UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

To provide Carmarthenshire County Council with the supply of Tyres and Associated Services across all Fleet and Plant.

The Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Support Service service will provide compassionate, accessible, and non-judgemental support to individuals who are at risk of suicide or self-harm, as well as those impacted by these experiences, including families, carers, and wider communities. The service will play a key role in reducing stigma, promoting early intervention, and strengthening local support networks across Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire County Council operates a number of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) and Driver Feedback Signs (DFS) across its highway network. These signs provide accurate and timely information to road users. To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of these signs, including their components, software and electrical systems, the Council requires a Maintenance Contractor to maintain the signs and repair any faults.

Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of Funeral Arrangements within the County for the period 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. For the purpose of the tender, the geographical areas of the County have been split into three, namely, Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli. The successful Contractor will provide the service in connection with all deceased persons within the County where there are no other arrangements being made for disposal.

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to commission a Consultant to produce Town Centre Placemaking plans for each of Carmarthenshire's three primary towns of Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the design, installation and on-going maintenance of both High Ropes and Low Ropes activity courses at Pembrey Country Park. The High Ropes course is required to comprise of 8-10 different components whilst the Low Ropes course is required to comprise of 10 different components.

The Council wishes to set up a Framework that will provide First Aid Training related courses. There will be one Lot, where the chosen Provider(s) will provide all courses mentioned below: Paediatric Emergency First Aid at Work (one day course) First Aid at Work (three-day course) Emergency First Aid at Work (one day course) In addition to the training courses listed above, there will be a requirement for the Provider to include specialist content when required, such as but not limited to: Anaphylaxis management Managing catastrophic bleeding, and Choking rescue techniques in Learning Disabilities settings The training is delivered on an 'as required' basis, and Providers should note there may be a need to deliver multiple courses at different venues across the Council on the same day. Training will be provided in Council premises i.e. libraries, schools, care homes etc. however, depending on course or team needs these may change during the course of the Framework Agreement, but will always remain within Council premises. The Framework Agreement shall be for 3 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. A maximum of 3 providers will be appointed to the Framework. Business Wales are available to provide tendering support. Further details of the types of support available from Business Wales can be found on https://businesswales.gov.wales/topics-and-guidance/tendering-and-supply-chain

Carmarthenshire County Council are looking to establish a framework to deliver its Period Dignity Programme to communities and schools across the region. The Period Dignity programme aims to ensure there is a dignified way of accessing free of charge period products for those who menstruate within education and those from low-income households in Carmarthenshire local authority area in the most practical and dignified way possible. The framework will cover the supply and distribution of period products for community and school settings. It will also cover a Period Dignity Home Pack service within secondary schools. This procurement is subject to funding provided by the Welsh Government. Accordingly, there is a risk that the value of the grant may increase, decrease, or be withdrawn entirely on an annual basis. Any potential extension to the contract will be reviewed annually, subject to the continued availability of funding. In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be modified to provide for the supply of additional goods or services based on agreed tendered prices.

This Contract Notice is to inform the market that the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services relating to Ash Dieback and other tree felling works has been extended for one year, until 8th November 2025, in accordance with the DPS Agreement and original tender documentation. Carmarthenshire County Council established a DPS for the supply of services relating to Ash Dieback and other tree felling works on 9th November 2020 for an initial period of up to 4 years. The DPS is operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its term who meet the minimum criteria specified in the DPS documents. Contractors will be required to be suitably qualified and experienced to undertake works primarily associated with Highways, however the DPS will also provide for Ash Dieback and other tree felling works on housing sites, industrial estates, school and other sites owned by the Council within Carmarthenshire. Additionally, there may be the requirement for works to be undertaken on private land at the Council’s request and emergency tree felling works.

The Council wishes to commission Supplier(s) on a framework basis, to supply Print and Promotional Signage Materials and Services. The Open Framework will operate for a maximum term of eight (8) years from the Commencement Date. Following the reopening of the Framework in the third year, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to reopen the Framework to admit new suppliers for the remainder of the original eight-year term. Such reopening may occur in circumstances such as when existing suppliers leave the Framework, are unable to meet requirements, responding to market changes or innovations, and encouraging SME participation, or where reopening is deemed necessary to maintain competition and value for money. Any reopening constitutes a renewal of participation for the remaining duration of the original term and does not extend or reset the eight-year limit (in accordance with section 49(2)(c) of the Act). This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. Please note, a nominal estimated Lot value has been stated to allow this notice to be published. Tenderers will be given the opportunity to tender for 6 separate lots, as follows: Lot 1 Digital & Litho Print Lot 2 Printed Envelopes Lot 3 Promotional Items Lot 4 NCR Sets Lot 5 Vehicle Graphics Lot 6 Large Format & Signage Tenderers may submit for one, several or all Lots. Tenderers must ensure that they have the capacity to deliver should they be selected for more than one Lot. The number of suppliers to be appointed to each Lot within this Framework agreement will be limited to a maximum of 8 suppliers per Lot.

