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GWR Customer Facing Maintenance

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 procuring customer-facing maintenance services for Great Western Railway and its successor rail operator. The requirement covers maintenance and repair work across the Great Western Railway network, with individual projects instructed through NEC Task Orders. Activities may include correcting paint defects, replacing anti-graffiti film, windows and draught screens, changing and repairing seats, removing graffiti and repainting, deep-cleaning windows, rolling-stock vinyl wrapping and repairs, and planned maintenance programmes. The work is project-dependent: each commission may differ in its activities, materials, timetable, deliverables and conditions, ranging from small maintenance tasks to more complex projects. This is a services opportunity for suppliers working in rail rolling-stock maintenance, vehicle repair, refurbishment, cleaning, surface treatment or related asset maintenance.

UKRI-6261 Self-Steam Generating Autoclave

Description: UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of a Self-Steam Generating Autoclave to include design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and a one year warranty.

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a self-steam-generating autoclave, classified as autoclave equipment (CPV 33191110). The requirement covers the complete supply of one unit, including design, manufacture, delivery, installation, commissioning and a one-year warranty. This is a goods contract for use in the United Kingdom. The buyer is UKRI, a central government public authority. Suppliers should therefore be able to provide an integrated equipment solution rather than only individual components or standalone installation services. The requirement is suited to manufacturers and specialist equipment providers able to take responsibility for the autoclave from design through to operational commissioning and warranty support.

Laboratory 258 and 270 Fit Out

Description: UKRI is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Laboratories 258 & 270 at The British Antarctic Survey.

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is procuring a main contractor to refurbish and fit out Laboratories 258 and 270 at the British Antarctic Survey. This is a construction and laboratory-building works requirement, covering the physical refurbishment of existing laboratory facilities rather than the supply of laboratory equipment or research services. The work is for a UKRI scientific organisation and is to be delivered at the British Antarctic Survey site. It will suit contractors able to take responsibility for a laboratory fit-out as a main contractor, coordinating the building and refurbishment works required to bring the two laboratories into use.

Catering for STEAM - Museum of The Great Western Railway

Description: Swindon Borough Council is seeking to explore future options for the delivery of conferencing, banqueting, special events and cafe catering at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon. The Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) questionnaire have been produced to enable Swindon Borough Council to engage with potential suppliers and to understand the market and the potential interest in this opportunity. Any information provided will only be used for research purposes. The supporting questionnaire does not constitute an Invitation to Tender process, and will not be judged against any criteria, nor will it inform any potential tender process in the future, and no award of any contract will be made as part of this process.

Summary: Swindon Borough Council is exploring catering services for STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon. The requirement covers food and beverage provision across the museum’s three core business segments: conferencing, special events and banqueting, and café services. The council is considering either one catering partner or multiple operators. This is a service contract for canteen and catering services, including the operational delivery needed to support museum events, conferences, hospitality and café activity. The council is seeking supplier views on how these services should be specified and commercially structured, with the aim of achieving suitable outcomes for STEAM and the council. The work is therefore suited to catering businesses able to operate across several hospitality settings within a visitor attraction and events venue.

National Trust NI - Lead Consultant, Carrick-a-Rede capital works Infrastructure Project

Description: The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Consultant for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project through a single-stage Request for Proposal (RFP1) process. Bidders will be assessed on their capability, experience, financial standing, proposed methodology, and price. The project aims to sustainably enhance Carrick-a-Rede as a premier visitor destination on the Causeway Coast, supporting increased visitor numbers while protecting the site's natural and cultural heritage, delivering a world-class visitor experience, and minimising impacts on the local community. This commission will develop detailed proposals, and ultimately manage delivery of site infrastructure which is required to support planned growth at the site. Closing Date for RFP - 23rd September 2026 Deadline for Queries - 16th September 2026 Award Contract - 1st October 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on (read more...)

Summary: The National Trust is procuring lead consultancy services for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. The commission covers developing detailed proposals and ultimately managing delivery of the site infrastructure needed to support planned visitor growth. Its purpose is to enhance Carrick-a-Rede as a leading visitor destination while protecting its natural and cultural heritage, providing a high-quality visitor experience and minimising effects on the local community. The work combines architectural, engineering, construction-related, development and business consultancy services. It is suited to a multidisciplinary lead consultant able to coordinate infrastructure planning and delivery at a sensitive heritage and visitor site.

RFQ - Investigating the hygrothermal and dynamic thermal properties of English traditional solid wall construction for resilience in a changing climate - literature review and gap analysis (UID 332)

Description: This project forms part of Historic England's Technical Guidance Review, which has the overarching aim to ensure our guidance is up to date, reflective of current understanding and best practice for historic building climate change mitigation and adaptation. To this end, Historic England has identified that robust, evidence-based solutions for climate change mitigation in English buildings of traditional construction are needed that demonstrably balance savings in energy and carbon (operational and embodied) across heating and cooling seasons, whilst supporting the climate resilience of fabric and their occupants through the anticipated changes to our climate. As a first step, a literature review and gap analysis is required to determine the current level of understanding of the topic and help steer the development of further research. It will focus on (read more...)

