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title: "Design, Supply, and Installation of a Fully Refurbished Children's Library Space within Newport Central Library"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf3c"
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# Design, Supply, and Installation of a Fully Refurbished Children's Library Space within Newport Central Library

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf3c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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 This project will transform an outdated, inaccessible and uninspiring environment into a modern, flexible, inclusive and sustainable cultural space that: * Enhances literacy, play and wellbeing *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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068438-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## 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
- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068438-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068438-2026
  20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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