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Mooring Ropes and Thimbles
The Met Office needs supply of mooring ropes in various lengths and K2-C thimbles with master-links, configured for deep sea buoys. This is a 3-year framework contract with a possible 12-month extension.
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Small-firm friendly
WFCG Student Transport Tender
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a supplier to provide student transport services. The contract is valued at £600,000.
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Small-firm friendly
Suffolk County Music Service County Music Groups Concert Tours 2027
Suffolk County Council needs a provider to organise and run music tours in Europe during summer 2027 for two youth ensembles: the Suffolk Youth Wind Band and Suffolk Youth Orchestra.
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Small-firm friendly
Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV)
The Highland Council is commissioning a new small electric roll-on/roll-off ferry for the Corran Ferry service. They are seeking a sole supplier for shipyard detailed design and build.
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Tyres, Tubes and Associated Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is establishing a framework for supply and fitting of tyres (new and remould) plus ancillary services for their fleet. Services include on-site and off-site puncture repair, wheel balancing, and fleet inspections.
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Small-firm friendly
Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation for the Black Country
Sandwell Council needs funeral services, coroners transportation, and public health funeral provision across the Black Country (Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton). The service must run 24/7, 365 days a year with appropriate vehicles, storage and staff.
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CPU 6567 Automated Motor Vehicle and Plant Machinery Parts
Nottingham City Council needs a reliable supplier of motor vehicle and plant machinery parts for its diverse fleet. The contract covers parts for vehicles and equipment used across frontline and support services.
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EDC/2026/4456 Framework for Traffic Signal Equipment Maintenance, Supply & Associated Works
East Dunbartonshire Council wants to establish a framework to appoint multiple suppliers for traffic signal equipment maintenance, repair, and supply across the local authority area. Work includes planned maintenance, fault management with rapid response, and installation of new or replacement traffic signals with associated civil works.
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Small-firm friendly
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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FM2641 Installation of Soalr Panels on Narrow Boats
Wiltshire Council wants solar panels installed on narrow boats for vulnerable liveaboard residents. The work focuses on off-grid energy solutions to reduce fuel poverty.
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CSGCC2627/200 - Design, Supply and Installation of an Accessible Immersive Learning Vehicle
Coleg Sir Gar wants a mobile learning vehicle, roughly 3.5 tonnes, fitted with immersive audio-visual and interactive technology to support learners with additional needs. The supplier must deliver the complete package: vehicle, conversion, accessibility work, tech installation, training and ongoing maintenance.
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Small-firm friendly
Proc-26-78 | Interactive Bus, Community Focused School
Wrexham County Borough Council wants to procure an interactive bus for community-focused school engagement. The bus will be used to bring council services closer to residents and support early intervention activities.
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Town Hall Wayfinding
Watford Borough Council needs wayfinding and functional signage for a Grade II listed Town Hall being refurbished as a community hub. Supply and installation needed for corridors, lifts, stairs, doors, meeting rooms, toilets and customer booths, with installation in February 2027.
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Provision of Travel Management Services
University of Strathclyde is seeking a fully managed travel management service to handle corporate travel booking, duty of care, and low-carbon travel choices. The service must be cost-effective, responsive, and deliver a high-quality user experience.
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Small-firm friendly
Contract for Supply, Installation & Maintenance of Digital Destination Signage
Swansea Council needs three free-standing digital display signs installed on main roads into the city, with supply, installation, and three-year maintenance included. The council will manage all content using its existing Scala Enterprise CMS system.
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CONTRACT HIRE WITH MAINTENANCE; AND MAINTENANCE ONLY; OF REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLES, MECHANICAL SWEEPERS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLES
East Staffordshire Borough Council is replacing its refuse collection vehicles, mechanical sweepers and waste collection vehicles. They are seeking bidders for either contract hire with maintenance included, or maintenance-only services for the fleet.
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Car Club Services
Abri (Swaythling Housing Society) wants to appoint a CoMO-accredited car club operator to deliver and manage a car club service across its operating area. The service covers vehicle provision, membership, booking systems, maintenance, planning support, and marketing.
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Contracted Enhancements to Local Bus Services
Bedford Borough Council wants enhanced local bus services connecting four residential areas (Hillgrounds Road, Putnoe Lane, Woodlands Park, Abbeyfields) to key hubs including the hospital, bus station, and town centres. Bidders should propose how to ensure residents within 400 metres can access public transport.
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Signage - National Framework
Forestry England is establishing a national framework agreement for signage. The framework is worth £2m over its term.
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Yorkshire Highway Alliance Road Markings Framework 2026-28
Leeds City Council and Yorkshire Highway Alliance are looking for suppliers to implement road markings in Leeds and across the wider Yorkshire Highway Alliance area. This is a framework agreement for 2026 to 2028.
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T26-135BUS Supply and Installation of Corporate Signage Services
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants a supplier to design, supply, install and maintain corporate signage across its properties. The work includes site surveys, scheme design, manufacturing and safe installation, plus ongoing maintenance.
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Sheffield City Council E-Bike Hire Scheme
Sheffield City Council wants a concessionaire to design, build and run an e-bike hire scheme across the city. The operator will manage bikes, parking infrastructure, maintenance, customer service and technology platforms.
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Small-firm friendly
RUG - Implementation of the Rugby Town Centre Wayfinding Strategy
Rugby Borough Council wants a provider to design, supply and install physical wayfinding signs across the town centre, following a pre-developed wayfinding strategy. The scheme aims to improve navigation between key destinations while respecting the conservation area and the town's new branding.
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SWB - Supportive Discharge Transport Service
Supportive discharge transport service for patients with complex discharge needs, including coordinated timing to meet social care assessments and ad-hoc stops such as pharmacies. The service must include a period at the destination to ensure patient safety and comfort.
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Contract for The Purchase of an Electric Powered Land Train Locomotive Plus Three Carriages
Swansea Council needs a manufacturer to build, supply and deliver one electric locomotive and three passenger carriages to replace the diesel-powered Swansea Land Train. The supplier must handle manufacturing, UK delivery, customs clearance, commissioning, operator training and handover by 31 March 2027.