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Contract for Bike Tracks at Coed Gwilym & Coed Bach

City & County of Swansea£63kWalesCloses in 6 days

City & County of Swansea seeks a contractor to design and build bike trail improvements at Coed Gwilym and Parc Coed Bach. No special requirements are stated.

RFP - GV75ARTS102026 - Curator-Producer for Human-Nature Showcase – Malaysia

British CouncilValue not statedMYCloses 19 November 2026

British council is looking for a Curator / Producer for Human-Nature Showcase for Malaysia. Human-Nature will be the theme of the 2027 UK MY Spotlight

NRM Posters Exhibition - Setworks

Science Museum Group£25kLondonCloses 20 November 2026

The Science Museum Group is looking for a contractor to deliver the main setworks as part of an exhibition about iconic posters at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York

Provision of Community Sports Equipment & Outdoor Fitness Stations

Westminster City Council£77kLondonCloses 20 November 2026

Westminster City Council seeks suppliers to provide, install, operate and maintain community sports equipment and outdoor fitness stations across the borough. The procurement comprises two lots covering app-enabled equipment access and free-to-use outdoor fitness infrastructure.

FILM/AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (2027-2030)

Nuclear Waste Services Limited£500kNorth WestCloses 23 November 2026

Nuclear Waste Services Limited seeks an experienced film, audio, and video production agency to create various media content across Cumbria and the Southeast. Bidders must demonstrate high-profile credentials, provide a single point of contact, and commit to a two-year contract with an optional two-year extension.

Activity Plan Consultant for Leading Lights Project (National Historic Ships UK)

National Historic Ships UK£25kLondonCloses 23 November 2026

National Historic Ships UK seeks a consultant to develop an Activity Plan for the Leading Lights Project, a UK-wide capacity building scheme for historic vessels. Bidders must demonstrate a track record with Heritage Fund projects, submit a six-page proposal by 23 November 2026, and accept a fee capped at £25,000 excluding VAT.

Collections Store Refurbishments - Logistics Hub - Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum£1mLondonCloses 25 November 2026

The Natural History Museum seeks a principal contractor to refurbish the Osteology Store in the Grade I listed Waterhouse Building, South Kensington, converting it into a temporary logistics hub and future collections store. No special requirements are stated.

Provision of Artwork for the Tour de France

Caerphilly County Borough Council£150kWalesCloses 27 November 2026

Caerphilly County Borough Council seeks a creative agency or artist to design and install large-scale temporary artwork at Caerphilly Castle and adjacent streets to celebrate the 2027 Tour de France. The contract runs for twelve months, requiring the contractor to dismantle and relocate the artwork within the county borough during that period.

The Supply and Installation of Gym Equipment Across Loughborough University

Loughborough University£1.5mEast MidlandsCloses 27 November 2026

Loughborough University seeks a supplier to provide and install gym equipment across multiple campus facilities serving elite athletes, students, staff, and community members. No special requirements are stated.

Love Your Town Cleethorpes 2027

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council£24kUKCloses 30 November 2026

North East Lincolnshire Council seeks an event organiser to plan and deliver a free, family-focused daytime event in Cleethorpes town centre in February 2027. Bidders must coordinate dates with Immingham and Grimsby events to avoid clashes, and no other specific accreditations or contract terms are stated.

Love Your Town Grimsby 2027

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council£24kUKCloses 30 November 2026

North East Lincolnshire Council seeks an event organiser to plan and deliver a free family day in Grimsby town centre in February 2027, featuring live music, local talent, and a market. Bidders must coordinate dates with Immingham and Cleethorpes events to avoid clashes, and no other specific accreditations or contract terms are stated.

SBC1026 For the Provision of CCTV Operatives

Stevenage Borough Council£2.5mEast of EnglandCloses 30 November 2026

Stevenage Borough Council seeks a single contractor to provide 24/7 CCTV monitoring services for the Hertfordshire CCTV Partnership control room in Stevenage. Bidders require SIA, NSI Gold, BS7958, and TEA2 accreditations, a minimum £1m turnover, and must accept a 3-year contract with TUPE implications.

Provision of Exercise to Music Classes

St Helens CouncilValue not statedNorth WestCloses 30 November 2026

Provision of Exercise to Music Classes within the Borough of St Helens.

CA18634 - RFQ 2026/46 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - Celebrating Cultures and Diversity - 3.2 Creative Language Exchange

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)£10kUKCloses 1 December 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a supplier to design, develop, and deliver a creative language exchange programme using music and cultural sharing to promote inclusion across the district. Bidders must register on the MultiQuote platform and quote reference CA18634 to access the competition.

