SectorData snapshot 22 Sept 2026

Construction tenders & contracts

Recorded UK public sector opportunities and awards in construction & trades. Covering 600+ buyer sites · 5 years of records. Counts are dated snapshots; check notices for current status.

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Construction & Trades contract opportunities

7 examples · check the official notice
FTSLondon Borough of EalingCloses 30 Oct 2026Recorded area: Londontender

AI scope summary

The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 for reactive, emergency, and planned highway maintenance including winter gritting, gully cleansing, and signage; and Lot 2 for highway engineering, traffic management, cycle infrastructure, and civil improvement schemes. The provider must act as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015 regulations across both lots, managing site set-up, surveys, and utility works for residential, commercial, and public estate environments.

Services needed: Provision of comprehensive highway maintenance, reactive repairs, winter services, and civil engineering improvement works for local authority infrastructure assets.

Read the official notice for Highway Maintenance Term Contracts (232621HE), opens in a new tab →
£140mAdvertised value
FTSMedway CouncilCloses 12 Oct 2026Recorded area: Kenttender

AI scope summary

The contract covers the maintenance of 845km of highway, 1,100km of footway, 27,007 streetlights, 406 bridges, and the Medway Tunnel. The scope involves managing a complex, high-consequence asset portfolio with approximately 91,000 additional highway assets. Bidders must demonstrate capability in managing critical infrastructure and large-scale network operations.

Services needed: Provision of comprehensive highways infrastructure maintenance, including bridge, tunnel, and street lighting management for a large-scale local authority network.

Read the official notice for Highways Infrastructure Contract, opens in a new tab →
£110mAdvertised value
FTSEastleigh Borough CouncilCloses 17 Nov 2026Recorded area: Hampshire and Isle of Wighttender

AI scope summary

Delivery of 424 mixed-tenure residential units at the Upper Acre parcel of the One Horton Heath development. The project involves construction of houses and apartments, including associated hard and soft landscaping, open spaces, and site-specific infrastructure. The contractor will operate under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024, with works scheduled to commence in March 2027 and reach final completion by May 2030.

Services needed: Provision of design and build construction services for large-scale residential housing developments including associated infrastructure and public open spaces.

Read the official notice for DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACTOR FOR DELIVERY OF HOUSES AND APARTMENTS IN UPPER ACRE PARCEL, opens in a new tab →
£100mAdvertised value
FTSVIVID Housing LtdCloses 13 Nov 2026Recorded area: Hampshire and Isle of Wighttender

AI scope summary

Delivery of planned roof replacement and refurbishment works across two geographical lots covering residential properties and associated assets. The contract is established as a Qualifying Long-Term Agreement (QLTA) with a total value of 56 million GBP.

Services needed: Provision of planned roofing replacement and refurbishment works for residential housing stock and associated property assets.

Read the official notice for Planned Roofing, Balconies/Walkways Replacement, opens in a new tab →
£56.0mAdvertised value
FTSNorthumberland County CouncilCloses 20 Nov 2026Recorded area: Northumberland and Tyne and Weartender

AI scope summary

Appointment of Registered Providers to deliver extra care housing across nine identified locations in Northumberland. The scope includes the design, construction, and ongoing management of facilities for residents over 55, including those with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and dementia. Providers may access capital funding via Section 106 developer funds and specific council grants to support the development of these schemes as an alternative to traditional residential care.

Services needed: Design, construction, and management of extra care supported living accommodation schemes for older people and individuals with complex needs.

Read the official notice for Extra care - Supported Living Accommodation, opens in a new tab →
£30.0mAdvertised value
FTSThe North Yorkshire CouncilCloses 30 Nov 2026Recorded area: North Yorkshiretender

AI scope summary

This engagement session relates to upcoming development opportunities for extra care housing schemes at Cardale Park, Harrogate and Eshton Road, Gargrave. The scope involves market consultation regarding the design, construction, and delivery of these residential care facilities. Interested contractors are invited to attend a discovery session to discuss project requirements, site specifications, and procurement timelines for these specific housing developments.

Services needed: Provision of construction and development services for the delivery of extra care housing facilities and residential care infrastructure projects.

Read the official notice for 618-NYC-HA Discovery Session - Extra Care Housing - Cardale Park, Harrogate, opens in a new tab →
£30.0mAdvertised value
FTSNuclear Restoration Services LtdCloses 3 Nov 2026Recorded area: Cheshiretender

AI scope summary

Calibration and maintenance of portable radiological instruments across all Nuclear Restoration Services sites, including newly integrated AGR sites transferred from EDF. The contract requires comprehensive technical support for a diverse range of radiological monitoring equipment to ensure regulatory compliance and operational safety across the estate.

