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WSMD - Public Art Installation

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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13 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has concluded the procurement process for a public art installation project titled "WSMD - Public Art Installation," aimed at the design, manufacture, and installation of a unique piece of public artwork for the new West Slope development located in Falmer, Brighton, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the realm of works of art and services provided by sculptors and individual artists. The tender was conducted as a limited competition below the threshold, and the contract was awarded on the 13th of October 2025. The contract is set to run through till the end of December 2028, covering a gross value of £54,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic services, sculpture, and public art projects. Such contracts are ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Will Nash Sculpture Ltd, the awarded supplier, which are engaged in creating and installing bespoke artwork. By engaging in these projects, businesses can enhance their portfolios with high-profile projects facilitated by reputable institutions such as the University of Sussex, thus opening avenues for further public or private sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

WSMD - Public Art Installation

Notice Description

Design, manufacture and installation of a unique piece of public artwork for the new West Slope development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05add3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064566-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILL NASH SCULPTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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