National Trust - Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design

Description: The National Trust is looking for an external consultant to deliver a creative, inclusive and participatory co-design process for the Communities programme of Nature Towns and Cities, a UK-wide mission to bring nature and green space to urban areas for everyone's benefit, backed by public, private and third sector organisations. The successful consultant will: (1) Thoroughly understand the enablers and barriers affecting hyperlocal VCSE organisations' ability to create, improve and care for nature in their neighbourhoods, and enable more time people to connect with nature on their doorstep. (2) Engage participants in discussion and interrogation of some potential solutions and interventions for tackling issues at the systemic level. (3) Develop solutions and interventions with those who will be involved in their implementation (including the Nature Towns and Cities (read more...)

Summary: The National Trust is inviting tenders for a project titled "Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design" aiming to enhance urban green spaces across the UK. The selected consultant is expected to lead a creative and inclusive co-design process, engaging with various stakeholders to develop systemic solutions for environmental challenges faced by hyperlocal VCSE organisations. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is open via an open procedure below threshold. Important dates include a submission deadline on 13th February 2026 at 4pm. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted in the week commencing 23rd February, with the contract expected to begin in the week commencing 2nd March 2026. The project is classified under business services, particularly consulting, and the total contract value is £90,000.

Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services - Tanner Row, York - UID 34

Description: To provide daily unlock/lock service to the York office of Historic England based on the output specification provided in the separate documents: Part 1 - HE Security Specification York Part 2 - Security Service Standards York Part 3 - HE Conditions of contract for security services - York Part 4 - Pricing Schedule York

Summary: Historic England, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is seeking a contractor for "Security Keyholding, Lock and Unlock and Call Out Services" at their Tanner Row office in York. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on security services (CPV: 79710000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open competition method below threshold. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by 9:30 AM on 2nd February 2026, with enquiries closing on 28th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and could extend until 1st August 2027, with the possibility of a six-month renewal. The contract's gross value is estimated at £24,000.

UKRI-5512- Front end laser system for the UPLiFT project

Description: The procurement is for the supply of a 10 Hz, 30 mJ-class, 1030 nm pulsed laser amplifier system (the "System"), comprising the main amplifier, a fibre-coupled seed laser, and associated ancillary equipment. The System is required by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to support a prototype demonstrator programme investigating diode-pumped solid-state laser (DPSSL) technologies, including assessment of performance, efficiency, and scalability for future high-energy laser applications. The System will be supplied, installed, tested, and operated at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), UK, and will be used as part of experimental and developmental research activities.

Summary: The procurement process is initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the tender titled "UKRI-5512- Front end laser system for the UPLiFT project." The tender falls under the industry category of lasers and is situated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK. This tender involves the supply and installation of a 10 Hz, 30 mJ-class, 1030 nm pulsed laser amplifier system for experimental research activities, with the procurement stage currently active. Key dates include the submission deadline, which is set for 10th February 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, adhering to the open procurement method, with the contract expected to run from 26th March 2026 to 26th March 2027.

CS22415- Leadership Development Programme

Description: ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for A Leadership Development Programme. This procurement is being awarded via CCS RM6219 - Learning and Training Services DPS

Summary: The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) focuses on a Leadership Development Programme under the title "CS22415- Leadership Development Programme." This process falls under the training services industry category, indicated by the CPV code 80500000. The involved procurement stages include planning, tender, and award. UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, served as the buying organisation for this procurement. This selective procurement method was conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) under the CCS RM6219 - Learning and Training Services DPS. The contract period began on 16th January 2023 and will extend until 30th September 2026, as per the contract variation. The project was budgeted at £100,148.43, with ASK Europe PLC being the awarded supplier.

UKRI-5543 Cryogenic Plant for the National Cryogenic Facility (NCF)

Description: This requirement is for a new cryoplant, which has the capacity rated at 2kW at 4K (equivalent to 350W at 2K.) It is to have the capability to provide cooling at 2K, 4K and 20K to multiple users. This capability has been specified to enable UKRI-STFC to meet requirements identified by all initial users and is scalable to meet varying demand. This is to expand UKRI-STFCs existing expertise in cryogenics and experience in running a cryoplant as a facility user.

Summary: The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is currently in the planning stage for a new procurement process involving a cryogenic plant for the National Cryogenic Facility. The procurement is focused within the industrial machinery category and is intended to extend UKRI-STFC's expertise in cryogenics. A preliminary market engagement is underway, with a Supplier Engagement Session scheduled via Teams on 28th January 2026. Interested businesses need to express interest by 26th January 2026, providing the details of their organisation and attendees. This engagement aims to gather input from a broad range of market suppliers to shape the future procurement process, which, if approved, will be detailed from 20th April 2026 onwards. The planned procurement has a significant value, with a gross amount pegged at GBP 24 million, and is geared towards goods delivery across the UK.

