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INSTITUT RUĐER BOŠKOVIĆ, Grad Zagreb

1054260192 T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing – Freight Vehicle Braking Research

RSSB

RSSB is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to two proposed and interdependent research procurements, T1420 and T1421, concerning variability in freight vehicle braking-system components. The overall research programme is expected to include the identification of representative wagons, development of a static brake-testing plan, undertaking of static brake testing and detailed analysis of the resulting data. RSSB currently intends to procure the programme through two separate competitive tender exercises. The precise allocation of the phases and associated activities remains under consideration and may be informed by the responses received through this engagement. The purpose of the engagement is to: • understand supplier interest and capability across the proposed phases; • test whether the proposed procurement and delivery timescales are achievable; • understand how additional testing or information requirements arising during delivery should be managed; and • obtain feedback on data handover, communication, governance and coordination where different suppliers are appointed. RSSB has established the fundamental objectives and proposed technical scope of the research. This engagement is not intended to redesign the core requirement. Further information and the questions on which RSSB is seeking feedback are contained in the T1420 and T1421 Preliminary Market Engagement Briefing – Freight Vehicle Braking Research, available through the Delta eSourcing portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./K9Q57CQDEN To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K9Q57CQDEN

West Yorkshire District Travel Diary Survey

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and Local Authorities require high-quality, robust data on the travel behaviour of residents across West Yorkshire to inform policy-making; support the development, appraisal and evaluation of transport strategies and schemes; and to understand the wider impacts of transport investment and policy decisions. The Combined Authority, therefore, seeks to engage competent Consultants (Consultancy firms) to provide a comprehensive market intelligence on transport research to help deliver a successful West Yorkshire District Travel Survey (WY TRADS) contract.

Metabarcoding validation framework 2026/2027

Natural England

DNA-based methods have the potential to significantly change how we monitor and assess ecosystems. Natural England has been exploring the use of these methods for environmental monitoring for several years, delivering a series of reports which focus on the development of DNA-based methods with potential in a particular area. These methods are now being used more widely within Natural England, particularly the detection of ecological communities using environmental DNA (eDNA). This is often conducted by employing metabarcoding assays which target specific species assemblages (e.g. fish, mammals) or broader taxonomic groups (e.g. vertebrates, invertebrates, bacteria). The DNA Team aims to operationalise DNA-based methods and produces guidance for using them in monitoring projects. In order to provide sound recommendations, it is important that we understand the limitations of, and uncertainties with, DNA-based methods. Natural England staff need to be able to understand how DNA-derived data can be used, and the confidence they can have in data derived using different DNA-based methods which have been validated to different stages. Natural England previously commissioned the development of a framework to enable end users to assess confidence in metabarcoding assays and results (Pagaling and others, under review; a copy of the framework can be provided by Natural England upon request by emailing monitoring.innovation@naturalengland.org.uk). By using the checklist and levelled scale, end users can appropriately interpret results. It also provides validation and reporting standards for the development of new metabarcoding assays. The framework will enable end-users to determine the recommended scenarios for application of a given assay and improve assay performance with further validation. This project will advance the metabarcoding assay validation framework by expanding upon previous work to conduct a further literature review and meta-analysis, covering more assays bei

Provision of a Digi Hub Founders Programme supported by PEACEPLUS

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver a Digi Hub Founders Programme - supported by PEACEPLUS

Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)

