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Public Art in bus shelters

Castlethorpe Parish Council

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29 Sep 2026 at 16:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Castlethorpe Parish Council is seeking an artist to create and install public art in two village bus shelters in Castlethorpe. The artwork should reflect features of the village and be durable, resistant to weather and vandalism, and low-maintenance. Community participation is required, with involvement ideally including the First School, Youth Club and Women’s Institute. This is a public-art commission combining creative design, fabrication and installation with engagement in the local community. The listed delivery locations cover a broad range of England, while the described project is specifically for Castlethorpe’s two bus shelters.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender deadline was 8 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC; questions were due by 30 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period is 11 January to 31 December 2027, with a possible extension to 30 June 2028 if extra time is needed for community engagement or materials have long lead times. The maximum contract value is £38,000 excluding VAT (£45,600 including VAT). There is one lot, and the requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Evaluation weights aesthetics at 40%, value at 30%, durability at 15% and community engagement at 15%.

This commission is suited to an artist or creative supplier able to develop village-specific concepts and deliver finished work across two public settings. Strong proposals will need to combine visual quality with practical knowledge of materials, fabrication and installation that can withstand outdoor weather and vandalism while requiring little upkeep. Suppliers should be able to plan and deliver meaningful engagement with local groups; the council names the village First School, Youth Club and Women’s Institute as preferred participants. The evaluation gives substantial weight to both aesthetics and value, while technical durability and community engagement also contribute. The single-lot scope is appropriate for a supplier able to manage design, production, installation and local participation as a joined-up commission; SMEs and community organisations are expressly considered suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Art in bus shelters

Notice Description

We are looking for an artist to tender their services to install some form of public art in two of our village bus shelters. The produced artwork must be a) thematic, reflecting village features, b) durable, weather and vandal proof and c) low maintenance. The contract has a maximum value of PS38,000 Community participation is also a requirement, ideally working with our First School, Youth Club, WI etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If the artist needs extra time to engage with the community or if materials are on a long lead time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077ce8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092061-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20274 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
Castlethorpe Parish Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7EW
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

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