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Artistic Work Light Installation Southsea Castle Lighthouse

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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29 Dec 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Portsmouth City Council, involved the commissioning of an "Artistic Work Light Installation" for the Southsea Castle Lighthouse. The contracting process has recently concluded at the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 24th September 2025 and set to remain active until 31st December 2025. The industry category for this procurement is related to services, specifically specialising in artificial and natural lighting engineering. The procurement method used was below the threshold, though specific details are unknown, and the main location associated with this procurement is in the region of UKJ31, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses focusing on artistic and engineering services, particularly in the design and installation of light-based artworks. SMEs like "Miracles are Limited," who won this contract, can greatly benefit from such opportunities due to their flexibility and innovative capabilities. Businesses with expertise in creative installations, engineering solutions for unique public artworks, and those prepared to deliver within specified timeframes and budget constraints will find similar procurement opportunities suitable for expanding their portfolios and showcasing their expertise on a public stage.

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Notice Title

Artistic Work Light Installation Southsea Castle Lighthouse

Notice Description

Design, fabrication and installation of a temporary (three year) light-based artwork on Southsea Castle Lighthouse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086347-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIRACLES ARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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