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Software used to manage the Council's statutory requirement to maintain roads and manage streetworks required under the Highways Act 1980. Key activities include adopting and maintaining roads, managing street works by utility companies. Extension to original contract to facilitate system remedial works. The outcome of the remedial works will determine the strategy for the next 5 years i.e., re-procurement or retention of the incumbent system.

The ESRI Enterprise Licence Agreement provides the ArcGIS geographic information system (GIS) platform used across SSE Networks to capture, manage, analyse and visualise geospatial and asset location data. The service supports critical operational, engineering, planning and asset management activities, enabling users to manage network infrastructure, undertake spatial analysis, maintain asset location records and support regulatory and operational reporting requirements across Transmission and other SSE Networks functions. The ArcGIS platform is materially embedded within SSE's operational and technology landscape and forms a core component of business processes relating to infrastructure planning, network design, asset management and geospatial data governance. ArcGIS is integrated with other enterprise systems, including Maximo, where it provides the authoritative source of location and mapping data for network assets. Significant volumes of business data, mapping configurations, applications, workflows, user content and integrations have been developed and maintained within the ESRI environment over a number of years. A review of alternative GIS platforms confirmed that while other suppliers provide mapping or geospatial capabilities, any replacement would require substantial migration of existing datasets, redevelopment of integrations, reconfiguration of business processes, extensive user retraining and the validation of critical asset and network data. Such an exercise would introduce significant cost, operational disruption and implementation risk. Furthermore, the proprietary nature of the ArcGIS platform, together with its deep integration into existing operational systems and workflows, means that a like-for-like replacement cannot be implemented without significant technical redevelopment and business change activity. This procurement therefore relates to the continued provision of the ESRI ArcGIS platform and associated enterprise licensing required to maintain business continuity, support operational activities and preserve the integrity of existing geospatial data, integrations and associated business processes.

Purpose of this engagement: Cefas is undertaking market engagement to inform a future procurement for delivery of statutory microbiological monitoring services on behalf of Food Standards Scotland (FSS). This notice is not a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Its purpose is to help potential suppliers understand the anticipated requirement, test the deliverability of the proposed service model and provide an opportunity to raise technical, logistical, commercial and implementation questions before any formal procurement is launched. Background: FSS operates an official control programme to monitor faecal contamination in live bivalve molluscs and support the classification of shellfish harvesting areas, for which Cefas coordinates aspects of programme delivery. The anticipated contract will principally cover existing classified production areas and new areas seeking classification in Shetland and Orkney. Current planning assumptions indicate approximately 52 shellfish samples per month, or 624 per year, but volumes and locations may change in response to regulatory requirements, classification decisions, incidents, seasonal activity or changes in the monitoring plan. The geographical scope of the work may be expanded to other Scottish areas. Market feedback sought: Cefas will hold two online market-engagement sessions for potential applicants. During each session, Cefas will provide an overview of the service, including the logistics, sample-management, analytical and reporting requirements, and will respond to comments and questions raised by suppliers. The sessions are intended to help suppliers understand the proposed requirement and identify any practical issues, risks or points requiring clarification before a formal procurement is launched. The sessions will also provide Cefas with an opportunity to review any potential changes required to the scope of the work or intended contractual details. The sessions will take place on 15/10/26 at 15:00 and 19/10/26 at 10:00 via MS Teams. Interested organisations should register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cefas-market-engagement-statutory-shellfish-ecoli-monitoring-service-tickets-2002621752571 no later than 2 days prior to the events. Organisations may submit questions in advance to procure@cefas.gov.uk Participation in either session will not confer any advantage in a subsequent procurement, and non-participation will not prevent an organisation from taking part in any future competition. A summary of the questions and responses will be made available as part of the procurement process. Details of service required: The requirement is for an integrated end-to-end service including laboratory analysis, as well as coordinating the logistics needed to move samples from remote island locations to its laboratory in a condition and timeframe suitable for official control testing. Sample collection itself will be undertaken under separate arrangements, but the supplier must work closely with sampling contractors and any FSS-approved industry collectors. • Logistics and sample management: establish reliable delivery arrangements from Shetland and Orkney; pay transport costs; provide and replenish approved packing and transport equipment; coordinate with sample collectors; monitor weekly schedules; support correct packaging and documentation; receive samples Monday to Friday, including early or late deliveries where necessary; and maintain contingency arrangements for disruption. Samples must reach the laboratory in time for analysis to begin within 48 hours of collection and sample temperature must remain within 1-10°C before start of analysis. • Laboratory analysis: receive, identify, assess and log samples; check submission information and resolve discrepancies; reject unsuitable samples in accordance with agreed criteria; analyse all programme samples using one approved UK National Reference Laboratory method for enumeration of Escherichia coli in bivalve molluscan shellfish—either the 5-tube, 4-dilution MPN method derived from ISO 16649-3 or the colony count method based on ISO 16649-2; and meet the required turnaround times. • Reporting and coordination: upload results, rejections and associated information to the FSS Shellfish Monitoring & Classification system (Shellfish Monitoring and Classification Scotland - Dashboard using agreed templates; support urgent follow-up and resampling; provide monthly and quarterly performance information; maintain records and audit trails; and work with Cefas, FSS and sample collectors to resolve operational issues and improve delivery. Indicative supplier requirements: • Designation, or the ability to obtain designation during mobilisation, as an official laboratory by FSS. • ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for the relevant shellfish matrix and selected analytical method, maintained throughout delivery, with satisfactory method validation, quality assurance and proficiency-testing performance. • Access to an appropriately appointed Food Examiner, supported by trained, competent and authorised analytical staff who are free from conflict. • Sufficient routine capacity, operational resilience and contingency provision to maintain the service and respond to incidents or temporary additional demand. • Ability to mobilise logistics, laboratory, data-reporting and governance arrangements during an anticipated two-month transition period and to be fully operational from 1 April 2027. • Ability to deliver the requirement without subcontracting (other than for sample transport logistics). Indicative pricing requirements: • A fixed unit charge per results reported • A fixed unit charge per sample transported from Shetland • A fixed unit charge per sample transported from Orkney Invoicing will be monthly in arrears. Indicative contract duration: One year with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 1x 36 months and then 1x 24 months (subject to agreement with FSS).

