authority, headquartered in Swindon, UK. The tender is titled "Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161". The industry categories include research services, research consultancy services, and market research services. Suppliers should note that the procurement method is an open competition, classified as below threshold. The procurement is currently active with key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline on 23rd January 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The contract is for a period starting on 9th February 2026 and can be renewed by one month if needed.

Preliminary Market Engagement - Liden Brook Bridge Maintenance Works - Southern Connector Road

Description: Swindon Borough Council invites market engagement from suitably qualified and experienced service providers ahead of an upcoming tendering activity associated with maintenance and remedial works at Liden Brook Bridge (Southern Connector Road, Swindon). This follows an earlier PME activity from summer 2025. Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) helps the Council develop its detailed understanding of the current supply market by gathering key information from suppliers that will help inform the planning and conduct of future procurement procedures. Project Description The Council has worked with a design engineer to develop the proposed maintenance works detailed design package. The primary matters identified for remedial works include excessive translational movement arising in several elastomeric bearings and excessive settlements on the approach to the bridge. There are several other defects that are present (read more...)

Summary: Swindon Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the maintenance and remedial works of the Liden Brook Bridge located on the Southern Connector Road in Swindon. The procurement process is classified under the "Construction work" industry category and is integral to developing a comprehensive understanding of the supply market for these works. The council initiated a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to invite qualified service providers to participate and gather crucial market insights. The PME began on 3rd December 2025 and requires responses by 16th January 2026, with the subsequent tender exercise anticipated in spring 2026. This forward-looking engagement aims to address multiple structural issues, including elastomeric bearings and safety barriers, over a contract period expected to start in September 2026 and end by March 2027.

National Trust - NI - Tree Nursery Phase 2 Polytunnel Installation

Description: Tender Opportunity - Tree Nursery Phase 2 Polytunnel Installation The National Trust invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and erection of polytunnels as part of Phase 2 of our Tree Nursery development at Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, BT22 2AD Scope of Works 1 x 16m x 24m Twin Span Polytunnel 1 x 13m x 36m Twin Span Polytunnel 2 x 9m x 26m Single Span Polytunnels Works include design, build, and installation on a prepared gravel/screed base, with manual roll-up ventilation sides and pest-resistant mesh. Why This Matters This project supports the expansion of our tree nursery infrastructure, enabling sustainable planting and conservation efforts across Northern Ireland. Key Dates Deadline for responses - 16th January 2026 (4pm) Appointment confirmed - 19th January 2026 Completion deadline (read more...)

Summary: The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is inviting tenders for the "National Trust - NI - Tree Nursery Phase 2 Polytunnel Installation" project. This procurement, categorised under horticultural products and agricultural buildings construction work, focuses on the installation of polytunnels as part of an expansion of their tree nursery at Mount Stewart in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. The tender is at the "tender" stage, with key dates including a response deadline of 16th January 2026, an appointment confirmation on 19th January 2026, and a completion deadline of 13th March 2026. The estimated contract value is £80,000, and the procurement follows an open procedure.