Services needed: Provision of specialist calibration and maintenance services for portable radiological instrumentation across nuclear sites and associated operational facilities.

Read the official notice for Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Portable, opens in a new tab →
£19.0mAdvertised value
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Services in construction & trades

contracts awarded · 12 months

The busiest service markets here are building renovation contracts, minor building works contracts and roofing contracts.

Building construction, refurbishment and fit-out

Building envelope and finishing trades

Scaffolding, plant hire and construction materials

Asbestos, demolition and hazardous materials

Lifts and access equipment

All public sector services, A to Z

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Construction covers small specialist works, repairs, refurbishment and major building projects. Start with the work your team can deliver. A broad construction notice can include several disciplines or ask one contractor to manage the whole programme.

Building works and refurbishment
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Repairs and planned maintenance
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Specialist trade contracts
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Construction frameworks
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  • Confirm design liability, survey information and who carries site-condition risk.
  • Read the required accreditations, insurance and experience before assigning a bid team.
  • Check site visits, clarification deadlines and the time available to price subcontracted packages.

Frameworks & DPS in this market

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These are applications to join a purchasing arrangement. The advertised value may cover several suppliers and years of work.

FTSSEC ProcurementCloses 20 Sept 2028Recorded area: England-widetender

AI scope summary

This dynamic purchasing system covers site preparation, including demolition and remediation, alongside new build construction projects ranging from under 500,000 GBP to over 50 million GBP. The system facilitates further competition for local and regional public sector works across five distinct value-based lots.

Services needed: Provision of construction, development, and site preparation services for public sector projects through a dynamic purchasing system.

Read the official notice for Construction and Development DPS, opens in a new tab →
£10bnFramework / DPS value
213 additional framework and DPS routes recorded at the snapshot date
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Who wins this work

top suppliers by recorded wins · 5 years
£2.1m
2AECOM466 wins
£229m
3WSP452 wins
£921m
4Jacobs384 wins
£843m
5AtkinsRéalis297 wins
£340m
7Waterman252 wins
£28.4m
8THOMAS BOW LIMITED234 wins
£162m
£3.9bn
10Aggregate Industries231 wins
£268m

Who buys it

top buyers by recorded awarded value · 5 years
1Highways England1,439 awards
£13bn
£11bn
4UK Industrial Fusion Energy Ltd10 awards
£10bn
£9.2bn
6Network Rail Infrastructure Limited38 awards
£7.5bn
£7.4bn
8Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust57 awards
£4.1bn
9Defence Infrastructure Organisation31 awards
£3.8bn
10Plymouth City Council165 awards
£3.7bn
11Sellafield Ltd115 awards
£3.3bn
12Homes England127 awards
£2.8bn
13Warwickshire County Council26 awards
£2.7bn
14Moat Homes Limited49 awards
£2.7bn

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Recorded market activity

historical context
396
future deadlines at snapshot
10,283
awarded, 12 months
£73bn
recorded value, 12m
7,054
ending within 12m of snapshot
2,321
buyers, 5 years

Public buyers published 53,161 construction & trades awards over the last five years, with a published value of £222bn across 2,321 public buyers. 396 opportunities had future bid deadlines at the snapshot date, and 29% of the last year's awards ran through a framework or DPS. 7,054 recorded contracts in this market end within the 12 months after the snapshot date.Recorded by BidSkim from published notices. Recorded means published, values describe contracts, not verified payments. Updated 22 Sept 2026.

Awards by year

recorded awards per year
2020202120222023202420252026*
Recorded awards*current year part-year

Recent awards

latest recorded awards, 12 months
FTSSANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATIONAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: Londonaward

AI scope summary

Design and build contract for 65 social rent residential units across three blocks of up to six storeys in Bow, London. Works utilize lightweight steel frame construction on existing foundations and include ground works, landscaping, boundary works, and ancillary buildings.

Services needed: Design and build construction services for residential apartment blocks and social housing developments.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Watts Grove, London - 65 Units Design and Build Contract, opens in a new tab →
£19.4mRecorded award value
FTSBabergh District CouncilAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: East Angliaaward

AI scope summary

Delivery of minor building works across two geographic lots, covering property maintenance and repairs. The contract involves a combined annual value of approximately £1.8m to £2.3m, with work distributed across the Babergh and Mid Suffolk districts. The scope focuses on ongoing property upkeep and minor construction tasks required by the local authorities.

Services needed: Provision of minor building maintenance and repair works for residential and commercial properties across two district council areas.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Minor Works (661), opens in a new tab →
£5.8mRecorded award value
FTSNorthern Ireland Fire and Rescue ServiceAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: Lisburn and Castlereaghaward

AI scope summary

Construction and commissioning of the new Cushendall Fire Station and its training facilities while the existing station remains operational. The project also includes demolition of the old station and making good of the site.

