December 2025 is turning into one of those months where you can actually feel the map shifting a little under your feet.Despite regulatory headaches and political noise, North America is quietly loading up the pipeline with new power plants, transit lines, and large-scale housing projects. This bulletin walks through some of the most notable new or first-time projects announced or kicked off this month across construction, energy, transit, and urban redevelopment.

How Public Procurement Works: A Step-by-Step Guide

South Africa’s public and private tender market offers thousands of opportunities every year, from infrastructure and engineering to ICT, consulting, training, and everyday goods and services. For companies that understand the rules and processes, tenders can become a stable growth engine rather than a confusing gamble.

Sweden is one of the most transparent and rules-based procurement markets in Europe. Public buyers are required to follow strict laws, procedures and deadlines, and even many private companies copy these standards in their own tender processes. For foreign suppliers this is good news: if you understand the rules, you compete on clear and predictable terms.

Public procurement is not just about buying; it’s about shaping the future of infrastructure. Governments use procurement to promote innovation, economic growth, and social benefits. This means that infrastructure projects today often include goals like reducing carbon footprints, enhancing digital connectivity, and supporting local communities.

In 2025, the rules have changed significantly. The Procurement Act 2023 has now come into force and created a new regime for public procurement in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It replaces much of the old EU-based framework (Public Contracts Regulations 2015) for new procurements started on or after 24 February 2025.GOV.UK+1

One of the biggest advantages of using a tender search engine is access to global tenders. Expanding beyond your local market opens doors to new clients and larger projects.

When it comes to public procurement, understanding the duration for which a solicitation must be posted is crucial for both government agenc