District Heating Network Performance, Operational Monitoring and Planned Maintenance Services Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking pre-market engagement in advance of a planned procurement for the provision of Performance, Operational Monitoring and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services for the Trust's District Heating Networks and LTHW dual fuel boilers for the Basildon and Broomfield Hospital sites; with the potential for additional services at the Southend site. The Trust has recently invested in significant decarbonisation infrastructure across its hospital estate, including district heating networks, energy centres, plate heat exchanger installations, thermal stores, pumps, boilers and specialist control systems. The Trust is seeking to engage with suitably qualified maintenance providers to better understand market capability, innovation opportunities and contract delivery models prior to commencing a formal procurement process. Indicative Scope The successful contractor may be responsible for: • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) • Operational monitoring and performance management • Remote monitoring and alarm management • 24/7 reactive maintenance and emergency call-outs • BMS and controls maintenance • Water treatment monitoring and management • Boiler and heating plant maintenance • Pressurisation systems • Pumps and distribution networks • Plate heat exchangers • Thermal stores • Heat metering systems • Fuel oil infrastructure • Lifecycle planning and asset management • Energy performance optimisation and reporting • Coordination with specialist subcontractors and CHP maintenance providers where required. Estate The contract is expected to cover: Basildon Hospital • District Heating Energy Centre • Multiple remote plantrooms • CHP-supported district heating system • Multiple heating and domestic hot water PHE installations. Broomfield Hospital • District Heating Energy Centre • Multiple remote plantrooms • CHP-supported district heating system • Contingency remote boilers • Heating and hot water PHE installations. Southend Hospital • District Heating Energy Centre • Multiple remote plantrooms • CHP-supported district heating system • Integrated and remote network boilers • Heating and hot water PHE installations. Objectives of Engagement The Trust wishes to understand: • Market appetite for the opportunity. • Appropriate contract duration. • Options for performance-based maintenance arrangements. • Best practice approaches to remote monitoring and asset management. • Appropriate KPIs and performance measures. • Digital maintenance management solutions. • Innovations that could improve system efficiency and operational resilience. • Approaches to lifecycle planning and asset replacement forecasting. • Mobilisation requirements and anticipated timescales. Supplier Requirements Interested suppliers should ideally demonstrate experience in: • Large district heating networks. • Acute healthcare environments. • CHP and energy centre infrastructure. • Building management systems. • Water treatment and closed heating systems. • PPM and reactive maintenance services. • Energy performance optimisation. Next Steps Suppliers interested in participating in the engagement exercise are invited to register their interest. Further details regarding engagement sessions, site visits and questionnaires will be circulated in due course. Please note this engagement exercise is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.
Woodside Road, Derry/Londonderry The proposed construction works contract is for the construction of a residential development on a greenfield site on the Woodside Road, Derry/Londonderry. The works is for the provision of 57 social housing units that includes a housing mix of 45 homes including split level units, 4 wheelchair accessible homes and 8 apartments including 1 wheelchair accessible. The site also includes extensive landscaping, a children's play park, amenity space and other ancillary works. Alongside the 57 units, a programme of site wide enabling works will also be undertaken. The complexity of this development includes site clearance, site remodelling due to site topography, utility alterations, construction of a bus turning circle and detailed phasing requirements. It is expected ALL social housing units built under this contract will achieve Secured by Design and Lifetime Homes accreditation. All units will also be required to achieve EPC Rating 'A'. The project will also be delivered to BIM Level 2. A Planning Application, reference LA11/2022/0681/F, for the project was submitted to Derry City & Strabane District Council in June 2022. Full approval is expected in the coming months. The contract will be for approximately 24-months from date of award and is scheduled to start in March 2027 with the ITT documentation being issued in December 2026. Time is to be of the essence in delivering the works and any failure by the Contractor to comply with the time limits for commencing or completing the works shall be deemed to be a substantial failure by the Contractor to comply with the contract giving the Employer a right to terminate the contract.
The contracting authority seeks to establish a contract for the provision of energy procurement and support services. Services may include, but are not limited to, energy market intelligence and forecasting, energy procurement and trading support, contract management, budgeting and financial planning, invoice validation and bill auditing, consumption analysis, risk management, sustainability and carbon reporting support, regulatory compliance advice, utility data management, and related consultancy services. The appointed provider(s) may be required to support the contracting authority in obtaining best value from its energy portfolio and in developing and implementing energy procurement strategies primarily across electricity and gas supplies.
