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Preliminary Market Consultation – Innovation- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant Operation.

28 Aug 2025: Aberdeen City Council seeks options to ensure the successful future operation and maintenance of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant.

Market testing of options to deliver the sea lice regulatory framework environmental monitoring services.

28 Aug 2025: SEPA has a requirement for Sea lice regulatory framework environmental monitoring services.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) requires a scaffolding service for various sites across the Edinburgh region.

27 Aug 2025: Requirement for a scaffolding service for various sites across the Edinburgh region

Two Weeks to go Until Meet the Buyer North: Prepare for Your Attendance

27 Aug 2025: The Supplier Development Programme will host the eighth annual Meet the Buyer event on 10 September 2025, at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. With just two weeks to go, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.

Scottish Government Shows Continued Support for SDP in its SME and Third Sector Action Plan

26 Aug 2025: The Scottish Government has reiterated the importance of SDP in getting SMEs tender ready, in its SME and Third Sector Action Plan, published today.

Three Weeks to go Until Meet the Buyer North!

20 Aug 2025: Limited spaces remaining: Join us at Meet the Buyer North 2025, on 10 September in Aberdeen, to connect with key public and private sector buyers with opportunities in the North of Scotland.

Could you help upskill Zero Waste Scotland’s teams with Systems Thinking Training?

19 Aug 2025: Zero Waste Scotland is seeking expert support to embed systems thinking across its organisation, building on previous research and mapping efforts.

Wind of Change: Orkney Islands Council Seeks Plant Contractors for Onshore Turbine Projects

15 Aug 2025: Orkney Islands Council are seeking contractors to design and build the civil and electrical infrastructure needed for two community wind farms, ahead of turbine installation.

Discuss Netherton Hub Opportunities with Balfour Beatty at Meet the Buyer North

14 Aug 2025: Discover construction, maintenance, security, landscaping, transport, and catering opportunities with Balfour Beatty, by visiting them at SDP's Meet the Buyer North

The Northern Lighthouse Board has a contract requirement for installation of a new unlit beacon.

14 Aug 2025: NLB require a skilled contractor to carry out the scope of works to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve Sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull.

Make Lasting Business Connections at Meet the Buyer North

13 Aug 2025: Gillian Cameron; Programme Manager for the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) talks about why you should attend the 8th Meet the Buyer North event in Aberdeen on 10 Sep 2025.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has published a Future Contract Opportunity for the Lease and Maintenance of Gym Equipment in the Western Isles area.

6 Aug 2025: Requirement for the lease and maintenance of Gym Equipment to 4 establishments in the Western Isles area

Meet the Buyer North set to return for 2025!

6 Aug 2025: The Supplier Development Programme will hold the seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event on Wednesday 10 September at The Music Halls in Aberdeen. This free event will provide suppliers an opportunity to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland.

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) opportunities open for Expressions of Interest.

4 Aug 2025: Police Scotland seeks suppliers for contract Opportunties