Award

The design, construction and installation of a sculpture project for Time & Tide Museum

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves Norfolk County Council commissioning a project titled "The design, construction and installation of a sculpture project for Time & Tide Museum". The procurement falls within the services category, specifically for works of art. Situated in Norwich, UK, this tender has reached the contract award stage, with Holkham Forge selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2026. The contract value totals £28,000, but with VAT, it amounts to £33,600. This procurement was executed under a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, adhering to the UKPGA legislation of 2023.

This tender opens new avenues for businesses specialising in artistic, construction, and design services, particularly those with experience in public art projects. Large enterprises, like Holkham Forge, which has been awarded the contract, signify that businesses with established capabilities in delivering substantial scale projects are well-suited for such opportunities. The focus on a unique cultural installation suggests that businesses with innovative design capabilities and a track record in museum and public art installations will find opportunities for substantial growth and recognition through similar government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The design, construction and installation of a sculpture project for Time & Tide Museum

Notice Description

The design, construction and installation of a sculpture project for Time & Tide Museum PS28000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05632c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041731-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLKHAM FORGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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