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Forestry and Land Scotland has launched a Dynamic Purchasing System to secure invasive vegetation control services across the nation’s forests and lands. The system allows qualified contractors to apply for admission and, upon evaluation within a defined period, gain access to future procurement opportunities. The DPS operates as a compliant route designed to fill gaps in existing contracts or to acquire new services that have not yet been available through conventional procurement channels.

The intended outcomes of the DPS cover a broad array of establishment operations, including power‑ or hand‑cutting, controlled burning, stump treatment, foliar pesticide application, stem injection of woody material and herbaceous weeds, hand pulling of seedlings, rope‑access work on steep ground, manual non‑chemical removal, chipping of cut material, traffic management, and manual labour. No variants or options will be considered, and the procurement is structured into distinct regional lots for Central, North, East, South, and West. The purchase is set to recur over a five‑year horizon, with potential extensions, ensuring a sustained supply of expertise and equipment.

All interventions must be carried out using approved methods and materials, following environmental protection guidelines and safety regulations.

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to secure a long‑term, flexible procurement arrangement for adult supported living services, allowing vulnerable adults to remain in their own homes and participate actively in their communities. Through the use of a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) governed by the Light Touch Rules in Regulations 74–76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the Council intends to keep an open admission of providers over a 15‑year term, thereby increasing choice for supported persons and aligning service delivery with contemporary Self‑Directed Support (SDS) regulations. The PSA framework will support a dynamic addition of new providers, ensuring that the service portfolio can evolve to meet changing community needs while maintaining consistent standards of care.

The contract is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Standard Care and Lot 2 for Enhanced Care. The award process will place a strong emphasis on quality, accounting for 95 % of the weighting, with price representing the remaining 5 %. No variants or options are available, and invitations to tender are to be submitted exclusively in English. This procurement is recurrent, with bidders not initially awarded the PSA having the opportunity to apply in subsequent rounds, and the full tender opening is scheduled for 5 March 2027 at 12:00 local time. All arrangements shall be carried out in accordance with the PSA provisions under Regulations 74–76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

The Scottish Government is extending its collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Telephony and Communication Services for an additional 24‑month period ending 27 March 2028. The DPS is divided into two lots: Lot 1 – Telephony and Communication Services and Lot 2 – Enterprise Bundled Services, which incorporates all services in Lot 1 together with mobile voice and data services for customers wishing a single‑stop procurement of their telecommunications needs. Current suppliers are required to refresh and resubmit their Single Procurement Document (SPD) within six weeks of this notice in order to remain on the system, whilst new applicants may join throughout the life of the DPS provided they satisfy the established entry criteria.

Applicants must demonstrate at least twelve months of relevant experience, submit relevant case‑study evidence (two examples per lot) illustrating delivery of the required services, and hold an approved third‑party cyber‑security accreditation such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001:2013, or equivalent. All suppliers must also secure Employer’s Liability, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance with minimum thresholds of £1 million, and provide appropriate tax compliance documentation. The award system will weigh technical quality at 40–80 % and price at 20–60 %, with a contractual duration of 71 months subject to renewal.

The procurement seeks to appoint providers to South Lanarkshire Council’s Employability Procured Service Arrangement (PSA), a bespoke flexible framework originally designed for employability services but open to all council services. The PSA will be awarded using the “light‑touch” procedure defined in Regulations 74‑76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing a non‑discriminatory, equal‑treatment selection process without the need for a traditional open or restricted call. The arrangement is intended to remain open for its entire lifetime, permitting new providers to be added at regular intervals, with each phase of evaluation followed by a reopening for further applications. No variants or options are accepted, and the PSA will run for 120 months with renewal opportunities.

Four distinct lots constitute the PSA. Lot 1, Work‑Based Learning, requires the delivery of vocational qualifications such as SVQ Level 2 or 3, foundation apprenticeships at levels 4 or 5, sector‑specific training, and industry certification programmes (for example, CSCS Level 1 and emergency first aid). Lot 2, Targeted Support Services, focuses on one‑to‑one or small group tailored support for individuals facing multiple employment barriers. Lot 3, Health, Wellbeing and Financial Support, provides holistic interventions to overcome health, wellbeing, debt and financial obstacles through counselling, mental‑health, financial advice and specialist therapies. Lot 4, Other, offers a flexible bucket for innovative employability programmes that do not fall into the previous categories, allowing the council to respond to emerging local labour‑market needs. All lots are subject to the same quality‑first award criteria and must deliver services in accordance with relevant UK training, health‑safety, and employment standards.

The Royal Agricultural University is inviting tenders for the replacement of its institutional CCTV system, a comprehensive re‑tendering of the previous opportunity. The procurement seeks a fully integrated solution that connects seamlessly to the university’s newly installed Avigilon Unity 160TB AI NVR2X server within the RAU estate. The successful contractor will supply, configure, integrate, and commission all remaining system components, including a range of cameras, software licences, peripheral hardware, and the necessary network cabling and installation services. In addition to the initial installation, the contract covers staff training and ongoing lifecycle maintenance and software support to ensure sustained operational readiness.

