National Highways Lorry Parking Facilities Improvements Scheme

HM Government of Gibraltar invites tenders for the supply and delivery of mid-size public service buses for use by the Gibraltar Bus Company Ltd. The Contracting Authority intends to purchase an initial six (6) vehicles following contract award, with the option to purchase additional vehicles during the contract period, up to a maximum aggregate quantity of twenty-four (24) vehicles over ten (10) years, subject to operational requirements, available funding and the terms of the Contract. Vehicles may be offered using electric, hybrid, HVO-compatible diesel or hydrogen fuel-cell electric propulsion and must comply fully with the technical, operational, accessibility, passenger-capacity and route-performance requirements contained in the Contract Documents. The requirement includes associated spare parts, consumables, diagnostic and specialist equipment, warranties, training, technical support and, where applicable, charging or refuelling infrastructure. The contract will be awarded to a single Economic Operator on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. Evaluation will include life-cycle costs, vehicle quality and performance, passenger capacity and configuration, delivery timescales and environmental performance. Economic Operators must download and review all Request Documents and complete the online questionnaire and pricing document. Tender submissions, supporting evidence and all required attachments must be submitted electronically through the HM Government of Gibraltar Supplier Portal (https://hmgogsupplier.gibraltar.gov.gi/) by the deadline stated in this notice. Clarification requests must also be submitted through the portal's messaging facility. Additional information: Gibraltar does not participate in the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under the World Trade Organization (WTO). HM Government of Gibraltar therefore reserves the right to consider only those bids from eligible tenderers in Gibraltar, the UK, or a country or territory covered by a trade agreement extending to Gibraltar that contains relevant procurement provisions.

As part of the HS2 Overhead Catenary System (OCS) works, Colas Rail is seeking suitably experienced manufacturers to supply Switches and Disconnectors for incorporation within the V360 OCS system to be deployed on HS2. The opportunity involves the provision of switches and disconnectors that meet the applicable technical, operational, safety, quality and performance requirements of the V360 design range and HS2 project requirements. Additional information: Suppliers to submit their tender proposal by the tender deadline of Wednesday 16 September 2026 by email to tr.procurement@colasrail.com. If you have any questions, please send them to tr.procurement@colasrail.com and we shall endeavour to respond to them at the earliest.

Kier Transportation intends to engage experienced and qualified contractors to undertake the supply and installation of fencing works required across Schemes 1 & 2 on the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (A66 NTP) Project in Cumbria. The works will include the provision, installation, maintenance, alteration, and removal of various fencing systems as required by the design and construction programme, together with all associated materials, plant, labour, and ancillary works necessary to deliver the scope in accordance with project specifications, relevant standards, and health and safety requirements The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray. We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email infrastructure.procurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

Kier Transportation intends to engage experienced and qualified contractors to undertake all road marking works required to facilitate the Scheme 1 & 2 construction works. The scope includes the supply and installation of permanent road markings, road studs, and associated traffic management measures in accordance with the project requirements, design specifications, and relevant highway standards. The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray. We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email infrastructure.procurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of FM Services Buildings in Use Support Services. This DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned subsidiary companies. This is an FM service provision for support services when a building is occupied. The DPS will run from 01 August 2018 to 23 February 2029. The DPS will remain open for submissions until 23 February 2029. Additional information: 1 Catering Services 2 Cleaning and Caretaking 3 Security and Reception 4 CCTV Inc Remote Monitoring 5 Car Park Management 6 Mobile Patrols and Key Holding 7 Food Hygiene Inspection 8 Waste Management 9 Whole House

CRH intends to appoint suitably qualified suppliers capable of delivering a safe, reliable, responsive and scalable transport services. The requirement includes planned and short-notice journeys, single and return trips and travel to authorised destinations, including accommodation sites, healthcare facilities and other approved locations. Suppliers will be expected to provide sufficient geographic coverage, vehicle availability and booking capacity to respond to fluctuating demand, while meeting clearly defined service standards for compliance, safeguarding, safety and contract management. Tenderers will be invited to submit proposals for the provision of taxi services for Service Users across the following locations in England and Wales: •LOT 1: Devon & Cornwall; •LOT 2: Somerset & Dorset; •LOT 3: Bristol & Gloucestershire; •LOT 4: Wiltshire & Hampshire; •LOT 5: Berkshire, Oxfordshire & Surrey; •LOT 6: East & West Sussex; •LOT 7: Kent; •LOT 8: Essex; •LOT 9: Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire; •LOT 10: Central London; •LOT 11: Greater London; •LOT 12: South Wales; •LOT 13: North, Mid & West Wales. As well as a taxi service, 16 & between 49 - 53 Seaters coaches will be required where larger group movements or longer-distance journeys are required. Please be advised that this notice is not a call for competition, rather it's an early indication our upcoming procurement plans which is due to. If you or your organisation is interested in participating once the formal invitation to tender (ITT) begins, please register your interest with Clearsprings Procurement: crhtenders@clearsprings.co.uk before the PIN closing date on 6th September 2026. The ITT will commence on the 7th September 2026. We hope this opportunity is of interest to you.

