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Northern Ireland Housing Executive Grounds Machinery Supply Contract Awarded

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has awarded two contracts for the supply and delivery of grounds machinery. Contract 1 for out front rotary mowers was awarded to Johnston Gilpin & Co for £336,000, and Contract 2 for beaver tail trailers was awarded to DA FORGIE. The award notices were published on March 13, 2026.

Replacement Pedestrian Gates in Timber Tender Notice

UK Government published a tender notice for the replacement of pedestrian gates in timber at George Hill Court. The contract, valued at £48,348 excluding VAT, was awarded to Parkin Contractors Ltd and is scheduled for completion within three months.

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust Contract for Bayer Injection Systems Maintenance

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has published a contract notice for the routine service and repair of approximately 8 Bayer Injection Systems. The contract, valued at £400,000, was directly awarded to Bayer Public Limited Company due to exclusive rights for servicing and repair.

NHS Trust Contract for Staff Training Services

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Boc Limited for staff continuing professional development (CPD) courses for non-medical staff. The contract is valued at £20,000 excluding VAT and will run from April 2026 to August 2027.

Solihull Council: Enablement and MH Drop-In Services 2026 Notice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has published a preliminary market engagement notice for Enablement and Mental Health Drop-In Services. The estimated total value for the contract, running from April 2027 to March 2030 with a possible extension, is £1,873,200 including VAT.

NIH Reminder: IRB Approval Certification Required Before Award

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice reminding the extramural research community that certification of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required before award for nonexempt human subjects research. Funds cannot be used for such research without this certification, which must be the date of final IRB approval, not pending or expired.

NIH Extends Common Forms Timeline for Biographical Sketch and Other Support

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has extended the leniency period for implementing Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support until May 2026. This notice adjusts the original January 25, 2026 deadline to allow the extramural community more time for adoption and compliance.

NIH Removes Advanced Permission for Conference Grant Applications

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has removed the requirement for advanced permission for conference grant applications under activity codes R13 and U13. This change aims to reduce administrative burden for applicants, with modifications to the NIH Grants Policy Statement and relevant NOFOs forthcoming.

NIH Correction: Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a correction to its guidance on salary limitations for grants and cooperative agreements for Fiscal Year 2026. The correction adjusts the effective date for the Executive Level II salary limitation of $228,000 from January 11, 2026, to January 1, 2026.

HRSA Health Centers Served Record 32.4 Million Patients in 2024

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that HRSA-funded health centers served a record 32.4 million patients in 2024. The data highlights quality improvements and recognizes nearly 1,000 health centers with Community Health Quality Recognition badges.