Design, Supply, and Installation of a Fully Refurbished Children's Library Space within Newport Central Library

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has released a tender for the "Design, Supply, and Installation of a Fully Refurbished Children's Library Space" within Newport Central Library. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting library furniture and design support services. The process is currently in the tender stage and employs an open competition method for selection. Located in Newport, UK, interested suppliers must engage through the etenderwales portal. Key dates include a site visit on 27 July 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 14 August 2026, with work completion required by 28 February 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in innovative design solutions, sustainability, and accessibility, particularly those specialising in library equipment and design consultancy. It is of interest to SMEs and VCSEs due to its focus on quality, social value, and competitive pricing. Successful suppliers will contribute to an inclusive, flexible community space that enhances literacy and well-being, providing a lasting impact within the Newport region. Businesses with a track record of delivering value for money and creative solutions in public sector projects are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply, and Installation of a Fully Refurbished Children's Library Space within Newport Central Library

Notice 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 This project will transform an outdated, inaccessible and uninspiring environment into a modern, flexible, inclusive and sustainable cultural space that: * Enhances literacy, play and wellbeing *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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068438-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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