Where are UK government tenders published?

On Find a Tender, which is free to use. Contracts Finder also lists opportunities. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own portals.

Do I need an account to bid on a UK public tender?

You need a GOV.UK One Login to sign in to Find a Tender. You then register your supplier organisation and share your details with each buyer.

When did the Procurement Act 2023 start?

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, on 24 February 2025. Procurements begun under the older rules can still follow those rules.

What is the standstill period in a UK tender?

It is eight working days after the contract award notice. A buyer may not sign the contract before it ends. Some contract types are exempt.

What is the works threshold from 2026?

Procurement Policy Note 023 sets £5,193,000 for works contracts. It applies to procurements that start on or after 1 January 2026.

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Answer · Tenders by country

Where can I find construction tenders in the UK?

UK public sector tenders are published on Find a Tender. It is free to use. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Procurement Act 2023 has applied to new procurements since 24 February 2025. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also run their own portals.

We checked these sources in November 2026. The tender's own documents always decide.

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Where are UK construction tenders published?

Find a Tender is the main place. Check the regional portals too, because buyers there may use them.

Source	What it lists	Link
Find a Tender	Pipelines, active tenders, awarded contracts and framework agreements. Notices for new procurements have appeared on it since 24 February 2025.	find-tender.service.gov.uk
Contracts Finder	A search of public sector opportunities by stage. The stages are early engagement, future opportunity, opportunity and awarded contract. Find a Tender says older below-threshold notices for England and other non-devolved areas are here. Older means procurements that started before 24 February 2025.	contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
Public Contracts Scotland	Public contract opportunities across Scotland. Registration is free.	publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Sell2Wales	Public sector contract opportunities in Wales.	sell2wales.gov.wales

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