Tender

Forth Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council invites artists to submit proposals for the Forth Street Tunnel Artwork, a part of the broader Central Gateway Project. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 10th June 2026. The goal is to appoint an artist to design and paint artwork for the tunnel, enhancing the local public space in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. The tender falls under the services category, specifically related to art and literary creation. With a total budget of £42,000 (£35,000 net), the procurement method is an open competition, and submissions must be emailed as specified in the brief available on the Creative Central Newcastle website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for artists, especially those specialising in public art and creative installations, to gain exposure and enter into a collaborative venture with a prominent city council. The project aligns well with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of delivering unique, impactful designs. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain recognition within the arts community, contributing to their broader business growth and reputation within the public arts sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forth Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)

Notice Description

As part of the wider Central Gateway Project, Newcastle City Council is undertaking a 2 stage open call process to appoint an artist to design and paint artwork into the Forth Street tunnel. The briefs will be shared Creative Central Newcastle artists networks and promoted across arts opportunity websites and portals to provide significant reach. The tender brief will be shared on platforms including: - Art Rabbit website - Arts Council - Arts Jobs website - Creative Central NCL website, and promoted social media channels - Creative Central NCL newsletter - Social media platforms such as Culture Vulture. The intention is for the artwork to enhance the public realm as part of the wider Central Gateway Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046141-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

37820000 - Art supplies

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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