LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2 Industry: Travelling crane and Hire of cranes with operator and Cranes Description: Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) have been awarded HS2 main works civils contracts for the Area North project in the West Midlands. We are looking to engage with an experienced contractor within the supply chain who can provide Design, Manufacture, and Delivery of Rei...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: SCS JV Industry: Railway bridge construction work and Structures of bridges and Construction work for bridges and Bridge construction work and Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways Description: The Hampstead Road Bridge is a 5-span, 8 steel girder structure with a composite concrete deck, spanning over the proposed HS2 railway lines. The bridge ...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Redbourn Parish Council Industry: Horticultural services Description: Redbourn Parish Council is offering an invitation to tender for the Grounds Maintenance Contract, which covers all assets owned by Redbourn Parish Council, both land and fixtures. The purpose of this contract is to enable the engagement of a competent and cost-effective grounds maintenance supplier. ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A groundbreaking river restoration programme in Cumbria has narrowly missed out on winning the world's most prestigious water conservation award. The global final had a number of exciting and transformative projects nominated across the globe, from Albania to the Western United States. A project from Chicago was crowned the eventual winner of the prize. The Thiess International Riverprize Awards in Brisbane, s...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Environmental scholars across the country will gain unprecedented access to world-class conservation research through a pioneering science hub launched at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve this week. The brand new, cutting-edge facility positions the iconic reserve as both a biological hotspot and centre for environmental action, supporting vital research partnerships with regional universities. The nature r...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A single joint executive team will be established at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England as part of the transition to one organisation. It will provide unified leadership across both organisations, bringing policy and delivery together. The team will manage directors from related work areas from 3 November 2025 and will begin to combine resources. In March, the Prime Minister announ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has secured convictions against Cats and Dust Limited, its director Cavin Mears and former director Stephen Bryce for operating waste sites without the required environmental permits. They were also charged with falsifying documents connected to hazardous waste disposal On Friday 12 September at Preston Crown Court, Cats and Dust Ltd was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £6,000 i...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: James joined the Ministry of Justice in 2016 and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. He brings extensive experience from a career spanning multiple government departments including the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. In his new role, James will oversee the operational delivery of prison, probation and youth custody services across England and Wales. He ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chemical suppression pilot expanded to three regions across the country * More sex offenders able to access medication after release, supporting a reduction in reoffending * Mission to halve violence against women and girls central to government's Plan for Change A cutting-edge pilot thataims tocut reoffending andthat could lead to lessvictims will be expanded to two new regions - the North West and North Eas...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As of 18 September 2025, the import ban currently in place due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease on commercial imports from Hungary of cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, buffaloes and their products such as meat and dairy will be lifted. This decision follows rigorous technical assessment of the measures applied in Hungary and the current disease situation. If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take...