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2026-09-21 CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - FDIS - Dishforth Whole House Refurbishments to 7 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey North Region - Northern England
CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE for the following works: North Region - Northern England Whole House Refurbishments, scope of works likely to include: • Replace Kitchen & Bathroom • Replace Doors and Windows • Replace Roof • Replace Boiler/Heating/Plumbing • Electrical rewire • Internal reconfigurations Procurement metrics: ocid=ocds-b5fd17-144b1d24-673a-47d1-ade6-418732402a8e; release_id=50e0d699-56cd-46a3-969c-7353dbe440b2-…
2026-09-20 APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Analemma over the […]
2026-09-19 ESA and The Pokémon Company International reveal Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut Pikachu experience
The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) have launched an official collaboration to celebrate World Space Week 2026 from 4–10 October 2026.
2026-09-18 NASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 35th Resupply Launch to Space Station
Media accreditation is open for the next cargo launch that will deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. The 35th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the orbital laboratory for NASA will lift off on a Falcon 9 rocket. NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than October to launch […]
2026-09-17 National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026
Pagabo Limited, acting as an agent of YPO is seeking to establish a Closed Framework to combine the scopes of the National Framework for Civils and Infrastructure and the National Framework for Demolition and Land Preparation, replacing the existing two Frameworks. The current Civils and Infrastructure Framework is set to expire May 2026, the current Demolition Framework is set to expire upon execution of this procu…
2026-09-16 MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists
A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.
2026-09-15 National Energy Efficiency Data-framework statistics - HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data: privacy notice
This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights.
2026-09-14 Yorkshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: proposed designation
Find out about Natural England’s proposal to designate an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
2026-09-13 Funding secured for excavation to unlock secrets of Bronze Age Flag Fen site
The new excavation of a unique Bronze Age site near Peterborough will deepen understanding of its 3,500-year history.
2026-09-12 ORT 0210 - Long-Term Contract for the Through-Life End-To-End Support of the Stopped Vehicle Detection Service.
National Highways is planning a future procurement for the provision of a long-term Through-Life Support Contract for its Stopped Vehicle Detection (SVD) Service across England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). Covering over 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads, the SRN is a vital component of the UK’s transport infrastructure, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. The requirement is expecte…
2026-09-11 NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2026
Joint statement on behalf of France, Germany, the UK, and United States (the Quad) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting introducing a resolution on Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement.
2026-09-10 Evaluation and Learning Partner (Sport England Place Partnership Funding Expansion - Leicester)
This tender is not currently live, A further notice will be published once live. Active Together are seeking to commission an evaluation and learning partner to work as part of the Sport England funded Place Expansion work in Leicester for an 18 month contract. Leicester has been identified as an area for Sport England Place Based investment and has been awarded funding to support Place Based working from September…
2026-09-08 China-Based Artificial Intelligence Companies Conducting Industrial-Scale Distillation Campaigns Against U.S. AI Companies
Executive summary China-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies are conducting systematic extraction of proprietary functionalities and capabilities of U.S. AI companies’ models through industrial-scale knowledge distillation campaigns that form the core—not merely a supplement—of their AI development strategy. While “distillation” is recognized as a legitimate and useful technique in AI research, China-based A…
2026-09-05 Pilot Violence Against Women and Girls Street Safety Project
This commission attempts to respond to what we are hearing in a creative, impactful, practical and inclusive manner. It will involve the voices of young women and girls through workshops in the development of the performance, ensure the work is trauma-informed by commissioning a specialist group throughout the whole delivery, and offer training to the public on how to better respond when witnessing inappropriate beh…
2026-09-04 Referral of the proposed subsidy to EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy to EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd.
