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25112 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - Ely Library

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting bids for the "25112 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - Ely Library." This tender falls under the industry category of interior design and library furniture and is located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, UKH12, United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, interested parties must submit their bids via the electronic tendering portal, ProContract, before the deadline on 22 May 2026 at 12:00 PM BST. The procurement process is open and below threshold, signifying a competitive environment aimed at public authority - sub-central government services. The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, intends to engage a bidder for a six-month period with a possible extension, focusing on library interior design and fit-out services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering quality library design and furniture solutions. Businesses specialising in interior design services, especially with experience in library environments, will find this an advantageous opportunity to demonstrate creativity and project management skills, working collaboratively with the library team to deliver bespoke solutions within budgetary constraints. The evaluation will consider both quality and price equally, with a requirement to meet minimum total quality scores. Such businesses should ensure they can meet the deadlines and engage effectively with stakeholders to deliver innovative and tailored interior environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25112 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - Ely Library

Notice Description

This contract is to instruct a suitable and sufficient bidder who is able to engage with the Library team, and other stakeholders to understand the needs and intended outcome of the redevelopment and create designs which the successful bidder can deliver. The key part of this contract is the engagement with the Library team to create final design options and approaches covering furniture, way points and signage etc.. while working within a defined budget amount. It will be a six (6) month contract with a six (6) month extension. a 12 month defect period will operate following the handover of the Library.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: there will be 6 month extension. a defect period of 12 months will operate as well following final handover to the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06759f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028128-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

39155000 - Library furniture

79932000 - Interior design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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