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Painting the Centre Promenade with Artwork

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Painting the Centre Promenade with Artwork" was initiated by Bristol City Council, which is situated at City Hall, College Green, Bristol. The contract involved the installation of public artwork on the promenade and was categorised under the works industry, with a specific focus on road-surface painting work. Located in the UKK11 region, the process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2025 and stretching until 30th November 2025. The procurement method used was direct, executed below threshold without competition, in accordance with legal basis 2023/54.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses in the arts and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in public art installations. Given the nature of the work, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in artistic projects, especially those with experience in external surface artwork, stand to benefit from such contracts. Upfest Ltd, an SME based in Bristol, was selected as the supplier, demonstrating a promising avenue for similar businesses to leverage local public art projects for growth. The opportunity to extend or renew the contract further enhances potential business prospects for companies keen on building a robust portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Painting the Centre Promenade with Artwork

Notice Description

This contract is to deliver installation of public artwork for the centre promenade. A team of artists will paint the artwork according the specifications laid out by the lead artist.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047257-2025
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

45233221 - Road-surface painting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPFEST

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