Ministry of Defence Mental Health Research Programme Contract Award

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at £999,984.20 to King's College London for research into mental health in large-scale combat operations. The contract is effective from March 2, 2026, to February 28, 2030.

South Western Railway Awarded Cloud Services Contract

The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract award notice for cloud services. South Western Railway Limited has been awarded a contract valued at £633,334 excluding VAT for the provision, maintenance, and support of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure accounts.

Award Notice: Specialist Logistics for Museum Assets at IWM Duxford

Imperial War Museums has awarded a contract for specialist logistics services to move large museum assets at IWM Duxford. The contract, valued at £103,352.40 including VAT, was awarded to Allelys Heavy Haulage Limited and will be executed between April and September 2026.

NHS Training and Development Services Open Framework

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub has published a contract notice for an Open Framework for Training and Development Services. This framework, established under the Procurement Act 2023, will be available for contracting authorities to procure services for up to 8 years, with a planned reopening every two years.

Ministry of Defence Contract Award: BISAP Fighters Support

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the BISAP Integrated Support Programme for Fighters. The 10-year contract, valued at £32,000,000, covers design, production, and maintenance services for BBMF Hurricane and Spitfire aircraft.

King Edwards VII Hospital Fire Alarm Upgrades Contract

NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract to Parogon Contracts Limited for fire alarm upgrades at King Edwards VII Hospital. The contract value is £354,875.81 excluding VAT and is scheduled to be completed between March 16, 2026, and April 24, 2026.

Awarded Heat Zoning Digital Service Call Off

The UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has awarded a contract for the Heat Zoning Digital Service call off from the CCS Framework Technology Services 4 RM6190. The contract value is £3,239,314 including VAT and is scheduled to be signed on April 1, 2026.

Care at Home Service Framework Awarded by Bridgend County Borough Council

Bridgend County Borough Council has awarded a framework agreement for the Provision of a Regulated Care at Home Service. Sixteen suppliers have been selected to provide these services. The notice was published on March 20, 2026.

Space Technology Solutions Procurement Modification Notice

The UK Crown Commercial Service has issued a modification notice for the Space Technology Solutions procurement. This notice adds BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED as a supplier to various parts of the framework, including those related to software, AI, geospatial data, and unmanned autonomous vehicles.

Bradford Children & Families Trust - Pause Programme Tender

Bradford Children & Families Trust has issued a tender notice for the 'Pause Programme' service, aimed at supporting parents who have previously had children removed from their care. The estimated total value for this service contract is £3,657,183, with a maximum duration of seven years.

Bristol Waste Company Hardcore and Soil Processing Contract Tender

Bristol Waste Company has published a tender notice for a contract to process hardcore and soil waste. The contract will have an initial term of 24 months, with an option to extend for another 24 months. This notice is issued under the Procurement Act 2023.

NI Water Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance Tender

NI Water has published a tender notice for Mechanical Installation, Repair and Maintenance services, with an estimated total value of £79,800,000 including VAT. The notice was initially published on March 6, 2026, and has since been amended to extend the submission deadline to April 17, 2026.

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Catering Services Tender

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy has published a tender notice for catering services. The contract is estimated at £1,940,000 and will commence on January 1, 2027, for an initial three-year period with a two-year extension option. This notice is issued under the UK's Procurement Act 2023.

Anglian Water Mechanical, Electrical, DSEAR Services Tender

Anglian Water Services Limited has published a tender notice for Mechanical, Electrical, and DSEAR Services. The estimated total value for this framework is £300,000,000, with contract dates spanning from August 2026 to March 2035.

Value Added Cloud Services Tender Awarded

South Western Railway Limited has awarded a contract for Value Added Cloud Services to First Rail Holdings Limited. The contract, valued at £633,334 excluding VAT, covers the provision and management of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure accounts.

Seabed Natural Capital Evidence (eDNA-Enabled) Tender Notice

The UK's Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has published a tender notice for Seabed Natural Capital Evidence using eDNA technology. The contract, valued at £13,096, was awarded to Earlham Institute and runs from October 2025 to March 2026.

