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The Department of Public Works and Highways – Tarlac 1st District Engineering is inviting qualified consulting firms to conduct comprehensive feasibility, preliminary and detailed engineering, economic analysis, technical studies and traffic impact assessment for the proposed San Manuel Diversion Road, a 25.70‑kilometer bypass line that will link the Moncada–San Manuel Bypass in the north to the Tarlac Circumferential Road in the south, traversing the municipalities of Tarlac City and San Manuel. The studies are required to evaluate the design, construction, and operational viability of the entire alignment, to quantify traffic effects, and to provide cost–benefit and environmental and socioeconomic assessments that will inform the final engineering and procurement phases of the project.

Eligible consultants will be shortlisted through a Quality‑Cost Based Evaluation approach that weighs technical competence, relevant experience and methodological rigor. Only those firms meeting a minimum technical score of seventy percent will be invited to deliver and submit their financial proposals. The project contract is slated for completion within ten months and must adhere to the standards and provisions prescribed by Republic Act No. 12009 and its implementing rules.।

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Tarlac 1st District Engineering is soliciting consulting services to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed engineering design, economic and technical analysis, and traffic impact assessment for a proposed 4.493‑kilometer bypass road linking San Manuel in Tarlac to Villasis in Pangasinan. The alignment will cross the Agno River and provide alternate access to the Manila North Road, enhancing regional mobility and reducing traffic congestion on the primary corridor. The project will span two provinces and requires detailed study of the river crossing, soil conditions, and existing roadway interfaces.

Consultants will be engaged to deliver a full suite of studies, from initial feasibility and cost‑benefit analysis through to finalized design and traffic modeling, culminating in a definitive recommendation for construction and operation. The engagement is structured to be completed within 6.5 months, with deliverables expected to inform the subsequent design and construction phases. The procurement will follow the Quality‑Cost Based Evaluation method, weighting technical proposals at seventy percent and financial proposals at thirty percent, with a minimum technical score threshold of seventy percent required for further consideration.

All submissions must satisfy the non‑discretionary “pass/fail” eligibility criteria of the New Government Procurement Act, including verification of experience, staffing capacity, and workload relative to capacity, and must be accompanied by the required bid security, sworn statement, and disclosure statements. The service requirements include adherence to Republic Act No. 12009 and its implementing rules and regulations, and the qualified consultants must demonstrate competence in civil engineering, environmental assessment, and traffic engineering in accordance with the stipulated guidelines.

The Public Attorney’s Office – Central Office seeks to acquire new multi‑function printers for its operations in fiscal year 2026. The procurement is for monochrome, laser‑based units that incorporate printing, copying, and scanning functions, with readiness for deployment across all PAO regional and district offices nationwide. Bidders must be authorized manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors, possess authorized service‑provider status, and maintain service centers throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, while also ensuring delivery within 45 calendar days after the notice to proceed.

The selected printers must support a minimum print speed of 40 pages per minute, 1,200 × 1,200 dpi resolution, and deliver a first page within ten seconds. Copiers shall handle A4/Legal originals and offer resizing from 25 % to 400 %, whereas scanners must provide 40 images per minute with at least 600 × 600 dpi, platen and feeder capabilities, duplex ADF, and JPEG/PDF output. All units must be off‑the‑shelf new models, carry ECO‑friendly certifications (Energy Star, EPEAT, etc.), feature USB/Ethernet/Wi‑Fi Direct connectivity, and come with a one‑year parts, labor, and onsite support warranty. The technology standards and performance metrics are summarized in a single sentence at the end of this brief.

The councils of Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent are inviting tenders for a framework agreement that will supply comprehensive arboricultural services throughout the three counties and for external clients across South Wales. The framework is intended to cover all activities associated with the care of the councils’ extensive tree plantings on highways, parks, open spaces, countryside areas, social service premises, car parks, schools and estate land, while also providing landscape maintenance to major housing developers. The breadth of work ranges from routine tree health assessments and maintenance to specialist tree operations and the supply of trees and shrubs.

Under the framework, work orders will be issued regularly by the councils and will cover Condition Surveys (Lot 1A and 2A), Arboriculture Services (Lot 1B and 2B), and Mechanical Removal of Trees (Lot 1C and 2C). Each lot is renewable on an annual basis, and the framework will provide a continuous supply of skilled arboricultural support to meet the schedules of both council-owned properties and external sites. The award process places a strong emphasis on service quality, competitive pricing, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Successful contractors will be required to deliver work that meets the quality expectations set by the councils while operating within established safety and health regulations, and will maintain the highest standards of arboricultural practice. All work must satisfy applicable arboricultural health and safety standards.

The Southern Construction Framework (SCF‑6) is a managed procurement framework established jointly by Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council to replace the existing SCF‑5 upon its expiry in May 2027. It is open to any contracting authority defined under the Procurement Act 2023, including central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies, educational institutions, and any public‑sector organisation with a public interest in the framework. SCF‑6 aims to provide a trusted, compliant route that supports the full spectrum of public‑sector construction needs across the South East, South West and London, and now UK‑wide, by promoting predictable, safe and sustainable project delivery through early engagement, collaboration and transparency.