Ensuring power resilience across operational assets is a critical priority for United Utilities, with substantial investment expected to continue throughout the remainder of AMP8 and into AMP9. United Utilities is therefore exploring the establishment of a dedicated Power Resilience framework to provide a more integrated and efficient route for the delivery of power resilience solutions and associated services. The proposed approach seeks to consolidate requirements across multiple workstreams, improve commercial and operational efficiency, increase delivery agility, and provide a consistent contractual structure aligned to anticipated AMP8 & AMP9 requirements. The framework is expected to support a broad range of activities, including power resilience equipment supply, design and build services, LV and HV inspection and maintenance services, and Independent Connection Provider (ICP) services. Through this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise, United Utilities aims to gain insight into market capability, capacity, and supplier perspectives on the proposed scope, lot structure, and delivery approach. Lot 1 - Power Resilience Kit: • Design and installation of BESS / Generators • Including civil engineering ( plinths , trenching and containment) • DNO design interfaces, G99. G100 • Connection these assets and full commissioning • Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor Lot 2 – Power Resilience Design & Build: • Survey of sites from a power resilience perspective • Propose interventions, ranging from electrical fuse/timers, surge protection, UPS and BESS/ Generator systems • Design and install interventions, to industry standards such as BS7671 • Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor Lot 3 - LV Inspection, Testing & Remedial Works • Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor • Scheduling of inspections over a 5-year period across c4800 sites • Electrical inspection and test to BS7671 and 2391, including reports • Low Voltage (LV) remedial works: o Including civil engineering (plinths , trenching and containment) o Electrical installation to BS7671 o Material selection and design. o Electrical design Lot 4 - HV Maintenance, Inspection & Remedial Works • Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor • High Voltage (HV) maintenance on transformers , RMUs • HV remedial works: o Including civil engineering ( plinths , trenching and containment) o Cable jointing and electrical fitment o Material selection and design, substations, cable etc • Electrical design: o Fault protection studies o Harmonic studies o Earth fault studies • Provision of HV Senior Authorised Persons o For the purposes of : o In Day project support o Out of hours Standby Lot 5 - Electrical Connections (ICP) • Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor • Provide ICP (Independent Connections Provision) across LV HV and EHV projects

Provision of a Strategic Delivery Partner for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Corporate Enquiries & Process Improvement (CEPI) programme. The contract will support the design, development, implementation, support and continuous improvement of enterprise-level digital services that transform corporate enquiry handling, case management and process automation across FCDO corporate functions. Services include the delivery of a Corporate Enquiries and Casework Management solution, automation of priority finance and corporate processes, integration with the FCDO Microsoft technology estate including Power Platform and Azure, benefits realisation, support and maintenance of delivered solutions, and delivery through outcome-based Statements of Work. The contract also includes strategic delivery partnership, governance support, architectural assurance, knowledge transfer and continuous optimisation to support scalable and reusable enterprise solutions across the FCDO.