Station Information and Security Systems

Description: This procurement process is being advertised and run by First Greater Western Limited on its own behalf and on behalf of the successor operator of the rail passenger transport services in respect of Great western Railway. That successor operator will be a public sector company, is expected to be a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT OLR Holdings Limited and will be ultimately owned by the Secretary of State for Transport. The date for transfer of the current operations to the successor operator is not yet confirmed. Where the transfer is completed before contract award under this procurement process, the successor operator may elect (but will not be obliged) to carry on with this procurement process in place of First Greater Western limited, by taking on the role of (read more...)

Summary: First Greater Western Limited is undertaking a public procurement process for the provision of Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) maintenance services at their leased premises on the Great Western Railway network. This procurement falls under the utilities special regime, with the primary focus on services related to closed-circuit television cameras, customer information, public address systems, and passenger help points. Key details include an open procurement method with a tender period ending on 20 February 2026. The initial contract term is three years, with possible extensions, boasting an estimated total value of £8.5 million over five years. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period closing on 17 February 2026, and the contract award anticipated by 26 June 2026.

PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

Description: The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement RICHeS seeks to gather evidence to better understand the heritage and conservation science workforce, the sector's composition, and the current labour market challenges and opportunities. This study should assess the current capacity and capability of the workforce. For the purpose of this report, capacity is defined as the current size of the workforce and the scale of its ability to conduct heritage and conservation science activities. Capability is defined as the combination of processes, tools, skills and behaviours of the workforce in relation to its ability to undertake and (read more...)

Summary: The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invites tenders for the RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey, which aims to enhance understanding of the heritage and conservation science workforce. This opportunity is open to businesses providing market research services, identified under CPV code 79310000. Located in Swindon, UK, with UK Shared Business Services as the procuring entity, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 11:00 on 4th February 2026. Essential to note, submissions must be made through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. The contract, which carries an estimated value of £100,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 11th March 2026, with a potential extension to January 2028.

National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions

Description: The National Trust (NT) has secured funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to develop a Landscape Recovery Scheme (LRS) in the Yorkshire Dales. The project, Heart of the Dales (HoTD), covers approximately 11,300 hectares of land across Malhamdale and Upper Wharfedale. The scheme involves tenant farmers, private landowners, and National Trust-owned land managed in-hand. The National Trust is developing a Blended Finance Plan and Business Model combining proposed philanthropic, private, and public funding sources over a 20-year period. This model will fund essential operating costs, with remaining funds distributed to project participants. DEFRA income projections are based on the DEFRA deflator metric over the 20-year term. The successful contractor must undertake a robust stress test of all revenue assumptions underpinning this project. The (read more...)

Summary: The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is inviting tenders for the project titled "National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions" under the financial consultancy services category (CPV code: 66171000). This tender involves a thorough stress test of revenue assumptions for the Heart of the Dales project, which is a part of the Landscape Recovery Scheme in the Yorkshire Dales supported by DEFRA. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a competitive quotation method below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is set for 26 January 2026, with the contract period running from 2 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.

DDaT25591 - UKSBS Security Operations Center

Description: UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) is seeking to procure a hybrid managed, 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to enhance the security posture of its NEO environments. The primary function of this service is to provide continuous, human-led monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents, leveraging the Exabeam SIEM platform that is currently used within UKSBS. The Managed SOC will ensure rapid identification and mitigation of threats, safeguarding sensitive data and supporting business continuity across all UKSBS operations. 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 market engagement questions. If (read more...)

Summary: The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) is in the planning stage of procuring a hybrid managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service, aimed to strengthen its security posture across NEO environments. This procurement, titled "DDaT25591 - UKSBS Security Operations Center," falls under the services category with specific focus on security software development and fraud audit services. The procurement process is currently at the pre-market engagement stage, inviting interested parties to respond to a market engagement questionnaire by 21st January 2026. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, UKSBS seeks innovative solutions and feedback to inform its route to market, with the intended service period commencing on 6th April 2026.

UKRI-5605 UKRI-MRC Actuarial Services

Description: Provision of Actuarial Services to UKRI-MRC

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "UKRI-5605 UKRI-MRC Actuarial Services". This contract falls under the services category and is specifically calling for actuarial services. The procurement is designed with SMEs and VCSEs in mind, intending to award a contract valued at £250,000 GBP, with a gross amount of £300,000 GBP. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2032. Anticipated communication updates are scheduled for 9th February 2026, while the due date for feedback on the draft specifications and pricing strategy is set for 30th January 2026.