Expected Outcome: This action will establish a strategic European initiative to develop scalable, modular, and interoperable photonic quantum computing platforms. Proposals for this topic are expected to address and provide credible solutions to at least two major technical roadblocks currently limiting the advancement of photonic quantum computing such as: The lack of deterministic, high-efficiency photonic entanglement and loss-tolerant architectures suitable for fault-tolerant scaling The absence of a standardised, integrated control stack combining photonic hardware, firmware, and system software with reliable benchmarking across platforms Project results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes: By 2028, demonstration of a photonic NISQ processor with ≥100 photonic qubits, integrating deterministic single-photon sources, low-loss waveguides, on-chip detectors, and a firmware stack (scheduler, controller, compiler), validated via hardware-agnostic benchmarks and hybrid photonic-HPC applications demonstrating classical-quantum crossover By 2030, delivery of a full-stack, high-connectivity photonic quantum computer, with modular scalability, integrated…

Expected Impact: The action under this topic is expected to achieve the following impacts: Accelerate EU access to more cost-effective interventions in an increasingly ageing population by identifying personalised treatment approaches for elderly-onset immune diseases. Decrease disease risk later in life by defining specific prevention strategies based on ageing biomarkers and risk factors. Halt age-associated disease exacerbation by the identification of predictive and digital biomarkers that can stratify patients for early intervention. Improve quality of life for healthy individuals and patients by preventing further health decline, avoiding escalating care costs, and properly stratifying individuals earlier in the diagnostic pathway. Accelerate adoption of innovative diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic strategies, strengthening the EU’s position as a healthcare innovator. Evaluate digital biomarker as potential regulatory endpoints in the ultimate goal to develop medicines for ‘healthy ageing’. Integrate fragmented research efforts by bringing together health industry sectors and stakeholders to develop clinical and multi-omics data integration capabilities. Enable new…

Expected Impact: The action under this topic is expected to achieve the following impacts and contribute to the following EU policies/initiatives: deliver innovative, early technology solutions that contribute to addressing strategic unmet public health needs across multiple therapy areas to improve prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment; leverage the unique network and scale of IHI JU members to create a pipeline to support innovative startups in the health industry, fully integrated into European initiatives in support of start-ups and entrepreneurship; drive early cross-sector health R&D and innovation to strengthen the European healthcare industry’s global competitiveness, contributing to the EU Industrial Strategy and Pharmaceutical Strategy objectives; create a sustainable network of European healthcare incubators to guide and support highly talented and innovative early-stage companies; harness digital health and data-sharing technologies (e.g., AI and big data) to enable interoperable health solutions, contributing to the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and improved evidence based care;- the action should generate a portfolio of early‑stage companies that have…

Expected Impact: The action under this topic is expected to achieve the following impacts: Faster and more informed decision-making through the use of an AI-driven NAM (AI Foundation Toxicology Model) and increased efficiency through rapid processing of vast amounts of data [1] . Increased consistency and standardisation in a NAM-based approach, specifically an AI model, used by industry in the efficient development, testing and production of safe and effective innovative health technologies, improving industrial competitiveness. Regulatory adoption of a NAM-enabled second species waiver model (AI Foundation Toxicology Model) and weight-of-evidence framework, in line with recommendations and more consistent global decision-making on waiving second species testing. Reduction in animal use, accelerated timelines and lower costs, enhancing the competitiveness of the European health industry through economical and ethical benefits. Improved public health as patients will benefit from safe and effective medicines developed faster using validated NAMs. The action is expected to contribute to the EU Directive (2010/63/EU) [2] on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes and…