Tender

Orchard Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2026 at 17:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is inviting tenders for the "Orchard Street Tunnel Artwork" as part of the Central Gateway Project. This procurement falls under the services industry category and focuses on artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. The tender, available for artists and arts facilities, is currently in the "tender" stage, with submissions required by 10th June 2026. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, the project aims to appoint an artist to design and execute artwork within the Orchard Street tunnel. This open competition is below threshold with a total value of £43,200 including VAT, and bidders are encouraged to submit their applications via email through detailed brief on the Creative Central NCL website. The services are anticipated to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 1st April 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in art supplies, creative services, and the operation of arts facilities. Smaller businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, are particularly well-suited to compete for this project, given the eligibility criteria and the open nature of the competition. The project not only offers financial gain but also enhances visibility and reputation within the creative industry, particularly in the Northeast of England. Participation in this tender could provide valuable exposure and opportunities for future projects within public space enhancement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orchard 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 Orchard 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-06994d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044633-2026
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
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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20265 days 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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Notice Documents

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