Services needed: Construction and commissioning services for new fire station buildings, training facilities, and associated site demolition works.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for NIFRS Cushendall Fire Station, Ballymena, opens in a new tab →
£2.0mRecorded award value
FTSFIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITEDAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: Londonaward

AI scope summary

Procurement of specialist hose assemblies and associated fittings to support rolling stock fleet and depot equipment. Services include component identification, technical support, manufacture or assembly of replacement hoses, and responsive delivery for engineering applications.

Services needed: Supply and manufacture of specialist hose assemblies, associated fittings, and components for rolling stock maintenance.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for GWR - Hose assemblies, associated fittings and components, opens in a new tab →
£600kRecorded award value
FTSBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation TrustAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: West Midlands (Metropolitan)award

AI scope summary

Supply of fire doors only to be free issued to a separate installation contractor for the Trust. This is a one-off purchase of doors running from October 2026 to March 2027 with a value of approximately £360,000.

Services needed: Supply and delivery of fire doors for commercial and healthcare building installation projects

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Birmingham Women's and Children's Fire Door Purchase, opens in a new tab →
£360kRecorded award value
FTSNHS Property Services LimitedAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: Greater Manchesteraward

AI scope summary

Refurbishment works at Kirkby Stephen Health Centre under a limited competition procedure, valued at approximately £303,267.13 excluding VAT, executed between October 2026 and January 2027.

Services needed: Provision of building refurbishment and construction services for healthcare facilities and commercial properties.

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Refurbishment works at Kirkby Stephen Health Centre, opens in a new tab →
£303kRecorded award value
FTSSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: Dorset and Somersetaward

AI scope summary

Replacement of existing fibre washer insert isolation valves with new union-jointed lever-operated isolation valves, including survey, supply, installation, pipework modifications, fittings, and insulation within the Jubilee Building at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Services needed: Replacement and installation of commercial plumbing and pipework isolation valves for hospital healthcare facilities

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for CAPRO122 Jubilee Building Isolation Valve Replacement Works, opens in a new tab →
£258kRecorded award value
FTSDerbyshire County CouncilAwarded 21 Sept 2026Recorded area: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshireaward

AI scope summary

Operation of Friesland Farm as a dedicated winter maintenance location to support local authority gritting services. Includes loading gritters with road salt, organizing and stacking salt supplies, secure on-site storage of gritting vehicles, and providing staff welfare facilities.

Services needed: Provision of winter maintenance and gritting depot operational support services including salt storage and vehicle management

This work has already been awarded.

Read the official notice for Winter Operations - Friesland Farm, opens in a new tab →
£148kRecorded award value
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Construction & Trades procurement, answered

from the published records

Are construction tender values guaranteed work?

Not necessarily. An estimate can include options, several lots or a framework covering many suppliers. Read the scope and pricing documents to identify the work being committed and any later awards needed.

How many construction & trades opportunities are in this update?

396 construction & trades opportunities were recorded with future bid deadlines across 600+ buyer sites as of 22 Sept 2026. These counts were taken on that date. Check the official notices for changes, or run a free scan to see which current opportunities fit your business.

Who buys construction & trades services in the UK public sector?

2,321 public buyers awarded recorded construction & trades contracts in the last five years. The largest by recorded value are Highways England, Ministry of Defence, UK Atomic Energy Authority.

Can I apply to construction & trades frameworks or DPS?

214 framework and DPS routes were advertised at the snapshot date for construction & trades work, including Construction and Development DPS. Your matched feed labels frameworks and DPS. Check the notice for admission requirements and application dates.

Which construction & trades contracts could come back to market?

7,054 recorded contracts in this market carried an end date within 12 months of the snapshot date, worth a combined £19bn where a value was published. Predict helps you track end dates and existing suppliers. An end date is a planning signal; the buyer may extend the contract or change how it buys the service.

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Market snapshot

22 Sept 2026
Recorded awards, 5 years
53,161
Recorded value, 5 years
£222bn
Buyers active, 5 years
2,321
Ending within 12m of snapshot
7,054
Via framework or DPS, 12m
29%

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About this data. Covering 600+ buyer sites · 5 years of records. We group records by CPV code and remove duplicates we have resolved. We list framework and DPS applications separately and leave their ceilings out of contract-value totals. We also exclude implausible values and future-dated awards. The counts describe the data on the update date. We hide examples when their recorded deadline arrives, but buyers can amend or cancel notices sooner. AI summaries describe the contract; your business needs a separate match assessment. Check the official documents before bidding. Updated 22 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.