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a Supplier to supply, install and maintain a HGV Platform Lift at its Trostre Depot (Llanelli). The maintenance will be required for a 10 year period. (Please note, a nominal amount of £1 has been entered for contract value to allow publishing of the notice)

This Contract Notice is to inform the market that the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys has been extended for one year until 30th November 2025, in accordance with the DPS Agreement and original tender documentation. Carmarthenshire County Council established this DPS for the provision of Drainage Investigations and CCTV Surveys on 1st December 2020 for an initial period of up to 4 years. The DPS is operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its term who meet the minimum criteria specified in the DPS documents. The Council is seeking to appoint contractors to undertake drainage surveys using specialist equipment and cameras that pass through or zoom up culverts and pipes to record their condition and location. The surveys are required as part of the Council’s statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Highways Act (1980) and for Asset Management purposes. The requirement is for surveys only, not repairs.

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to commission a Supplier to provide a resettlement support service for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. The service is funded by the Home Office. The level of support will vary according to the needs of the individual/ family but may include tenancy and community support and access to health, education, employment and welfare benefits. The successful provider will need to demonstrate local knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable people and refugees.

The requirement is for the renewal of the CofGâr website. This will include the enhancement of accessibility features, such as new and redesigned content blocks, as well as improved navigation, lower carbon emissions, and the development of the brand through enhanced income generation features and design consistency.

Tenders are invited for the Reflect Project. This is a regional project (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Powys) which will deliver a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented social care support service for parents (primarily mothers) who have experienced the removal of one or more children through care proceedings. These individuals often face complex, interrelated challenges including poor mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, housing instability, and social isolation. This service aims to break that cycle through timely, person-centred, non-judgemental intervention and support. The main objective of the service is to reduce the occurrence of repeat pregnancies in the target population.

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking Suppliers to provide a quality, ad-hoc servicing , maintenance and repair service for a range of Fleet and Plant. The service will support the Council to sustain maximum fleet and plant utilisation and is split in to 6 Lots: Lot 1= Vehicle and Plant Repair and Maintenance Lot 2= Refuse and Gritter Body Repair and Maintenance Lot 3= Windscreen Repairs Lot 4= Hydraulic Repairs Lot 5= HGV Statutory Testing Lot 6= Light Plant Repair and Maintenance

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint suitably experienced suppliers / contractors on a framework basis for the purpose of hiring plant vehicles and associated machinery, both with and without an operator. The requirement includes heavy plant machinery such as excavators, gully emptiers, sweepers, telehandlers, rollers and dumpers. Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years. As this is a framework arrangement, the values of potential spend for each individual lot cannot be specified.

Carmarthenshire County Council (as Lead Authority of the Regional Nutrient Management Boards) wishes to purchase Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors for installation in priority SAC (Special Areas of Conservation) river catchments. The purchase will also include: • Reagents and a servicing package necessary for the initial operation of these sensors • Multiparameter Sondes • Acquisition of sensor deployment buoys to support the installation and effective functioning of the monitoring equipment

Carmarthenshire County Council as the Administering Authority of the Dyfed Pension Fund is looking to appoint an Independent Member / Chair for the Pension Board, in line with the LGPS Governance Regulations 2015. The Board consists of 7 members: 3 Employer Representatives, 3 Scheme Member Representatives and 1 Independent Member who also acts as Chair. The Independent Chair of the Dyfed Pension Board must be engaged directly by the bidding organisation or as a self‑employed individual to ensure clear accountability, independence and reliable delivery. This is a very specialised role, and applicants should have significant financial awareness and investment practice either as a Pension Fund Trustee or in the running of pension funds, preferably within the Local Government Pension Scheme. Further details is provided within the tender pack.

Carmarthenshire County Council as the Administering Authority of the Dyfed Pension Fund is looking to appoint an Independent Member / Chair for the Pension Board, in line with the LGPS Governance Regulations 2015. The Board consists of 7 members: 3 Employer Representatives, 3 Scheme Member Representatives and 1 Independent Member who also acts as Chair. The Independent Chair of the Dyfed Pension Board must be engaged directly by the bidding organisation or as a self‑employed individual to ensure clear accountability, independence and reliable delivery. This is a very specialised role, and applicants should have significant financial awareness and investment practice either as a Pension Fund Trustee or in the running of pension funds, preferably within the Local Government Pension Scheme. Further details is provided within the tender pack.