Thames Freeport

Description: Thames Freeport (TFP) is one of eight English Freeports established under the Government's Freeport Policy. Spanning tax sites at DP World London Gateway (Thurrock), the Port of Tilbury (Thurrock), and Ford Dagenham (Barking & Dagenham), TFP operates as the accountable body for a programme of investment, infrastructure and innovation interventions targeting place-based economic growth across East London and the Estuary. TFP has published its Industry, Investment and Infrastructure Framework (TFIIIF), establishing an ambition to catalyse £16 billion in cumulative GVA, create 23,230 net additional jobs, and generate £1.5 billion in additional annual GVA across four sector clusters: Technology and Advanced Manufacturing; Sustainable Construction; Advanced Port Logistics; and Deployed Artificial Intelligence. To deliver the TFIIIF programme, TFP requires access to a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary Strategic Advisory Partner(s) capable of providing integrated advisory, appraisal, feasibility, investment facilitation and SPV services. The contract will be structured as a Framework Enabling Contract with Statements of Work drawn down per project. TFP anticipates annual spend of approximately £1,000,000 against a ceiling of £5,000,000 +VAT over the full 3+1+1 year term. The successful provider must be capable of delivering — individually or through a named consortium — all of the following service lines to create a single supplier Framework: •Service Line A — Treasury-Compliant Business Cases (HM Treasury Green Book, Five Case Model) •Service Line B — Programme and Project Evaluation (HM Treasury Magenta Book) •Service Line C — Project Feasibility Studies (RIBA Stages 0–2 and Pre-RIBA Technical Feasibility) •Service Line D — Investment Cases for Private and Institutional Capital •Service Line E — Business Planning and Financial Modelling •Service Line F — Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Establishment and Ongoing Operation •Service Line G — Finance and Legal Serv

Sutton Environment Strategy Community Engagement and Consultation Programme

London Borough of Sutton

This procurement is to commission a professional delivery team capable of designing and executing a community engagement and consultation program for key stakeholders supporting those who live, work and study in the borough to feel empowered to take action and helping increase understanding of the co-benefits of climate action. The Service Provider shall deliver a program that helps move climate action in the London Borough of Sutton beyond what can directly be delivered by the Council, by leveraging its unique power to influence residents and partners by place-shaping, regeneration, and civic leadership. The final output will be a clear analysis and engagement summary report that will identify the gaps and inform the structure and content of the new Environment Strategy and its Action Plan.

Fuel Cycle Technical Specification Development

UK Fusion Energy Ltd

This contract establishes the requirements for development of a suite of equipment‐level, near‐preliminary design technical specifications and associated datasheets for key components within the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) Prototype Plant (SPP) tritium fuel cycle. The objective is to produce clear, standardised, and accessible technical design guidance for mature tritium components, presented in a format that enables interpretation and application by suppliers. The specifications shall remain independent of final plant sizing and detailed interfaces, while providing sufficient technical depth to enable objective pre‐qualification and early supplier engagement. Developing the specifications will require a supplier to rationalise multiple sources of tritium design information and record the decision logic in selecting design criteria. Equipment for the scope is prioritised and includes tritium‐compatible valves, piping and pressure vessels, catalytic recombiners, molecular sieve beds, vacuum pumps and depleted uranium storage beds. The output of this contract could form the technical baseline for a supplier accreditation scheme under consideration by UK Fusion Energy ltd. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Technical-analysis-or-consultancy-services./3W7WEB9M8T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3W7WEB9M8T

Nabavka usluga laboratorijske i vizuelne kontrole dijelova uniforme i obuće za pripadnike vodova interventne policije

МИНИСТАРСТВО УНУТРАШЊИХ ПОСЛОВА КАНТОНА САРАЈЕВО - УПРАВА ПОЛИЦИЈЕ

Nabavka usluga laboratorijske i vizulene kontrole dijelova uniforme i obuće za pripadnike vodova interventne policije za potrebe Uprave policije MInistarstva unutrašnjih poslova Kantona Sarajevo

Ispitivanje uvjeta radnog okoliša

JP ELEKTROPRIVREDA HRVATSKE ZAJEDNICE HERCEG BOSNE D.D. MOSTAR

National Trust - NI- Independent Quality Assurance Process for Lough Neagh Roadmap to Recovery

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

The Trust, on behalf of the Forever Lough Neagh Collaborators, is seeking proposals from suitably experienced facilitators, organisations, or partnerships to design and deliver an independent Quality Assurance (QA) process to support the development of Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery. Running alongside a multidisciplinary consultancy commissioned to develop the Roadmap, the QA process will provide robust scrutiny through structured peer review and public review panels. The successful contractor will establish and facilitate a framework to assess and challenge emerging recommendations, ensuring they are evidence-based, technically sound, inclusive, transparent, and informed by community perspectives. The contract is expected to commence in September/October 2026 and run for 12 months, subject to funding availability. Tenderers should note that costs submitted must remain valid for up to six months should commencement be delayed to allow for fundraising. This QA process is a key element in ensuring the integrity, credibility, and long-term legitimacy of the Roadmap to Recovery for Lough Neagh. 14/08/26 - Clarification Window Closes 28/08/26 - Return of RFP 15/09/26 - Anticipated Contract Start Date The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions

ET190 Consultancy - Capacity Strenthening

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

The purpose of this project is to seek a consultant with demonstrable experience of implementation of capacity strengthening initiatives within the context of national disease control programmes in LMICs. The consultant should have experience of development of data collection methods and experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data. While there will be some opportunities to travel to DRC for in-person meetings with PNLTHA, most of the work will be done remotely and will require strong relationship building skills. The GAMBIT project is implemented in DRC and therefore it is essential that the consultant can speak fluent French. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Evaluation-consultancy-services./6Z757WQ2N4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Z757WQ2N4

Audit Qualification 2030: Structured interviews with non-PIE Audit firms

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. As the Competent Authority for audit in the UK, we set auditing and ethical standards and monitor and enforce audit quality. The FRC requires Research Services. This research concerns the pre-qualification education, training, and assessment of UK statutory auditors insofar as those matters relate specifically to non-PIE UK audit firms. By non-PIE UK audit firms we mean firms that carry out UK statutory audits, but do not audit Public Interest Entities (PIEs). The project will interview a selection of non-PIE audit firms to gain insights from them about current approaches to training, and to understand the barriers to effective training. The interviewed sample of firms will include both those that do, and that do not, currently offer training (i.e. that do/do not employ trainee auditors during their pre-qualification years). Outputs and Deliverables • Full transcripts (appropriately anonymised) from the interviews • A presentation of early indicative findings from the initial interviews, by late September • A report/presentation drawing out themes that emerged, with illustrative quotes, etc. The report/presentation will be delivered in interim form (by mid-October) and final form (by late-December). The Supplier will anonymise all outputs so the FRC will not be able to identify which firms and individuals participated. Anonymised data/findings from the research may be referred to and quoted in published FRC documents (e.g. public consultation/discussion papers). PLEASE REFER TO THE INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR FULL DETAILS INCLUDING HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TENDER

The Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice

NHS England

A national commission to understand and strengthen the Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) role in supporting HCPC returners, identifying learning needs and delivering recommendations to improve consistency, quality, and outcomes of return-to-practice experiences across England.

Strategic Culture Change Partner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust is looking at appointing an Organisational Culture Change Strategic Partner to provide specialist capacity and expertise to design, deliver and embed a Trust‑wide cultural transformation programme.

Strategic Culture Change Partner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust is looking at appointing an Organisational Culture Change Strategic Partner to provide specialist capacity and expertise to design, deliver and embed a Trust‑wide cultural transformation programme.

STARI EOJN - USLUGE UPRAVLJANJA I KONTROLE NAD POPULACIJOM INVAZIVNIH RIBLJIH VRSTA

Javna ustanova Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, Plitvička Jezera

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group (DMSRSG) is the primary mechanism through which the DMS endorses and funds research activity. The research project must be of military relevance, scientifically robust, and offer value for money. DMSRSG supports military-relevant medical research. Projects are not restricted to a particular methodological approach or technology readiness level (TRL). We will support foundational science through to applied research. Where foundational science / early TRL activity is proposed there must be a feasible pathway to impact on clinical delivery or operational capability. Research must be predominantly medical or healthcare focused and we welcome qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. There is no limit on the amount of funding that can be requested per application. However, the overall commitment budget at any one DMSRSG meeting is approximately £500k and we support multiple proposals at each round. Funding requests should always be commensurate with the activity proposed and can be multi-year. Priority areas are outlined in the calling notice. Please note that the EOI process is open all year round with no deadline.

Technical Support for Steel and Metals

Department for Business and Trade

The Government recognises the vital role a resilient domestic steel industry plays in a modern economy, underpinning many sectors, from construction to advanced manufacturing. The Government's recently published Steel Strategy sets out a long-term vision to revitalise the UK steel sector, restore domestic production to sustainable levels and secure the industry's role in supporting critical sectors. DBT requires expert technical input to further its engagement with the UK steel and aluminium sectors, potentially including in the consideration of new and emerging technologies. This relates primarily to engineering advisory expertise within these sectors, and may also encompass market monitoring, benchmarking, commercial analysis, and demand analysis. The supplier will be expected to support the DBT team in their discussions with key firms within these sectors, aimed at securing pathways to commercial sustainability.