The Major Works & Repairs Framework has been developed to provide STAR Housing with a compliant, flexible and efficient route to procuring a wide range of property maintenance, repair, refurbishment and capital improvement works across its housing stock. Rather than undertaking individual procurement exercises for each requirement, the framework establishes a panel of pre-qualified suppliers who have demonstrated the technical capability, financial standing and operational capacity required to deliver works safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. The framework has been designed to improve outcomes for residents by providing timely access to competent contractors, strengthening contract management, improving quality and consistency, and delivering value for money throughout the life of the framework. It also provides STAR Housing with the flexibility to respond to changing operational priorities while maintaining compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and ensuring a transparent and auditable procurement process. The framework comprises eight Lots covering Electrical, Mechanical, Major Works & Major Voids, Healthy Homes, Drainage, Pest Control, Tree Works, Scaffolding and Waste Management. The specialist Lots have been structured to reflect the scale, complexity and risk associated with each service, with proportionate financial and technical requirements designed to encourage competition and maximise participation from competent local and regional suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Lot 2 - Major Works and Voids provides a comprehensive end-to-end solution for larger and more complex programmes of work, including planned maintenance, capital investment, major void refurbishment, external works, estate improvements and planned and reactive highways maintenance. By appointing one Principal Contractor, STAR Housing aims to achieve clear accountability, streamlined contract management, effective programme coordination and a consistent approach to quality, resident engagement and health and safety. Under Healthy Homes, Lot 3, this provides a dedicated service for internal and external adaptations, specialist equipment, damp, mould and condensation remediation, and additional specialist surveys and investigations where instructed by STAR Housing. The framework also recognises the important contribution local businesses make to the regional economy. Suppliers will be encouraged to maximise the use of local labour, apprenticeships, specialist subcontractors and regional supply chains wherever appropriate. This approach supports economic growth within Shropshire, reduces travel and associated carbon emissions, strengthens supply chain resilience and helps develop long-term partnerships with organisations that understand the local communities and housing stock. Overall, the framework balances robust governance and statutory compliance with commercial efficiency, providing STAR Housing with a procurement solution that delivers value for money, supports excellent resident outcomes and creates sustainable opportunities for competent suppliers to work collaboratively in maintaining and improving the quality of its homes. Stage 1: The Major Works & Repairs Framework has been developed to provide STAR Housing (based in Shropshire) with a compliant, flexible and efficient route to procuring a wide range of property maintenance, repair, refurbishment and capital improvement works across its housing stock. Rather than undertaking individual procurement exercises for each requirement, the framework establishes a panel of pre-qualified suppliers who have demonstrated the technical capability, financial standing and operational capacity required to deliver works safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. The framework has 8 Lots and has been designed to improve outcomes for residents by providing timely access to competent contractors, strengthening contract management, improving quality a…
Jisc is establishing a Framework to enable it access to specialist consultants, with expertise in digital transformation, libraries and research & innovation in the UK non-profit organisation sector (tertiary education, charities, funding). Jisc consultancy supports a range of organisations through the development and implementation of digital leadership, digital transformation, and research and innovation initiatives. To enhance the delivery of these services to its members, Jisc requires external consultants to collaborate in providing strategic and operational expertise across all areas of business.
Kishorn Port Limited (KPL) own and operate the drydock facility at Kishorn. The existing drydock has been enlarged with the rock material blasted and removed to reclaim 8.5 hectares of foreshore land to the east of the drydock. The contractor will construct a new 150m long quay at the newly formed reclamation area with -12m CD water depth. In support of its ongoing operations, KPL is engaging in market research with a view to launching a competitive tender process for works associated with the Phase 1B - East Quay Development at a later date for the award of a contract.
