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The call to tender concerns the PreCommercial Procurement of Research and Development services in the security sector, known as SHIELD PCP. It is a cross‑border initiative collocated by the French, Spanish, Slovak and French railway ministries, designed to foster innovative solutions that enhance the protection of public spaces and crowd management for law‑enforcement agencies. The programme seeks research services that will produce market‑ready products or capabilities with a Technology Readiness Level of 7–8.

Responders will be expected to design, prototype, integrate and validate solutions through a three‑phase framework agreement. The first phase will focus on detailed solution design based on agreed scenarios, the second on prototype development and system integration, and the third on operational validation in real‑world environments. Delivery is anchored in the European Union, with at least 70 % of all research, development, testing, certification, and operational activities carried out by principal staff and subcontractors located in EU Member States or Horizon Europe‑associated countries.

All proposals must produce fully tested, innovative products or services that meet the shared needs of the public buyers, enable seamless coordination across stakeholders, and incorporate the stated 70 % place‑of‑performance requirement.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Regional Office IX is inviting qualified consulting engineers to carry out sub‑surface exploration using Calyx drilling technology and associated laboratory analyses for the preliminary construction of five slope protection projects located in Zamboanga del Sur, Region 9. The work, classified under geotechnical and geoseismic engineering, constitutes a single lump‑sum contract and will be acquired through a competitive bidding process that culminates in a direct award following a technical‑cost evaluation.

Solicited bidders must demonstrate sufficient experience in slope stability investigations, the availability of certified personnel, and an adequate workload to deliver the studies within the stipulated 66‑calendar‑day period. The evaluation will be weighted seventy per cent technical and thirty per cent cost, with detailed criteria set out in the Instructions to Bidders. All proposals must adhere to the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the New Government Procurement Act and must include Calyx drilling and laboratory work as the core technical requirement.

The European Investment Bank is calling for tenders under the framework agreement CFT‑1747 to secure the supply of IT security hardware and software products, including renewals, from up to five service providers. The award will cover all products manufactured or published by third‑party vendors that meet the Bank’s technical criteria, and will also include related support and maintenance services to ensure continued operation and compliance.

Specifically, the Bank requires the provision of complete IT security solutions – both tangible equipment and software licenses – that can be deployed within the Bank’s operational environment. The framework agreement will allow for the rapid procurement of renewals and incremental upgrades, ensuring that security capabilities remain current without the need to initiate new procurements for each refresh.

All products and services must meet the European Investment Bank’s established technical standards for IT security.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Regional Office IX is procuring professional geotechnical engineering services for the Sub‑Surface Exploration of a bridge site in Zamboanga del Norte. The award will cover the design, mobilization, and execution of Calyx drilling operations, followed by comprehensive laboratory testing of core samples to assess soil and rock characteristics essential for bridge design and construction. All activities will be carried out under a single lump‑sum contract, with the contractor responsible for delivering calibrated drilling equipment, documented procedures, and a complete technical report that informs foundation and ground improvement decisions.

The contractor must possess the technical expertise to operate Calyx drilling rigs, conduct geomechanical and geophysical assessments, and process core samples in accordance with Philippine standards. Laboratory analyses are required to meet ISO‑9001 accredited quality management protocols, and all data must be compiled in a formal engineering report submitted to the Regional Office for final use in the bridge design phase.

The Municipality of Libacao in Aklan’s public procurement process invites qualified contractors to undertake the concreting of a new pathway in Sitio Datag, Barangay Sibalew. The contract covers the construction of a 105‑linear‑meter stretch of paved roading that will provide reliable access to the community, reinforcing local infrastructure and improving connectivity for residents and visitors alike. The tender is issued under Public Bidding rules and is governed by Republic Act 9184 and its implementing regulations, ensuring a transparent and competitive selection procedure.

Eligible bidders must be Filipino citizens or partnerships/corporations that are at least 75 % Filipino owned and hold a Professional Regulation Commission (PCAB) license appropriate to the project size. In addition, they are required to demonstrate prior experience on a comparable project of at least half the approved budget and to present sufficient net financial contracting capacity. Contractual compliance will be evaluated through a strict pass/fail eligibility check, followed by a thorough bid examination and award decision made by the Local Government Unit’s Bids and Awards Committee.

