Construction tenders in the United Kingdom
Figures from Find a Tender · updated 5 Nov 2026
In the 12 months from November 2025 to October 2026, public buyers in the United Kingdom published 4,019 construction tenders on Find a Tender, the UK government's official tender service. That is about 335 a month, and 418 are open for bids right now.
In 172 sampled award notices that report bids, the median contract received 4 bids, and 19% received only one bid.
77% of awards that state the winner's size went to small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), and 1% went to a company from outside the United Kingdom.
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| Published | Tender | Buyer | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | Stoke Road, Henlade Estimated 10,300,000 GBP | Stonewater Limited | 16 Dec 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | TENDER FOR CAPITAL YOUTH PROGRAMME (ENNISKILLEN ROUND O) - 2627 CP 067N Estimated 162,000 GBP | Fermanagh and Omagh District Council | 25 Nov 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Kitchen Replacement Programme Estimated 132,216,000 GBP | VICO HOMES LIMITED | 18 Dec 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Roof-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System at The Enterprise Centre, Farnham Estimated 91,000 GBP | Waverley Borough Council | 30 Nov 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | GH2011 Kitchen and Bathrooms Refurbishment Estimated 25,000,000 GBP | Golding Homes | 20 Nov 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Framework Agreement for the Application of Mould Treatment Estimated 480,000 GBP | City & County of Swansea | 4 Dec 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Refurbishment of Seven Public Conveniences for West Oxfordshire District Council Estimated 240,000 GBP | West Oxfordshire District Council | 25 Nov 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Older People Out of Area Project - Hawthorne Court | HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | 27 Dec 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | ENQ1406 - LED Screens, Staging, PA Equipment and Lighting Equipment for Derby LIVE Events Estimated 114,000 GBP | Derby City Council | 11 Nov 2026 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | PRN26144 Antrim Area Land, Design and Build Estimated 9,000,000 GBP | Choice Housing | 4 Dec 2026 |
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How many tenders, month by month
Competition: how many bids
| Median bids per contract | 4 |
|---|---|
| Awards with a single bid | 19% |
| Awards won by SMEs | 77% |
| Awards won by a company from outside the United Kingdom | 1% |
From 300 award notices: the newest 25 of each month, out of 3,907 published in the same 12 months. Bids are the number of tenders received that each notice reports, as the median of its lots.
Recent winners
| Awarded | Contract | Winner | Bids | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | CAPGEMINI UK PLC | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | DEA AVIATION LIMITED | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | Planet Labs GmbH | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | VERITAS IMAGERY SERVICES LTD | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | BLUE BEAR SYSTEMS RESEARCH LTD | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | BRISTOW HELICOPTERS LIMITED | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | 2 EXCEL AVIATION LIMITED | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | NETWORK INNOVATIONS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | ||
| 30 Oct 2026 | Space Technology Solutions Crown Commercial Service | BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
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Questions
How many construction tenders are published in the United Kingdom?
In the 12 months from November 2025 to October 2026, public buyers in the United Kingdom published 4,019 construction tenders on Find a Tender, the UK government's official tender service. That is about 335 a month, and 418 are open for bids right now.
How many companies bid on construction tenders in the United Kingdom?
In 172 sampled award notices that report bids, the median contract received 4 bids, and 19% received only one bid. Fewer bids usually means better odds for a well-prepared bid.
Can a company from another country win construction tenders in the United Kingdom?
Yes. UK public tenders are open to suppliers from other countries, and the UK's trade agreements, including the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, give suppliers from the EU, the US and other member countries a legal right to bid for covered contracts. In practice 1% of sampled awards in this market went to a company from outside the United Kingdom, often through a local partner or subsidiary.
Where can I find construction tenders in the United Kingdom?
Contracts above the UK thresholds are published on Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk); smaller ones on Contracts Finder. Orbigate searches both together and sends the new matches every morning.
More markets
Construction tenders in Germany, Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Ukraine.
Other tenders in the United Kingdom: Medical equipment, Architecture and engineering, IT services, Software, Cleaning and waste, Vehicles, Repair and maintenance, Business services, Security and fire safety.
Where the numbers come from
Counts are new tender notices on Find a Tender, the UK's official service for contracts above the thresholds, classified under CPV division 45 (building, civil engineering, roads, installation and finishing work). Smaller contracts published only on Contracts Finder are not counted. Bids and winner sizes come from the award notices. Monthly figures are rebuilt when a month ends; open tenders every day. Always confirm details in the official notice.