NHS England is undertaking a market engagement exercise via a request for information exercise to understand the capability and capacity of suppliers and feedback on the service model in respect of Maternity and Neonatal Patient Reported Measure Service. The deadline for submission of RFI responses is 12:00 on 19 October 2026. Please follow the link to access the RFI Documentation and submit your RFI submission (C475209). https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
The primary objective of the Service is to provide a proactive, responsive, and effective pest management programme that minimises pest-related risks, supports infection prevention and control objectives, protects the Trust’s assets and reputation, and maintains a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff, visitors and Suppliers.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Swansea Council is establishing a Framework Agreement to commission suitable providers to deliver accessible, community-based activities and support as part of Swansea Council’s Trailblazer programme. Funding for this commission has been secured through the Welsh Government’s Trailblazer fund. The services will support economically inactive residents across Swansea to improve health, wellbeing, confidence, resilience, social connection and readiness to move closer to employment, training, volunteering or wider community participation. The programme will align with CFW+ and strengthen links with statutory, third sector, health, community and employer-based services to ensure participants can access appropriate local support and opportunities. The Framework is comprised of Four (4) Lots:- Lot 1: Physical and Emotional Health Lot 2: Education, Employability and Skill Building Lot 3: Creative and Cultural Provision Lot 4: Other Beneficial Provision
Tate is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide weekly and monthly fulfilment services for its Membership scheme. Mailings include monthly batches of renewal letters and postcards, twice-weekly batches of welcome and renewed member packs, and other ad hoc posted communications. The chosen supplier will also need to be able to handle multiple mailing segments and a sophisticated level of personalisation. Membership card personalisation (onto paperboard cards) is required as part of both renewal and weeklies mailings.
Principal contractor services for the delivery of roofing and associated works, this may include flat roofs, pitched roofs, room on the roof, blue roofs, green roofs, PV installation, energy efficiency works on roofing and walls at properties as required. The service may be provided to any public body for Residential or Public commercial buildings, including residential Housing, Apartments, educational, Healthcare, offices, sports facilities, and other buildings
The University of Salford ("the University") is a leading provider of health and social care education in the North West of England. Provision is delivered through the School of Health Sciences and the School of Health & Society, supporting approximately 3,500 students per annum across a range of health and social care programmes, including Nursing, Midwifery, Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Clinical Exercise Physiology and Nursing Associate programmes. The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier, for the supply and fulfilment of student and staff uniforms. The requirement is for approximately 1,700 new students per annum, across three annual intakes in September, January and April. The successful supplier will be responsible for the establishment and operation of an online ordering portal, enabling students to select and order uniforms in accordance with the University's approved specifications and entitlements. The scope of the requirement includes the supply, fulfilment, delivery, returns and exchanges of uniforms. Orders will be delivered directly to students at their home addresses, with the supplier responsible for managing the associated delivery and returns arrangements. The supplier must also accommodate ad hoc student orders, including maternity garments, special measurements and replacement items, with appropriate arrangements for direct payment by students. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/salford/home.
The Council seeks to establish contracts for the delivery of community-based support services for ethnic minority communities. The procurement is divided into four Lots, with the detailed scope, service requirements, estimated values and delivery expectations set out within the Lot descriptions and procurement documents. Services are intended to improve accessibility, inclusion and outcomes for service users across the borough.
The Council is engaging with the market to gather insights from suppliers to help shape and inform any future procurement activity related to a consolidated and more integrated Highways Network Management software solution that meets the functional requirements of the team. More details about the current software position are in the RFI document located on the Atamis platform
Network Operating System (Cisco) East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) (the council) is looking to partner with a suitably qualified supplier to provide consultancy, design, implementation, migration, testing, knowledge transfer, and support services to facilitate the transition from a Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) managed Cisco ACI environment to a traditional Cisco NX-OS based data centre network architecture.
The Trust (Star) is looking to appoint a single Supplier for the supply of building cleaning services at The Valley Leadership Academy. Star’s objective is to create a clean and professional learning environment to support our pupils’ education provision through both day-to-day cleaning, and deep cleaning provision throughout school holidays. The supplier selected will be able to provide building cleaning services (excluding external window cleaning) as detailed in Schedule 1 - Specification, for a maximum of 4 years. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust and driving cost savings on an ongoing basis. More detailed specification requirements are outlined in Schedule 1 - Specification. Currently this provision is managed by an outsourced provider. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. The objective of this tender is to identify the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The award criteria by which this tender will be evaluated is detailed within The Evaluation Process and Award Criteria in this document.
