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W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard" was initiated by Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority. This process, classified under the artistic services category, involved the commissioning of unique public artworks to identify the division between the Friar Gate Bridge and the new Goods Yard public open space in Derby, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 1st December 2025, marking its active status from 2nd December 2025 through to 1st January 2027, with a total contract value of £72,000. The procurement stage is fully complete, having followed a 'below threshold' and 'direct' procurement method without competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in artistic services, particularly those specialising in sculptural and public art projects. Companies like Sculpture Works Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to engage in such projects due to their expertise in creating permanent artworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative art installations could find opportunities for business growth by engaging in similar publicly funded art initiatives, enhancing their portfolios and contributing to community-focused art environments.

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Notice Title

W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard

Notice Description

The commissioning of unique artwork/s to the Friar Gate Bridge Derby that identify the division between the bridge and the new Goods Yard public open space. This commission is funded by the council Section 106 specifically for public art works and can only be spent on permanent public art works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060439
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002491-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCULPTURE WORKS

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