Tender: Design, Supply and Installation of Refurbished Children’s Library – Newport Central Library

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Newport City Council is seeking a supplier for the design, supply and installation of a fully refurbished Children’s Library space within Central Library, John Frost Square, Newport. The project will transform an outdated, inaccessible and uninspiring environment into a modern, flexible, inclusive and sustainable cultural space that enhances literacy, play and wellbeing, supports children, families and school use, meets the needs of neurodivergent children and those with SEND, and contributes to environmental sustainability and long-term asset value. The specification is performance- and outcome-based to encourage innovative, evidence-based design solutions; suppliers are expected to demonstrate value for money and incorporate sustainability, accessibility and flexibility. All work must be completed prior to 28 February 2027. Site visits are scheduled for Monday 27 July 2026 as individual supplier sessions; suppliers who attend without an appointment will not be seen.