AMIC is seeking to establish a state-of-the-art ultrafast laser processing capability focused on precision micromachining and laser welding of metals and engineering materials. The equipment will support research and industrial projects involving micro-drilling, micro-cutting, surface texturing, structuring, thin-film patterning, precision joining and next-generation manufacturing processes. The system will be used for both research and industrial development activities and should provide flexibility across a broad range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, copper, titanium, nickel alloys, precious metals, polymers, ceramics and multi-material assemblies.
First Choice Homes Oldham is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement strategy for the delivery of planned investment works, major repairs, responsive repairs and voids services. Contract value estimated to breakdown as: Planned Investment Works £75m Major Repairs £15m Responsive Repairs & Voids £10 The proposed scope, contract values, lotting structure, term, extensions and procurement timetable remain under development and may change following engagement with the market. Any values and dates provided within this notice are indicative only and should not be relied upon for bidding or investment decisions. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Oldham:-Construction-work./S53MJPUGTV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S53MJPUGTV
NAD (National Armaments Director Group, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (previously Defence Equipment and Support)) intends to award a contract under Procurement Reform Regulations of 2023 by means of competitive flexible procedure, for the supply and through-life support of boresight kits (boresights and interchangeable mandrels/adapters) for use on multiple weapon systems/calibres within Land Equipment Operating Centre (LEOC). The Combat Vehicles 2 team (a LEOC team) are leading this project as they have a confirmed requirement of 295 boresight kits, with an initial requirement to obtain 50 boresight kits within 4-6 months of contract award. This contract may also include options to allow other teams to purchase additional quantities to fulfil their own requirements in due course. The approximate total quantity of these optional buys is c.400 boresight kits (at current estimates). As the other team’s requirements are not fully matured, we are currently unable to quote an exact contract value and duration. We estimate the duration to be between 1-3 years, and the overall contract value to be between £2,000,000 - £5,000,000, but this will be dependent on the confirmed ranging and scaling of other teams’ requirements. A Cyber Risk Assessment (RAR-JLG5AJJ) has been completed for this project, and it has been classed as Level 1. Please review DEFSTAN 05-138 for further information on the control measures associated with this assessment to ensure bidders are able to comply. You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Procurment supplier Questionnaire (PSQ) found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/3057590101A0FCA1E44A The PSQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PSQ and within each question. Only those potential suppliers who successfully complete and pass the PSQ shall be inivted to Tender. AOB: Contract end date and duration are approximations, as they are dependent on other delivery teams within LEOC wishing to utilise the options within this contract to purchase additional units to fulfil their own requirements.
NWUPC is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the strategy and tender documentation for the retender of the High Value Laboratory Equipment framework which is due to expire on 31st July 2027. The forthcoming 2027 framework agreement includes the following proposed lot structure, though please note this is not yet finalised and is subject to change before tender publication: Lot 1 : Magnetic Resonance Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 2: X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 3: Spectroscopy Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 4: Mechanical, Thermal and Physical Testing Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 5: Laser Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. NWUPC are seeking the input of the market through the use of an engagement survey which is available at the following link: https://fyczm.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2AI4cXKSlStie7hVZLz9Jow The survey will close on 18th October 2026 at 23:59pm. Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment available at: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/nwupc-updates/preliminary-market-engagement-opportunity-high-value-laboratory-equipment-tender/ Additionally, a market engagement Q&A Drop-In Session shall be held on 26th October 2026 at 10am via Microsoft Teams; joining information is below: Microsoft Teams meeting Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3912949596682931?p=utoKfaKoRuvvYYr4PT Meeting ID: 391 294 959 668 293 1 / Passcode: r3yC38uJ
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire, who is acting as the Lead Contracting Body for this procurement, is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of an Offender Engagement, Support and Oversight Service for High-Risk Offenders in Supported Exempt Accommodation, as detailed in the ITT Statement of Requirements. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is working in partnership with: Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS), Amber Valley Borough Council, Bolsover District Council, Erewash Borough Council, High Peak Borough Council, North East Derbyshire District Council, South Derbyshire District Council, Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council and Derby Homes Limited.