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 £15m (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 of a separate transparency notice 2025/S 000-074667 published on 18 November 2025 and both Interfaces need to be integrated into the wider architecture of systems currently installed on Royal Navy platforms, all of which are supplied, supported and assured by OSI. These include the Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (EPCIS) and Warship Automatic Identification System (WAIS). Only OSI has the necessary intellectual property rights, technical drawings and expertise to design, manufacture, install and assure replacement Interfaces which are compatible with existing Royal Navy architecture. There are no reasonable alternatives. The current CSIU/WIU supplier has been approached to ensure continuity of supply, but the equipment support package which includes an update to the WIU/CSIU component, does not offer value for money and will therefore not be progressed. The Authority considered alternative procurement approaches prior to selecting the proposed route to market. Following assessment of the available options, OSI Maritime Ltd was identified as the only viable supplier capable of delivering the requirement whilst maintaining compatibility with the existing ECPINS, WECDIS and WAIS architecture and meeting the Authority's technical, operational and safety requirements.
This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to supply fuel waste disposal services. Border Security Command Maritime requires the provision of a specialist fuel removal, collection, transportation and disposal service for fuel recovered from vessels, engines and associated portable fuel containers recovered during Border Security Command Maritime operations. The Supplier shall safely remove, contain, transport and dispose of all collected fuel through appropriately authorised treatment, recovery or disposal routes in accordance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. The services will be required at the following locations: - Western Jetfoil, Western Docks, Dover, Kent and associated operational locations within Dover - Port of Ramsgate, Kent - Simultaneous operations at both Dover and Ramsgate where required. - The continued provision of services following any operational change affecting the location from which the services are required. Attendance at locations outside Dover and Ramsgate shall be considered an optional requirement and subject to separate agreement and pricing. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be late November 2026. The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ Bidders will also need to be registered on the UK Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service). This is known as GOV.UK One Login and can be accessed at https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create
This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to supply GPS tracking system for small boats for the home office. The buyer requires a tracking capability that enables the location of abandoned vessels to be monitored in near real time, allowing recovery activity to be coordinated efficiently and reducing the likelihood of duplicate responses to previously attended vessels. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The solution shall support: • Real time monitoring of abandoned small boats. • Enhanced situational awareness across UK and neighbouring Search and Rescue Regions. • More efficient coordination of vessel recovery operations. • Reduction in repeated tasking of maritime and aviation assets to previously attended vessels. • Improved recovery times for abandoned vessels. • Improved availability of Search and Rescue resources for genuine distress incidents. • Support to intelligence gathering, maritime domain awareness and vessel drift analysis. • Reduction in operational costs arising from unnecessary deployments. • Improved information sharing between Border Security Command, HM Coastguard, RNLI and other approved maritime partners. The buyer is seeking a replacement and enhancement of the existing tracking capability, which has been successfully utilised operationally for the last four years and now requires renewal with current generation technology. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be late November 2026. The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ Bidders will also need to be registered on the UK Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service). This is known as GOV.UK One Login and can be accessed at https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create
The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a Light Touch Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to co-design, develop and deliver a suite of Neurodiversity Awareness Training solutions, including: Neurodiversity Awareness Training for Managers Managers Toolkit Neurodiversity Awareness Training for Specialist Contracting Authority Functions Neurodiversity Awareness e-Learning Neurodiversity Champions Training Train the Trainer The training programme shall be informed by best practice, current legislation, NHS workforce requirements and the Contracting Authority's commitment to creating an inclusive and neuro-affirmative working environment. The objective of this procurement is: • Improve awareness and understanding of neurodiversity across the Authority. • Equip managers and leaders with the knowledge and skills required to effectively support neurodivergent colleagues. • Promote neuro-inclusive leadership, communication and workplace practices. • Improve employee wellbeing, engagement and retention. • Support compliance with Equality Act 2010 obligations and the effective implementation of reasonable adjustments. • Reduce workplace barriers and improve organisational culture. • Provide accessible learning resources that support continuous development and awareness. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four (4) years. It is anticipated the go-live date will be 1st January 2027
The rail freight feasibility study is being commissioned to identify opportunities to increase rail‑based freight movements in North Lincolnshire. It will assess existing rail heads and sidings, explore potential new sites, review network access, evaluate commercial viability, and quantify economic, social and environmental benefits. It will provide pivotal evidence to support the future economic ambitions of North Lincolnshire and Greater Lincolnshire and strengthen the region's role as a major freight and logistics hub. This work will establish whether new or improved rail freight infrastructure is practical, beneficial, and aligned with local priorities.
The project is to deliver a feasibility study and investment-ready business case to help build the case for the reinstatement an hourly Doncaster-Scunthorpe rail service and to introduce a Sunday service operated by Northern Trains. The reinstated service is expected to slot into the existing timetable and restore key links for rural communities, improving access to jobs, education and essential services.