--- title: "25112 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - Ely Library" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06759f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06759f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06759f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06759f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-26" --- # 25112 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - Ely Library Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06759f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06759f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06759f.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028128-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39155000 - Library furniture - 79932000 - Interior design services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 16:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028128-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028128-2026 26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=19574d11-0929-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The link provided will take you direct to the opportunity on ProContract. All questions and queries, please direct via the ProContract messaging system ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=/Login/LogoutConfirmation - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=19574d11-0929-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=TrueAlltenderdocumentation,messagesaboutthisopportunity,biddershouldusetheAuthorityEtenderingportal-ProContract-https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=/Login/LogoutConfirmation - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06759f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06759f.json.