2026-09-03 Apartment 4, 73 Old Market Street, Manchester M9 8DX: MAN/00BN/LSC/2025/0632
Northern Region Judge J. White and Tribunal Members Ms J. O'Hare sitting on the 6th May 2026
2026-09-02 Supply of HVO fuel to RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook September 2026
Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel to two National Oceanography Centre research vessels by way of two bunker deliveries at two ports on consecutive days. The contract is to be awarded to Standard Fuel Oils Limited as a single contract covering both deliveries, each performed against its own delivery reference. Delivery D-01: RRS Discovery (IMO No. 9588029), Kings Wharf, Cardiff, UK. Estimated quantity 2…
2026-09-01 Blue Book 2026 GVA Weights Update
This statistical publication updates the annual industry weights used in the output approach to measuring Gross Value Added. The dataset aligns with the Blue Book 2026 estimates published in the Quarterly National Accounts on 30 September 2026.
2026-08-31 Roman Space Telescope Launches to Survey the Infrared Sky
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center on 30 August 2026. The mission will survey the sky in visible to near-infrared light to investigate dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets. ESA contributed star trackers, batteries, coronagraph detectors, and ground-station communications support.
2026-08-30 Greater Manchester Commissioning Early Warning System for Emerging Drug Trends
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking a contractor to establish and manage Professional Information Networks across its 10 local authority areas. The provider will oversee the regional alert panel, produce drug alerts, and coordinate with national and regional bodies on substance trends.
2026-08-29 Outsourced and Insourced NHS Clinical Services Framework
This procurement framework provides Relevant Authorities with compliant insourced and outsourced clinical services across two lots. Lot 1 covers insourced services delivered on the contracting authority's premises using their equipment, while Lot 2 covers outsourced services delivered on provider premises. Services encompass surgical and medical specialties listed by the Royal Colleges under the Provider Selection R…
2026-08-28 US Space Academy Established by Executive Order
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to establish the first U.S. Space Academy. The measure aims to strengthen the national space workforce and train future leaders across national security, economic growth, scientific discovery, and technological innovation.
2026-08-27 General Medical Services Contract for Tollgate Practice
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is running a competitive procurement under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 for a General Medical Services contract at Tollgate Practice in Stanway, Colchester. The process follows temporary caretaker arrangements and seeks a provider for a practice with an actual patient list of 10,206 and a weighted list of approximately 8,832.
2026-08-26 Debate on Misogyny Hate Crime Petition
An e-petition calling for crimes motivated by misogyny to be recorded as hate crimes is scheduled for debate in Westminster Hall on 7 September 2026. The session will be opened by Tony Vaughan MP.
2026-08-25 Homes England Confirms £39bn Affordable Housing Strategic Partners
Homes England has confirmed the strategic partners selected to help deliver the government's new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme across England.
2026-08-24 Prime Minister Andy Burnham Visits Kyiv for First International Trip
Andy Burnham will travel to Ukraine on Monday 24 August for his first overseas visit as Prime Minister, timed to coincide with Ukrainian Independence Day.
2026-08-23 Event Staging Contract Award for Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has invited tenders for event staging and auxiliary services. The contract covers staging structures, temporary infrastructure, and technical support for Council events, including setup, operation, and dismantling across a single lot.
2026-08-22 Newry, Mourne and Down Seeks Event Staging Supplier
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting tenders for event staging and auxiliary services. The contract covers staging structures, temporary infrastructure, and technical support services to assist with the safe planning, setup, operation, and dismantling of council events.
2026-08-21 Low Earth Orbit Satellite Funding Call 3
The UK Space Agency has launched Funding Call 3 under its Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme, inviting applications via the National Only Route.
2026-08-20 5G Trackside Civils Engagement
Network Rail has issued a Request for Information to engage the supply chain regarding trackside civils for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Replacing GSM-R with a 5G-enabled platform involves 4,000 to 5,000 masts, train fitment, and active network deployment.
2026-08-19 Public Body Advice for Infrastructure Planning
This advice explains generic aspects of how public bodies engage with applicants and the Planning Inspectorate during the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project process.
2026-08-18 Bank of England Reviews Financial Crime Monitoring Technology
The Bank of England is conducting a market engagement exercise to gather information on current and emerging solutions for financial crime transaction screening and monitoring. The review covers technology capabilities across fraud prevention, sanctions screening, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls across its high-value domestic and cross-border payment channels.
