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The Call for Tenders aims to identify and contract consortium partners that will design, build, and operate Artificial Intelligence Gigafactories (AIGFs) under a multi‑sourcing framework. For medium‑scale operations, the contract will award up to four consortia, while the large‑scale segment will commission three consortia, each responsible for providing high‑performance AI compute services that cover the full lifecycle of training, optimizing, and deploying very large AI models. The European High‑Performance Computing Joint Undertaking will secure a guaranteed share of compute‑access time through a separate Framework Contract with each successful consortium, followed by a series of specific agreements that formalize the acquisition of that access.

Each consortium will deliver a state‑of‑the‑art facility that integrates AI‑optimised supercomputing capacity, high‑capacity storage, low‑latency networking, dedicated secure cloud user environments, and specialised AI‑support services, all underpinned by an environmentally sustainable infrastructure for energy and water management. The procurement remains a transparent, for‑examples evaluation by EuroHPC JU, with the Governing Board ultimately ranking consortia based on technical merit and commercial terms. All participation requires notification of any foreign financial contributions exceeding 125 million EUR in accordance with EU subsidies regulations, and procurement documents will specify the precise location and contractual terms for each gigafactory. All facilities must meet current EU energy efficiency and data‑centre standards.

The Low Pay Commission seeks proposals for large‑scale research projects that advance the understanding of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, including their effects for employees and employers. Invited studies will provide comprehensive, evidence‑based conclusions to be delivered by Autumn 2028 and will complement the Commission’s existing analyses of wages, labour markets and the broader economy. The short call for smaller projects, due September 2027, offers an alternative for studies that can deliver actionable findings within a shorter time horizon.

Proposals may address any topic relevant to the impact of minimum wages, with an open invitation to explore new or under‑examined areas. Researchers are encouraged to exploit emerging data streams and sophisticated linkages, leveraging the disruptions caused by the pandemic and the consequent availability of alternative information sources. The work should extend or deepen prior research, whether commissioned by the Commission or other bodies, and should respond to both UK policy needs and broader international interests concerning low‑wage effects.

All submitted research proposals must employ the most recent data sources and demonstrate robust methods for integrating and linking these data sets.

Eastleigh Borough Council is procuring a design and build contractor to deliver the Upper Acre residential phase of the One Horton Heath development. The project will see the construction of 424 mixed‑tenure homes, with site work commencing in March 2027 and the first plots expected to complete in September 2027, culminating in full completion of the housing and surrounding infrastructure by May 2030. The contractor will be responsible for the full spectrum of works required to deliver the new homes, including the associated soft‑landscape, hard‑landscape, public open space, and necessary road, footpath, cycleway and utility infrastructure.

The procurement will be governed by a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 and will operate under an approved reserved‑matters consent. The selected contractor must integrate the planned housing provision with the existing infrastructure schedule, ensuring both the residential units and the shared amenities meet the design brief and statutory requirements for sustainability, ecological enhancement and community facilities as defined by the project brief. The contractor will be expected to produce a fully coordinated delivery plan that aligns with the overall One Horton Heath development strategy.

The tender invites experienced contractors to provide comprehensive catering services for Waverley Education Foundation and Al‑Furqan Primary School, two large educational institutions located in the UK. Waverley School, with approximately 1,800 pupils aged 4‑19 and a Studio College of 230 pupils, occupies a modern purpose‑built facility that has grown significantly since its 2013 opening. Al‑Furqan Primary School serves around 630 children and operates for 185 trading days annually, inclusive of Eid holidays and celebrations. Both schools aim to enhance the quality and variety of meals offered, thereby increasing parental participation and demonstrating value for money.

The contract requires the selected contractor to deliver all catering services across both schools, encompassing meal preparation, delivery, hospitality, and free‑issue provisions. It demands a high‑quality, consistent food offering that meets the evolving needs of the student populations while encouraging innovation and flexibility. The contractor will be expected to engage regularly with parents and students through digital platforms and social media, ensuring continuous feedback loops and the ability to adapt meal plans to community preferences. The contract provision will cover both schools, recognizing that separate contractors may ultimately be appointed for each site.

The service agreement will commence on 1 April 2027 and span three years, with the option for a further three‑year renewal under a guaranteed performance basis. All catering activities must adhere to the relevant food safety, nutrition, and quality regulations applicable in the United Kingdom.

Vennesla municipality is establishing a dynamic purchasing system to acquire passenger cars, goods vans and other vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tons for use across municipal entities. The system will be set up under the Public Procurement Regulations as a restricted tender contest and will operate in two stages: first, suppliers submit qualification applications to gain admission, and subsequently they will be invited to participate in mini‑competitions that determine individual contracts. All stages will be conducted electronically through the KGV platform, with continuous admissions for new suppliers throughout the scheme’s duration.

