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Award under PCR 2015 under compliant framework to supply 1 bespoke bus shelter to Melton Mowbray.

This is a key opportunity for Network Rail to identify the solutions available within the market and request information from the supply base to achieve the below: • Help inform the sourcing and requirement strategy • Identify any additional capabilities that Network Rail may have not considered • Understand what customisation options are available • Ensure suppliers who are interested in any potential future tender activity relating to this requirement are aware of the procurement platform that will be used, and provide them with the steps to complete qualification to this platform (should they not have already done so) Network Rail is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand the market capabilities for a new Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) system. Our current systems were installed between late 2013 and mid-2015 and are nearing end of life. Network Rail currently has 73 instrumented tracks at 28 locations. The purpose of this notice is to gather information from the market on available technologies, system capabilities, delivery approaches and potential implementation models that could inform future procurement.

Cambridgeshire County Council's farm estate is 34,000 acres (13,400 ha) with 160 farm tenants it is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. Refurbishment Works at Church Farm, Newmarket Road, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge, CB25 9AQ Contractors will need provide evidence of CHAS accreditation or another equivalent accreditation . An open morning has been arranged for Thursday 10th September 10am - 11.30am

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the ‘Contacting Authority’), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to undertake a rail passenger survey within the Tees Valley region to understand customer issues, identify opportunities, and collect qualitative evidence to support future rail planning and service development. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: •Understand market interest, capability and capacity to deliver the proposed requirement. •Test and validate the proposed scope, objectives and approach. •Obtain feedback on methodologies, deliverables, timescales, risks and indicative costs. •Understand market views on contractual, commercial and social value considerations. •Identify opportunities to improve and refine any future procurement. •Provide suppliers with an opportunity to raise questions, challenge assumptions and make recommendations based on their experience. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./S6YZ443D79 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S6YZ443D79

Network Rail requires the supply of concrete bearers for Switches & Crossings (S&C) renewals and maintenance work. Concrete bearers are critical structural components of S&C units, supporting the rails, maintaining track gauge and geometry, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of turnouts and crossings.

Our current contract for the delivery of our Emergency Accommodation and Assessment Unit, based at Shawe Road in Urmston, is due to end on 31 March 2027. We are currently undertaking work to review and re-tender the service to ensure a compliant arrangement is in place beyond this date. We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market.

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the service for Non-Emergency Ambulance Patient Transport Service. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6681680. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire no later than 15:00 hours on 02 September 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6681680. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) represents a critical replacement of the current Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) system, transitioning the GB rail network to a future-proofed, 5G-enabled communications platform. This migration will strengthen mission-critical voice and data capabilities, whilst supporting existing operational railway systems. FRMCS rollout will comprise three core technical aspects: 1.Trackside civils - potentially 4,000 - 5,000 masts (including some potential re-use of existing GSM-R masts) and associated infrastructure 2.Train fitment - radio and associated equipment on all trains across the network 3.FRMCS active network - Core, RAN etc. Trackside civils is a critical focus area for FRMCS delivery & Network Rail is therefore issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the supply chain and inform potential future procurement of FRMCS trackside civils infrastructure. Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender.

The Council, on behalf of the Children's Commissioning Consortium Cyrum (4C's) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to identify suitably capable and experienced secure transport providers for the secure transportation of children and young people, on behalf of Welsh Local Authorities. Due to the anticipated value and infrequent nature of the requirement, the Council does not currently intend to establish a framework or award a public contract, in regards to the Procurement Act 2023 as part of this exercise. This market engagement is being carried out for information-gathering purposes only and is intended to help the Council better understand the availability, capability and experience within the market. The intention is to develop a list of capable suppliers for use by Welsh Local Authorities for secure transport provision. The provision of secure transportation services for children and young people must be delivered in a manner that safeguards and promotes the welfare of the child or young person receiving the service. Providers should note that this is a specialist service and will be expected to meet the requirements of the Welsh Government’s Reducing Restrictive Practices Framework. Providers will be required to have the following traing and practices in place: Safeguarding training and safeguarding procedures. Behaviour management training and approaches. Safe recruitment and robust employment checks. Safehold training and de-escalation techniques. Risk management, and safeguarding processes. Understanding and implementation of the restrictive practice framework. Ability to meet children's individual needs through appropriate resources, activities, and equipment.

Ards and North Down Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a transparent and informed preliminary market engagement exercise to support the development of a Council owned site located at Comber Road, Newtownards for commercial use. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to seek feedback and insights from experienced developers to help shape the specification for the appointment of a Developer. The Council is intending to bring the site to market to attract experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land, with a view to delivering a high-quality business or industrial park development that will make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement (PME) questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home (Resource ID 6577062). Completed questionnaires must be returned via the Messaging function of the CfT.

