Tender

SBC0825 PUBLIC ART SCULPTURES IN STEVENAGE

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 13:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council is inviting tenders for the creation of four public art sculptures in Stevenage as part of a new arts and heritage trail. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines set for the enquiry period ending on 3rd September 2025 and the submission deadline on 19th September 2025. The council seeks artists or artist collectives within the artistic and literary creation services industry. This opportunity spans from October 2025 to July 2026, with a budget of £40,000 per commission, excluding VAT. The procurement method is open competition, classified as below the UK national threshold, and allows electronic submissions. Site visits are available between 26th August and 3rd September 2025.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for artists or creative businesses to showcase their work and contribute to Stevenage's cultural heritage. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio with high-profile public installations and gain visibility in the community, potentially leading to further commissions. Companies skilled in artistic creation, interpretation services, and who can deliver high-quality artworks will find this bid highly appealing, especially those interested in public art projects that foster local culture and heritage. The project benefits from a generous budget and offers significant exposure, making it suitable for both established and emerging artists looking to expand their reach in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBC0825 PUBLIC ART SCULPTURES IN STEVENAGE

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council are seeking to commission four artists (or artist collectives), to develop four new public artworks within Stevenage. The artworks will form part of the forthcoming arts and heritage trail, celebrating the art, culture and heritage the town has to offer. The budget for each commission is PS40,000 excl. of VAT. Site Visits are available between 26 August and 3rd September - please see artist brief for details of how to book an appointment. This procurement is an advertised quotation (below UK National Threshold). To access this opportunity please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home - and search for this opportunity then 'express an interest' which will give access to the full quotation documents in the e-tendering system. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050564-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92311000 - Works of art

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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