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UK tender pipeline and market engagement

Pipeline, preliminary market engagement and planned procurement notices: buyers telling the market what they intend to buy before the tender opens. You can't bid on these yet, but you can often join market engagement, register interest or get ready. From Find a Tender and Contracts Finder only.
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  1. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Womens Health

    The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Tender expected 6 Oct 2026 (today) · Est. £3.5m · Other gynaecologicals · Published 7 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  2. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Provision of Security and physical guarding services

    The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Tender expected 7 Oct 2026 (in 1 day) · Value not stated · Security services · Published 17 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  3. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    ScotRail Track Depot Maintenance

    ScotRail Trains Limited · Tender expected 8 Oct 2026 (in 2 days) · Est. £3.5m · Railway-track construction materials and supplies · Published 16 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  4. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Provision of Window Cleaning, Reactive Cleaning & Associated Services (2026 -30)

    University of Strathclyde · Tender expected 9 Oct 2026 (in 3 days) · Est. £1m · Accommodation, building and window cleaning services · Published 15 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  5. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Provision of Homeless Supported Accommodation, Outreach Tenancy Support and Housing First Services

    Falkirk Council · Tender expected 9 Oct 2026 (in 3 days) · Est. £6.6m · Social work and related services · Published 24 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  6. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Red Cell Reagents

    The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Tender expected 12 Oct 2026 (in 6 days) · Value not stated · Blood-testing reagents · Published 7 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  7. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    ENFOR - Environmental Analysis Services Framework

    Scottish Government · Tender expected 13 Oct 2026 (in 7 days) · Est. £4m · Environmental impact assessment other than for construction · Published 18 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  8. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    2026 Social Care - Aberdeenshire Self Directed Support Services

    Aberdeenshire Council · Tender expected 14 Oct 2026 (in 8 days) · Est. £2m · Social work and related services · Published 31 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  9. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    2026 Aberdeenshire Dementia Service - Holistic & Community Support

    Aberdeenshire Council · Tender expected 16 Oct 2026 (in 10 days) · Est. £417k · Social work and related services · Published 22 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  10. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Procurement of Construction Consultant Management Software

    Dundee City Council · Tender expected 19 Oct 2026 (in 13 days) · Value not stated · Project management software package · Published 10 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  11. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Grounds Maintenance System RFI

    Fife Council · Tender expected 19 Oct 2026 (in 13 days) · Value not stated · Software package and information systems · Published 13 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  12. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Holistic Support Services for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) in Highland

    The Highland Council · Tender expected 21 Oct 2026 (in 15 days) · Est. £3.6m · Health and social work services · Published 15 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  13. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Provision of Pest Control & Associated Services (2027-31)

    University of Strathclyde · Tender expected 21 Oct 2026 (in 15 days) · Est. £220k · Pest-control services · Published 26 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  14. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    SPS-02361 Substance Screening & Related Services

    Scottish Prison Service · Tender expected 22 Oct 2026 (in 16 days) · Value not stated · Drug detection apparatus · Published 17 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  15. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Wound Closure Products

    The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Tender expected 22 Oct 2026 (in 16 days) · Est. £20m · Surgical sutures · Published 11 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  16. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Civils Maintenance Provision

    Highlands and Islands Airports Limited · Tender expected 26 Oct 2026 (in 20 days) · Value not stated · Runway construction works · Published 13 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  17. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Injection Equipment Paraphernalia

    The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Tender expected 28 Oct 2026 (in 22 days) · Est. £4m · Medical needles · Published 4 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  18. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    TimberLINK Services

    Scottish Forestry · Tender expected 29 Oct 2026 (in 23 days) · Est. £4.7m · Transport services (excl. Waste transport) · Published 25 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  19. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Management Service Provider for Case Management Inventory (LSCMI) IT Application

    Scottish Government · Tender expected 30 Oct 2026 (in 24 days) · Est. £4.2m · Information technology services · Published 1 Oct 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  20. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Provision of a Multi-Authority Employability, Case Management and Employer Relationship Management Solution

    Capital City Partnership · Tender expected 30 Oct 2026 (in 24 days) · Est. £1.5m · Software supply services · Published 22 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  21. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Learning and Development Framework Agreement

    The City of Edinburgh Council · Tender expected 30 Oct 2026 (in 24 days) · Value not stated · Education and training services · Published 26 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  22. Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · not open for bids yet

    Development Advisory Framework (DAF)