The framework will accommodate a wide array of construction activities, from modest school extensions and internal upgrades to major leisure centres, civic buildings, healthcare improvements and advanced science facilities. Contractors accepted onto SCF‑6 must demonstrate the capability, flexibility and collaborative approach necessary to manage both straightforward and complex, multi‑stakeholder projects, operating under the framework’s defined behaviours, standards and processes. SCF‑6 is organised into geographic and value‑based lots, ensuring suppliers cover specified regions while allowing for direct award or mini‑competition call‑off options across multiple value bands.

All contractors must align with the Guidelines and Working Practices Document (Annex 1 a‑l) to meet the technical requirements and standards set by the framework.

The Crown Commercial Service is re‑opening its Outsourced Catering Services Framework, a multi‑region, open procurement that will span until 4 October 2034. The framework seeks suppliers capable of delivering catering services to universities, colleges, multi‑academy trusts, schools and other public sector organisations across all regions of the United Kingdom, including England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The intent is to provide members of the consortium with a compliant, market‑driven route to secure catering supports that harness collective spend power for cost savings.

The contract is divided into 26 discrete lots, each dedicated to a specific geographic area, ranging from East Anglia and the Midlands to the South West and the Scottish Highlands. Each lot includes the same scope: provision of outsourced catering services for institutions with at least eight member organisations in large trusts, or seven or fewer in smaller trusts, and extends to non‑education public sector entities within the same area. All lots are renewable for up to 72 months through three 24‑month extensions. Award criteria give weighted importance to account support, mobilisation, pricing, food quality, social and environmental value, innovation, and price file management. All services must comply with UK health and safety regulations and the specified quality criteria for catering.

West Sussex County Council is launching a new Learning and Development Suppliers Framework to assemble a flexible, high‑quality pool of training delivery providers for the council’s workforce. The framework is structured into five distinct Lots, each targeting a key area of professional development: Lot 1 focuses on leadership, management, coaching and professional supervision; Lot 2 covers health and social care workforce development for adult, children and early childhood services; Lot 3 delivers corporate skills, organisational development, culture, wellbeing and change capability; Lot 4 seeks specialist expertise in modern, accessible learning design and digital curriculum creation; and Lot 5 requires digital skills training to enhance the digital capability of council staff.

All Lots mandate that suppliers deliver practice‑focused, evidence‑informed programmes that are inclusive, accessible and aligned to public‑sector standards. Providers must offer flexible delivery modes—face‑to‑face, virtual, blended, or self‑directed—along with coaching and mentoring from accredited practitioners where appropriate. They are expected to collaborate closely with council subject‑matter experts, comply with public‑sector accessibility standards, use inclusive language and materials, and support impact evaluation while refraining from promoting extraneous products or services. All training content and delivery must adhere to the latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

The Department of Public Works and Highways, Regional Office VI is contracting consulting services to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study, preliminary and detailed engineering, economic analysis, technical studies, traffic impact assessment and environmental impact study for four major road projects in western Panay. These projects include the Calinog‑Lambunao Agricultural Road in Iloilo, the Lemery‑Ajuy Agricultural Road in Iloilo, the Lonoy‑Salocon Diversion Road in Capiz, and the San Miguel Bypass Road in Iloilo. The consulting engagement will encompass the full spectrum of pre‑construction studies, from economic and technical feasibility to environmental and traffic analyses, ensuring that each route’s design, construction, and operational performance meet the necessary planning and regulatory criteria.

The work will be carried out under the authority and guidelines of the Department’s new procurement act and its implementing rules, with an anticipated completion deadline of 330 calendar days. All selected consultants must demonstrate sufficient experience, personnel availability, and capacity to deliver the required studies within this time frame, thereby ensuring that the resulting road projects proceed efficiently and in compliance with national standards. The contract must be completed within 330 calendar days.

The Councils of Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent are inviting suppliers to furnish a comprehensive Arboriculture Services Framework across South Wales, encompassing not only the authorities’ own tree stocks but also external client work for major housing developers. The framework will cover the full spectrum of tree care, from detailed condition surveys and routine maintenance of trees on highways, parks, social service sites, car parks, schools and estate land to specialist interventions such as mechanical removal of hazardous trees, pruning and planting of new trees and shrubs. Work orders will be generated on an ongoing basis, allowing the Councils to address diverse tasks that range from one‑off specialist operations to regular upkeep on a wide variety of sites.

Three distinct lots are specified within the framework. Lot 1A appoints a provider for condition surveys in Monmouthshire; Lot 1B covers general arboriculture services for the same area; Lot 1C handles mechanical removal of trees in Monmouthshire. Corresponding lots 2A, 2B and 2C address the same categories of work for Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent. The award will be made on a 12‑month renewal basis and weighted heavily on quality and compliance, with price and a combined quality‑and‑value factor also considered. All services must adhere to recognized UK arboricultural standards and health and safety regulations.