Tender

T26-003BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 15:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking qualified mural artists for the Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026, aimed at creating public murals to enhance the public realm and celebrate local culture in the region. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is open for submissions until 18th February 2026, with inquiries accepted until 4th February 2026. This open competition is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and has a tender value of £20,000. The contracted period is from 2nd March to 28th November 2026, focusing on locations in Strabane, Newtownstewart, and Castlederg, with support from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Strabane Public Realm project.

This opportunity offers unique prospects for artists experienced in artistic creation and interpretation services, facilitating engagement with the public and contributing to cultural developments within the community. Businesses specialising in artistic services, such as those provided by individual artists and entertainers, stand to benefit significantly. The project is an ideal platform for artists seeking to forge alliances with local authorities and enhance their portfolios by showcasing their work in prominent public spaces. This procurement is a chance to build reputation and secure future opportunities within the public sector's creative and cultural projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-003BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced mural artists for the delivery of a series of public murals as part of the Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026. This scheme forms part of DCSDC's commitment to enhancing the public realm, supporting placemaking and celebrating local cultural identity across the district. The project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) and the Strabane Public Realm project. The appointed artist will work as Artist in Residence leading the development and delivery of murals in Strabane, Newtownstewart, and Castlederg. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005451-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312000 - Artistic services

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

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
71253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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