Invitation to Tender: 26078 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - East Barnwell, Darwin Green, Whittlesey
Cambridgeshire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for suppliers for furniture and leisure and events work (East of England).
The estimated value is £270,000 excluding VAT.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Monday 26 October 2026.
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Key dates
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- midday, Monday 26 October 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Monday 26 October 2026
How bids are scored
Quality 50% · Price 50%
A balance of quality and price.
What the notice says
The Library service operates thirty-three (33) locations around the county of Cambridgeshire, excluding Peterborough region who have different arrangements. The locations provide the traditional library services, but the services are evolving to become more of a local community centre providing places to study, or hold events, or talks. Many of the locations act as a ‘warm and cool spaces’, and are used by other County services to meet and discuss issues with residents about such services. This contract is to instruct suitable and sufficient bidder(s) who are able to engage with the Library team, and other stakeholders to understand the needs and intended outcome of the redevelopment of…Read the full description
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- Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 26 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| East Barnwell 1 December 2026 to 31 May 2027 What this lot coversTo Engage with the library services and key stakeholders to understand the requirements, provide suitable and agreed final design for the library and then deliver on that design, supplying the furniture, fittings | Furniture, Leisure, culture and events | £60,000 |
| Darwin Green 1 February 2027 to 31 August 2027 What this lot coversTo Engage with the library services and key stakeholders to understand the requirements, provide suitable and agreed final design for the library and then deliver on that design, supplying the furniture, fittings etc... | Furniture, Leisure, culture and events | £150,000 |
| Whittlesey 1 February 2027 to 31 August 2027 What this lot coversTo Engage with the library services and key stakeholders to understand the requirements, provide suitable and agreed final design for the library and then deliver on that design, supplying the furniture. | Furniture, Leisure, culture and events | £60,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 087799-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 087799-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.