TenderSignal is the UK's most complete source of live construction and civil engineering tenders.
We aggregate construction opportunities from 145+ procurement portals — including Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, eTendersNI, In-Tend, ProContract, Mercell, and dozens of council and housing association portals. Buyers range from local authorities and NHS trusts to universities, housing associations, Network Rail, HS2, and major framework operators like Pagabo, Procure Partnerships and SCAPE.
Whether you're a sole-trader subcontractor chasing repair-and-maintenance work, an SME main contractor bidding for school refurbishments, or a Tier 1 firm tracking large infrastructure pipelines, TenderSignal surfaces relevant opportunities daily. Coverage spans new-build housing, highways, civils, M&E, fit-out, demolition, refurbishment, decarbonisation, and major rail and water programmes.
Beyond live notices, Pro users see pipeline intelligence: contracts approaching expiry, frameworks due for re-tender, and PIN/forecast notices signalling future opportunities — so you can build relationships with buyers before the ITT drops.
What's covered
UK construction procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023 (which replaced the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in February 2025) and operates across thousands of public bodies. Contracts above £213,477 (services) or £5,336,937 (works) must be advertised on Find a Tender; lower-value works appear on Contracts Finder and devolved portals.
Most large public-sector construction now flows through frameworks such as Pagabo, SCAPE, LHC, Fusion21, NHS SBS, Crown Commercial Service's Construction Works and Associated Services, and regional consortia like NEPO and YORhub. Direct ITT routes remain common for one-off projects under £5m or where frameworks don't fit.
Notable programmes driving demand include the Affordable Homes Programme, the Schools Rebuilding Programme, the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, HS2, Lower Thames Crossing, AMP8 water investment, and ongoing NHS estates upgrades.
Most public construction tenders use a two-stage process: a PQQ (or Selection Questionnaire) assessing financial standing, insurance, health and safety record and relevant experience, followed by an ITT scored on price and quality. Buyers typically weight quality 40–60% — covering method statement, programme, social value, sustainability and key personnel.
Framework accreditation is increasingly decisive. Achieving Constructionline Gold, CHAS, SafeContractor or Acclaim, plus ISO 9001/14001/45001, opens doors to call-offs without re-running full procurements. For housing and refurb work, PAS 2030/2035 and TrustMark are often mandatory.
Common pitfalls: generic answers that don't reference the specific scheme, missing social value commitments (now 10%+ of score under PPN 06/20), under-resourced programmes, and submitting without a clear win theme. Strong bids show local supply-chain links, named site teams, and measurable community benefits.
TenderSignal lets you filter by UK region, county, or local authority. Set your geographic preferences during onboarding and your dashboard will show only construction tenders within your operating area, updated daily.
Public-sector construction tenders range widely — typical local authority repair-and-maintenance contracts sit at £200k–£2m, school refurbishments at £1m–£10m, and major framework call-offs can exceed £50m. Roughly 60% of advertised works fall under £5m.
No, but it helps. Frameworks like Pagabo, SCAPE and LHC cover the majority of public construction spend. Many one-off ITTs are still advertised openly, particularly under £5m. We surface both routes so you don't miss either.
TenderSignal ingests around 200–400 new construction opportunities per week across the UK, with peaks in spring and autumn as council and NHS budgets cycle. PIN and forecast notices appear continuously throughout the year.
Most buyers require Constructionline (Gold preferred), CHAS or SafeContractor accreditation, plus ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. For retrofit and decarbonisation work, PAS 2030 and TrustMark are typically mandatory. Specialist trades may need additional schemes like NICEIC or Gas Safe.
Yes. Under the Procurement Act 2023 and PPN 03/24, buyers must consider lotting and SME access. Many councils run dedicated SME frameworks and reserved lots. TenderSignal helps SMEs find opportunities sized appropriately for their capacity.
From 2024–2025 the UK works threshold sits at £5,336,937 — works above this must be advertised on Find a Tender with full Procurement Act compliance. Below that, lighter-touch processes apply via Contracts Finder and devolved portals.
TenderSignal Pro users see PIN and forecast notices from HS2, Network Rail, the water companies' AMP8 programmes, and the Schools Rebuilding Programme — so you can engage with buyers before formal ITTs are issued.
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