2026-08-17 Ministerial Responsibilities for Armed Forces Operations and Defence Support
This government publication details the explicit portfolio responsibilities for the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for the Armed Forces). Key duties include oversight of the Military Strategic Headquarters, legislation such as the Armed Forces Bill, support for Ukraine, autonomy and drones, NATO operations, overseas bases, and Military Aid to Civilian Authority.
2026-08-16 Minister for Housing and Planning Responsibilities
Official ministerial responsibilities cover planning reform, the National Planning Policy Framework, housing delivery, New Towns, brownfield land, infrastructure funds, supply strategy, Homes England, the Planning Inspectorate, HM Land Registry, social housing, leasehold reform and planning casework.
2026-08-15 Exchequer Secretary Oversees AI and Growth Portfolio
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury serves as Minister for Growth. Responsibilities cover Treasury input on AI, R&D, green industries, regional growth, procurement, inward investment, and managing the Darlington campus.
2026-08-14 DHSC: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): Research Commissioning and Management Services Lot 4
Lot 4, Research Commissioning for Translational and Delivery Infrastructure, is responsible for commissioning, managing and overseeing NIHR's translational and research delivery infrastructure. It supports the development, testing and delivery of innovations by funding and coordinating key research infrastructure and networks. Through strategic oversight of these investments, Lot 4 strengthens research capability, a…
2026-08-13 SNP leaders and officials since 1975
This briefing provides a record listing Scottish National Party (SNP) leaders and key party officials operating since 1971.
2026-08-12 Habitats Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects
This advice summarises applicant and decision-maker obligations under the Habitats Regulations for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
2026-08-11 301A Eastwood Road North Rent Decision
A First-tier Tribunal decision for 301A Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LT, under reference CAM/00KF/MNR/2025/0607. The Eastern Region hearing was held on 2 May 2025 before Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv.
2026-08-10 Marine Genetic Asset Rules Announced
Official guidance outlines the specific requirements relating to marine genetic resources governed by Part 2 of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026.
2026-08-09 UK High-Seas Marine Licensing Rules
Official guidance outlines when a marine licence is required for operations in areas beyond national jurisdiction. It defines these international waters beyond exclusive economic zones or continental shelves, sets out who must comply, details potential exemptions, and explains the application process.
2026-08-08 Home-to-school coach accessibility exemption form
This document provides a formal application form for transport operators seeking an exemption from Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) for non-compliant coaches used on home-to-school routes.
2026-08-07 UK Targets Russian Banks, Rare Metals, and Shadow Fleet
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced sanctions targeting 19 entities and individuals. The action affects six key Russian commercial banks, four rare-metal importers sourcing tantalum and niobium for defense logistics, and six newly acquired shadow-fleet oil tankers used to evade energy price caps.
2026-08-06 Minister for Energy Consumers Responsibilities
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Energy Consumers) holds responsibility for domestic and business energy affordability, retail markets, fuel poverty, consumer standards, energy debt, Ofgem oversight, the Warm Home Discount, and heating oil support.
2026-08-05 ESA Live Broadcast: European Total Solar Eclipse
The European Space Agency (ESA) will broadcast a total solar eclipse live on YouTube on 12 August from 19:30 to 20:45 CEST. ESA is also organising an event programme in León, Spain, alongside offering videos, graphics and educational activities.
2026-08-04 Sanctions against Russia since January 2025
A House of Commons Library briefing details updates to sanctions against Russia implemented since January 2025 and examines potential divergence between US policy and that of its allies.
2026-08-03 International Forces Caseworker Guidance
This document provides immigration staff with official guidance on processing applications related to International Forces and International Civilian Employees entering the UK.
2026-08-02 NASA Opens Flight Dynamics Research Facility
NASA opened the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday. The new wind tunnel provides testing infrastructure to evaluate the safety and performance of future aircraft, rockets, and space exploration vehicles.