Eligible suppliers must be legally established companies that can demonstrate compliance with tax obligations, possess sufficient technical and professional qualifications, and hold branded reseller authorisation. Environmental and quality management credentials such as ISO 14001 or an equivalent environmental management system, and ISO 9001 or its equivalent, are required as part of the qualification package. The procurement prioritises zero‑emission vehicles to support the municipality’s climate objectives, allowing limited deviations only when necessary for standby or special‑needs scenarios.

Kings Hill School and Nursery is seeking a catering contractor to provide all meal services for its 475 pupils and 78 teaching and support staff over a three‑year Guaranteed Performance Contract from January 2027 to December 2030. The role encompasses morning breakfast clubs, lunches, after‑school club meals and free‑issue services, with free school meals charged at net food cost, and requires a comprehensive review of the current menu and service offering with innovative, nutritionally balanced options that reflect local, seasonal produce.

The successful contractor will be expected to deliver an inclusive, customer‑focused catering experience that aligns with the school’s values, promotes healthy lifestyles, safeguards all participants, and accommodates the needs of pupils with SEND. Transparent pricing and detailed cost breakdowns are mandatory, but the governing body remains independent of the lowest bid when assessing overall value. Additionally, the contractor must demonstrate social value contributions through training, employment, community engagement, sustainability, and potential capital investment to enhance the dining environment and the wider school community.

All catering provisions must meet UK food safety regulations, provide diet‑inclusive menus adaptable to all pupils’ requirements, and uphold the school’s safeguarding and nutritional standards.

Bus Éireann is implementing an annual readvertisement of a Qualification System designed to enable the purchase or lease of various types of buses and coaches over a five‑year term. The system is divided into six distinct lots: purchase and lease of expressway buses and coaches, purchase and lease of school buses and coaches, and purchase and lease of single‑ or double‑deck city‑type vehicles. Companies may apply to the specific lot(s) that align with their product range. Eligibility is assessed through a Pre‑Qualification Questionnaire in which economic operators must demonstrate their financial and technical capacity against predetermined selection criteria. Qualified suppliers are added to the panel but are not guaranteed contracts; contracts may subsequently be awarded through negotiated procedures or direct procurement.

The vehicles to be procured or leased must comply with the latest environmental standards, including the EURO VI Regulation and the EPA’s guidelines on road transport vehicles, as well as the European Communities (Clean and Energy Efficient Road Transport Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. The procurement prioritises low‑emission and, where feasible, zero‑emission buses and coaches, ensuring all units have minimal environmental impact.

The tender seeks a qualified supplier to deliver comprehensive catering services for St Francis of Assisi Catholic College. The successful contractor will be responsible for all food and beverage provision across the campus, including meal preparation, on‑site hospitality, and free‑issue catering activities that support the day‑to‑day life of students and staff. The contract covers the full spectrum of the college’s catering needs, ensuring that meals meet the institution’s expectations for quality, nutritional value, and service excellence.

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is a mixed secondary and sixth‑form establishment with a roll of 1,170 pupils, of whom 200 are post‑16 and reside in a dedicated sixth‑form centre. The college’s commitment to academic rigor and community values underscores the importance of a reliable catering partner who can support the daily routines, special events, and extra‑curricular activities of a diverse student body while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality. The contract is anticipated to sustain the current enrolment levels over its term and may be extended through a 3 + 3 renewal option.

The procurement will evaluate proposals primarily on quality (70 % of the weighting) followed by price (30 %). Suppliers must therefore demonstrate the capacity to deliver consistent, high‑standard meals and hospitality services that align with the college’s ethos and expectations, while offering competitive pricing. All proposals must comply with the relevant food safety and health and safety regulations.

The procurement concerns the pre‑commercial acquisition of research and development services to create an innovative, systemic sustainability transition solution for health care organisations, known as suHCO. The objective is to design, prototype and validate an AI‑enabled digital platform that empowers healthcare providers in Spain, Italy and Wales to evaluate their environmental performance, pinpoint improvement opportunities, and orchestrate change management initiatives. The solution must incorporate sustainability knowledge, regulatory requirements, international standards, best practices and relevant data sources, offering users tailored guidance suited to each organisation’s operational context. It is intended to support sustainable procurement, impact assessment, reporting activities and the broader organisational transition toward more environmentally responsible models, thereby aligning with European health systems’ sustainability goals.

The development process will be carried out in a phased, competitive manner, with suppliers awarded parallel R&D contracts that span solution design, prototype development and the original creation and validation of low‑volume products or services. After each phase, interim evaluations will select the highest‑performing proposals, allowing the most promising developers to secure subsequent contracts. The resulting intellectual property will belong to the contractors, enabling them to pursue market exploitation beyond the scope of this procurement. Development activities are primarily required to take place within the European Union or associated countries, with no services performed by entities subject to EU restrictive measures.

The platform must be tested and validated in real healthcare settings across Catalonia, West Wales and Treviso, ensuring relevance, usability and scalability. At least 50 % of the total R&D activities shall be carried out inside the EU or countries associated with the Horizon Europe Programme.