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Bespoke Artistic Metal Works

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of bespoke artistic metal works at the Taunton Transport Hub. The procurement process for this project, titled "Bespoke Artistic Metal Works," falls under the services category and was completed through a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £206,040 gross (£171,700 net), was signed on 4th February 2026, with the work period commencing on 5th February 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2026. The project location is within the region UKK23 in Taunton, Somerset.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the artistic and creative services sector, particularly those specialising in metal artistry and installations. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, custom metalwork could benefit significantly by seeking similar opportunities within public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those located in the United Kingdom, appear to be well-suited to compete for such contracts given the scale and nature of the requirements. The awarded supplier, inspired Metal, highlights the potential for SMEs to successfully secure and execute government contracts within this niche industry.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Artistic Metal Works

Notice Description

Supply & Installation of Bespoke Artistic Metal Works - Taunton Transport Hub

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064707
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010010-2026
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

92311000 - Works of art

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRED METAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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