Abertay University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver a comprehensive range of fire and security systems maintenance services across its Dundee estate worth £200,000 (excl. VAT) covering a 3-year term with optional extension.

Key Details:

• Geograpic coverage (Angus and Dundee City focus)
• November 2025 - November 2028 initial term (3 years, with optional 24-month extension to 5 years maximum)
• Participation deadline: 27 November 2025 (12:00pm)

Scope of Services:

This contract encompasses the maintenance, repair, and installation of:

• Fire Alarm Systems - Gent panels
• CCTV Systems - Milestone technology
• Door Access Control Systems - Paxton and Assa Abloy SmartAir

Community Benefits Commitment:

Tenderers must demonstrate how they will deliver measurable community benefits, including:

• Creating employment opportunities for local residents
• Offering apprenticeships or work experience placements
• Supporting skills development through training programmes
• Engaging with local schools, colleges, and community groups to promote careers in engineering, security, and technology
• Contributing to local community projects and educational initiatives within Dundee

This contract is critical to ensuring compliance with statutory fire safety regulations, maintaining operational resilience, and safeguarding staff, students, and visitors. This represents an excellent opportunity for fire and security specialists to secure medium-term work with a major Scottish educational institution.

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The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Victim Satisfaction Surveys across Wiltshire and Swindon worth £90,000 (excl. VAT) covering a 3-year term.

Key Details:

• Geographical coverage (Wiltshire CC and Swindon focus)
• April 2026 - March 2029 contract term (3 years)
• Tender submission deadline: 1 December 2025 (12:00pm)

Contract Overview:

This contract involves conducting comprehensive victim satisfaction surveys to assess the experiences of crime victims who have interacted with Wiltshire Police services. The successful supplier will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and reporting on victim feedback to help improve service delivery and support the Commissioner's commitment to victim-focused policing.

Service Requirements:

The contractor will deliver survey services including:

• Public-opinion polling services - Gathering victim feedback through various channels
• Survey design and implementation - Professional survey methodology
• Data collection and analysis - Robust reporting and insights
• Quality assurance - Ensuring high response rates and data integrity

This contract represents an important opportunity for survey and research specialists to support victim-focused policing in Wiltshire and Swindon. The work directly contributes to improving police services and outcomes for crime victims across the region.

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London Borough of Haringey is seeking to appoint suitably qualified contractors to deliver planned preventative maintenance of Water Hygiene Safety across its Corporate Landlord Estate and Schools Estate worth £450,000 (excl. VAT) covering a 12-month contract term.

Key Details:

• London coverage (Haringey focus)
• January 2026 - January 2027 contract term (12 months)
• Participation deadline: 24 November 2025
• Variants accepted

Contract Scope:

This contract encompasses planned preventative maintenance of water hygiene safety systems across Haringey's public estate. The Corporate Landlord Estate will represent the core of the contract award, with schools being added on an ad-hoc basis as and when required throughout the contract term.

Works Categories:

The contract will cover a comprehensive range of water hygiene services including:

• Building installation work - Water system maintenance and compliance
• Plumbing and sanitary works - Full plumbing infrastructure support
• Water plumbing work - Installation, testing, and maintenance
• Sanitary fixture installation - Compliance with water hygiene standards
• Drain-laying work - Supporting infrastructure maintenance

Key Requirements:

Contractors must demonstrate expertise in statutory water hygiene compliance (Legionella control, temperature monitoring, system sanitization), experience delivering planned preventative maintenance across diverse public sector estates, and the capability to respond to ad-hoc requirements across school properties. Knowledge of ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance is essential.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for water hygiene and plumbing specialists to secure work with a major London local authority, contributing to the health and safety of staff, students, and residents across Haringey's public buildings.

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The Ministry of Defence is seeking to appoint suppliers for the provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing and Equipment for Field Army and Joint Aviation Command worth £8,500,000 (excl. VAT) covering a 3-year term with optional extension.

Key Details:

• National coverage (Field Army and Joint Aviation Command)
• December 2025 - December 2028 initial term (3 years, with optional 1-year extension to 4 years maximum)
• Tender notice publication: 27 October 2025
• Enquiry deadline: 7 November 2025 (5:00pm)
• Tender submission deadline: 21 November 2025 (12:00pm)
• Estimated award decision: 1 December 2025
• SME-friendly procurement

Contract Scope:

This contract will provide comprehensive extreme cold weather clothing and equipment to support military personnel operating in arctic and severe cold weather conditions. Items required include, but are not limited to:

• Base layers - Thermal underwear and foundation garments
• Jackets - Insulated outer layers and protective shells
• Trousers - Cold weather combat and insulated trousers
• Gloves - Dexterous and protective hand wear
• Hats - Thermal headgear and balaclavas
• Additional arctic clothing and equipment - Supporting items as specified

Contract Features:

• Additional purchases option - Right to procure additional items during the contract period
• Similar items provision - Ability to source similar cold weather equipment, subject to budgetary approvals
• Limit of Liability - £4M unfunded liability provision currently included (subject to change)

Award Criteria:

This procurement will be awarded to the lowest priced compliant bid against a set of minimum technical specifications. Compliance with technical specifications is mandatory, with price being the determining factor among compliant bids.

