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W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has commissioned a contract titled "W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard" under the industry category of "Works of art" (CPV code: 92311000). This procurement process focuses on the creation of permanent public artworks and is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct award, with the award date being 18th November 2025 and a contract period running from 2nd December 2025 to 1st January 2027. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £60,000, and is now completed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in unique artistic creations, particularly for sculptors and artists interested in public art. The contract was awarded to Sculpture Works Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME), indicating the suitability and encouragement for SMEs to engage in such opportunities. Companies operating in the art and cultural space, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality permanent installations, will find this contract beneficial for business growth and exposure within public infrastructure projects. Engaging in such collaborations can open further opportunities with local councils and enhance the business's portfolio.

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Notice Title

W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard

Notice Description

The commissioning of unique artwork/s to the Friar Gate Bridge Derby that identify the division between the bridge and the new Goods Yard public open space. This commission is funded by the council Section 106 specifically for public art works and can only be spent on permanent public art works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4024d4-35af-45b6-8afc-d87eec80e165
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCULPTURE WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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