    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Tender expected 30 Oct 2026 (in 25 days) · Engagement closes 8 Sept 2026 · Est. £25m · Foreign economic-aid-related services · Published 19 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  23. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Primary Surveillance Radar (LSI)

    Highlands and Islands Airports Limited · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Est. £4.5m · Radar surveillance equipment · Published 30 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  24. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    SPS-11033 The Design and Build of Modular Accommodation at HMP Castle Huntly

    Scottish Prison Service · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Value not stated · Prefabricated constructions · Published 11 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  25. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Scotland’s Circular Future Makers Programme

    Zero Waste Scotland Ltd · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Est. £80k · Environmental training services · Published 7 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  26. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Communal Cleaning

    Viewpoint Housing Association · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Est. £325k · Accommodation, building and window cleaning services · Published 2 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  27. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Request for Information - Digital Learning Platform

    Scottish Government · Tender expected 2 Nov 2026 (in 27 days) · Value not stated · E-learning services · Published 20 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  28. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    SPPD-Procurement and Project Delivery Training Services Framework

    Scottish Government · Tender expected 9 Nov 2026 (in 34 days) · Est. £1.2m · Education and training services · Published 3 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  29. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    PIN - Repairs, Maintenance, Voids & Associated Services Term Contract (2027 – 2037

    Harbour Homes Scotland Limited, formerly Port of Leith Housing Association Ltd · Tender expected 9 Nov 2026 (in 34 days) · Est. £58.3m · Repair and maintenance services · Published 31 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  30. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Aberdeen Destination Marketing and Development Service

    Aberdeen City Council · Tender expected 10 Nov 2026 (in 35 days) · Est. £900k · Marketing services · Published 20 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  31. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions

    APUC Limited · Tender expected 13 Nov 2026 (in 38 days) · Est. £48m · Audio-visual equipment · Published 23 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  32. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Independent Legal Representation for Complainers in Sexual Offence Cases in Scotland

    Scottish Government · Tender expected 16 Nov 2026 (in 41 days) · Value not stated · Legal advisory and representation services · Published 18 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  33. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Multi-disciplinary Consultancy Services Framework

    Dundee City Council · Tender expected 16 Nov 2026 (in 41 days) · Value not stated · Construction consultancy services · Published 7 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  34. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use across its services.

    Strathclyde Partnership for Transport · Tender expected 23 Nov 2026 (in 48 days) · Est. £250k · Protective and safety clothing · Published 8 Jul 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  35. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Ayrshire Meet the Buyer 2026

    North Ayrshire Council · Tender expected 25 Nov 2026 (in 50 days) · Est. £1 · Event services · Published 10 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  36. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Headless Content Management System (CMS) and Digital Experience Platform (DXP) Market Engagement

    NHS 24 · Tender expected 27 Nov 2026 (in 52 days) · Value not stated · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Published 7 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  37. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Welcome Centre for People who are Rough Sleeping in Edinburgh

    The City of Edinburgh Council · Tender expected 27 Nov 2026 (in 52 days) · Value not stated · Health and social work services · Published 4 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  38. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    PHS01627 Storage, Collation & Distribution of PHS Marketing Materials

    Public Health Scotland · Tender expected 30 Nov 2026 (in 55 days) · Est. £1m · Storage and warehousing services · Published 23 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  39. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Provision of Air Services

    Argyll and Bute Council · Tender expected 30 Nov 2026 (in 55 days) · Est. £2m · Scheduled air transport services · Published 2 Sept 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

  40. Planned procurement notice · not open for bids yet

    Pre-market engagement for upcoming Consultancy Services (CS2) Framework Agreement

    LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) · Tender expected 30 Nov 2026 (in 55 days) · Est. £100m · Consultative engineering and construction services · Published 6 Aug 2026

    CouncilIQ page · Official notice on Find a Tender ↗

About this data

Tenders come from the UK government's Find a Tender and Contracts Finder services (OCDS feeds), refreshed twice a day. A tender counts as open until its stated deadline. Values are as stated by the buyer and are often estimates. Always check the official notice before bidding.

Early notices are releases tagged as planning on Find a Tender (UK1 pipeline, UK2 preliminary market engagement, UK3 planned procurement) and Contracts Finder (early engagement, future opportunity) whose tender has not opened yet. “Tender expected” is the future notice date the buyer gave; notices without one are shown for 60 days after publication. Buyers can change or drop plans, so dates are indicative. See also open tenders and contracts ending soon.