PUBLIC SECTOR TENDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION SMEs
Accessing tenders for small and medium-sized construction businesses can be daunting but rewarding. This awareness session will outline how to search and apply for public sector tender opportunities, and to prepare a successful tender for a construction project. The session may be useful to small and medium sized construction businesses, including heritage and other specialist contractors, who would like to understand more about the public sector tender process and accessing public sector tenders.
Who should attend?
Those with the responsibility or involved in submitting public sector tenders from small and medium-sized construction businesses including heritage and other specialist contractors.
Topics Covered
· Importance of public sector tendering
· Finding tender opportunities
· The tender process
· Preparing and submitting your tender
· Current policy frameworks
· Common contract clauses
· Sources of advice & guidance
· Brief overview of tendering in ROI
· Q&A
Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Time: 9:15am – 1:00pm
Venue: CITB NI, 17 Dundrod Road, Crumlin, BT29 7SR
Programme:
9:15-9:30am: Registration, Tea & Coffee
9:30-9:45am: Presentation on CITB NI Products and Services
9:45am-1pm: Public Sector Tenders for Construction SMEs
Trainer Overview:
Gerard Graham is a past regional Chair and Fellow Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building. Currently working as a Consultant Bid Manager for a SME contractor in NI for the last 6 years, Gerard has also undertaken bid management work for design consultants, large contractors and specialist contractors including a restoration company as well as a demolition company – all NI based. His direct experience in public sector tendering specifically relating to the construction industry will be advantageous to attendees.
Cost:
FREE to CITB NI registered employers – please have your registration number to hand when booking
£25 for non-CITB NI registered attendees
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