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NWB - Leisure Operator
North Warwickshire wants a leisure operator to manage its leisure centres, including a new facility in Atherstone. The notice doesn't state contract value or deadline.
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PP-10198 Anglian Learning Leisure Management
Anglian Learning needs a leisure management provider to operate facilities at Bottisham school, including a pool, gym, dance studio, sports hall and playing fields. The contract includes sourcing an experienced centre manager, with an interim solution to be filled via local agency.
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Grimsby Dock Tower Restoration
Associated British Ports needs a contractor to repair, conserve and refurbish the Grade I listed Grimsby Dock Tower, a significant maritime heritage structure. The work will address structural defects, preserve the historic fabric, and must be carried out safely within a live port environment.
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ROG First Light Wayfinding Signage Contractor
Royal Observatory Greenwich needs a contractor to design, produce and install wayfinding signage throughout the site, both inside buildings and externally, as part of the First Light Project. The work includes coordinating with other contractors and developing design portions.
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ROG First Light Exhibitions Scenic Engineering Model Contractor
Royal Observatory Greenwich needs a contractor to design, engineer, fabricate, install and commission scenic models, props and kinetic sculptures for the First Light Project exhibitions. Work spans internal and external locations across the Greenwich site.
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PL0360 Shrub Hill Development Partner
Worcestershire County Council is seeking a long-term development partner to deliver a 35-acre residential-led mixed-use regeneration scheme at Shrub Hill in Worcester, centred on the train station and connecting to the city centre. The council owns Phase 1 (9.7 acres) and has secured public sector funding through Towns Fund and Brownfield Land Release Fund programmes.
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Redesign of Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery
Middlesbrough Council is redesigning the Walkabout Gallery at the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. The project involves redesigning the gallery space and its displays.
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Tender for a Digital Asset Management System
The National Army Museum needs to replace its 27-year-old in-house digital asset management system with a commercial platform. The tender covers supply and ongoing support for the new system.
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Eurovision exhibition – Digital Interactives
Science Museum Group is creating a Eurovision-themed exhibition opening in 2026 and needs interactive exhibit designers to build two hands-on installations: one where visitors simulate stage crew setup tasks, and one where they perform alongside famous Eurovision moments.
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Outdoor gym equipement
Supply, install and surface outdoor gym equipment at a single site, including six fitness machines, safety surfacing with rubber mulch, groundworks, and an independent post-installation safety inspection.
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BU142025 Medical School Actors
Bangor University's Medical School needs actors to play simulated patients, carers and family members in practical exams, communications skills workshops and health days. The contract runs 2 years with a potential 12-month extension.
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RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wants technical support covering theatre, audio, and systems work at Down Arts Centre. The contract runs two years.
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QQ25/008 New Sports Fencing & Flood Lighting to the Skate Park in Tamworth Castle Pleasure Grounds
Tamworth Borough Council wants to remove and replace fencing around their skate park, and upgrade the floodlighting to LED. Single project at Castle Grounds Pleasure Park in Tamworth.
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SDC: Stratford upon Avon: Recreation Ground - Proposed Concession Licence to operate a Mini Golf Facility
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is seeking an operator for a mini golf facility at Recreation Ground. The operator will run the mini golf activity, sell light refreshments (snacks, cakes, drinks), and handle all maintenance, utilities, and rates for a five-year term.
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Contract for Curatorial, Conservation and Collections Management support (Natural Science) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a natural sciences collections specialist to manage and interpret their taxidermy, geology and entomology collections during the development and delivery phases of the Tides of Change museum project.
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onservation and Collections Management support (Archaeology, industrial and social history) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.
Hartlepool Borough Council's Museum needs a collections specialist to support conservation, management and interpretation of their archaeology, industrial and social history collections, including the PS Wingfield Castle vessel. The role is part of their 'Tides of Change' Heritage Lottery-funded project.
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Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support (Paperbased collections to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a paper conservator or collections specialist to assess, conserve, and support long-term care of paper-based collections including the Robert Wood Collection of historical ephemera. Work is part of the 'Tides of Change' museum project, subject to successful Delivery Phase funding.
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Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a collections specialist to develop a conservation management plan for the Museum of Hartlepool's diverse holdings - archaeology, textiles, maritime, archives, and more - as part of their Tides of Change Heritage Lottery project.
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Supply and Installation of New Play Equipment at Coppershell Rec, Gastard
Corsham Town Council wants to remove old timber play equipment at Coppershell Rec in Gastard and install new metal-framed equipment in its place.
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The supply and installation of a fixed-dome planetarium at North Wales Science (trading as Xplore! Science Discovery Centre)
Wrexham University seeks supply and installation of a fixed-dome planetarium with AV equipment and software for Xplore! Science Discovery Centre. The system must accommodate 30+ visitors and deliver STEAM content.
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Provision of a Framework for Graphic Design, Videography Services and Campaign Development
Barnsley Council is establishing a framework agreement for graphic design, videography, animation and campaign development services. The framework will run across three separate lots.
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Llanelli Town Council - Peoples Park Improvements
Llanelli Town Council wants to replace play equipment and install appropriate play surfacing at Peoples Park. This is a single-site project in Wales.
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Design and Install Interactive Digital Tourist Information Point
Conwy Culture Centre needs a bi-lingual digital tourist information point with an interactive screen and brochure racking, designed, supplied and installed in their main reception area.
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Poole Park Water sports
BCP Council is seeking a concessionaire to operate and maintain a water sports facility at Poole Park, including a kiosk, boathouse, and lake access. You'll run water sports activities and associated retail services from council-owned premises.
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Supply and Installation Beddington Park Gym Equipment
London Borough of Sutton wants to supply and install gym equipment at Beddington Park suitable for various age groups and abilities. Budget is £24–25k maximum.