RFQ 2026/46 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - Celebrating Cultures and Diversity - 3.2 Creative Language Exchange

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)£10kNorthern IrelandCloses 1 December 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a supplier to design, develop, and deliver a creative language exchange programme using music and cultural sharing across the district. No special requirements are stated.

Gallery 33 - Principal Contractor Exhibition Fit-Out

Natural History Museum£1.5mLondonCloses 1 December 2026

The Natural History Museum seeks a Principal Contractor to fit out a new children's gallery in the Grade 1 listed Waterhouse East Building at South Kensington, including sub-contracting AV and showcase specialists. Bidders must sign an NDA and confirm attendance at a mandatory site visit by 10am on Wednesday 4 November.

RFQ2026/31 - CCTV and Access Control Specialist Consultant Appointment

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)£20kNorthern IrelandCloses 2 December 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a specialist consultant to support a planned CCTV and access control upgrade across multiple facilities sites. No special requirements are stated.

CA18653 - RFQ2026/31 - CCTV and Access Control Specialist Consultant Appointment

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)£20kUKCloses 2 December 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a CCTV and Access Control Consultant to support a planned upgrade across multiple facilities sites. Bidders must register on the MultiQuote platform and quote reference CA18653 to access the competition.

Lindford Sensory Park

Lindford Parish Council£60kNorth East; North West; Yorkshire and the Humber; East Midlands; West Midlands; East of England; London; South East; South WestCloses 2 December 2026

Lindford Parish Council seeks a contractor to design, supply and install a new inclusive sensory playground at The Triangle, Chase Road, Lindford. Bidders must be suitably qualified and experienced, with all costs fitting within a maximum budget of £60,000 excluding VAT.

Active Neighbourhood Champions - Leicestershire

Leicestershire County Council£144kEast MidlandsCloses 4 December 2026

Leicestershire County Council seeks local organisations in priority neighbourhoods to deploy Active Neighbourhood Champions who help residents and groups create opportunities for physical activity. No special requirements are stated.

Meole Brace Golf Course Management Services

Shropshire CouncilValue not statedWest MidlandsCloses 4 December 2026

Shropshire Council seeks a provider to manage and operate golf services and the shop at Meole Brace Golf Course in Shropshire. The contract runs for four years and four months from 1 April 2027, with no specific accreditations or framework requirements stated.

CA18656 - RFQ 2026/45 - PEACEPLUS Living History Archiving Project - Castlewellan Historic Demesne

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)£20kUKCloses 8 December 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a consultancy to design, develop and deliver a Living History Archiving Project for Castlewellan Historic Demesne. Bidders must register on the MultiQuote platform using reference CA18656 to access the competition, with no other specific requirements stated.

RFQ 2026/45 - PEACEPLUS Living History Archiving Project - Castlewellan Historic Demesne

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)£20kNorthern IrelandCloses 8 December 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a consultancy to design, develop and deliver a Living History Archiving Project for Castlewellan Historic Demesne. No special requirements are stated.

Term Service Contract for the Installation, Maintenance, Periodic Inspection and Servicing of CCTV Systems

East Riding of Yorkshire Council£672kYorkshire and the HumberCloses 9 December 2026

East Riding of Yorkshire Council seeks a contractor to install, maintain, and inspect CCTV systems across its occupied operational properties within the district. No special requirements are stated.

Ashford Arts Centre Operator

Ashford Borough Council£12.6mSouth EastCloses 8 January 2027

Ashford Borough Council seeks a long-term partner to manage and operate the new Ashford Arts Centre in Ashford town centre via a concession arrangement. The contract runs for 25 years, and bidders must develop their own financial assumptions as the stated value is not a guarantee.

Leisure and Active Wellbeing Service Contract

Horsham District Council£136.8mSouth EastCloses 12 February 2027

Horsham District Council seeks an operator to manage four leisure centres and deliver a new Active Wellbeing Service across the district. The contract runs for ten years from 1 December 2027, with options for two five-year extensions, but no specific accreditations or framework requirements are stated.

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The management of Solent Meads golf course

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council£5mSouth WestClosed

The council (the grantor) intends to grant a person or supplier (the concessionaire) the right to operate - as the seller of certain goods or services - as a business within a premises or other asset belonging to the grantor in return for an appropriate…