Tender

Delivery of Artwork for Helensburgh Outdoor Museum.

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Delivery of Artwork for Helensburgh Outdoor Museum" project, located in Helensburgh, Scotland. The project, aimed at commissioning a single supplier for the design, fabrication, and installation of at least ten artworks, is part of the General public services industry category. This open procedure tender, with an estimated value of £80,000, invites electronic submissions and is set to close on 10th October 2025 at 12:00 noon. The project work is scheduled to start on 18th November 2025 and must be completed by 31st March 2027 to meet external funding requirements.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in design and art fabrication. Firms with a proven track record in community-engaged art installations or those looking to expand their portfolio in public art projects will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Given the open procurement method, companies of varying sizes with the capability to deliver quality artwork and engage with the Helensburgh community stand to benefit from participating in this tender. Suppliers with experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete, playing a role in enhancing the cultural landscape of the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Artwork for Helensburgh Outdoor Museum.

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council wish to appoint a single supplier to facilitate the Design, Fabrication and Installation of a minimum of 10 artworks for Helensburgh Outdoor Museum, inspired by Community Engagement undertaken on behalf of the council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council wish to appoint a single supplier to facilitate the Design, Fabrication and Installation of a minimum of 10 artworks for Helensburgh Outdoor Museum, inspired by Community Engagement undertaken on behalf of the council.. There is a maximum budget of 80,000 GBP available for this project, if the fee is above the allocated budget the tender will not progress. To meet external funding requirements, all activity must be completed by 31st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801412
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539079
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Dunlop, Elaine Appleby
Contact Email
david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk, elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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