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The tender invites qualified contractors to undertake a comprehensive refurbishment programme at the Handforth Community & Youth Centre, addressing structural, architectural and internal deficiencies identified in the April 2024 Building Survey. Works will include the replacement of the flat roof covering and decking on the upper section, investigative studies of concealed lower roof conditions, and localized repointing and monitoring of external walls where settlement or material shrinkage is evident. Internally, the scope covers the overhaul of water‑damaged ceilings and walls, refurbishment of all WC facilities, and the replacement of dated radiators with consideration for future heat‑pump integration.

In addition to the core repair works, the council looks forward to the installation of energy‑saving technologies, such as solar panels and heat pumps, where budget allows, along with related water‑conservation measures. The programme also requires a full fire‑risk assessment, the upgrade of smoke detection, emergency lighting, and fire doors, as well as a comprehensive electrical inspection and rewiring under NICEIC certification. All work must comply with local building regulations, fire safety standards and NICEIC certification requirements.

The Protocol for Housing Wales is issuing a Wales‑specific decarbonisation, retrofit and planned works framework agreement designed to support its social‑housing members in advancing net‑zero targets and improving energy performance across domestic and commercial portfolios. The framework is divided into twelve lots that cover a comprehensive range of interventions, from solar PV installation, building‑fabric insulation and air‑source heat pumps, to full‑house refurbishment, kitchen and bathroom renewal, roofing, windows and doors, and integrated whole‑property programmes. In each case suppliers will provide end‑to‑end, turnkey services that include surveying, design, supply, installation, commissioning, testing, optimisation, handover and ongoing support, ensuring project delivery in line with modern sustainability and safety expectations.

Suppliers appointed to any lot must act as principal contractors under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations where appropriate, conduct surveys and assessments in accordance with current installation standards, and deliver work that meets or exceeds the performance, safety and thermal performance criteria set out in the UK building regulations, WHQS 2023, and relevant industry standards. All works must comply with current UK building regulations, CDM Rules, and WHQS 2023 standards.

The Arts Council of Wales has issued a solicitation for a comprehensive study into the business and operational needs of the Welsh arts sector, targeting organisations and freelancers rather than creative practitioners. The research will map current and future skill gaps in areas such as governance, finance, human resources, planning, compliance, and digital capability, while also assessing organisational capacity, operational systems and infrastructure. In addition, the study will identify training and development requirements for multi‑year funded organisations and skills needs across the sector, and will explore emerging opportunities and risks that could influence long‑term sustainability.

To achieve these objectives the chosen research body will design and administer a sector‑wide survey, conduct qualitative engagements with stakeholders across diverse art‑forms and regions, and engage with existing datasets to avoid duplication of prior work. The final outputs will comprise a bilingual research report containing methodology, detailed findings, forward‑looking insights and actionable recommendations, a presentation of those findings to the Arts Council and key stakeholders, and clean, metadata‑rich datasets with accompanying methodological notes. All deliverables will be produced in both English and Welsh, with full bilingual documentation and datasets.

The tender seeks specialist external consultancy support for Stage 2 of the European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) upgrade on High Speed 1. The objective is to resolve key strategic questions and secure consensus on a single, coherent delivery strategy that replaces the obsolete TVM430 signalling system. Consultants will evaluate a range of delivery options, focusing on preferred technical, commercial and funding models, and will produce a comprehensive deliverable package that includes a confirmed technical option, an integrated delivery model, a whole‑life cost estimate, a detailed delivery schedule to entry‑into‑service, and a complete RAID register in the authority’s format. The assessment will consider benefits, costs, deliverability and operational impacts, and will ensure compliance with paragraphs A.6 to A.11 of the latest Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline guidance to enable progression to the next phase.

The engagement, set for a six‑month period with potential extensions for on‑site surveys, requires the consultant to produce a long‑list and short‑list of options across technical, commercial, and funding dimensions, and to deliver a project schedule through to handover to maintenance. All outputs must support unanimous stakeholder agreement on the selected project delivery strategy and enable the HS1 regulatory framework to move forward with the ERTMS implementation. The final solution must comply with ERTMS specifications and HS1 regulatory standards for high‑speed rail signalling.

Durrington Town Council is procuring a full design and construction programme for a new pump track facility to be sited at the Recreation Ground. The project requires an inclusive, safe, and durable track suitable for bicycles, scooters, skateboards, adaptive cycles and wheelchairs, with the option of a separate mini‑pump track for younger children located adjacent to the main circuit. The contract will encompass detailed design, community consultation, planning permission acquisition, site preparation, construction of the track and associated amenities such as seating, covers, signage, fencing, bins and lighting, as well as a post‑construction handover package that includes maintenance manuals and staff training where required.

The selected contractor will act as principal contractor under CDM 2015, deliver all site safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements, and secure an independent inspection before opening. The proposal should also demonstrate social value activities such as local employment, SME engagement, community outreach and environmentally sustainable construction practices. All works will meet RoSPA safety criteria, CDM 2015 regulations, and sustainable construction practices.