The design specification calls for concrete to be poured along a 4‑meter wide path, laid to a depth of 0.15 meters to form a durable, stable surface. The finished length shall measure precisely 105 linear meters, meeting the required civil works standards.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Regional Office IX is soliciting professional engineering consulting services for the geotechnical and geoseismic evaluation of three slope‑protection projects located in Zamboanga City and the surrounding Zamboanga del Norte Region 9. The contract, classified as a single lump‑sum lot for the same purpose, requires comprehensive subsurface investigation through calyx drilling and subsequent laboratory work to determine soil and rock parameters that will guide design and construction of the slope‑protection measures. The scope is limited to the analytical and reporting components of the subsurface study, while the procurement follows a competitive bidding process under the New Government Procurement Act, with a strict quality‑cost assessment that weighs technical proficiency 70 % against financial offering 30 %.

Eligible consulting firms must demonstrate expertise in calyx drilling techniques, laboratory testing protocols, and interpretation of geotechnical data, and are expected to deliver findings within a 30‑calendar‑day period after award. Project execution will be governed by the contractual stipulations of the Department of Public Works and Highways, including required bid security, compliance with the Acceptable Budget for the Contract, and adherence to the bidding rules of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 12009. The successful consultant shall complete the subsurface exploration using calyx drilling and laboratory analyses in accordance with the stated timeline and technical expectations.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Region IX seeks a qualified consulting engineering firm to provide comprehensive geotechnical services for the construction of four buildings and a bridge in the Sulu 2nd District. The contract entails a full sub‑surface exploration program carried out through Calyx drilling, coupled with laboratory analysis of obtained samples. The selected consultant will be responsible for designing the drilling strategy, coordinating field operations, conducting laboratory tests, and delivering a detailed geotechnical report that supports the design and construction of the proposed structures.

The engagement requires the consultant to manage all phases of the investigation, from site reconnaissance and data interpretation to the preparation of construction‑ready subsurface profiles and recommendations. The drilling operations must comply with the quantifiable objectives outlined in the project brief, ensuring that the depth, borehole spacing, and sample conditions are aligned with the structural demands of the buildings and bridge. Laboratory evaluations will include soil classification, strength, and consolidation tests, with results submitted in a standardized format for integration into the design documents.

All activities must be performed in accordance with the Philippine national standards for geotechnical exploration and laboratory analysis.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Regional Office IX is procuring professional engineering services to carry out sub‑surface exploration through Calyx drilling and related laboratory works for the construction of a single slope‑protection project in Zamboanga Sibugay Region 9. This technical work falls within the ambit of geotechnical or geoseismic engineering and is described as a single‑lot, lump‑sum consulting service required to provide the data and analysis necessary to design an effective slope‑stabilization structure.

Bidders will be shortlisted on a non‑discretionary “pass/fail” basis and evaluated using a quality‑cost‑based method, awarding 70 percent weight to technical merit and 30 percent to financial capacity. The contract must be executed within twelve calendar days of award, with bids submitted in accordance with the Government Procurement Act and its Implementing Rules, and with the requirement that firms be at least 60 percent Filipino‑owned.

The drilling must be performed employing calibrated Calyx rigs and the laboratory work must comply with the Philippine Geotechnical Institute’s standard practice guidelines for slope stability studies.

The Department of Public Works and Highways – Region IX is procuring a single lot of professional geotechnical and geoseismic consulting services to conduct sub‑surface exploration for six building projects in the Sulu 1st District Engineering Office. The assignment encompasses the design, execution, and reporting of comprehensive subsurface investigations to inform the design and construction of the planned facilities. The selected contractor will provide a full range of field and laboratory works, including site investigation planning, trenching, observation well installation, and correlation of data with designed structural requirements.

The engagement requires a rapid turnaround, with the contract to be completed within 48 calendar days, and it stipulates that only Philippine‑based firms or entities meeting the ownership criteria may submit bids. Eligibility and technical competencies will be evaluated through a structured pre‑qualification and a quality‑cost based assessment. The work will involve Calyx drilling and laboratory analyses to provide sub‑surface data for the six construction sites as required by geotechnical standards.