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T26-042BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026 Reissue

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the "T26-042BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026 Reissue." This procurement process, classified under artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, is at the tender stage and will close on the 20th of March, 2026. The project is led by the council, located in Northern Ireland, and aims to deliver public murals at several sites including Strabane, Newtownstewart, and Castlederg. Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the initiative seeks a single artist or group of artists to lead the mural creation efforts, with a total contract value of £20,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders through etendersNI by the specified deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for skilled mural artists or art collectives looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Due to its focus on artistic services, it is particularly well-suited for businesses that specialise in public art installations and community art projects. Participation could enhance a company's visibility in the Northern Irish cultural landscape, offering potential pathways for further commissions. Businesses with experience in collaborative and large-scale art projects will find this competition highly advantageous for fostering business growth through regional cultural engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-042BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026 Reissue

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-065bcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016799-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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