Construction tenders and contracts in the North East
There are 35 live construction tenders in the North East right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers building works, refurbishment, new build and fit-out contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 35 live construction tenders in the North East we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 2.2 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 28 of 35 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 8 of 35
02Live construction tenders in the North East
- Woodland Creation Works at Eller Carr, Halton GillYorkshire Dales National Park AuthorityNorth East +8£69kCloses 3 daysSME
- NEPO219 - Building Materials & Managed StoresThe Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)North East£800mCloses 4 daysFrameworkSME
- Provision of Temporary Storage & Site AccommodationNorthumberland County CouncilNorth East£1.8mCloses 7 daysSME
- Ascent Homes - Coulson Park - GroundworksAdvance Northumberland LimitedNorth East +8Not statedCloses 7 daysSME
- Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation FrameworkEASTERN PROCUREMENT LIMITEDNorth East +10£1061mCloses 9 daysFrameworkSME
- NCC1867 Framework for the Hire of Operated PlantNorthumberland County CouncilNorth East£429k–12mCloses 9 daysFrameworkSME
- M2627-17 - FLAT CONVERSIONSouthend City CouncilNorth East +8£150k–200kCloses 10 daysSME
- M2627-21 - DELAWARE ROAD SCS DOORS AND IP INSTALLSouthend City CouncilNorth East +8£200kCloses 11 daysSME
- Responsive Repairs & Maintenance and Void Property Works for Graphite LivingKarbon HomesNorth East +1£2.5m–5mCloses 11 daysSME
- The Core RefurbishmentNewcastle City CouncilNorth East£7mCloses 11 days
- Skateboard Park RemodellingHigham Ferrers Town CouncilNorth East +8Not statedCloses 11 daysSME
- Ridgewood Village Hall Car ParkUckfield Town CouncilNorth East +8£60kCloses 11 daysSME
Show 23 more tenders
- Quarrying - North DistrictForestry CommissionNorth East +1£645k–2.4mCloses 14 daysSME
- Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply FrameworkCirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing LimitedNorth East +10Not statedCloses 14 daysFramework
- EEM0053 - Fire Safety, Fire Doors and Building Remediation Works FrameworkEFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITEDNorth East +9Not statedCloses 14 daysFrameworkSME
- Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026Seaton Valley Community CouncilNorth East£115kCloses 16 daysSME
- Alterations and RefurbishmentSouth Tyneside Borough CouncilNorth East£81kCloses 18 daysSME
- Asbestos Management FrameworkHome GroupNorth East +9£250k–5mCloses 18 daysFrameworkSME
- Major Works 2027Places for PeopleNorth East +8Not statedCloses 23 daysSME
- Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church WallAylsham Town CouncilNorth East +8£60kCloses 24 daysSME
- Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AACheshire East CouncilNorth East +8£180kCloses 25 daysSME
- Public Rights of Way: Supply of Gates & FittingsWorcestershire County CouncilNorth East +8£350kCloses 25 days
- Heaton Reception Road EnhancementNorthern Trains LimitedNorth East£641kCloses 25 daysSME
- The Harlington Refurbishment And RemodellingFleet Town CouncilNorth East +8£10mCloses 26 daysSME
- Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark ExtensionNewbiggin Town CouncilNorth East +8£98kCloses 28 daysSME
- Provision of Decoration WorksPROGRESS HOUSING GROUP LIMITEDNorth East +8£200k–6.9mCloses 28 daysSME
- King George V Play Area RefurbishmentMadron Parish CouncilNorth East +8£40kCloses 31 daysSME
- Preventative and Reactive Fire Alarm And Associated Systems MaintenanceNorthumbria Healthcare Facilities ManagementNorth East£4,000–300kCloses 32 daysSME
- Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension ProjectCarn Brea Parish CouncilNorth East +8£300kCloses 42 days
- Younger Children's Play Area refurbishment opportunityHagley Parish CouncilNorth East +8£150kCloses 46 days
- Hopwas playground & playing field refurbishmentWigginton and Hopwas Parish CouncilNorth East +8£130kCloses 77 daysSME
- Design and construct a pump BMX Track and new community sports equipment.Drayton Bassett Parish CouncilNorth East +8£84kCloses 84 days
- Construction Professional Services DPSGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth East +11£800mCloses 851 daysFrameworkSME
- Asbestos Management FrameworkHome GroupNorth East +9£250k–5mCloses Not statedFrameworkSME
- CM3540 Ozone Maintenance & Minor Capital WorksYORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITEDNorth East +8£216mCloses Not stated
03Who is buying
- Northumberland County Council 2 live tenders
- Southend City Council 2 live tenders
- Home Group 2 live tenders
- Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority 1 live tender
- The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) 1 live tender
04Construction contracts: common questions
How many construction tenders are live in the North East?
35 right now, from 32 public buyers, with 15 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in construction contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win construction contracts?
Often, yes. 28 of the 35 live tenders in the North East are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 8 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Construction & trades
Public construction work often runs through frameworks and minimum standards such as Constructionline or CHAS, and SSIP accreditation for health and safety. Larger contracts usually set a minimum turnover; smaller lots and Contracts Finder notices are where SMEs get started.
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