SIRIUS/BROOKFIELD/Paradise JV Merger Prior Notification

The European Commission published a prior notification under the EU Merger Regulation for Case M.12345 involving SIRIUS, BROOKFIELD, and Paradise JV. The transaction has been designated as a candidate for the simplified procedure, indicating the Commission views the concentration as unlikely to raise competition concerns. Publication appeared in the Official Journal C/2026/1986 on 1 April 2026.

GIM acquiring TCR Group - Merger Notification under Simplified Procedure

The European Commission published prior notification of proposed concentration Case M.12389 involving GIM's acquisition of TCR Group. The transaction is being reviewed under the simplified procedure, indicating preliminary assessment that it does not raise significant competition concerns. Third parties with legitimate interests may submit observations to the Commission.

Merger notification M.12386 ADVENT AFK TA VOLUE simplified procedure

The European Commission received prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12386) involving ADVENT, AFK, TA, and VOLUE. The transaction has been identified as a candidate for the simplified merger procedure, which applies to concentrations that raise no competition concerns. This publication serves as official notice of the proposed transaction.

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.