OPSS Product Testing Framework Contract Awarded

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has awarded a new open framework contract for product testing services across five lots, including construction, electrical, general consumer, multi-disciplinary analysis, and cybersecurity. The framework, valued at up to £43,000,000 over 8 years, aims to support regulatory enforcement and market surveillance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search functionality was unavailable on March 24. This notice is to inform users of the temporary system outage.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a notice indicating that the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) search functionality is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links for alternative search options and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying users that the SAM.gov entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) search functionality was unavailable due to website maintenance. The notice provides links to alternative resources and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions)

The General Services Administration (GSA) provides access to entity exclusions and debarments through SAM.gov. The specific page for SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) was not found, indicating a potential broken link or page removal. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the help page for assistance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions and Registrations Maintenance Notice

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary impacts to SAM.gov's entity exclusions and registration functionalities due to scheduled maintenance. The notice provides links to search, the homepage, and help resources for users unable to access specific pages.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is experiencing an outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. This notice informs users that the page for debarments and suspensions cannot be accessed due to maintenance. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Help page for assistance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that the SAM.gov entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) search function is unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice informs users of the temporary unavailability of this critical data.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance Scheduled

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced scheduled maintenance for the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions) system on March 24. The page containing this notice was not found, suggesting a potential issue with the SAM.gov website.

Centerville Man Convicted of Three First-Degree Murder Counts

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Jay Ostrem, 65, was found guilty by a McCook County Jury of three counts of First-Degree Murder for a 2024 triple homicide in Centerville, SD. Ostrem faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole, with sentencing scheduled for May 14, 2026.

Recent BAILII Court of Appeal and High Court Decisions

This document lists recent decisions from the UK's Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and High Court (Admiralty, Chancery, Commercial, Family, and Technology and Construction Divisions) published on BAILII in March 2026. The updates provide summaries of various legal cases across different areas of law.

National Green Tribunal: Naharpur Residents Welfare vs. Forest Department

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed applications seeking permission to fell trees, ruling that such requests are not maintainable before the NGT under the relevant sections of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The Tribunal directed the Forest Department to proceed with the proper procedure for felling of trees, but the specific applications for felling were dismissed.

Naharpur Residents Welfare vs Forest Dept - NGT Order

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed applications seeking permission to fell trees for construction. The NGT held that such applications are not maintainable before the tribunal under the relevant sections of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, as they do not pertain to compensation for damages or appellate powers.

Naharpur Residents Welfare vs Forest Department - Tree Felling Application

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed applications seeking permission to fell trees for residential construction, ruling that such requests are not maintainable before the NGT under the relevant sections of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The tribunal directed applicants to follow the proper procedure with the Forest Department.

National Green Tribunal Case on Tree Felling

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed applications seeking permission for tree felling, stating such requests are not maintainable before the NGT under the relevant sections of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The tribunal directed parties to supply necessary documents within specified timelines.

HGI Automotives Ltd vs Commission for Air Quality Management

The National Green Tribunal is hearing an appeal filed by HGI Automotives Ltd. against a closure direction issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The CAQM cited non-compliance with air quality standards, including the absence of hoods in holding furnaces and lack of recent stack emission reports. The appellant argues these findings are not applicable to their electric furnace unit.

Vir Prakash vs Govt. Of N.C.T. Of Delhi - Illegal Tree Felling

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has disposed of an application concerning the illegal felling of trees in Delhi. The NGT directed the Deputy Conservator of Forests to diligently prosecute the matter and ensure appropriate action against violators of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.

Vir Prakash vs Govt. Of N.C.T. Of Delhi - Illegal Tree Felling

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) disposed of an application concerning illegal tree felling. The NGT directed the Deputy Conservator of Forests to diligently prosecute violators of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, following reports of illegal pruning and felling of trees.

HGI Automotives Ltd vs Commission for Air Quality Management - Appeal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is hearing an appeal filed by HGI Automotives Ltd. against a closure direction issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The CAQM cited the operation of induction furnaces without proper emission controls as the reason for closure, while the appellant claims to use electric furnaces and disputes the findings.

