Merger Notification - Case M.12346 - BCI/Brookfield/NBIM/Mustang AIV JV

The European Commission received a prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12346) involving BCI, Brookfield, NBIM, and Mustang AIV JV under the EU Merger Regulation. The case is designated as a candidate for the simplified procedure, published in Official Journal C/2026/2057.

Bain Capital acquires Tingstad Group, simplified procedure

Bain Capital acquires Tingstad Group, simplified procedure

Westwick Row Main Contractor Design and Construction Works

The Crown Estate published a tender notice for main contractor design and construction works at Westwick Row, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The estimated contract value is £29.64 million including VAT, with a submission deadline of 27 April 2026 at 12:00pm. Bidders must submit via the dedicated e-sourcing portal under a competitive flexible procedure.

Framework for Education Alternative Provision Award - 53 Suppliers

Herefordshire Council has awarded a £168 million framework agreement for Alternative Education Provision (AP) services to 53 suppliers across 3 lots and 7 contracts. The framework covers Education and Engagement Activities, Mentoring, and Tuition services for children requiring alternative educational support. The procurement was conducted under the UK Procurement Act 2023.

Westwick Row Main Contractor Design & Construction Works tender terminated

The Crown Estate has terminated the procurement for Westwick Row Main Contractor Design & Construction Works. The contract was not awarded and will not be signed. The procurement identifier is ocds-h6vhtk-05fb8b. A new tender notice under the UK4 Tender Notice format will be published to re-commence the procurement process.

Yorkshire Water Wind Turbine Market Engagement

Yorkshire Water Services Limited issued a preliminary market engagement notice under the UK Procurement Act 2023 seeking wind turbine manufacturers and suppliers. The engagement covers 7 planned deployment sites plus 2 re-powering sites with turbines ranging from 500 kW to 3.45 MW. Estimated contract period is January 2027 through December 2030 with possible extension to 2032.

Yorkshire Water Bankable Wind Data Market Engagement

Yorkshire Water Services Limited published a preliminary market engagement notice via the UK Government's Find a Tender portal under the Procurement Act 2023. The utility seeks wind data specialists capable of providing bankable wind data for a planned deployment of 1-3 onshore wind turbines at 9 sites across England, without requiring traditional 12-month Met Mast or LiDAR measurement campaigns. Responses to the market engagement are due by 8 May 2026.

Digital Evidence Management Solution Contract Award

The British Transport Police Authority has awarded a £1,134,180 contract for a Digital Evidence Management Solution to NICE Ltd via the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded on 1 December 2025 following a direct award procedure and covers operations across Great Britain.

London Museum Smart Building Platform Contract Award to Clockworks Analytics

The UK Government Find a Tender Service published a contract award notice for the London Museum's smart building platform. Clockworks Analytics was awarded a £134,857.20 contract to deploy a cloud-based analytics and AI platform for building energy optimization and Net Zero goals. The contract runs from April 2026 to April 2028 with a possible one-year extension.

Rural Grass Cutting and Verge Maintenance Services

Chelmsford City Council published a tender notice on the UK Find a Tender service for rural grass verge cutting and maintenance services. The contract is estimated at £1,190,000 for a 3-year period with the option of two 2-year extensions. The submission deadline is 7 April 2026.