Program praćenja stanja u slatkovodnom ribarstvu u 2026. godini

MINISTARSTVO POLJOPRIVREDE, ŠUMARSTVA I RIBARSTVA, Grad Zagreb

Delivery Partner for Development of Fifth Street as part of the Durham County Council Horden Master Plan

Durham County Council

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Delivery Partner for Development of Fifth Street as part of the Durham County Council Horden Master Plan Durham County Council are inviting suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to gain insight from the market with the purpose of making any potential future exercise, well framed, feasible, focused and of likely interest to the market in the context of the delivery of the Fifth Street development of the Horden Masterplan. This PME will shape the council's approach to securing delivery partner(s) to deliver upon the aims and objectives of the masterplan. The Council is aware in order to deliver the full scope of the masterplan and transform the area of Horden that involvement from a delivery partner will be required in order to maximise the delivery potential of the various sites within the masterplan phases. However, this PME is specifically focused on the development of Fifth Street, Horden which is part of Phase 1 of the Horden Masterplan. Further information can be found in the PME documents to be downloaded from www.open-org.uk and insert reference Open 20261579

Palladium Silver Membranes Tensile and Fatigue Testing

UK Fusion Energy Ltd

The scope of this procurement is to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to undertake a programme of mechanical testing on palladium-silver membrane assemblies to generate design data that supports their application in hydrogen purification systems for the STEP fuel cycle. The supplier shall provide the specialist facilities, equipment, technical expertise, and personnel necessary to conduct slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) testing and strain-controlled fatigue testing under representative operating conditions. Testing shall be carried out at elevated temperatures between 400 °C and 500 °C in gaseous hydrogen at pressures of up to 10 bar. Where required, the supplier shall also undertake in-situ hydrogen permeation testing before and during mechanical loading to assess membrane performance under operational conditions. The supplier shall be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting all test data, including the mechanical properties and performance characteristics of the membrane assemblies, and shall provide comprehensive test reports containing the test methodology, raw and processed data, analysis, observations, and conclusions suitable for engineering assessment and future design activities. All testing shall be undertaken using appropriately equipped laboratory facilities capable of safely operating under elevated temperatures and pressurised hydrogen environments, in accordance with recognised industry standards or agreed test procedures, with appropriate quality assurance and full traceability throughout the programme. The outputs from this procurement will provide STEP-relevant mechanical property data to support the development, qualification, and future deployment of palladium-silver membrane technology for hydrogen purification applications. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Technical-testing%2C-analysis-and-consultancy-services./YM5VB3NDJJ

Future Ready Programme: Strategic Partner for Transformation

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

We are seeking to understand the art of the possible by drawing on market insight, innovation and experience to inform future options, rather than defining fixed solutions or deliverables at this stage. Transformation ambition Our ambition is to establish a future ready organisation that is: Financially sustainable and outcome focused Digital and data enabled by design Able to collaborate across traditional boundaries Equipped with the skills, tools and culture needed to continuously improve Successful transformation will focus on value creation (improving service outcomes, operational efficiency and staff experience) while maintaining the City Corporation’s distinctive strengths and responsibilities. This organisation carries nearly 1,000 years of history. Our transformation approach must honour that heritage while confidently shaping the organisation for the future.

Future Ready Programme: Strategic Partner for Transformation

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

We are seeking to understand the art of the possible by drawing on market insight, innovation and experience to inform future options, rather than defining fixed solutions or deliverables at this stage. Transformation ambition Our ambition is to establish a future ready organisation that is: Financially sustainable and outcome focused Digital and data enabled by design Able to collaborate across traditional boundaries Equipped with the skills, tools and culture needed to continuously improve Successful transformation will focus on value creation (improving service outcomes, operational efficiency and staff experience) while maintaining the City Corporation’s distinctive strengths and responsibilities. This organisation carries nearly 1,000 years of history. Our transformation approach must honour that heritage while confidently shaping the organisation for the future.