Design, Supply, and Installation of a Fully Refurbished Children’s Library Space within Newport Central Library
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, education and training and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Adult Education. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 120,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 2026.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Newport City Council invites tenders for the design, supply, and installation of a fully refurbished Children’s Library space within Central Library, John Frost Square, Newport.
This project will transform an outdated, inaccessible and uninspiring environment into a modern, flexible, inclusive and sustainable cultural space that:
• Enhances literacy, play and wellbeing
• Supports children, families and school use
• Meets the needs of neurodivergent children and those with SEND
• Contributes to environmental sustainability and long-term asset value
Approach to Specification
This specification is intentionally performance- and outcome-based, encouraging innovative design solutions rather than prescribing exact layouts .
Suppliers are expected to:
• Propose creative, evidence-based solutions
• Demonstrate value for money
• Incorporate sustainability, accessibility, and flexibility.
NB: All work must be completed prior to the 28 February 2027.
Site visits will be held on Monday 27 July 2026 and will be individual supplier sessions. Suppliers who wish to attend the site visits must request to do so through the Council's tendering portal, etenderwales. Suppliers who attend Central Library without an appointment will not be seen.
The tender has been issued on etenderwales, ITT_126087.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 068438-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Newport City Council
Newport City Council has issued 44 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Newport City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £120,000 - £120,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 068438-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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