This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 May 2026 at 15:39

Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is seeking to commission a series of permanent artworks as part of the Westvale Park Open Spaces - Public Art project in the Riverside Green Chain, Reigate, United Kingdom. The project is currently at the tender stage, inviting expressions of interest and proposals by 10 July 2026, with an anticipated award date at the end of July 2026. The council is looking for a lead consultant working with artists or a collective to deliver diverse artistic installations that integrate sustainability and community engagement. The total budget allocated for this project is £225,000 plus VAT, funded through Section 106 contributions, and involves an open procurement procedure under the services category.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the art installations, sculpture, and sustainable art fields to participate in a high-profile public art initiative. Suitable candidates would include individual artists, consultancies, and artist collectives with expertise in creating site-specific, eco-friendly artworks that engage the community and contribute to the local identity. With a commitment to the environmental sustainability strategy and a net zero target by 2030, this project seeks innovative approaches that consider the environmental impact, making it ideal for businesses that align with these values and possess creative, interdisciplinary skills. Opportunities exist for further collaboration and partnerships through this initiative, potentially enhancing business visibility and growth in the public artwork sector.

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Notice Title

Westvale Park Open Spaces - Public Art

Notice Description

The Council is seeking Lead Consultant working with an artist or collective of artists, consultants and contractor to design, manufacture and install a series of permanent artworks within Westvale Park's Riverside Green Chain. The permanent artworks may include a variety of forms, which may include, but not be limited to: * Site-specific sculptures. * Land art, which might include using natural materials like stone, earth or wood that integrate into the environment. * Eco art installations, art pieces that highlight technological themes or support biodiversity, such as pollinator-friendly sculptures or habitat structures. * Interactive or participatory works such as sound installations or kinetic sculptures. * Ground mural or text-based installations that transform surfaces. * Functional art including artists designed seating, playable art and wayfinding or trail markers. The permanent artworks will be safe, durable, accessible, and appropriate to their setting. The artworks will be designed and shaped by a process of community engagement and participation. The artworks will need to give consideration to sustainability that carefully considers the environmental impact of both the fabrication and installation processes. This includes considering the carbon footprint of materials, foundations, and fixings, prioritising the local sourcing of materials, equipment, and resources wherever feasible, and exploring the use of natural, recycled, recyclable, or reusable materials where appropriate. Artists will be expected to align to RBBC's commitment to the achievement of RBBC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and net zero 2030 target. A total budget of PS225,000 plus VAT is available, which fully covers the full specification and all associated works. The allocated budget is intended to support the creation of a minimum of six permanent distinct public artworks across the Westvale Park Riverside Green Chain. It is inclusive of all stages of the design and delivery process, from early research and concept development through to detailed design, fabrication, installation, and meaningful community engagement throughout the entirety of the project. The project budget is fully available and funded through Section 106 contributions. It is anticipated that the contract term will be in the region of 12 - 18 months. If you have any questions or require any additional information relating to this ITT Pack (Invitation to Tender), please submit clarification requests via the Council's E-Sourcing platform. We would request suppliers to download, complete and submit the Tender response (including the PSQ) via our e-tendering platform: http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further six months subject to the Council's discretion bring the contract to potential 2 year term.

Planning Information

The Council is seeking an artist or collective of artists to design, manufacture and install a series of permanent artworks within Westvale Park's Riverside Green Chain. The permanent artworks may include a variety of forms, which may include, but not be limited to: • Site-specific sculptures • Land art, which might include using natural materials like stone, earth or wood that integrate into the environment. • Eco art installations, art pieces that highlight technological themes or support biodiversity, such as pollinator-friendly sculptures or habitat structures • Interactive or participatory works such as sound installations or kinetic sculptures • Ground mural or text-based installations • Functional art including artists designed seating, playable art and wayfinding or trail markers. The permanent artworks will be safe, durable, accessible, and appropriate to its setting. The artworks will be designed and shaped by a process of community engagement and participation. The artworks will need to give consideration to sustainability that carefully considers the environmental impact of both the fabrication and installation processes. This includes considering the carbon footprint of materials, foundations, and fixings, prioritising the local sourcing of materials, equipment, and resources wherever feasible, and exploring the use of natural, recycled, recyclable, or reusable materials where appropriate. Artists will be expected to align to RBBC's commitment to the achievement of RBBC's Environmental Sustainability Strategy and net zero 2030 target. A preliminary cost plan estimates a total budget available for artwork commissions in the region of £160k - £200k plus VAT. The allocated budget is intended to support the creation of a minimum of six permanent distinct public artworks across the Westvale Park Open Spaces. It is inclusive of all stages of the design and delivery process, from early research and concept development through to detailed design, fabrication, installation, and meaningful community engagement throughout the entirety of the project. The project budget is fully available and funded through Section 106 contributions. It is anticipated that the contract term will be in the region of 12 - 18 months. We are very keen to hear the views of interested parties on a number on questions which are referenced in the questionnaire set out in the pre-market engagement pack which is available via the Council's In-Tend system. The views of interested parties on these questions will help us to finalise our approach to the subsequent procurement process. If you have any questions or require any additional information relating to this pre-market engagement document, please email regeneration@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. We would request suppliers to download, complete and submit the pre-market engagement document via our e-tendering platform: http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Project name: RBBC - AB - Westvale Park Public Artwork (Pre-Market Engagement) Project reference: RBBC - 038753 We would be grateful if you could complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire and return it to us via the Council's In-Tend Portal, no later than 5pm on Friday 21 November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05deec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050511-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REIGATE AND BANSTEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 0SH
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ26 East Surrey

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Reigate
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050511-2026
    28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072899-2025
    11th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
  • http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing
    Please refer to the Invitation to Tender Pack (ITT) which contains the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and accompanying instructions and guidance for the full conditions of participation requirements. Also the Invitation to Tender instructions and guidance for full information relating to the Tender. This is shared via the Authority's E-Tender portal which is available via the above link provided. http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing The Invitation to Tender pack is shared via the Authority's E-Tender portal, please refer to the above link provided. Note the Project Reference and Title is: RBBC-039074. RBBC-AL-Westvale Park Open Spaces - Public Art

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