Tender

BBC1225 - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Statue

BROXBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Broxbourne Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the project titled "BBC1225 - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Statue," seeking experienced professional sculptors to create an enduring public sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II. This procurement falls under the artistic and literary creation and interpretation services category and is located in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. The tender stage is currently active, with a submission deadline set on noon, 4 February 2026, and enquiry deadline by 5 pm, 21 January 2026. The procurement method is an open process, outlined under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring an open competition below the threshold to engage suitable candidates.

This tender offers significant opportunities for sculptors specialising in realist figurative creations to gain recognition for world-class artistry and contribute to cultural and economic growth. Businesses that engage in construction work, installation services, and artistic creation can leverage their skills and enhance the local economy through increased tourism and civic pride. The project valued at £130,000 encourages individual artists and firms with a balance of price and quality considerations, providing a platform for those who deliver both aesthetically and through competitive pricing. The work period commences on 20 April 2026, with the completion expected by 30 June 2027, offering ample time for meticulous craftsmanship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC1225 - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Statue

Notice Description

Broxbourne Borough Council is inviting proposals from experienced professional sculptors to design, create, and install a permanent public sculpture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This commission is intended to honour the late Queen with a lifelike, realist figurative sculpture that reflects the Council's values, enhances the cultural landscape, and becomes a focal point for both the local community and visitors. The sculpture should stand as a world-class work of art, recognised for its artistic merit, while contributing to civic pride, public engagement, and the local economy through tourism. Further details can be found in the tender documents available for download from Supply Hertfordshire, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home, the Council's electronic tendering portal. The closing date for submissions is noon on Wednesday 4 February 2024 and the deadline for queries is 5pm on Wednesday 21 January 2026, all queries should be made via the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083617-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
BROXBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@broxbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHUNT
Postcode
EN8 9XQ
Post Town
Enfield
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Broxbourne
Electoral Ward
Rosedale and Bury Green
Westminster Constituency
Broxbourne

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