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Specialist Rail Systems Personnel
Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems needs an agency to supply specialist rail engineering and assurance professionals for a major UK high-speed rail project. Roles include system safety, RAM management, interoperability, environmental, EMC, cyber security, software, and testing specialists.
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Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis
Department for Transport is seeking a call-off contract for flexible research, evaluation and economic analysis support across transport policy areas including active travel, buses, freight, local highways and devolution. The contract will support analytical requirements across four divisions.
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Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of HVAC systems in non-domestic properties MTC 2027-2029
East Renfrewshire Council wants a three-year measured term contract for planned maintenance and 24/7 emergency repair of heat pumps, air conditioning, ventilation and associated systems across all their non-domestic buildings - schools, leisure centres, offices and community spaces. Work includes reactive repairs on priority codes P1-P5, plus ad-hoc equipment upgrades and replacement.
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Operational Property Inspections Framework
Network Rail is establishing a framework for operational property inspections across its estate. Services cover inspection, assessment, reporting and management of property assets for statutory compliance, condition monitoring and maintenance planning.
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Penistone Station - Independent Assessor
Barnsley Council needs an independent rail assurance consultant to act as Assessment Body, Approved Body and Designated Body for the Penistone Station Accessibility Improvements and Car Park scheme. The role involves technical assurance and regulatory compliance for a rail infrastructure project.
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715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032-Pipeline Notice
The Ministry of Defence needs annual TMSA (Tanker Management Self Assessment) vetting for two long-term chartered ocean tankers, plus risk evaluation services for spot-market charters used under fuel supplier DDP delivery contracts. The work is expert vessel risk assessment and compliance vetting.
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ISO11 Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated Air Handling Unit (AHU) - Retender
Design, build, install and qualify a fumigation lobby and dedicated air handling unit for an ISO11 animal facility. Work includes detailed design with HAZOP attendance, factory build and testing, delivery, on-site installation and operational qualification.
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RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul’s Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council needs a conservation engineer to assess the structural condition of St Paul's Church ruins in Rostrevor and prepare a phased, costed conservation strategy covering short-, medium- and long-term actions. The church is in deteriorated condition within a conservation area and the graveyard has been closed on health and safety grounds.
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Asbestos Surveys
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes wants two contractors to carry out asbestos surveys across its housing stock and operational properties. Work includes management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys, re-inspection surveys, sampling, bulk analysis, emergency surveys, and technical advice.
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Asbestos Management Framework
Home Group is establishing a regional framework for asbestos management services covering surveys, laboratory analysis, and licensed and non-licensed removal works across their housing stock. They will appoint two ranked surveying contractors and one removal contractor per region.
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Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre
The Forestry Commission needs architectural and design consultancy services for the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre. Work covers RIBA stages 1-3 design development plus support through to completion (stages 4-7), including tender scope development and technical drawing review.
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5486 - Bryn Awel Primary School - Installation of Pedestrian Control Gate
Automate the main pedestrian gate at Bryn Awel Primary School in Rhymney. Work includes trenching for cables from gate to plant room, inspection chambers, reinstatement, site fencing, scaffolding, and relocating the control button.
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5521 - Cwm Ifor Primary School - Installation of Pedestrian Control Gate
Installation of an electrically controlled pedestrian gate at Cwm Ifor Primary School, including trenching, cabling to the reception office, inspection chambers, and reinstatement of the site.
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Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Low-Voltage Switchgear
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board needs a specialist contractor for inspection, testing, preventative maintenance and reactive support of low-voltage switchgear across their premises in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. The work covers air circuit breakers, moulded case circuit breakers, switch-fuses and associated LV assets.
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Dynamic Purchasing System for Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys - ON-GOING APPLICATION
Carmarthenshire County Council is extending its Dynamic Purchasing System for drainage investigation and CCTV survey work. The system is open to new suppliers throughout its term who meet the minimum criteria.
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Fire Risk Assessments - Domestic
West Lancashire Borough Council needs fire risk assessments carried out on their domestic housing stock. The contract is valued at £340,000.
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Project Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2026
West Sussex County Council is establishing a four-year framework for operations and maintenance of rooftop solar PV systems across their estate. Work includes reactive call-outs, planned inspections, and planned repairs on both commercial and domestic installations.
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Asbestos Survey and Analytical Works for Wrexham County Borough Council
Wrexham Council wants a contractor to carry out asbestos surveys, sampling, air testing, and analytical work across its owned and managed buildings, including domestic properties, schools, commercial units, and sites undergoing demolition or refurbishment. The contract runs for 4 years with an optional 2-year extension.
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CM141 - Bathymetry & Topographic Surveys - Smalls, Eddystone and Les Hanois Lighthouses
Trinity House needs bathymetric and topographic surveys around three remote rock lighthouse stations (Smalls, Eddystone, Les Hanois) to assess whether jack-up or floating vessels can be used to reduce helicopter trips. Surveys must be completed by end of March 2027.
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DPS1 1427 - Tenancy Tree Work
London Borough of Haringey is establishing a dynamic purchasing system for tree work on tenanted properties. The DPS will be used to procure tree services as needed over a period.
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AM0002ARC - Architect - Greyfriars RIBA 4 - 6
Gloucester City Council needs an architect as principal designer for RIBA stages 4-6 of the Greyfriars project, covering a cultural hub and former pavilion bowling green regeneration. The role runs from December 2026 to April 2028 with a total project budget of £11 million.
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Stock Condition Surveys
Enfield Council needs stock condition surveys across approximately 15,800 council housing properties to refresh asset data and support compliance with housing standards and net zero targets. The work includes validation surveys, whole-block surveys with internal sampling, HHSRS assessments, RdSAP EPC assessments, and resident liaison.
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Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing
Design, build, commission and operate a tritium-compatible test rig that mimics the Vacuum and Impurity Treatment System conditions. Include post-operation examination of wetted materials, particularly PTFE.
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DUD - Lot 1: Asbestos Analytical & Consultancy Services (H807a) and Lot 2: Asbestos Removal & Ancillary Licensed Scaffolding (H807b)
Dudley Council is seeking providers for asbestos analytical services and consultancy across approximately 21,000 council homes and corporate buildings (Lot 1), and licensed asbestos removal with ancillary scaffolding (Lot 2). The contract runs for multiple years with combined value of £3.76m.
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Prioritised Capital Improvements Programme - School Properties 2026-28
Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint architects, building surveyors, mechanical and electrical engineers, structural engineers, and quantity surveyors for a schools capital improvements programme covering financial year 2027/28. Work will primarily occur during school holidays, mainly summer breaks.