Invitation to Tender: 26078 Library Services Engage, Design and Fit out Contract - East Barnwell, Darwin Green, Whittlesey
The contract covers the engagement, design and fit-out of three evolving library locations: East Barnwell, Darwin Green and Whittlesey, for Cambridgeshire County Council, the local authority responsible for county services including a network of 33 libraries, excluding the Peterborough area. The supplier will work with the Council’s Library team and other stakeholders to understand each site’s needs and intended outcomes, then develop final design options and deliver the agreed fit-out, including furniture, wayfinding and signage. Up to three separate contracts may be awarded, one for each library site, and bidders may be awarded multiple lots. The total estimated value is £270,000, with each contract anticipated to run for six months; East Barnwell is expected to commence on 1 December 2026. Delivery is across the three named library sites in Cambridgeshire, within the UKH12 region. The critical qualification is the ability to demonstrate sufficient capability to engage stakeholders, produce the required site-specific designs and deliver the associated fit-out works.
Buyer: Cambridgeshire County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £270k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Cambridgeshire CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Aug 2027
- Category: Library furniture (39155000)
From the official notice
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 each of the library sites, and create designs which the successful bidder(s) can deliver. This contract will include the design and fit out of East Barnwell, Darwin Green, and Whittlesey. 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…for each library site The Authority proposes to award up to three separate contracts, and enter into three (3) separate contracts (one for each library site). East Barnwell is expected to be the first project ,and it is anticipated to commence on 1st December2026. Each contract will have its own contract duration agreed following contract award, anticipated to be six (6) months, and each will continue for a period of six (6) months unless terminated...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £270k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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