Aluminium & Zinc Plants Shutting Down in Europe
Aluminium & Zinc Plants Shutting Down in Europe Updated by Elli Nikolaou – National Category Lead FM & Construction Further supply chain update, emanating from the global energy crisis – Astronomical increases in energy prices and rising inflation are crippling supply and demand of industrial metals (especially aluminium and zinc) in some of Europe’s leading … Continued
Read more about Aluminium & Zinc Plants Shutting Down in EuropeLithium Exports China – Supply Chain Update
Due to weak water flows and the resulting inability of hydroelectric facilities to continue operations, the Chinese Ministry of Waste Resources issued an order this week based on which the operation of factories in 19 regions will be suspended until at least next Saturday 26th August as a means of rationing power. One of these … Continued
Read more about Lithium Exports China – Supply Chain UpdateFleet Supply Chain Update – August 2022
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Faithful+Gould, Salix Finance’s technical advisors in the assessment of PSDS / LCSF funding applications, will be delivering a funding workshop on the Salix funding process. As the technical advisors, F&G will be able to provide a valuable insight into the submission criteria and the evaluation process of funding applications. Greater Manchester FRS, Avon FRS and Bedfordshire … Continued
Read more about UKFRS PSDS FUNDING WORKSHOP – 19th SEPTEMBER 2022FRIC Update – Regis Mutual Management Limited
On behalf of Tracey Stradling, Professional Services Category Lead. Some of you may be aware that unfortunately Regis Mutual Management Limited (as outsourced Managers of FRIC) has faced severe challenges since being placed into Administration in June 2022. This has put a lot of pressure on diminishing Regis resources and curtailed a lot of activity … Continued
Read more about FRIC Update – Regis Mutual Management LimitedChanges to Guidance on UKCA Marking
Changes to Guidance on UKCA Marking On the 20th of June 2022 the Government published easements to the previous guidance on UKCA implementation. The Government publication was general guidance and covered the range of manufactured goods which moved from the CE to the UKCA and UKNI regimes. The main change in that guidance was the … Continued
Read more about Changes to Guidance on UKCA MarkingJuly 2022 Energy Update
Dear all, Please find attached a copy of the July 2022 Energy Update document that was shared earlier today via NFCC Procurement with the supporting text below: FM & CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY – ENERGY UPDATE (INCL. SUPPLY, PRICING, PROJECTS)Dear Colleagues,Further to previous communications issued via NFCC Procurement, please find attached the July 2022 Energy Update issued on behalf … Continued
Read more about July 2022 Energy UpdateNational Smoke Alarm Update – July 2022
All, We are pleased to report that the supply of standard smoke and hearing impaired alarms has now improved significantly from all suppliers on the Framework. Due to this and with immediate effect there is no need to complete the smoke alarm data portal and it will be turned off. The centralised co-ordination/allocation of all … Continued
Read more about National Smoke Alarm Update – July 2022National Procurement for the Provision of Energy Consultancy Services
During the last couple of months, members of the FM and Construction National Strategic Task and Finish Group have been working towards adopting a more centralised and coordinated approach in our efforts to adhere to national net zero targets, decarbonise our estate and promote green energy initiatives with the view of meeting environmental sustainability aspirations, … Continued
Read more about National Procurement for the Provision of Energy Consultancy ServicesNational E-Procurement System Update
Dear all, Following recent communications regarding the Bluelight e-sourcing portal, potential grant funding, and your subsequent expression of interest, we are pleased to confirm the below: Home Office grant funding has been approved and shall cover the first year subscription fee for each FRS that on-boards. Funding will cover the e-tendering system alongside a contracts … Continued
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