2026-08-01 Stamp Duty Avoidance Scheme Reporting
Form AAG4(SDLT) enables taxpayers to notify HMRC of a scheme reference number issued for a Stamp Duty Land Tax avoidance arrangement they have used.
2026-07-31 DSIT Spending Over £25,000 in 2025
Official record of financial transactions exceeding £25,000 made by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology during 2025.
2026-07-30 Import Additional Procedure Codes for Customs Declarations
This guidance sets out the completion rules and instructions for 3-digit Union and National Additional Procedure Codes used in Data Element (DE) 1/11 for import declarations.
2026-07-29 MOT Testers to Upload Vehicle Photos from August 2026
A new feature is being rolled out on the MOT testing service from 3 August 2026, allowing testers to take and upload a photo of the vehicle being tested.
2026-07-28 State procurement shifts to master vendor models while orbital infrastructure operations intensify across international platforms
Official notices and policy reports across government agencies show active restructuring in public sector procurement and international engagement. Public health authorities are transitioning to master vendor frameworks for temporary workforce management, while defence authorities maintain framework agreements for maritime spares. Internationally, orbital space operations report major mission transitions and planned…
2026-07-27 Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Pre-Application Advice on Environment…
The edition is led by Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Pre-Application Advice on Environment…. Supporting movement appears in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: The stages of the NSIP process and ho…; Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Pre-Application Advice on Environment…. The selection reflects the strongest supported movement across the five interacting fields.
2026-07-26 How sovereign orbits, local transport tenders and diplomatic updates shape public resilience
This edition tracks significant developments across orbital assets, civil procurement, and global security. Key movements include the European Space Agency commissioning two Galileo navigation satellites into active operational service, Leicestershire County Council awarding special educational needs transport provision, and updated official travel guidance for Saudi Arabia alongside global road safety data from the…
2026-07-25 How public procurement, regulatory compliance, economic data, and orbital missions align
Recent official releases track dynamic purchasing competitions for transport in Suffolk, national ICT hardware framework plans, Northern Ireland deforestation-free market regulations, and updated regional economic metrics. Concurrently, orbital documentation confirms the arrival of Expedition 74 flight engineers aboard the International Space Station.
2026-07-24 An examination of transport tenders, industrial advisories, compliance standards, and orbital operations
This edition tracks Suffolk County Council passenger transport tenders for regional colleges, CISA advisories on Rockwell Automation ThinManager file-write vulnerabilities, UK compliance guidance for EU deforestation rules in Northern Ireland, House of Commons economic indicators, and the arrival of Expedition 74 crew members aboard the International Space Station.
2026-07-23 How parliamentary accountability, infrastructure procurement, and cyber defences align across public systems
State procurement moves towards secure digital infrastructure alongside parliamentary progress on algorithmic decision-making. Simultaneously, cybersecurity authorities add actively exploited vulnerabilities to priority catalogs, while public health and Earth observation bodies establish rigorous evaluation and monitoring standards.
2026-07-22 Securing Industrial Systems: Software Vulnerability Notices Prompt Local Transport Awards
Recent official releases highlight legislative movements in the UK regarding cyber security and financial markets, critical industrial software vulnerabilities identified by CISA, global health and nutrition reports from UN agencies, local transport procurement awards, and scientific calls for improved carbon cycle accounting in tropical forests.
2026-07-15 Industrial Software Vulnerabilities: CISA Advisories Prompt Legislative Health Data Reforms
Official updates from July 2026 detail critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, health policy frameworks, public procurement modifications, and legislative proposals. CISA has issued advisories for industrial software and space flight applications, while the WHO published global health guidelines and immunization statistics. In the UK, parliament is examining health data research access, demographic data requirement…
2026-07-08 Standardising AI Cybersecurity: Why Public Tenders Expand Alongside Long-Term Health Pressures
Recent official releases detail targeted public procurement alongside systemic policy evaluations. In the UK, government bodies have issued tenders and awards for AI cybersecurity standards, supported living, and community violence prevention. Simultaneously, international publications emphasize growing long-term pressures, including a projected doubling of global cancer cases by 2050 and domestic textile circularit…