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Percentage of Art Proposal, Morris Road, Newbattle

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2025 at 11:48

Award

25 Feb 2025 at 11:47

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is seeking to procure services for new artwork as part of a percentage of art initiative at the Morris Road new housing development in Newbattle. This procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 24 March 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure and is classified under the "Works of art" industry category. Interested parties are required to submit electronic responses, and the procurement method is detailed on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for artists, designers, and fabricators with a focus on conceptual and public art creation. Businesses with expertise in the heritage of Easthouses or public art heritage are particularly well-suited to compete. The selection process prioritises quality over cost, demanding that the total cost for design, fabrication, and installation remains within a GBP 105,000 budget. This creates a substantial opportunity for artistic professionals to showcase their talents and gain recognition through a publicly funded project.

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Notice Title

Percentage of Art Proposal, Morris Road, Newbattle

Notice Description

Notice for the selection of artists on new artwork as part of percentage of art requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007134-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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