This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 15:35

Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council is leading a procurement process for the "Habitat Sculptures fabrication & installation" project, involving the fabrication, transport, and installation of steel sculptures designed by Amanda Moore. Categorised under the goods and works industry, this tender is currently in the active tender stage. The project's delivery location is in the UKJ3 region, United Kingdom, with a procurement method of open competition suitable for below-threshold contracts. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 24th July 2026 and the submission deadline on 27th July 2026. The contract period is set from 30th July 2026 to 31st October 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs or those specialised in steel fabrication and installation of metal structures, to expand their portfolios and secure lucrative government contracts. The competition is assessed based on a balance of technical merit and price, evaluated through the most economically advantageous tender criteria at a 50/50 weighting. With a total contract value of £21,300, this opportunity is well-suited for companies proficient in metalworking and foundation work, offering chances to establish or strengthen relationships with public authorities like Eastleigh Borough Council, fostering potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Habitat Sculptures fabrication & installation

Notice Description

Fabrication, transport and installation of steel sculptures designed by Amanda Moore.

Lot Information

Steel work

Production of steel elements - refer to artist's drawings

Ground works

Groundworks and installation of artworks - refer to artist's drawings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b857
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061944-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

45223110 - Installation of metal structures

45262210 - Foundation work

45262670 - Metalworking

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
£21,300 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

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