Trade & Sanctions

Thunderer Workshop PV & Ship Halls PV Contract Opportunity

The UK Government has published an open opportunity for a contract to design and install photovoltaic (PV) systems at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and has a closing date of April 16, 2026.

DfE Renewal and Retrofit Programme Early Engagement Notice

The UK Department for Education (DfE) has published an early engagement notice for a potential new programme focused on the condition and sustainability of school buildings. The notice invites construction service and works suppliers to express interest in upcoming market engagement sessions and potential future procurements.

University of Sheffield Fire Stopping Works Tender Opportunity

The University of Sheffield has published an open tender notice for fire stopping works with a contract value of £315,000. Interested suppliers can submit tenders until April 7, 2026, with the contract expected to start on May 6, 2026.

USTR Section 301 Investigations Initiation Notice

The USTR has initiated Section 301 investigations into structural excess capacity and production practices in manufacturing sectors of several economies, including China, EU, and others. The agency is seeking public comments and will hold hearings, with a deadline for submissions by April 15, 2026.

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Goods

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations into economies failing to prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The USTR is seeking public comments and will hold hearings on this matter, with a comment deadline of April 15, 2026.

Compactor Hire Contract Awarded to CAPITAL COMPACTORS LIMITED

The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract award notice for the hire of compactors. The contract was awarded to CAPITAL COMPACTORS LIMITED by mhs homes group for a value of £26,078 excluding VAT.

Diesel Tracked Machine Purchase Contract Awarded by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council has awarded a contract valued at £79,200 (including VAT) to Menai Tractors Ltd for the purchase of a diesel-powered remote control tracked machine with various attachments. The contract was signed on March 17, 2026, and is scheduled to run from March 18, 2026, to April 30, 2026.

Educational Psychology Service Contract Award

Wirral Council has awarded a contract valued at £498,750 for Educational Psychology Services to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. The contract is for a duration of approximately 4 months and 27 days, commencing on March 17, 2026.

Govia Thames Link Railway - Maximo Licences, Support, Hosting Contract Award

Govia Thames Link Railway Limited has awarded a contract valued at £2.37 million for Maximo software licences, support, and hosting to ARCADIS GEN UK LIMITED. This direct award is an extension to cover the upgrade to version 9 while a full tender process is undertaken.

Thomas Keble School Cleaning Tender Awarded

UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract award notice for cleaning services at Thomas Keble School. The contract, awarded to Atlas FM Limited, is valued at £408,750 over three years, with an option for extension.