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West Park Artwork Project

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "West Park Artwork Project" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, located at Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington. The procurement process, categorised under the "works" industry, concluded with an award status on 20th May 2025. The project is situated in the UKC13 region, focusing on recreation installation as outlined by its CPV classification. This procurement followed a direct method, specifically described as "below threshold - without competition," reflecting a streamlined approach without open tendering.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in artwork and recreation installations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling sub-threshold projects. With a contract value of £41,700 gross, this award, granted to Andrew Mckeown Sculptor, showcases the potential for similar-sized businesses to engage in public artworks, enhancing their portfolio and developing their presence in the public sector market. Businesses with expertise in creating public installations would find this an excellent growth opportunity, aligning with the project's aims and procurement criteria.

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Notice Title

West Park Artwork Project

Notice Description

West Park Artwork Project works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051927
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023370-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREW MCKEOWN SCULPTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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