Trade & Sanctions

UK Government Tender: Power Resilience Study at HMNB Portsmouth

The UK Government has published a tender for a feasibility study and design project to enhance critical power resilience at HMNB Portsmouth. The contract is valued at £1.5 million and closes for applications on April 13, 2026.

Demolition Contract Opportunity - East of England

UK Government's DIO has published a future opportunity notice for a demolition contract in the East of England, valued between £113,000 and £348,000. The approach to market date is set for 10 April 2026, with the contract expected to start on 1 June 2026.

Family Fund Games Console Tender

The UK's Family Fund has published a tender notice for a contract to supply games consoles to families raising disabled or seriously ill children. The contract value is estimated between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, with a closing date for tenders on 24 April 2026.

Balfour Beatty Pavement Survey Works Contract Opportunity

Balfour Beatty has published a contract opportunity for pavement survey works related to the Lower Thames Crossing programme, valued at £50,000. Interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by March 23, 2026.

Foster Agencies Provision Contract Opportunity

Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire Councils are re-opening an Approved Provider List (APL) for independent fostering agencies. The contract is valued at £118 million and closes for applications on April 14, 2026.

UK Sanctions List Search Tool

The UK government has launched a search tool for its Sanctions List, which details designated individuals, entities, and ships subject to UK sanctions. This tool aims to assist users in identifying sanctioned parties and understanding their obligations.

Canada Updates List of U.S. Products Subject to Counter Tariffs

The Government of Canada has updated its list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs, effective September 1, 2025. Most counter tariffs have been removed, except for those on steel, aluminum, and autos, as negotiations with the U.S. continue.

Canada Launches Measures to Protect Strategic Industries

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to protect Canadian strategic industries impacted by U.S. trade disruptions. Key initiatives include a $5 billion Strategic Response Fund, a new Buy Canadian Policy, and support for workers and specific sectors like agriculture.

Canada Amends and Repeals US Surtax Orders

The Governor General in Council of Canada has amended and repealed certain orders related to the United States Surtax under the Customs Tariff. These changes modify the application and scope of surtaxes on goods originating from the United States, impacting specific tariff items.

Prime Minister Statement on Canada-US Trade and US Policy

The Prime Minister of Canada announced that Canada will remove all of its tariffs on U.S. goods specifically covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). This action is a response to evolving U.S. trade policies and aims to preserve Canada's trade advantage. The change will take effect on September 1, 2025.