Key Requirements:

Suppliers must demonstrate capability to manufacture and deliver high-quality arctic clothing and equipment that meets stringent military specifications, experience in defence or similar high-performance markets, robust quality assurance processes, and the capacity to scale production for additional purchases. Knowledge of extreme cold weather performance requirements and military standards is essential.

This substantial contract represents an excellent opportunity for textile manufacturers, outdoor clothing specialists, and defence suppliers to secure significant long-term work with the UK Armed Forces, directly supporting operational capability in extreme environments.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking detailed tenders for comprehensive Health and Safety Advisory Services to satisfy the "competent persons" requirement of Regulation 6 of the Management of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, worth £240,000 (excl. VAT) covering a 2-year term with optional extension.

Key Details:

• Multi-region coverage (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands)
• March 2026 - March 2028 initial term (2 years, with optional extension to 4 years maximum until March 2030)
• Preliminary market engagement notice published: 18 July 2025
• Engagement deadline: 19 December 2025
• Estimated tender notice publication: 5 January 2026
• Special regime - Concession
• SME-friendly procurement

Contract Overview:

The Trust is looking to contract with a single supplier for the provision of comprehensive Health and Safety Services across its multi-academy trust estate. This critical contract will enable the Trust to meet its statutory obligations and maintain the highest standards of health and safety across all its educational establishments.

Service Requirements:

The successful contractor will provide:

• Competent person services - Meeting Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requirements
• Health and safety consultancy - Strategic advice and operational support
• Policy development and review - Ensuring compliance with current legislation
• Risk assessment services - Comprehensive hazard identification and control
• Training and guidance - Staff development and awareness programmes
• Audit and compliance monitoring - Regular inspections and reporting across the Trust estate

Geographic Scope:

Services will be delivered across the Trust's multi-region estate covering:

• North East England
• North West England
• Yorkshire and the Humber
• East Midlands

Key Requirements:

Suppliers must demonstrate proven expertise in education sector health and safety management, experience delivering competent person services across multi-site organizations, comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and education-specific requirements, and the capacity to provide responsive support across geographically dispersed locations. Membership of professional bodies (IOSH, IIRSM) and relevant qualifications (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) will be essential.

This substantial contract represents an excellent opportunity for health and safety consultancies to secure long-term partnership work with one of the UK's largest multi-academy trusts, directly supporting the safety and wellbeing of thousands of students and staff.

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Newquay Town Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the design, supply and installation of playground equipment, landscaping and surfacing at Mount Wise Gardens, Newquay worth £150,000 (excl. VAT) with completion required by Spring 2026.

Key Details:

• Newquay, Cornwall coverage (South West England focus)
• January 2026 - January 2027 contract term (12 months + 1 day)
• Enquiry deadline: 8 December 2025 (12:00pm)
• Tender submission deadline: 15 December 2025 (12:00pm)
• Target completion: Before end of Spring 2026
• SME-friendly procurement
• Supplier presentations required as part of procurement process

Project Overview:

This exciting project will create a vital new play facility for children residing in the centre of Newquay. The play park is aimed at primary and junior school age children with some toddler provision, providing a vibrant, welcoming and colourful space where everyone feels safe and can play in different ways.

Key Objectives:

The successful contractor will deliver:

• Innovative design - Creative and imaginative equipment promoting healthy activity, incorporating risk and challenge
• Age-appropriate zoning - Equipment for toddlers alongside primary and junior school age provision
• Inclusive play space - Accessible facilities for all children
• Colourful and fun environment - Vibrant designs making best use of available space
• Landscaping and surfacing - Complete grounds works including safety surfacing
• Ancillary facilities - Seating/picnic tables outside fenced play area
• Full project delivery - Design, supply, installation, snagging and handover

Suppliers must demonstrate proven experience in playground design and installation, knowledge of play equipment safety standards (EN1176, EN1177), creative design capabilities incorporating inclusive play principles, robust project management to deliver within tight Spring 2026 deadline, and comprehensive understanding of CDM regulations and construction health and safety. Strong warranties and maintenance support will be critical evaluation factors.

This exciting project represents an excellent opportunity for playground specialists, landscaping contractors, and play equipment suppliers to create a landmark community facility in Cornwall's premier coastal town, directly benefiting local families and children.

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