Trade & Sanctions

Cornwall College RAAC Roof Removal Contract Opportunity

Cornwall College has published a contract opportunity for the removal of RAAC from its roofs, with an estimated value between £3.6 million and £4 million. Interested suppliers must register and submit pre-qualification questionnaires via the In-Tend system by April 3, 2026.

Wolverhampton College M&E Services Contract Opportunity

Wolverhampton College has published an open opportunity for a three-year Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services contract, with potential for extensions. The contract is valued at £0 and closes for applications on April 9, 2026. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs.

Electrical Rewire Contract Opportunity in Norwich

Broadland is seeking suppliers for an electrical rewire contract valued between £50,000 and £100,000. The tender opportunity is open, with a closing date of April 17, 2026. This contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

Procurement of Specialized Vehicles for Ukraine

The UK Government's Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU-2) has issued an open opportunity for the supply of specialized vehicles. The tender closes on March 31, 2026, with proposals due by 15:00 Kyiv time. This is a supply contract with an estimated value of £1.

Boeing Defence UK SME Training Programme

Boeing Defence UK is launching a free training program for UK-based SMEs to connect them with the UK defence industry. The program aims to identify supplier development needs and provide training on various topics. Expressions of interest are due by March 27, 2026.

UK Government Lift Replacement Contract Opportunity

The UK Government has published an open opportunity for a lift replacement contract valued at £105,000. The deadline for suppliers to express interest and submit bids is April 20, 2026. This notice is for potential suppliers seeking to bid on the contract.

Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract Opportunity

The UK Government has published an open opportunity for a £25 million contract for traffic signal equipment operations and maintenance services. The notice was published on March 16, 2026, with a closing date for submissions on April 17, 2026.

ITC - Wind Tower Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders Review

The US International Trade Commission has determined that revoking antidumping and countervailing duty orders on utility scale wind towers from Canada, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of material injury to the US industry. This decision maintains existing trade protections for domestic manufacturers.

USTR Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Imports

The USTR has launched Section 301 investigations into 60 major trading partners to determine if they are effectively banning imports of goods produced with forced labor. The investigations aim to assess whether these countries' policies and practices burden U.S. commerce.

ITC Strawberry Imports Ruling, OFAC License, USTR Investigation, FMC Rules

The FCC reported on an ITC ruling finding injury from Mexican strawberry imports and an OFAC general license authorizing certain transactions related to Russian oil. It also noted a USTR investigation and FMC rules concerning ocean carriers.