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The Coracle Trail - Collaborative Placemaking Project for High Streets and Visitor Economy

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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09 Jan 2026 at 08:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Borough of Telford & Wrekin for the project titled "The Coracle Trail - Collaborative Placemaking Project for High Streets and Visitor Economy." This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting sculptural services. The procurement took place in Telford, Shropshire, with the completion of the tender stage and the contract period scheduled from 19 January 2026 to 31 January 2026. This project's procurement method was direct, classified as "below threshold - without competition," illustrating a streamlined procurement process under legislative framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sculptural services or related artistic endeavours to collaborate on a high-profile placemaking project. The localisation to multiple UK regions, including the areas from UKC to UKK, ensures diverse geographic engagement and exposure. Businesses particularly adept at designing, manufacturing, and installing artistic structures would find this project beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and expanding their influence within the public sector marketplace. Opportunities such as these could significantly contribute to business growth by showcasing creativity and execution excellence in civic improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Coracle Trail - Collaborative Placemaking Project for High Streets and Visitor Economy

Notice Description

The grant funding is specifically to support the design, manufacture, and installation of eleven (11) galvanised steel coracles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060261
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIK BURNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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