Summary: Historic England is commissioning research and consultancy on the hygrothermal and dynamic thermal performance of traditional solid-wall construction in English buildings. The work comprises a literature review and gap analysis covering overheating risk, passive cooling, insulation retrofit and future climate scenarios. It must also examine interactions with orientation, solar gain, ventilation, occupancy and use, moisture condition, heating and cooling patterns, and other mitigation or adaptation measures. The project supports Historic England’s review of technical guidance on climate-change mitigation and adaptation for historic buildings. Findings are intended for publication as a peer-reviewed journal article and in Historic England’s Research Report Series, with dissemination through its Technical Tuesday webinar series. The research focus is English traditional solid-wall buildings.

UKRI-6199 UKRI Dementia Challenge Health Economic Services

Description: UKRI is conducting a further competition under framework reference GCA DPS RM6126 Research and Insights - (Categories - Economics (appraisal and behavioural), Public Health and Long-term illness) to invite offers for the provision of Dementia Challenge Health Economic Services at UKRI. The provision of Health Economic Consulting Services for the Dementia Challenge - Meta-analysis & Real-world Clinical Evaluation Studies ("projects"). It is mandatory that you are already registered supplier on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (RM6126, Research & Insights under the filter categories below: Economics (appraisal and behavioural), Public Health, Long term illness If you are interested and are registered under the DPS, please follow the instructions below 1. You must be registered on UKRI's eTendering portal (Atamis). 2. An invite has (read more...)

Summary: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking health economic consulting services for its Dementia Challenge. The work covers meta-analysis and real-world clinical evaluation studies, supporting projects concerned with dementia research and assessment. This is a research and economic analysis service, classified as economic research services (CPV 79311400), rather than a supply of goods or construction work. The contracting organisation is UKRI, based in Swindon, and the requirement is associated with its South West location. The opportunity is intended for providers able to deliver specialist health economics input across the Dementia Challenge projects, including analysis of evidence and evaluation of clinical outcomes in real-world settings.

UKRI-6199 MRC HO Dementia Challenge Health Economic Services

Description: UKRI is conducting a further competition under framework reference GCA DPS RM6126 Research and Insights - (Categories - Economics (appraisal and behavioural), Public Health and Long-term illness) to invite offers for the provision of Dementia Challenge Health Economic Services at UKRI-MRCThe provision of Health Economic Consulting Services for the Dementia Challenge - Meta-analysis & Real-world Clinical Evaluation Studies ("projects"). It is mandatory that you are already registered supplier on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (RM6126, Research & Insights under the filter categories below: Economics (appraisal and behavioural), Public Health, Long term illness If you are interested and are registered under the DPS, please follow the instructions below 1. You must be registered on UKRI's eTendering portal (Atamis). 2. An invite has been (read more...)

Summary: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking health economic consulting services for its Dementia Challenge. The work covers meta-analysis and real-world clinical evaluation studies, supporting projects concerned with dementia research and assessment. This is a research and economic analysis service, classified as economic research services (CPV 79311400), rather than a supply of goods or construction work. The contracting organisation is UKRI, based in Swindon, and the requirement is associated with its South West location. The opportunity is intended for providers able to deliver specialist health economics input across the Dementia Challenge projects, including analysis of evidence and evaluation of clinical outcomes in real-world settings.

ITT - Martyn's Law guidance and case studies - UID 324

Description: This project aims to support the production of non-statutory guidance to help guide heritage premises needing to comply with the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. This will include the production of fictional case studies demonstrating how heritage premises may wish to implement effective counter-terrorism procedures and measures. Full details can be found in the Invitation to Tender

Summary: Historic England is seeking consultancy services to support the production of non-statutory guidance for heritage premises that need to comply with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law. The work includes developing fictional case studies showing how heritage premises might implement effective counter-terrorism procedures and measures. This is primarily a research and consultancy assignment, with a design consultancy element. The intended audience and setting are heritage premises, so relevant work may involve translating technical or regulatory requirements into practical guidance for owners, operators and managers of historic buildings. The buying organisation is Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon. The requirement is for services rather than goods or construction works.

Invitation to Tender - Communities of Practice Development

Description: CONTEXT Nature Towns and Cities is a UK-wide mission to bring nature and green space to urban areas for everyone's benefit. It is backed by coalition of public, private and third sector organisations committed to putting accessible nature at the heart of vibrant, healthy, resilient places and communities, focusing on those areas that will benefit the most. Over the next 10 years we're aiming to help 5 million more people enjoy better access to green and blue space close to home, and 1 million more children to be able to play in nature on their doorstep. THIS COMMISSION To support places and communities on their journey we have already provided training, peer mentoring, action learning, case studies and how to guides, conferences and events and informal opportunities to (read more...)

Summary: The National Trust is commissioning services to develop and establish a small number of Communities of Practice for the Nature Towns and Cities Network. The work will connect people and organisations creating, improving and caring for urban nature across the UK, including local government, the wider public sector, national non-governmental organisations, voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, and potentially private-sector organisations. The commission will define what these communities should look and feel like and how they should be delivered. They are intended to help participants address live challenges, share experience, learn from different perspectives and identify practical next steps towards greener, fairer, healthier towns and cities. Delivery is UK-wide and the procurement covers research, development and related consultancy services, with additional business consultancy elements.