Technical capability carries a 70 % weighting in the award criteria, complemented by a 30 % value‑for‑money assessment, reflecting the university’s emphasis on robust, secure video management performance. The revised core specifications require the new CCTV system to meet the updated security objectives and to fully align with the existing central storage infrastructure. All technical requirements must therefore be compatible with the Avigilon Unity platform and conform to the university’s security and integration standards.

The contract seeks a fully managed cleaning service for Shipston High School, a secondary education facility comprising approximately 4,315 m² of in‑scope floor area spread across three teaching blocks, plus a separate 1,175 m² sports hall that will be commissioned in the 2025‑26 expansion. The scope requires routine cleaning throughout a 40‑week service year, as well as periodic, holiday, deep and non‑routine cleaning that includes high‑level work, on‑site supervision, and the provision of all necessary labour, equipment, materials and quality assurance reporting. Washroom consumables are to be supplied either by the school or by the contractor, with the contract documents providing a detailed room‑by‑room schedule of floor surfaces, an out‑of‑scope list, and a sanitary provision schedule to guide specification.

Specific operational constraints include a prohibition on site access during weekends or bank holidays, the backup requirement for a timber and sprung‑timber floor area of 616.6 m² distributed over five zones (including a sports floor and a food‑consumption area), and the anticipation of a TUPE transition involving eight employees across two transferors, one of whom is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Sports Hall building will be excluded from the current award and supplied separately. Evaluation of proposals will place the greatest emphasis on quality, staffing model, supervision and mobilisation, with price also considered.

All cleaning activities must comply with the School’s hygiene and safety guidelines and relevant statutory requirements.

The Mining Remediation Authority is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of specialised construction, environmental and technical professional services aimed at mitigating the impacts of historic mining activities across the United Kingdom. The framework will enable the Authority to draw on high‑quality expertise for civil, structural, geotechnical engineering, environmental assessment, remediation, mine water management and specialist technical consultancy. It is designed to support statutory responsibilities, protect and enhance the environment, and deliver value for money through innovative and commercially sustainable solutions.

The tender is divided into four main lots. Lot 1 covers scoping, feasibility, design, supervision and project management for mine water treatment schemes and civil and structural interventions; Lot 2 provides multidisciplinary ecological and environmental consultancy, including surveys, impact assessments, monitoring, compliance and licensing support across two sub‑lots; Lot 3 focuses on the assessment, testing and development of passive and active mine water treatment solutions, with sub‑lots dedicated to nature‑based and operable treatment systems; and Lot 4 encompasses planning and consents, economic assessment, and project and programme management, including NEC contract oversight and cost management. Each lot is framed to deliver timely, high‑quality outputs that meet agreed timescales, quality standards and project requirements.

All appointed consultants must adhere to UK statutory environmental and engineering regulations and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in the execution of their work.

The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) is seeking a comprehensive maintenance service agreement for a unified storage array. The contract will provide ongoing support, corrective maintenance, and preventive upkeep for the organization’s storage virtualization system, ensuring continued performance and reliability of critical data infrastructure. The procurement invites qualified firms to submit bids that demonstrate a proven track record of managing similar storage systems for at least three years.

Qualified bidders are required to deliver the full maintenance package within fifteen calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. In addition to technical expertise, each prospective contractor must meet PSALM’s eligibility criteria, including documentation of relevant experience and compliance with local procurement regulations. All bids will be evaluated through a non‑discretionary pass/fail procedure under the applicable Implementing Rules and Regulations.

All maintenance services must adhere to recognized industry standards for storage array performance, data integrity, and uptime benchmarks.

Totnes Town Council is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for Totnes Cemetery and Castle Meadow for the 2027/28 financial year. The contract covers routine grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, pathway clearing, and debris removal across a 7.01‑acre cemetery and adjacent meadowlands, with the contractor expected to supply all necessary tools, machinery, and support staff for the two‑year term beginning 1 April 2027. The services are designed to maintain the aesthetic and safety of the burial grounds while respecting seasonal restrictions for bird nesting and scheduling work to minimise disruption during funerals and nearby residential activities.

The scheduled work includes 17 grass cuts per annum at the cemetery, with specific timing around key dates such as Easter and Mothering Sunday, and twice‑annual cuts at Castle Meadow in June and October. Hedge and shrub maintenance occur once a year, with cuts limited to internal sides and tops to preserve tree and plant health. Raised graves and isolated memorial trees must be kept below 30 cm, while the Garden of Rest requires removal of grass and weeds from memorial stones. Pathways, ditch edges, and roadside dry‑stone walls are to remain clear of overgrown vegetation and debris, with winter leaf removal scheduled before Easter and Christmas. Noise and timing restrictions require that work not commence before 08:00 h in proximity to residential properties, and a thorough risk assessment must accompany each operation.

The contractor must adhere to all relevant health and safety legislation, provide public‑liability insurance, and comply with the Council’s policy banning glyphosate use on Town Council owned land, while ensuring all machinery and equipment used is subject to the necessary servicing and safety inspections.