Network Rail is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand the market capabilities and potential costs for a new Risk Assessment System to support the consistent creation, management, assurance and use of risk assessments across the organisation. Our current system has approximately 650-700 risk assessments and 300 active users. The purpose of this notice is to gather information from the market on available technologies, system capabilities, delivery approaches and potential implementation models that could inform a future procurement. Network Rail is seeking insight from suppliers who can provide a digital risk assessment management platform capable of supporting a modernised risk assessment process aligned with the organisation’s safety strategy. This engagement is exploratory and this notice does not pre-qualify suppliers or form part of any procurement. The objectives of this engagement are to: • Understand the maturity of systems available within the market • Identify potential suppliers capable of delivering a modern risk assessment management platform • Test assumptions regarding technical capability, system functionality and integration • Explore potential delivery models and implementation approaches • Inform the development of a future procurement strategy and specification Insights gathered will support Network Rail in shaping the requirements for a potential future system procurement. This engagement does not: • Prequalify or shortlist suppliers • Form part of any formal procurement process • Provide any advantage or disadvantage to participants. All information shared with suppliers will be shared with all supplier in any resulting procurement process.

Transport for Wales and Transport for Wales Rail is seeking expressions of interest from organisations wishing to participate in the Public Transport Summit 2027 at Swansea Arena on 16–17 June 2027. Opportunities include sponsorship, exhibition space, innovation participation and attendance. This is a market engagement exercise only and not a procurement or call for competition. 1. Overview Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking a market engagement exercise to invite expressions of interest from organisations wishing to participate in the TfW Public Transport Summit 2027 Taking place on: Date: 16–17 June 2027 Venue: Swansea Arena This notice is issued to ensure an open, fair and transparent approach to engaging the transport market and wider stakeholders. This is not a procurement exercise and does not constitute a call for competition. It is a pre-market engagement activity only, intended to inform event planning and gauge interest in participation. 2. Background Following the success of the inaugural Public Transport Summit held in Wrexham, Transport for Wales is pleased to confirm that the Summit will return in June 2027. The Summit will bring together transport leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders to engage in strategic discussions on the future of public transport across Wales and the Borders. The event will focus on: • Connecting ideas • Moving people and communities • Shaping the future of public transport Transport for Wales is continuing to transform public transport services and infrastructure. The Summit provides a platform to build on this momentum and support future investment, integration and innovation across the network. 3. Purpose of the Summit The Summit will provide an opportunity for the public, private and third sectors to: • Collaborate on the future of transport in Wales and the Borders • Share strategic visions and priorities • Support integrated transport development • Drive wider economic and social impact for communities The event will include: • Themed panel discussions • Keynote speeches • Workshops • Exhibition and innovation space • Networking opportunities 4. Summit Themes The 2027 Summit will focus on the following key themes: • Connectivity – Building economic and social impact through connectivity • Integration – Bus franchising • Future Investment • Safety, accessibility and inclusion • Sustainability and innovation. Opportunities for Participation TfW is seeking expressions of interest across the following participation and sponsorship categories: Sponsorship Categories • Headline Partner – 1 partner (~£40k–50k) • Official Partners – 5 partners (~£20k–25k each), aligned to Summit themes • Official Exhibitors – c.12 organisations (~£7.5k each) • Official Supporters – c.10 organisations (~£3k–5k each) • Innovation Lab Participants – c.12 organisations (~£1.5k–2k each) • VIP Dinner Sponsor – 1 partner (~£10k–15k) • Welcome Drinks Sponsor – 1 partner (~£5k) • Ticket Only Attendance – 2 days (~£300 Private Sector £240 Public Sector) VCSE Participation Transport for Wales is committed to inclusive participation and intends to offer: • An allocated amount of free tickets for VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations to attend Organisations requesting a free place must: • Confirm their VCSE status as part of their response

Circular Opportunities in Rail is a proposed RSSB project within its Natural Environment programme, focused on identifying practical opportunities to increase circularity across the GB rail sector. RSSB are inviting suppliers to provide a summary of their capabilities in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project. Given the envisaged scope of work, we would be pleased to receive a short response For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./74MNQ238M3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/74MNQ238M3

West Lothian Council is looking to engage with outdoor advertising suppliers to inform the direction and content of a future tender for an advertising partner, which will include: - Bus shelter advertising - Bus shelter provision and maintenance

Southminster Parish Council is seeking to engage with suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the purpose of replacing the existing council owned fresh water service pipe at King George V Playing Field Station Road Southminster. The land associated with the works principally tarmacked access roads and car parks, is under the control of the Council and no intrusion onto the public highway is required. The works subject to contract will include but not be restricted to the installation of a 550m long water service pipe connected to 7 existing buildings, the installation of 7 threshold water meters and 2 additional monitoring meters, system testing and the making good of all ground surfaces to match the existing. Interested parties who wish to tender for the works should register with the Clerk, Graham Beattie, [email protected] no later than 9am Monday 3rd August 2026 after which time a full tender document will be released.

