Alternatives to Construction Works for the expansion of Kogonga-KayundiClimate Smart Irrigation Project in North Uyoma Ward, Siaya County.

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a supplier on an Initial Term 36-months contract with Extension Options to extend by up to 24 months (2 x 12-months) giving a Total potential duration of 60-months to supply and provide services for our Dried Food & Tinned Goods for the University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn).

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a supplier on an Initial Term 36-months contract with Extension Options to extend by up to 24 months (2 x 12-months) giving a Total potential duration of 60-months to supply and provide services for our Baked & Frozen Produce (Pasties, savouries etc.) for the University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn).

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: FLORAL SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - OF FLOWER BEDS, PLANTERS, SHRUB AND PERENNIAL BEDS AND BIODIVERSITY AREAS CONTRACT PERIOD: OCTOBER 2026 - OCTOBER 2029 SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL ​ Sudbury Town Council takes great pride in the appearance of our town centre and the green spaces we are responsible for and recognises the significant role that well maintained, sustainable and creative floral and plant displays play in creating an attractive and vibrant town centre. We are now inviting applications from qualified contractors for our Floral Supply and Maintenance Contract for the period October 2026 - October 2029. Timeline for applicants: Return date for Tenders by: Monday 20 July 2026 Assessment and final panel decision by: Friday 31 July 2026 Applicants notified of panel decision by: Monday 3 August 2026 Agreement of Contract by: Friday 7 August 2026 Commencement of contract on: Friday 16 October 2026 ​To Apply: Visit sudbury-tc.gov.uk/tender to download the contract specification and complete the application form within the document. Once complete please follow the instructions to send your sealed bid to Sudbury Town Council by the deadline: Monday 20 July 2026. Questions and contact details: Any questions regarding these documents and the specific requirements of the Client must be made in writing by e-mail to: Rachel Price, Business Manager, rachel.price@sudbury-tc.gov.uk In order that full consideration can be given, and responses can be forwarded to all Contractors, comments and questions must be received no later than 30 June 2026. Questions and queries received after this may not be considered.

The North York Moors National Park Authority is seeking an experienced Consultant to work with its Head of Farming and Land Management and Nature Recovery Project Development Manager to scope and prepare a pipeline of practical interventions that will reduce emissions, enhance carbon sequestration, and strengthen climate resilience in Bransdale and Raisdale, with broader landscape-scale benefits across the North York Moors National Park.

Tree works, including but not limited to felling, reducing and clearing, to be carried out during business hours. This does not include emergency or out of hours works. The contractor must possess, maintain, and have access to all necessary equipment to effectively and safely execute tree work during business hours. This includes, but is not limited to: Vehicles - Robust 4x4 vehicles suitable for park access (with appropriate clearance/permissions), fully insured and equipped with secure storage and lighting. Chainsaw - A range of professional chainsaws(ground and climbing saws) with appropriate guide bars for large and small material, and spare parts. Access, Climbing - Full set of specialist climbing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including harnesses, ropes, friction devices, and emergency descent/rescue equipment. Lifting, Rigging - Rigging equipment (slings, blocks, ropes, port-a-wraps) and winches (vehicle-mounted or manual) for securing and controlling large/fallen timber. Lighting - High-intensity, self-powered lighting towers/generators for safe work visibility during night-time operations. Welfare, Safety - Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all crew (helmets, visors, chainsaw trousers, boots, hearing protection), mobile welfare facilities, and traffic management signage/cones. Clearance - Woodchipper and/or tipper truck/trailer capacity suitable for immediate removal or large volumes of timber and brushwood.

Cambourne Town Council is seeking an experienced registered Charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) to occupy and operate from its new building to deliver foodbank and/or community food distribution services. The Council is particularly interested in organisations that can demonstrate: Proven experience in delivering foodbank, food distribution, or wider food insecurity support services Strong safeguarding, governance, and operational procedures Previous work in partnership with, or alongside, local government authorities The ability to operate sustainably and meet community need effectively A track record of partnership working with local agencies and voluntary sector organisations Applicants must be able to provide a minimum of two references, with preference given to organisations able to evidence prior collaboration with local authority or public sector partners. This opportunity is intended to support the delivery of essential community services from a suitable, well-located facility within Cambourne, strengthening local provision for residents in need. How to apply / express interest: Interested organisations should submit an expression of interest outlining their experience, service model, and references.

The goal of this NOFO is to fund veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the Vet-LIRN network for grants associated with projects and equipment. Specific objectives include: 1. Supporting the development, adaptation, or verification/validation of new methods associated with animal food issues or antimicrobial resistance. 2. Short-term surveillance or monitoring efforts aligned with the CVM mission. 3. Supporting equipment for testing or developing tests associated with animal food-related issues or antimicrobial resistance, including those for emerging technologies. 4. Developing projects related to antimicrobial stewardship, in alignment with CVM's key initiatives in this area. 5. Contributing as part of Vet-LIRN's AMR monitoring program, including sequencing isolates. 6. Supporting work associated with One Health, including emerging diseases such as COVID-19, when funding is available.

This cooperative agreement is intended to enhance the capacity and capabilities of state human and animal food testing laboratories in support of an integrated food safety system (IFSS). This is achieved through prioritized sample testing and food defense preparedness in the areas of microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry, as well as method development and capacity/capability development projects that support and expand food safety and food defense testing.

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support efficient and innovative natural history studies that advance medical product development in rare diseases/conditions with unmet needs. Through the support of natural history studies with high quality and interpretable data elements, FDA expects to address critical knowledge gaps, remove major barriers to progress in the field, exert a significant and broad impact on a specific rare disease or multiple rare diseases with similar pathophysiology, and facilitate rare disease product development. 

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance efforts for a nationally integrated animal food safety system providing state animal food regulatory programs the ability to achieve full implementation of the Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) within 5 years and to maintain full implementation. This NOFO will also fund optional projects for state animal food regulatory programs to: Advance food safety and protect public health by strengthening partnerships with the FDA and other state animal food regulatory partners through sharing, collaboration, coordination, and leveraging each other’s expertise, work, data, and enforcement actions. Develop and standardize processes, procedures, systems, and other methods to integrate federal and state animal food regulatory work resulting in mutual reliance. Specific outcomes may include, but are not limited to: State animal food regulatory programs will achieve and maintain implementation of the AFRPS, which is recognized as a critical element to creating a national, fully integrated food safety system. Operational use of standardized animal food regulatory systems developed by state programs to compel federal reliance on state regulatory work and resources and reciprocal state reliance on federal work and resources, resulting in mutual reliance. This project will strengthen and improve FDA efforts to build an integrated food safety system by building high quality state animal food regulatory programs that can promote regulatory compliance and prevent foodborne illnesses.

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), builds upon the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) which was initiated in 1996 as one of the key activities in a national action plan to combat antibiotic resistance threats. The purpose of this FOA is to protect and promote public health by enhancing, strengthening, and sustaining antibiotic resistance surveillance in retail food specimens within the NARMS program. The NARMS cooperative agreement is intended to improve the detection of antibiotic resistance among bacteria in food commodities, as well as expand to new sites to expand the scope of sampling. Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with the NARMS Objectives.

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