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Life in the Multiverse, an interactive digital artwork located in the Sainsbury Centre's Living Area

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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09 Oct 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Life in the Multiverse, an interactive digital artwork located in the Sainsbury Centre's Living Area." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on works of art and services provided by individual artists, and is situated in Norwich, UK. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition. The contractual agreement was signed on 23rd September 2025, with the contract period extending from 24th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, showcasing an award value of £34,200. The process, marked as complete, is associated with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Libby Heaney Studio Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses specialising in interactive digital artworks, particularly those with a focus on art and technology, are well-suited to opportunities of this kind. The direct procurement method, which facilitates streamlined decision-making without competitive bidding, may present further opportunities for creative, niche service providers aiming to provide innovative solutions in public art installations. This approach allows for unique proposals and collaborations to flourish within the public sector's arts and culture initiatives.

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Notice Title

Life in the Multiverse, an interactive digital artwork located in the Sainsbury Centre's Living Area

Notice Description

The Sainsbury Centre is creating a new commission, provisionally titled 'Life in the Multiverse'. This allows the public to enter into a 'multiverse', which includes shaping sound and entering a digital space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063591-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
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
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIBBY HEANEY STUDIO

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