HGI Automotives Ltd vs Commission For Air Quality Management

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is hearing an appeal filed by M/s HGI Automotives Ltd. against a closure direction issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The CAQM cited operation of induction furnaces without stacks and APCD as the reason for closure. The appellant disputes this, claiming they use electric furnaces, not induction furnaces.

Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan vs Seiaa - Environmental Appeal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Western Zone Bench in Pune heard appeals concerning environmental impact assessments and mining activities. The case involves Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan and Abhishek Vikas Gondane as appellants against various state and central environmental authorities and a private company.

National Green Tribunal - Environmental Impact Assessment Appeal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is hearing multiple appeals concerning environmental impact assessments in Bhandara, Maharashtra. The appeals involve challenges to decisions made by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority and other state and federal environmental bodies, with a private company also listed as a respondent.

Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan vs Seiaa - Environmental Appeal

The National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) heard multiple appeals concerning environmental impact assessments and mining activities in Bhandara, Maharashtra. The cases involve Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan and Abhishek Vikas Gondane as appellants against various state authorities and a private company.

Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan vs Seiaa - Environmental Appeal

The National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) heard multiple appeals concerning environmental impact assessments and mining activities in Bhandara, Maharashtra. The cases involve Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan and Abhishek Vikas Gondane as appellants against various state and central government authorities and a private company.

Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan vs Seiaa - Environmental Appeal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Western Zone Bench in Pune is hearing multiple appeals concerning environmental clearances. The cases involve Shamshir Abdul Wahab Khan and Abhishek Vikas Gondane appealing decisions related to environmental impact assessments and project approvals, with M/s R Sandesh Infravision Pvt. Ltd. as a respondent in one case. The NGT is reviewing these appeals to determine compliance with environmental regulations.

HGI Automotives vs Commission for Air Quality Management

The National Green Tribunal heard an appeal regarding a closure direction issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) against M/s HGI Automotives Ltd. The CAQM cited non-compliance with air quality norms, including the absence of hoods in furnaces and failure to provide recent emission reports. The Tribunal noted that the appellant can approach the CAQM with a reply and supporting material to seek resumption of operations.

Kansas Air Quality Health Advisory for Prescribed Burns

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an air quality health advisory for central and eastern Kansas due to smoke from prescribed burns in the Flint Hills. Elevated air pollutant levels, including particulate matter and ozone, are expected from March 20-21, 2026, potentially impacting air quality to 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' or 'Unhealthy' levels.

DEQ Seeks Comment on Draft EA for Sentinel Metals Exploration Project

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for an exploration project proposed by Sentinel Metals near Lincoln. The draft EA details potential environmental impacts and DEQ's determination on their significance.

V. v. United States of America - New Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, V. v. United States of America, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 20, 2026. The case type is Civil, with the U.S. Government listed as a defendant. The nature of the suit is P.I.: Other.

NOAA Seeks Proposals for Ocean Mapping and Hydrographic Services

NOAA is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to advance ocean and coastal mapping through innovative technologies and workflows. The opportunity is for institutions of higher education in the United States and has an anticipated funding of $8.5 million over five years, with $1.6 million expected in FY2026.

EU Statement on International Day for Racial Discrimination

The Council of the EU issued a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The statement reaffirms the EU's commitment to fighting racism through its Anti-Racism Action Plan and Strategy, and calls for the full implementation of international anti-discrimination conventions.

Weekly Schedule of President António Costa

The European Council has published the weekly schedule for President António Costa for the period of March 23-29, 2026. The schedule includes various meetings with international leaders and public appearances in Portugal, France, and Belgium.

EU Council and European Council Forward Look

The EU Council has published its forward look for upcoming meetings between March 23 and April 5, 2026. Key events include the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) at the WTO Ministerial Conference and discussions on fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture.

Jackson v. Jones - Civil Rights Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted in part and denied in part a preliminary injunction in a civil rights action challenging a Georgia statute. The court also granted a motion to stay the preliminary injunction.