National Highways is a government owned organisation responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network National Highways seeks to undertake exploratory research into the Magnetic Main Flux Method (MMFM), an advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) technique used to detect internal corrosion, wire breaks, and deterioration in bridge cable systems. This research will investigate the method’s suitability, performance, and adaptability for the United Kingdom’s bridge stock, particularly within aging suspension, cable-stayed, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete structures. There are claims that MMFM could demonstrate effectiveness under various protective layers—including cement grout, galvanisation, coatings, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) sheathing, and wax—while providing quantitative assessment of corrosion and residual cable capacity. This exploratory work aims to understand if these claims for MMFM can be technically validated, and adaption for deployment under UK environmental and operational conditions could be considered. This notice forms part of a preliminary market engagement process under the Procurement Act 2023. It is intended solely to support exploratory research and does not constitute a call for competition or commit National Highways to any future procurement. All information shared during this process will be managed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

To address the rail industry problem of train over speeding and the resulting risks, Network Rail has set up a Speed Management Programme with industry collaboration and oversight. The SMP aims to develop a Speed Management System (SMS) that enables real-time, in-cab information for Permanent (including junction speeds), Blanket, Emergency and Temporary Speed Restrictions (PSR, BSR, ESR, TSR), thereby reducing the risk of overspeed incidents, improving safety, operational efficiency, and supporting network management. To enable that, the SMS proposes a creation of the National Speed Database (SDB) which is the single version of the speed restrictions truth providing real-time warranted data to the industry. As per predefined boundaries of the programme, the Railway Undertakings (RU) will install and maintain their own Speed Display System (SDS), be it an existing Driver Advisory System (DAS), Train Control Management System or another device. The broadcast of speed restriction information will conform to a national standard to ensure interoperability with the RUs chosen system and any future deployment of ETCS. As part of the Speed Management Programme, Network Rail intends to procure a supplier to develop and deliver the National Speed Database (SDB). The SDB will act as the industry's authoritative source for speed restriction information and will support the provision of real-time speed restriction data to railway stakeholders through a nationally standardised interface. This exercise is intended to gather market insight, assess supplier capability and inform Network Rail's procurement strategy, requirements development and future tender approach for the delivery of this solution. We will confirm the Estimated Value when we start the Tender process.

The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) represents a critical replacement of the current Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) system, transitioning the GB rail network to a future-proofed, 5G-enabled communications platform. This migration will strengthen mission-critical voice and data capabilities, whilst supporting existing operational railway systems. FRMCS rollout will comprise three core technical aspects: 1.Trackside civils - potentially 4,000 - 5,000 masts (including some potential re-use of existing GSM-R masts) and associated infrastructure 2.Train fitment - radio and associated equipment on all trains across the network 3.FRMCS active network - Core, RAN etc. Trackside civils is a critical focus area for FRMCS delivery & Network Rail is therefore issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the supply chain and inform potential future procurement of FRMCS trackside civils infrastructure. Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender.

The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) represents a critical replacement of the current Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) system, transitioning the GB rail network to a future-proofed, 5G-enabled communications platform. This migration will strengthen mission-critical voice and data capabilities, whilst supporting existing operational railway systems. FRMCS rollout will comprise three core technical aspects: 1.Trackside civils - potentially 4,000 - 5,000 masts (including some potential re-use of existing GSM-R masts) and associated infrastructure 2.Train fitment - radio and associated equipment on all trains across the network 3.FRMCS active network - Core, RAN etc. Trackside civils is a critical focus area for FRMCS delivery & Network Rail is therefore issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the supply chain and inform potential future procurement of FRMCS trackside civils infrastructure. Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender.

Bedford Borough Council has a statutory duty to provide free home to school travel for compulsory school-aged children who meet nationally prescribed eligibility criteria and for post-16 students who meet locally determined criteria. To fulfil this duty, the Council commissions transport services from external providers using a range of vehicle types to meet the diverse needs of routes and individual passengers. In addition, the School and Specialist Transport Team arranges transport for a range of Adult and Children's Social Care requirements, including contact sessions, day services, and respite provision. To support the efficient and compliant procurement of these services, the Council is establishing a new Open Framework to replace the existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Bedford Borough Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement in relation to the establishment of this new Open Framework for the provision of Home to School, Specialist Transport, and related passenger transport services. The Framework will replace the Council's existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and will be used to procure transport services for eligible children, young people, adults and other service users as required. The Council is publishing this notice to inform the market of the proposed procurement, provide an overview of the service requirements, and invite interested providers to engage with the opportunity. The procurement process is expected to be conducted electronically through the ADAM eProcurement System, with approved providers being eligible to participate in future call-off opportunities under the Open Framework. Indicative timescales are: Publication of procurement documents: Early September 2026 Evaluation of applications: October 2026 Notification of framework admission outcomes: November 2026 Framework award and commencement: November/ December 2026 These dates are indicative only and may be subject to change. This notice does not commence the procurement process and is intended solely to support market awareness and engagement ahead of the formal tender opportunity. Interested providers are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the forthcoming procurement opportunity when advertised.