United Kingdom

Scotland Offshore Wind Habitat Regulations Amendments

The Scottish Ministers have amended the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 to introduce specific provisions for compensatory measures related to offshore wind activity. These regulations, which come into force on May 25, 2026, outline requirements for securing compensatory measures that benefit the UK MPA network.

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2026, increasing licensing fees for scientific procedures. The fixed element of the fee increases from £1007 to £1168, and the variable element increases from £329 to £382, effective April 6, 2026. The 2024 Fees Order is revoked.

Digital Markets Act ADR Fees Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Fees) Regulations 2026. These regulations establish fees for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers seeking accreditation or variation of accreditation under the Act, and periodic fees for accredited providers.

Contract Award: Delegated Commissioning Placements

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Delegated Commissioning Placements to South London and Maudsley. The contract is for services related to health and is awarded without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime.

Contract Award Notice: Delegated Commissioning Respond 26/28

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has issued a contract award notice for Delegated Commissioning Respond 26/28. This notice pertains to the re-contracting of existing services with current and a few new suppliers.

DfI TRAM: Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders Contract

The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract notice for the supply and delivery of 3x4 Wheeled Loaders to DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM). The contract was awarded to Cowan Bros NI for £355,002 excluding VAT, with an option for up to 4 additional units.

CRIMINT Licence and Support Awarded

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has awarded a contract for CRIMINT application licence and support for the period 2026-2027. The contract, valued at approximately £2 million, was directly awarded to SAS Software Ltd due to intellectual property rights.

Yorkshire Water Services Limited - Ferric Sulphate Contract Award

Yorkshire Water Services Limited has awarded a contract for the supply of Ferric Sulphate, a chemical used in water treatment. The contract covers two lots for different delivery scales and includes options for extensions.

Contract Award Notice: Delegated Commissioning Via Clinic 26/28

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has issued a contract award notice for Delegated Commissioning Via Clinic 26/28. This notice pertains to the recontracting of existing services with current and some new suppliers.

South Western Railway Awards Contract for Smart Ticket Validators

South Western Railway Limited has awarded a contract to VIX TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED for the provision of smart ticket validators. The contract value is £334,463 excluding VAT, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026.