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Taunton Transport Hub - Installation of artistic metal work

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Taunton Transport Hub - Installation of artistic metal work," focusing on enhancing public spaces through bespoke artistic metalwork in Taunton, UK. This procurement, classified under the "works" category, was executed directly below the threshold without competition. The award was finalised on 4th March 2026, and the contract commenced on 13th April 2026, with completion projected by 27th November 2027. The total gross value is estimated at £206,400. The location for the project is within the UKK23 region, providing local businesses an opportunity to partake in public sector projects.

This tender presents growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in structural design and metalwork construction. "INSPIRED METAL LTD," a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Chard, has been chosen as the supplier, demonstrating how businesses with expertise in artistic metalwork can gain traction in public sectors. Small and medium enterprises in the arts and construction sectors can leverage similar direct procurement methods, fostering relationships with local government bodies like Somerset Council, which frequently require innovative solutions to enrich civic spaces.

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Notice Title

Taunton Transport Hub - Installation of artistic metal work

Notice Description

Taunton Transport Hub project installing bespoke artistic metalwork to enhance public spaces through structural design elements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066266
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019621-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 27 Nov 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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