Can't view this email properly? Click here to view in your web browser   Welcome to the latest Compete North East weekly update - the only eshot which brings you the latest opportunities and a range of business support to help you compete successfully. We will be attending several free events this month - which could really benefit businesses in the region. Ready, Compete, Win! Later this month Compete North East is hosting a joint event with Constructing Excellence - Ready…Compete, Win! This free event, on 18th March at Lumley Castle, will give an overview of Compete North East and talk about how the service can assist business and the benefits of using CompeteFor – the free online procurement tool. For further details click here. Developing International Trade Through Sport The opportunities that sport represents are huge and this UKTI event, on Tuesday 23rd March at St James’ Park, will give you an insight into how you could be part of it.  Find out how UKTI can support you in growing your business overseas, learn about upcoming opportunities in Brazil and the FIFA World Cup 2014 and hear how to find and compete for new business and how to successfully deliver a project. Paul Taylor, Head of Compete North East, will also be talking at this event about the regional business opportunities relating the the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For further details click here.   New Opportunities It has been a busy week on CompeteFor - with a range of new opportunities. Here are some of the main contracts currently available but for more opportunities visit www.competefor.co.uk   Energy efficient Initiative - Whitehall Awarding organisation: Technology Strategy Board - SBRI Response deadline: 19/04/2010 16:00 Estimated contract start date: 01/10/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed Painting of Bus Shelters Awarding organisation: Transport for London Response deadline: 06/04/2010 - 12:00 Estimated contract start date: 14/06/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed Greenwich Irrigation for Cross-Country Course Awarding organisation: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd Response deadline: 09/03/2010 - 11:00 Estimated contract start date: 23/04/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed Weightlifting and Paralympic Powerlifting Equipment Awarding organisation: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd Response deadline: 10/03/2010 - 15:00 Estimated contract start date: 01/12/2011 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed UK-London: Education Business Links Awarding organisation: London Borough of Barnet Response deadline: 19/03/2010 - 17:00 Estimated contract start date: 01/07/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed 1010 Manchester Office Re-Furb - Internal Decorations Awarding organisation: Phelan Construction Ltd Response deadline: 12/03/2010 - 16:00 Estimated contract start date: 06/04/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed Operated Plant Awarding organisation: Skanska Civil Engineering Response deadline: 12/03/2010 - 16:00 Estimated contract start date: 01/04/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed Timber - Partial Project Certification Awarding organisation: Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Response deadline: 12/03/2010 - 13:00 Estimated contract start date: 08/04/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not Disclosed Surveillance Suite equipment & installation Awarding organisation: Tower Hamlets Homes (THH) Response deadline: 15/03/2010 - 12:00 Estimated contract start date: 01/04/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not disclosed Pre Cast Furniture Awarding organisation: Skanska UIS Response deadline: 11/03/2010 - 16:00 Estimated contract start date: 06/04/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): 251k to 500k Training Courses- Construction Awarding organisation: Emerson Crane Hire ltd Response deadline: 10/03/2010 - 16:00 Estimated contract start date: 07/04/2010 Estimated contract value (GBP): Not disclosed Glasgow 2014 Opportunities: Riverside Museum - Decant & Installation of Railed Museum Collection Vehicles Buyer: Glasgow City Council Categories: Construction & Trade Contractors Close date: 11/03/2010 Business Link is also on hand to answer any questions and give your business all the support you need. Call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.competenortheast.co.uk for further details. Spectrum 6, Spectrum Business Park, Seahm SR7 7TT www.competenortheast.co.uk   Unsubscribe